2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab towing capacity

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting
And Operating” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
“Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operating” sec-
tion of this manual.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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NOTE:
•If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow-
ing table shows examples on how to calculate total
load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-
ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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WARNING!(Continued)
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block orchockthe trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
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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

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

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