Dodge RAM 2016 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

2016

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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3

2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9

3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................69

4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................125

5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................217

6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................309

7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................353

8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................415

9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................421

10 INDEX .....................................................................433

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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 ........7

䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8

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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.

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.

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

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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 di-

mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It

is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical

support. For service issues, contact your authorized

dealer.

6 INTRODUCTION

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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.

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

Vehicle Identification Number

INTRODUCTION 7

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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.

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