2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab traction control

•Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Service Power Steering
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX” •
Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
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•Elapsed Time
Push and hold RIGHTarrow button to reset all informa-
tion.
Trip B
Push and release UPorDOWN arrow button until the
Trip B menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. The Trip B
information will display the following:
• Distance
• Average MPG
• Elapsed Time
Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button to reset all the
information.
Trailer Tow Menu Item
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted. Push and release the
RIGHTarrow button and the next screen will
display the following trailer trip information:
• Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the
RIGHT arrow button to reset the distance.
• Trailer Brake
• Output
• Type
• Gain
EVIC Messages
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Service Airbag System
• Traction Control Off
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4. Push and hold theRIGHTarrow button for one
second to access the “Oil Life Reset” screen.
5. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to select
“Yes,” then push and release the RIGHTarrow button
to select reset of the Oil Life.
6. Push and release the UParrow button to exit the DID
screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
DID Messages
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Service Airbag System •
Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Service Power Steering
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
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▫Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted Transfer
Case ............................. .422
▫ Transfer Case Position Indicator Light ......423
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped .......423
▫ Shifting Procedure .....................427
 LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL .............430
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........430
▫ Acceleration ........................ .430
▫ Traction ........................... .431
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............432
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................432
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................432 
POWER STEERING .....................433
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............434
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .435
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .438
▫ Hydraulic Brake Assist ..................438
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .438
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .439
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............439
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............439
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............441
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............442
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................442
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............445
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▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........446
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........451
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............451
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .452
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............455
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .455
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........459
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........461
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........462
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........467
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .467
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................468
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .470 ▫
Tire Maintenance and Replacement .........470
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .471
▫ Tire Types .......................... .471
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............473
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............473
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .476
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................477
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .477
▫ Replacement Tires .....................478
 SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE
INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED ...........480
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......480
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....482
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•Neutral (NEUTRAL)
This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be
driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal
street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced
roads.
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to
maximize torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is
accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the
desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” in this
section for specific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK
and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery
road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD
LOW positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause
increased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo-
nents. NOTE:
The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected
by pushing the button located on the lower left hand
corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case
NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing
only. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and
4LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indicate
the current and desired transfer case selection. When you
select a different transfer case position, the indicator
lights will do the following:
If All Shift Conditions Are Met:
1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF.
2. The selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift.
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4WD LOW
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides low
speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the front
driveshaft, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at
the same speed. This range provides additional traction
and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road
surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
NEUTRAL (N)
Neutral — This range disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat
towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation.Shifting Procedure
NOTE:
•If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case
position have not been met, the transfer case will not
shift. The position indicator light for the previous
position will remain ON and the newly selected posi-
tion indicator light will continue to flash until all the
requirements for the selected position have been met.
To retry a shift: return the control knob back to the
original position, make certain all shift requirements
have been met, wait five seconds and try the shift
again.
• If all the requirements to select a new transfer case
position have been met, the current position indicator
light will turn OFF, the selected position indicator light
will flash until the transfer case completes the shift.
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When the shift is complete, the position indicator light
for the selected position will stop flashing and remain
ON.
2WD To 4WD LOCK
Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position.
Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with
the vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in
motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if
you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turn-
ing the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position with the
engine either running or off. This shift cannot be com-
pleted if the ignition switch is in the ACC position.NOTE:
The four-wheel drive system will not allow shifts
between 2WD/4WD LOCK if the front and/or rear
wheels are spinning (no traction). In this situation, the
selected position indicator light will flash and the origi-
nal position indicator light will remain ON. At this time,
reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete
the shift.
2WD Or 4WD LOCK To 4WD LOW
NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some
gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not
detrimental to the vehicle or occupants.
Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. You can use
either of the following procedures:
Preferred Procedure
1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).
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