2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB tow

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Gasoline Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
150,000Or 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
240,000Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X
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 X634 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
150,000Or 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
240,000Change 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). X636 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
150,000Or 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
240,000Inspect 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. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637

Bulb Replacement ........................ .618
Bulbs, Light ......................... .120, 617
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. .624
Camera, Rear ........................... .205
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... .626
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .626
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) .......................... .571
Power Steering ........................ .438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... .590
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............117,502
Cargo Light ............................ .172
Car Washes ............................ .601
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............. .622
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ .222
Certification Label ........................ .504
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .461
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .566 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............116
Checks, Safety ............................116
Child Restraint ............................83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ...........................88
Child Restraints .........................83
Child Seat Installation ................ .102, 104
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........99
Infants And Child Restraints ................86
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .101
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......91
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........87
Seating Positions ........................90
Cigar Lighter ........................... .215
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .499654 INDEX

Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .603
Climate Control ...................... .351, 361
Automatic ........................... .361
Cold Weather Operation ................... .403
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. .348
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .478
Console, Overhead ....................... .208
Contract, Service ......................... .643
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... .590
Cooling System .......................... .587
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. .589
Coolant Capacity ...................... .626
Coolant Level ..................... .587, 591
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................ .591
Drain, Flush, And Refill .................. .588
Inspection ........................... .591
Points To Remember .................... .592
Pressure Cap ......................... .590 Radiator Cap ......................... .590
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ .588, 627
Corrosion Protection ...................... .600
Cruise Light ......................... .266, 267
Cupholders ............................ .217
Customer Assistance ...................... .641
Customer Programmable Features ............ .329
Data Recorder, Event .......................82
Daytime Running Lights ................... .165
Dealer Service ........................... .568
Defroster, Rear Window .................... .226
Defroster, Windshield ...................119,354
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. .175
Differential, Limited-Slip ................... .434
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................. .598
Power Steering ........................ .438
Disabled V ehicle Towing ................... .55610 INDEX 655

Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... .591
Door Ajar .............................. .249
Door Ajar Light ......................... .249
Door Locks
Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
Remote ...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .436
Dual Rear Wheels ................. .487, 538, 547
Electrical Power Outlets .................... .210
Electric Rear Window Defrost ................ .226
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ............ .427
Electronic Brake Control System .............. .442 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. .443
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ .454
Traction Control System .................. .449
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ................ .416
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... .182
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. .450
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ....... .247
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .205, 268
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .268
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .268
EVIC Messages ........................ .268
Selectable Menu Items ................... .276
Emergency Brake ........................ .439
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... .553
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. .536
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Tow Hooks ........................... .554656 INDEX

Emission Control System Maintenance ......... .566
Engine ................................ .563
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment Identification ............... .563
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... .627
Exhaust Gas Caution .................117,502
Flooded, Starting ...................... .403
Fuel Requirements ..................... .498
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Oil ............................. .569, 627
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .571
Oil Filter ............................ .572
Oil Selection .......................... .570
Oil Synthetic ......................... .571
Overheating .......................... .536
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .571
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............79
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24 Ethanol ............................... .499
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................117,502
Exhaust System .......................117,585
Exterior Lighting ......................... .163
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Engine Fuel .......................... .627
Engine Oil ........................ .572, 627
Engine Oil Disposal .................... .571
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... .120, 173, 265
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .548
Flooded Engine Starting ................... .403
Fluid, Brake ............................ .629
Fluid Capacities ......................... .626
Fluid Leaks ............................ .12110 INDEX 657