2016 RAM 1500/2500/3500 Truck Owner's Manual

1 1500 /2500/ 3500 owner S MANUAL2016 RAM TRUCKI nformation Provided by:VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCAUS LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCAC anada Inc. used in substitution AND ALCOHOLD runken driving is one of the most frequent causes driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you aredrinking, don t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public !Driving after drinking can lead to an perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes areslower, and your judgment is impaired when youhave been drinking.

2 Never drink and then Manual illustrates and describes the operation offeatures and equipment that are either standard or op-tional on this vehicle. This Manual may also include adescription of features and equipment that are no longeravailable or were not ordered on this vehicle. Pleasedisregard any features and equipment described in thismanual that are not on this US LLC reserves the right to make changes in designand specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-ments to its products without imposing any obligationupon itself to install them on products previously 2015 FCA US LLCI nformation Provided by:TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE1 INTRODUCTION.

3 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR THE FEATURES OF YOUR YOUR INSTRUMENT .. YOU NEED CONSUMER ..88912345678910 Information Provided by:Information Provided by:INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS WARNINGS AND VAN VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION VEHICLE Provided by:INTRODUCTIONC ongratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLCvehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentialsthat are traditional to our owner s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your is supplemented by Warranty Information, and variouscustomer-oriented documents.

4 Please take the time toread these publications carefully. Following the instruc-tions and recommendations in this Manual will helpassure safe and enjoyable operation of your applicable, refer to the Diesel Supplement for dieselrelated : After reviewing the owner information, itshould be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-ing and remain with the vehicle when it comes to service, remember that your authorizeddealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares aboutyour is a registered trademark of FCA US TO USE THIS MANUALC onsult the Table of Contents to determine which sectioncontains the information you the specification of your vehicle depends on theitems of equipment ordered.

5 Certain descriptions andillustrations may differ from your vehicle s detailed index at the back of this owner s Manualcontains a complete listing of all the following table for a description of thesymbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughoutthis owner s Manual :4 INTRODUCTIONI nformation Provided by:1 INTRODUCTION 5 Information Provided by:WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis owner s Manual containsWARNINGS againstoperating procedures that could result in a collision orbodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONS against proce-dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If youdo not read this entire owner s Manual , you may missimportant information.

6 Observe all Warnings and CONVERSIONS/CAMPERSThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply tobody modifications or special equipment installed by vanconversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Referto the Warranty Information book, Section Suchequipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters,stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage andservice on these items, contact the applicable instructions for the special equipment in-stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer shouldalso be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructionsare missing, please contact your authorized dealer forassistance in obtaining replacement documents from theapplicable information on the Body Builders Guide refer This website contains di-mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle.

7 Itis intended for Second Stage Manufacturer s technicalsupport. For service issues, contact your IDENTIFICATION NUMBERThe Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on theleft front corner of the instrument panel, visible throughthe windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle6 INTRODUCTIONI nformation Provided by:frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor-mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on yourvehicle, the vehicle registration and :It is illegal to remove or alter the MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to a collision resulting in serious injury Identification Number1 INTRODUCTION 7 Information Provided by:Information Provided by:THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR Ignition Node Module (IGNM).

8 12 Keyless Push Button Ignition If Equipped ..13 Removing Key Fob From Key-In-Ignition General SENTRY Replacement Customer Key General VEHICLE SECURITY Rearming Of The To Arm The To Disarm The Security System Manual ILLUMINATED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)..25 Remote Unlock The To Lock The Provided by: Sound Horn With Remote Key Using The Panic RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of TheVehicle) If Programming Additional Transmitter Battery General REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED .34 How To Use Remote Remote Start Abort To Enter Remote Start To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped.

9 37 General DOOR Manual Door Power Door Locks If Child-Protection Door KEYLESS General Power Windows If Wind THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEI nformation Provided by: OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Important Safety Seat Belt Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)..70 Child Transporting ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..117 SAFETY Transporting Exhaust Safety Checks You Should Make Inside Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make OutsideThe TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Information Provided by:A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses either a key start ignition system orkeyless ignition system.

10 The key start ignition systemconsists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chipin it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). Thekeyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob withRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a KeylessPush Button Node Module (IGNM)The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to anignition switch. It has four operating positions, three withdetents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START positionis a spring-loaded momentary contact position.