RAM 1500 2016 Owner's Manual

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DESIGNED TO

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MASTER EVERY

MASTER EVERY

JOB OUT THERE.

JOB OUT THERE.

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DOES IT ALL.DOES IT ALL.DOES IT ALL.

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A LEGEND

6

6

5.7L HEMI® V8

*

22 MPG HWY

395 HORSEPOWER

410 LB-FT OF TORQUE

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Come to work with the credentials of the available 5.7L HEMI V8,

and you’re ready to take on whatever is in front of you, and—given
the uncompromising towing and payload numbers—that loaded trailer or full-sized
boat behind you. With advantages like Variable Valve Timing (VVT), the ingenious
Multi-Displacement System (seamlessly transforming this robust V8 into a fuel-sipping
four-cylinder when cruising) and the efficient power of its hemispherical heads, the HEMI
V8 stands out—and frequently stands above.

REGULAR

CAB 6'4" BOX

9,200-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,600-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

REGULAR CAB 8' BOX

10,640-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,700-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

5.7L HEMI V8 CAPABILITY

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

®

QUAD CAB

10,390-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,800-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

6'4" BOX

CREW CAB 5'7" BOX

10,360-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,700-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

A STAR

3.6L PENTASTAR® V6

25 MPG HWY

305 HORSEPOWER

269 LB-FT OF TORQUE

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The best compliment you can give this stellar performer is to

acknowledge its world-known co-star. Mated to the impressive
TorqueFlite® 8-speed automatic transmission (a powertrain component available with
every engine in the Ram 1500 arsenal), the proven 3.6L Pentastar V6 delivers a quiet
and cool performance, thanks to innovative Thermal Management Systems that keep
both the engine and transmission operating at the ideal internal temperatures.

CREW CAB 6'4" BOX

10,330-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,690-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

‡

3.6L PENTASTAR V6 CAPABILITY

REGULAR

CAB 6'4" BOX

7,290-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,500-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

* EPA estimated 15 mpg city/22 mpg hwy based on Ram 1500 V8 4x2 with 8-speed transmission. Actual results may vary. †A note about this brochure: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found on the inside back cover. ‡EPA estimated 17 mpg city/25 mpg hwy based on

Ram 1500 3.6L V6 4x2. Actual results may vary.

REGULAR CAB 8' BOX

7,270-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY
1,880-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

QUAD CAB 6'4" BOX

7,610-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY
1,890-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW CAB 5'7" BOX

7,470-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY
1,830-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

29

*

MPG HWY

NO ONE EVEN

COMES CLOSE.

A LEADER

3.0L ECODIESEL V6

29 MPG HWY*

UP TO 754-MILE RANGE

240 HORSEPOWER

420 LB-FT OF TORQUE

Few engines carry the clout of the available

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3.0L EcoDiesel V6; fewer still can approach the
mpg, driving range and towing prowess of this torque-friendly
powerplant. Mated only to the TorqueFlite® 8-speed automatic, the

EcoDiesel V6 delivers biodiesel (B20) capability; a zero-hassle

3.0L
DEF System; clean dual-filtration technology; minimal CO
and oil change intervals up to 10,000 miles. The crowning touch? Its

best-in-class

*EPA estimated 21 mpg city/29 mpg hwy based on Ram 1500 HFE 4x2 with diesel engine. Actual results may vary. †EPA estimated 21 mpg city/29 mpg hwy based on Ram 1500 HFE 4x2 with diesel engine and 26-gallon fuel tank. Actual results may vary.

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29 mpg highway* fuel economy.

REGULAR CAB 8' BOX

9,210-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,510-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

levels;

2

3.0L ECODIESEL V6 CAPABILITY

8,990-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,600-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

®

QUAD CAB

6'4" BOX

†

8,870-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,540-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

CREW CAB

5'7" BOX

CREW CAB 6'4" BOX

8,340-LB MAX TOW CAPACITY

1,260-LB PAYLOAD CAPACITY

GO FOR THE

LONG HAUL.

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Short or

CAPABILITY

long

,

you’re

in CONTROL.

TOWING, HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY:
WELCOME TO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.

Drive a 2016 Ram 1500, where road manners, comfort and capability all
ride hand in hand with safety and security. The indispensable Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)

This comprehensive and state-of-the-art system addresses multiple
dynamics using technology that enhances control—especially while
towing. The Ram 1500 ESC

All-Speed Traction Control helps regulate wheel spin. If slippage occurs
during acceleration, automatic throttle control will reduce torque; in
extremes (like accelerating from pavement to ice), it will apply the brakes
and reduce the engine power to maintain control.

Trailer Sway Damping

on the tow vehicle’s opposite side to counteract and reduce the sway.

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ESC

: TAKING BRAKING TO THE EXTREME.

The Ram 1500 braking system features optimized pedal travel to
provide quick power assist. Rear wheel-speed sensors are positioned
for protection against road elements. In its role as critical control
system, ESC
vehicle control when stationary. These encompass:

Antilock Brake System (ABS). Monitoring each wheel’s speed, the
Ram 1500 ABS design also incorporates back-up braking should one
of the two braking circuits be compromised.

