2016 Chassis Cab STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS® 2016 Chassis Cab 16DD43-126-AD OWNER’S MANUAL ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Fourth Edition Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. 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. Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3 2 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................121 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................227 4 5 STARTINGANDOPERATING....................................................393 5 6 WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................531 6 7 MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................557 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................627 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................635 9 10 INDEX.....................................................................647 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6 Ⅵ VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ............6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials your satisfaction. that are traditional to our vehicles. RAM is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various contains the information you desire. customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and tions and recommendations in this manual will help illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual If applicable, refer to the Diesel Supplement for diesel contains a complete listing of all subjects. related information. NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Consult the following table for a description of the should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. this Owner’s Manual: INTRODUCTION 5 1 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions operating procedures that could result in a collision, are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the against procedures that could result in damage to your applicable manufacturer. vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warn- For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to: ings and Cautions. www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains di- mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to support. For service issues, contact your authorized body modifications or special equipment installed by van dealer. conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer to the Warranty Information book, Section 2.1.C. Such VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through service on these items, contact the applicable manufac- the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle turer. INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your 1 vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. 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 NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12 ▫ General Information ....................21 ▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) ............12 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............22 ▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped . .13 ▫ Rearming Of The System .................22 ▫ KeyFob.............................14 ▫ To Arm The System.....................22 ▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ..........17 ▫ To Disarm The System...................23 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................19 ▫ Security System Manual Override ...........24 ▫ General Information ....................19 Ⅵ ILLUMINATED APPROACH ...............24 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ..........................19 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........25 ▫ Replacement RKE Key Fobs ..............21 ▫ Remote Unlock The Doors ...............26 ▫ Customer RKE Key Fob Programming .......21 ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................28 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock .........28 ▫ General Information ....................36 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................28 Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................37 ▫ Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs ......29 ▫ Manual Door Locks .....................37 ▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement .............29 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........38 ▫ General Information ....................32 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ...............40 Ⅵ REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .33 Ⅵ KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY ....42 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ................33 ▫ General Information ....................45 ▫ Remote Start Abort Message ..............34 Ⅵ WINDOWS ...........................46 ▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode...............34 ▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...........46 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The ▫ Wind Buffeting .......................49 Vehicle ..............................35 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........50 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The ▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............50 Vehicle ..............................35 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................52 ▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . .36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........68 ▫ Transporting Passengers .................116 ▫ Child Restraints .......................83 ▫ Exhaust Gas .........................117 2 ▫ Transporting Pets .....................114 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle .............................118 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . .115 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside ▫ Diesel Engine ........................115 The Vehicle .........................120 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS .........................116 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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