2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB towing

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

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

GVWR ................................ .505
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .436
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... .536
Headlights ............................. .619
Automatic ........................... .163
Cleaning ............................ .605
High Beam ........................... .174
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ .174
Passing ............................. .174
Switch .............................. .163
Head Restraints ......................... .152
Heated Mirrors ...................... .140, 226
Heater ............................. .351, 356
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .174
Hill Descent Control ...................... .456
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... .456 Hill Start Assist .......................... .446
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ .512
Hoisting ............................... .548
Hood Release ........................... .160
Hub Caps .............................. .545
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................24
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... .484
Information Center, Vehicle .............. .268, 287
Inside Rearview Mirror ............. .128, 129, 136
Instrument Cluster .......... .233, 236, 244, 249, 265
Instrument Panel And Controls .............. .232
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .............. .606
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ............. .51710 INDEX 659

Lug Nuts .................... .537, 538, 545, 547
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .577
Maintenance Procedures ................... .568
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .632
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .250, 566
Manual, Service ......................... .646
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ...................... .596
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .499
Mirrors ............................... .128
Electric Powered ....................... .138
Heated .............................. .140
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .136
Rearview ..................... .128, 129, 136
Trailer Towing ........................ .141
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... .488
MOPAR Parts ........................ .567, 645
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .499
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ .173
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ............ .205
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............... .498
Oil, Engine ......................... .569, 627
Capacity ............................ .626
Change Interval ....................... .570
Dipstick ............................. .569
Disposal ............................. .571
Filter ............................ .572, 627
Filter Disposal ........................ .571
Identification Logo ..................... .570
Pressure Warning Light .................. .246662 INDEX

Power Seats
Down ........................... .144, 145
Forward ......................... .144, 145
Rearward ........................ .144, 145
Recline .............................. .144
Tilt ................................ .145
Up ............................. .144, 145
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .629
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............64
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................65
Programmable Electronic Features ......... .282, 305
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... .420
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .475
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... .588, 590
Radio Frequency
General Information ........... .19, 21, 33, 36, 46 Radio Operation ......................... .349
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... .346
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ .177
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. .595, 596
Rear ParkSense System ................. .187, 196
Rear Window Features .................... .226
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .228
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .151
Recorder, Event Data .......................82
Recreational Towing ...................... .528
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... .531
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... .533
Reformulated Gasoline .................... .499
Refrigerant ............................. .579
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................52
Remote Control
Starting System .........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ............... .25, 27
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21664 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