RAM Trucks 1500 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
2016 RAM TRUCK
DIESEL SUPPLEMENT

RAM DIESEL SUPPLEMENT
RAM 1500 ..................................................................3
RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 .......................................139
INDEX .....................................................................343

RAM DIESEL SUPPLEMENT
RAM 1500 ..................................................................3
RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 .......................................129
INDEX .....................................................................325

RAM 1500

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................7
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ............................11
3UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................15
4STARTING AND OPERATING ..................................................61
5MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ................................................89
6MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................119
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC .............8
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A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC welcomes you as a turbocharged diesel-
powered truck owner. Your diesel truck will sound, feel,
drive, and operate differently from a gasoline-powered
truck. It is important that you read and understand this
manual.
Almost 100% of the heavy trucks in the United States and
Canada are diesel-powered because of the fuel economy,
rugged durability, and high torque which permits pulling
heavy loads.
You may find that some of the starting, operating, and
maintenance procedures are different. However, they are
simple to follow and careful adherence to them will
ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this
engine.
NOTE:
•Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine/
transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Your
vehicle’s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and
store information about vehicle modifications that
increase horsepower and torque output such as
whether or not performance-enhancing powertrain
components, commonly referred to as downloaders,
power boxes, or performance chips have been used.
•Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to
the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive
Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning Sys-
tem.
This information cannot be erased and will stay in the
system’s memory even if the modification is removed.
This information can be retrieved by FCA US LLC, and
service and repair facilities, when servicing your vehicle.
8 INTRODUCTION