2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab towing

Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X XX XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter
(AS66RC Transmission Only). XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
Transmission Only), if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
transmission). X
630 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX X X X
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631

CleaningWheels .............................. .599
Climate Control ...................... .344, 355
Automatic ........................... .355
Cold Weather Operation ....................399
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............342
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .474
Console, Overhead ....................... .204
Contract, Service ......................... .638
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........587
Cooling System .......................... .583
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............585
Coolant Capacity ...................... .621
Coolant Level ..................... .583, 588
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................587
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................584
Inspection ........................... .588
Points To Remember .....................588
Pressure Cap ......................... .587Radiator Cap
......................... .587
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........584, 622
Corrosion Protection ...................... .597
Cruise Light ......................... .264, 265
Cupholders ............................ .213
Customer Assistance ...................... .635
Customer Programmable Features .............323
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................160
Dealer Service ........................... .563
Defroster, Rear Window .....................223
Defroster, Windshield ...................116,348
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................171
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................430
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................594
Power Steering ........................ .434
Disabled

Vehicle Towing ....................552
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INDEX 649

GVWR................................ .500
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .432
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................532
Headlights ............................. .615
Automatic ........................... .159
Cleaning ............................ .602
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........169
Passing ............................. .169
Switch .............................. .159
Head Restraints ......................... .147
Heated Mirrors ...................... .136, 223
Heater ............................. .345, 350
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .169
Hill Descent Control ...................... .452
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................452Hill Start Assist
.......................... .442
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .507
Hoisting ............................... .544
Hood Release ........................... .156
Hub Caps .............................. .541
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................480
Information Center, Vehicle ...............266, 285
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................124, 132
Instrument Cluster ...........229, 232, 241, 246, 263
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............228
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............602
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............513
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INDEX 653

Lug Nuts....................... .533, 541, 543
Maintenance Free Battery ....................572
Maintenance Procedures ....................563
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .626
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .248, 561
Manual, Service ......................... .640
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .593
Memory Seat ........................... .151
Methanol .............................. .495
Mirrors ............................... .124
Electric Powered ....................... .134
Heated .............................. .136
Memory ............................. .151
Outside ............................. .132
Rearview ......................... .124, 132
Trailer Towing ........................ .137
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7Monitor, Tire Pressure System
................484
MOPAR Parts ........................ .562, 639
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .495
Multi-Function Control Lever .................168
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .............201
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..............112,113
Occupant Restraints ........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................494
Oil, Engine ......................... .564, 622
Capacity ............................ .621
Change Interval ....................... .565
Dipstick ............................. .564
Disposal ............................. .566
Filter ............................ .566, 622
Filter Disposal ........................ .566
Identification Logo ..................... .565
Pressure Warning Light ...................243
656 INDEX

Power SeatsDown ........................... .140, 141
Forward ......................... .140, 141
Rearward ........................ .140, 141
Recline .............................. .140
Tilt ................................ .141
Up ............................. .140, 141
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .624
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................64
Programmable Electronic Features ..........279, 302
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... .416
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .471
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........584, 587
Radio Frequency General Information ............18, 20, 32, 35, 45 Radio Operation
......................... .343
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................339
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................172
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................591, 592
Rear ParkSense System ..................182, 192
Rear Window Features .....................223
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .224
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .147
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .523
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........526
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......528
Reformulated Gasoline .....................494
Refrigerant .......................... .574, 575
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................51
Remote Control Starting System .........................32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................24, 26
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........20
658 INDEX

Tilt Steering Column...................... .174
Tip Start ............................... .399
Tire And Loading Information Placard . . . .462, 463, 480
Tire Markings ........................... .455
Tires .....................117, 467, 473, 474, 641
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................477
Air Pressure .......................... .467
Chains .............................. .480
Compact Spare ........................ .474
Dual ......................... .483, 533, 543
General Information ...............467, 473, 474
High Speed .......................... .470
Inflation Pressures ...................... .468
Life Of Tires .......................... .477
Load Capacity ..................... .462, 463
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............484
Pressure Warning Light ...................252
Quality Grading ....................... .641
Radial .............................. .471Replacement
.......................... .478
Rotation ............................. .482
Safety ........................... .455, 467
Sizes ............................... .457
Snow Tires ........................... .472
Spare Tire ..................... .473, 474, 475
Spinning ............................ .476
Tread Wear Indicators ....................477
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .541
Tire Safety Information .....................455
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................508
Torque Converter Clutch ....................415
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................551
Towing ............................ .502, 552
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .552
Guide .............................. .508
Recr

eational .......................... .523
Weight .............................. .508
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........523
662 INDEX