2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB weight

WARNING! (Continued)cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on (Continued) 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 or  chock  the 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. 5STARTING AND OPERATING 515

The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow
system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers,
options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight (GAWR)
ratings. These weights are specified on the Safety Com-
pliance Certification Label on the driver’s side door
opening.
NOTE: Detach the snowplow when transporting pas-
sengers.
Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to specifica-
tions at the factory without consideration for the weight
of the plow. Front end toe-in should be checked and reset
if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow
season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear.
The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is
parked. Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip-
ment following the recommendations provided by the
specific snowplow manufacturer.
Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached
The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and causes the
engine to operate at higher than normal temperatures.
Therefore, when transporting the plow, angle the blade
completely and position it as low as road or surface
conditions permit. Do not exceed 40 mph (64 km/h). The
operator should always maintain a safe stopping distance
and allow adequate passing clearance.
Operating Tips
Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h)
should be maximum operating speed. The operator
should be familiar with the area and surface to be
cleaned. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when
plowing unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility.526 STARTING AND OPERATING

Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. .598
Brake ............................... .593
Power Steering ........................ .438
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts .......... .627
Fog Lights ....................... .168, 259, 621
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. .536
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .423
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .................... .553
Front Axle (Differential) .................... .595
Fuel .................................. .498
Adding ............................. .503
Additives ............................ .500
Clean Air ............................ .499
Ethanol ............................. .499
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... .504
Filter ............................... .627
Gasoline ............................. .498
Light ............................... .257 Materials Added ....................... .500
Methanol ............................ .499
Octane Rating ......................... .498
Requirements ......................... .498
Tank Capacity ......................... .626
Fuses ................................. .607
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... .504, 565
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .499
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .498
Gasoline, Reformulated .................... .499
Gear Ranges ............................ .409
Gear Select Lever Override ................. .555
Glass Cleaning .......................... .605
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .226
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. .508
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................. .507
Guide, Body Builders ........................6658 INDEX

Tilt Steering Column ...................... .178
Tip Start ............................... .403
Tire And Loading Information Placard . . . .466, 467, 484
Tire Markings ........................... .459
Tires.................... .120, 471, 477, 478, 647
Aging (Life Of Tires) .................... .481
Air Pressure .......................... .471
Chains .............................. .484
Compact Spare ........................ .478
Dual ......................... .487, 538, 547
General Information .............. .471, 477, 478
High Speed .......................... .474
Inflation Pressures ...................... .472
Life Of Tires .......................... .481
Load Capacity ..................... .466, 467
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... .488
Pressure Warning Light .................. .254
Quality Grading ....................... .647
Radial .............................. .475 Replacement .......................... .482
Rotation ............................. .486
Safety ........................... .459, 471
Sizes ............................... .461
Snow Tires ........................... .476
Spare Tire ..................... .477, 478, 479
Spinning ............................ .480
Tread Wear Indicators ................... .480
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .545
Tire Safety Information .................... .459
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............... .513
Torque Converter Clutch ................... .419
Tow Hooks, Emergency .................... .554
Towing ............................ .507, 556
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .556
Guide .............................. .513
Recr eational .......................... .528
W eight .............................. .513
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome .......... .528668 INDEX

Traction ............................... .434
Traction Control ......................... .449
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. .455
Trailer Towing .......................... .507
Cooling System Tips .................... .524
Hitches ............................. .512
Minimum Requirements ................. .514
Mirrors ............................. .141
Trailer And Tongue Weight ............... .513
Wiring .............................. .522
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .513
Trailer Weight ........................... .513
Transfer Case ........................... .596
Electronically Shifted .................... .427
Fluid ............................... .629
Transmission ........................... .596
Automatic ........................ .408, 596
Fluid ............................... .629
Shifting ............................. .405 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........25
Transporting Pets .........................114
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .480
Turn Signals ..................... .173, 265, 619
Uconnect
Customer Programmable Features ....... .323, 341
Operation ............................ .346
Uconnect Settings ...................... .312
Uconnect Settings ................... .323, 341
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
Additional Information .................. .396
Do Not Disturb ....................... .394
Siri Eyes Free ......................... .394
Uconnect 8.4 Settings
Customer Programmable Features — Units .... .33210 INDEX 669