2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB automatic transmission

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

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 brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635

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

Disposal ............................. .591
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............... .443
Appearance Care ........................ .600
Ashtray ............................... .215
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .446
Auto Down Power Windows ..................47
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic High Beams .................... .166
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... .369
Automatic Transmission ................... .596
Adding Fluid ......................... .599
Fluid And Filter Changes ................. .600
Fluid Level Check ...................... .598
Fluid Type ........................ .596, 629
Shifting ............................. .408
Special Additives ...................... .597
Axle Fluid ....................... .595, 596, 629 Axle Lubrication ..................... .595, 596
Back-Up Camera ......................... .205
Battery ............................ .245, 577
Charging System Light .................. .245
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........30
Belts, Seat ...............................118
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................ .580
B-Pillar Location ......................... .466
Brake Assist System ...................... .445
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. .442
Brake Fluid ......................... .593, 629
Brake System ........................ .442, 593
Fluid Check .......................... .593
Master Cylinder ....................... .593
Parking ............................. .439
Warning Light ........................ .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................ .40810 INDEX 653

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

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

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........59
Child Restraint ..........................83
Extender ..............................63
Front Seat ....................... .52, 54, 56
Inspection ............................118
Operating Instructions ....................56
Pregnant Women ........................64
Pretensioners ...........................65
Rear Seat ..............................54
Reminder ............................ .240
Untwisting Procedure .....................58
Seats ....................... .142, 144, 145, 151
Adjustment .................... .142, 144, 145
Easy Entry ........................... .159
Memory ............................. .156
Power .............................. .143
Reclining Rear ........................ .151
Security Alarm ........................ .22, 244
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. .627 SENTRY KEY
Key Programming .......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .641
Service Contract ......................... .643
Service Manuals ......................... .646
Settings, Personal ..................... .282, 305
Shifting ............................... .405
Automatic Transmission ................. .408
Transfer Case ......................... .426
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .531
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .533
Shift Lever Override ...................... .555
Shoulder Belts ............................54
Signals, Turn ..................... .120, 173, 265666 INDEX

Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. .227
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .................. .484
Snow Plow ............................. .524
Snow Tires ............................. .476
Spare Tire ....................... .477, 478, 479
Spark Plugs ............................ .627
Speed Control
Accel/Decel .......................... .186
Cancel .............................. .184
Resume ............................. .184
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............... .182
Starting ............................. .33, 402
Automatic Transmission ................. .403
Cold Weather ......................... .403
Engine Fails To Start .................... .403
Remote ...............................33
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ .402 Steering
Power ........................... .437, 438
Wheel, Heated ........................ .181
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. .347
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .347
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ............ .222
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .371, 617
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .617
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........69
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ .484
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .455
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .571
System, Remote Starting .....................33
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......... .369
Tilt
Down .............................. .145
Up ................................ .14510 INDEX 667