RAM 2016 2500 Owner's manual

1500/2500/3500

OWNER’S MANUAL

2016

2016 RAM TRUCK 1500/2500/3500

RAM TRUCK

Seventh Edition

Printed in U.S.A.

Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.

16D241-126-AG

STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS

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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING

EQUIPMENT

Special design considerations are incorporated into this

vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio

frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone

equipment must be installed properly by trained person-

nel. The following must be observed during installation.

The positive power connection should be made directly

to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.

The negative power connection should be made to body

sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.

This connection should not be fused.

Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the

roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used

in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may

affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on

vehicles so equipped.

The antenna cable should be as short as practical and

routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use

only fully shielded coaxial cable.

Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to

ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).

Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than

normal may require special precautions.

All installations should be checked for possible interfer-

ence between the communications equipment and the

vehicle’s electronic systems.

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA

US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA

Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of

accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood

alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are

drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-

drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-

portation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.

Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are

slower, and your judgment is impaired when you

have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of

features and equipment that are either standard or op-

tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a

description of features and equipment that are no longer

available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please

disregard any features and equipment described in this

manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design

and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-

ments to its products without imposing any obligation

upon itself to install them on products previously manu-

factured.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3

2

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................125

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................287

5

STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................467

6

WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................731

7

MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................793

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................877

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................885

10

INDEX .....................................................................897

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6

䡵 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ............6

䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC

vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-

ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials

that are traditional to our vehicles.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-

tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint

you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various

customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

If applicable, refer to the Diesel Supplement for diesel

related information.

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it

should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-

ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-

nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about

your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the

items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and

illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual

contains a complete listing of all subjects.

4 INTRODUCTION

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this Owner’s Manual:

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INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against

operating procedures that could result in a collision,

bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS

against procedures that could result in damage to your

vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual,

you may miss important information. Observe all Warn-

ings and Cautions.

VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to

body modifications or special equipment installed by van

conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer

to the Warranty Information book, Section 2.1.C. Such

equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters,

stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and

service on these items, contact the applicable manufac-

turer.

Operating instructions for the special equipment in-

stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should

also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions

are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for

assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the

applicable manufacturer.

For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to:

www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains dimen-

sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is

intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical support.

For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the

left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through

the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle

frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor-

mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your

vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.

6 INTRODUCTION

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and

may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or

death.

Vehicle Identification Number

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INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12

▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) ............12

▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped . . .13

▫ RKE Key Fobs.........................14

▫ Removing RKE Key Fob From Ignition .......16

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................18

▫ General Information ....................19

䡵 SENTRY KEY ..........................19

▫ Replacement RKE Key Fobs ..............20

▫ Customer RKE Key Fob Programming .......21

▫ General Information ....................21

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............22

▫ Rearming Of The System .................22

▫ To Arm The System .....................22

▫ To Disarm The System ...................23

▫ Security System Manual Override ...........24

䡵 ILLUMINATED APPROACH ...............24

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........25

▫ Remote Unlock The Doors ...............27

▫ To Lock The Doors .....................28

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▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock .........28

▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................29

▫ RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The

Vehicle) — If Equipped ..................30

▫ Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs ......31

▫ RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement ..........31

▫ General Information ....................34

䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .34

▫ How To Use Remote Start ................35

▫ Remote Start Abort Message ..............36

▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode...............36

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The

Vehicle ..............................37

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle ..............................37

▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . .37

▫ General Information ....................38

䡵 DOOR LOCKS .........................38

▫ Manual Door Locks .....................38

▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........40

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ...............42

䡵 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY ....43

▫ General Information ....................47

䡵 WINDOWS ...........................48

▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...........48

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................51

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........52

▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............52

▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................54

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........71

▫ Child Restraints .......................86

▫ Transporting Pets .....................117

䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .118

䡵 SAFETY TIPS .........................119

▫ Transporting Passengers .................119

▫ Exhaust Gas .........................119

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle .............................120

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

The Vehicle .........................122

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or

keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system

consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip

in it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key

Fob and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The keyless

ignition system consists of a RKE Key Fob and a Keyless

Push Button Ignition.

Ignition Node Module (IGNM)

The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an

ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with

detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-

tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position

is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When

released from the START position, the switch automati-

cally returns to the ON/RUN position.

Ignition Module

1 — OFF

2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)

3 — ON/RUN

4 — START

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Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch

with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) Key Fob is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating

positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate

when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and

ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start

RUN will illuminate.

NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with

the push of a button, the RKE Key Fob may have a low or

dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be

used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side

(side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob

against the ENGINE START/STOP button, with your

foot applied on the brake pedal, and push to operate the

ignition switch.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

1 — OFF

2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)

3 — ON/RUN

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13

RKE Key Fobs

RKE Key Fob — If Equipped

The RKE Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the

square end of the RKE Key Fob into the ignition switch

located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired

position. It also contains the RKE Key Fob and an

emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE Key

Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle

should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go

dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when

valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch

at the top of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your thumb

and then pull the key out with your other hand.

NOTE: When using the emergency key to gain access to

your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be

triggered. Insert the RKE Key Fob into the ignition and

place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the

security system.

Emergency Key Removal

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

RKE Key Fob — If Equipped

This Keyless Push Button Ignition RKE Key Fob allows

the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of

a button, as long as the RKE Key Fob is in the passenger

compartment. The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four

operating positions, three of which are labeled and will

illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF,

ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START,

during start RUN will illuminate. It also contains the RKE

Key Fob and an emergency key, which stores in the rear

of the RKE Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle

should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go

dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when

valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch

on the backside of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your

thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

NOTE: When using the emergency key to gain access to

your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be

triggered. Insert the RKE Key Fob into the ignition and

place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the

security system.

RKE Key Fob Emergency Key

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15

NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key

into the door lock cylinder with either side up.

Removing RKE Key Fob From Ignition

Place the gear selector in PARK (if equipped with an

automatic transmission). Turn the RKE Key Fob to the

OFF position and then remove the RKE Key Fob.

NOTE:

•

The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if

equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to

10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF

position. Opening either front door will cancel this fea-

ture. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding

Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio,

refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”

for further information.

• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer

to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-

ment Panel” for further information.

Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob

(IGNM)

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!

• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your

RKE Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.

• Do not attempt to remove the RKE Key Fob while

in this condition, damage could occur to the RKE

Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the

emergency key for locking and unlocking the

doors.

• Leave the RKE Key Fob in the ignition and either:

• Jump Start the vehicle.

• Charge the battery.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic

transmission into PARK or the manual transmis-

sion into REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn

the vehicle OFF, remove the RKE Key Fob from the

ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with

Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless

ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the RKE

Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-

dren should be warned not to touch the parking

brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17

WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the

vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and

do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped

with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN

mode. A child could operate power windows, other

controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may

cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove

the RKE Key from the ignition and lock all doors

when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the

ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,

a chime will sound to remind you to remove the Key Fob.

NOTE:

• ⬙Keyed⬙ Ignition systems will chime in OFF or ACC

when the driver door is open.

• “Keyless⬙ Ignition systems will chime in ACC or RUN

when the driver door is open.

• If equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID), the EVIC or

DID will display “Key In Ignition.”

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