Electronic Brake-Force Distribution regulates brake pressure from front
to rear to minimize stopping distances.

Ready Alert Braking senses the moment when the driver’s foot is lifted
from the accelerator; it applies an imperceptible brake force to ensure
that pads and discs are lined up should an emergency stop be required.

Rain Brake Support automatically and seamlessly activates when the
driver turns on the windshield wipers; all brake calipers gently pulse
against their respective rotors to remove water from the pads.

Hydraulic Boost Compensation. Should a failure occur in the vacuum
brake booster or any related line (e.g., a rupture from tough off-roading),
the brake controller will run the ABS pump; our system is so sophisticated,
it conveys the problem to the driver. Most important, the brakes perform as
normal until the failure is serviced.

Hill Start Assist. When the vehicle is angled on hills or inclines, this
system keeps your Ram 1500 stationary for two seconds after the
brakes have been released or until the accelerator is depressed.

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System (standard on every model) is key.

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System features these fundamental assets:

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detects yaw and applies selective brake pressure

features multiple assets for braking; it even includes

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COMFORT.

+

THE MULTILINK COIL SPRING REAR SUSPENSION.

Class-exclusive
occupant comfort with seriously impressive handling and road manners.

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: a robust, dynamic rear suspension that simultaneously delivers

Compared to conventional
leaf-spring designs, these
rear coil springs help reduce
friction and mitigate noise,
vibration and harshness (NVH).

The Ram 1500 rear track bar
enhances lateral control and

increases lateral stiffness

over leaf-spring designs.

The rear stabilizer bar helps
maintain flat cornering without
degrading the ride.

Intelligent
parking.

PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST.

The available ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist
convenient aid, especially when parallel parking.

Multiple integrated sensors use ultrasonic waves to detect objects as
far as 47 inches away from the bumpers, picking up the echo of a signal
when it bounces off an object. Using classic echo triangulation, the
system determines relative distance. Read-outs located in the gauge
cluster display team up with audible chimes to notify the driver of
proximity to front and/or rear objects.

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serves as a

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Be a know-it-all.

FROM TRAIL TO TRAILER, YOU’RE GOOD TO GO.

AVAILABLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.

without a spotter or having to jump out of the cab. You get an on-screen display with active grid lines that let
you pinpoint the trailer hitch—with a clear view of the rear each time you shift into Reverse.

AVAILABLE TRAILER TOW MIRRORS. These large 7 x 11-inch mirrors swing out on extended arms and capture
the entire scene on each side of the truck. Towing an extra-wide trailer? Our Trailer Tow Mirrors are designed
to give you the maximum view behind you.

AVAILABLE TRAILER BRAKE. Custom-designed to give you supreme control and confidence while trailering,
the available Trailer Tow Mirrors and Brake Group puts it all together. The Group includes an electronic
trailer brake controller, a Class IV hitch receiver and the Trailer Tow Mirrors, described above. The Trailer
and Traction Group (available for Ram 1500 SLT models only) offers all the amenities of the Trailer Tow
Mirrors and Brake Group, and adds a 3.92 axle ratio (with the HEMI

3.55

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(if equipped with the Pentastar

axle ratio

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Approach your camper or trailer with total confidence, and

®

®

V6 engine).

V8 or EcoDiesel V6 engines), or a

HIT THE ROAD.

HIT THE ROAD.

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SUSPENDS IT ALL.

EXCEPT BELIEF.

AVAILABLE ACTIVE-LEVELTM
FOUR-CORNER AIR

OFF-ROAD 2 MODE

+2.0 in

+ OFF-ROAD 2 MODE. Provides impressive ground

clearance for the path and trail and generous
angles for approach, departure and breakover.
Difference from Normal: +2.0 in.

SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

WHAT’S UNBELIEVABLE IS THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS ENGINEERING THIS REFINED. This available and
class-exclusive
resulting in an overall superior ride, irrespective of load. The engineering automatically equalizes your
Ram 1500 while under heavy payloads, helping maintain a horizontal load plane, a level and constant
driving profile and proper headlamp-to-road angle for consistently even forward illumination.

FINGERTIP SUSPENSION CONTROL. Our integrated switch bank makes operating the available
Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension System a snap; push a button, and you’ve moved from
one mode to another, ensuring the ideal ride height for your terrain and conditions.

AVAILABLE PREMIUM KEYLESS ENTER ’N GO.

(bladeless) operation to system controls for the Remote Start, the AllSecure
Locking System and the panic button; it even allows remote access of the
Entry/Exit Mode of the available Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension System.

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suspension system delivers five distinctive operational modes, with four-corner control

TM

Func tions include keyless

®

OFF-ROAD 1 MODE

+1.2 in, front; +0.9 in, rear

NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT

AERO MODE

–0.6 in

ENTRY/EXIT MODE

–2.1 in, front; –1.7 in, rear

+ OFF-ROAD 1 MODE. Enjoy outstanding ride

balance, with an extra degree of clearance when
off-road scenarios are less severe than those
that warrant Off-Road 2 Mode. Difference from
Normal: +1.2 in, front; +0.9 in, rear.

NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT
balance of ride and handling for everyday driving.

– AERO MODE. At highway speeds, the Aero Mode

automatically lowers the vehicle, reducing
aerodynamic drag and “body roll,” and
measurably improving fuel efficiency.
Difference from Normal: –0.6 in.

ENT

RY/EXIT MODE. Automatically lowers the

–

vehicle for easier entry/exit, loading/unloading,
trailer hooking/unhooking. This mode is manually
controlled by the internal button bank or remotely
with the key fob. Difference from Normal:
–2.1 in, front; –1.7 in, rear.

. The most comfortable

THIS IS THE
STORY OF RAM
LEADERSHIP.

SOME STRENGTHS YOU COUNT. OTHERS YOU
WEIGH.

on top. With class-exclusive
the available Active-Level
System. With a frame that builds on advanced high­strength steel and tough crossmembers. Ram 1500
advantages range from the available Active Grille Shutters
in front to a structural rear bumper to an available factory­installed Class IV hitch receiver that bolts directly to the
frame. After your review of what’s here, there’s more. Click
over to RAMTRUCKS.COM

So measure it all: Ram 1500 frequently comes out

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suspensions culminating in

TM

Four-Corner Air Suspension

THE CONNECTION. Your trailer

connector is easily accessible, with a
separate adjacent lamp for easy
connecting at night. All Ram 1500
models provide a 4- and 7-pin
connector.

WHEEL-TO-WHEEL SIDE
STEPS. These available robust, tubular,

wheel-to-wheel side steps help improve
aerodynamic efficiency, while easing
access to the truck interior and bed.

TONNEAU COVER. Built with efficiency in mind, the available tonneau cover

facilitates movement of air over the bed. This has a positive effect on airflow and
helps to further reduce aerodynamic drag.

AVAILABLE SPRAY-IN BEDLINER. Factory-installed for ideal finish, with

the durability to help protect your Ram 1500 for years to come. (Not shown.)

NEW LED BED LIGHTING. NO MORE LOOKING IN THE DARK.

New for 2016 Ram 1500: available LED Bed Lighting that welcomes working at night and
eliminates adjusting a
augments the CHMSL-mounted lamp to illuminate the rear area of the cargo bed. With
multiple controls—either from the instrument panel-mounted switch or a button on the
remote key fob—you have ample illumination on each side of the cargo bed that makes
loading and unloading during dark hours easier than ever.

THE CLASS-EXCLUSIVE

the competition employs leaf-spring technology. Leave it where it belongs—behind you. The Ram
suspension offers the strength and durability the competition just can’t match, with more lateral stiffness, greater vehicle
control and ride quality so good, it’s the preferred suspension technology for rail cars.

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MULTILINK COIL SPRING REAR SUSPENSION. Without exception,

tonneau cover. Installed right at the factory, this convenient lighting

1500 coil spring

rear

THE FRONT SUSPENSION. The 2016 Ram 1500 utilizes superb

technology: our short-/long-arm suspension with coil springs and
stabilizer bar minimizes camber and toe change. You’ll measure it in the
savings that accompany reduced tire wear.

THE STEEL. Reducing weight contributes to fuel efficiency. Where

heavy steel isn’t needed, Ram
stronger steel, so you can count on a full-size tough truck with fuel­sipping performance.

THE TOW. Look at Ram 1500, and you’re looking at towing. This

structural rear bumper is rated for Class
up to 5,000
Class
handles up to 10,640 lb when properly equipped.

THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. Ram 1500 engineering leaves no stone

unturned—except the ones you’re riding on. These shocks are tuned for
optimum ride balance, with more resistance during upward wheel motion
than downward. Count on a smooth ride with reduced harshness, notably on
less-than-perfect road surfaces.

lb

when properly equipped. The available factory-installed

IV

hitch receiver bolts directly to the high-strength steel frame and

1500 engineers opted

III towing, a

for down-gauged but

nd easily handles trailers

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. The incorporation

of electric power steering created a raft of advantages. Parasitic
losses are lower—helping improve fuel efficiency. Operation is
quieter. Speed-proportional assist translates into outstanding
highway road feel—and minimal efforts in parking lots. Precise
and less complex, it also eliminated hydraulic fluid—and the time
used to check and replace it.

THE FRONT FRAME UNIT. Working with the high-

strength steel frame are eight ultra-tough crossmembers; we
also employ a hydroformed tubular front frame unit, also
comprised of high-strength steel. It’s an ultra-stiff component
that further reduces weight—adding to fuel efficiency while
providing exceptional ride characteristics.

THE AERODYNAMICS. Contributing to the fuel-efficient

performance and quiet ride, are exceptional aerodynamics. With
touches like wind-tunnel tested and thoroughly refined windshield
shapes and aero-formed side mirrors, the Ram
sculpted to glide through air.

THE ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTERS. This available

asset has proven itself beyond doubt. The shutters instantly
adapt to speed, load and engine needs to provide ideal engine
cooling, while significantly reducing aerodynamic drag to help
improve the fuel efficiency for Ram 1500 models.

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