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User Manual

For RAM 2018 PROMASTER.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7
    • Essential Information7
    • Symbols7
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS8
• GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS9
  • FRONT VIEW10
  • REAR VIEW11
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL12
  • INTERIOR13
• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE15
  • KEYS18
    • Key Fob18
      • To Unlock The Doors19
      • To Lock The Doors19
      • Key Fob Battery Replacement20
      • Programming Additional Key Fobs20
      • General Information20
  • IGNITION SWITCH21
    • Mechanical Ignition Switch21
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder22
  • SENTRY KEY22
    • Replacement Keys23
    • General Information23
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED23
    • To Arm The System23
    • To Disarm The System23
    • Rearming Of The System24
    • Security System Manual Override24
  • DOORS24
    • Power Door Locks24
    • Auto Unlock Doors26
    • Automatic Door Locks26
  • SEATS26
    • Manual Adjustments27
      • Forward And Rearward Adjustment27
      • Height Adjustment28
      • Recliner Adjustment29
      • Lumbar Support — If Equipped30
      • Suspension Seat — If Equipped30
      • Swivel Seat — If Equipped31
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped32
    • Fold Down Tray — If Equipped33
    • Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped34
  • HEAD RESTRAINTS35
    • Front Head Restraint Adjustment36
    • Front Head Restraint Removal36
  • STEERING WHEEL37
    • Telescoping Steering Column37
  • MIRRORS38
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped38
    • Outside Mirrors38
      • Outside Mirrors Folding Feature38
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped39
    • Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped39
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped41
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTS42
    • Multifunction Lever42
    • Headlights42
    • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped42
    • High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch43
    • Flash-To-Pass43
    • Parking Lights43
    • Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay43
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped43
    • Turn Signals44
    • Lane Change Assist44
    • Battery Saver44
  • INTERIOR LIGHTS44
    • Courtesy Lights44
      • Rear Lights45
      • Dimmer Controls46
      • Ambient Light47
    • Illuminated Entry47
  • WIPERS AND WASHERS47
    • Front Wiper Operation47
      • Intermittent Wiper System48
      • Windshield Washer Operation48
      • Mist Feature48
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS48
    • Manual Climate Control Overview49
      • Manual Climate Control Descriptions49
      • Additional Rear Climate Control — If Equipped53
    • Climate Control Functions53
      • A/C (Air Conditioning)53
      • Recirculation54
    • Operating Tips54
      • Summer Operation54
      • Winter Operation54
      • Vacation Storage54
      • Window Fogging54
      • Outside Air Intake55
      • A/C Air Filter55
      • Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions56
  • WINDOWS56
    • Power Windows56
      • Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped57
    • Window Bar Grates — If Equipped57
    • Wind Buffeting58
  • HOOD58
    • Opening58
    • Closing60
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES60
  • INTERNAL EQUIPMENT60
    • Storage60
    • Cupholders63
    • Power Outlets63
    • Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped65
• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL67
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER68
    • Instrument Cluster Descriptions68
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY70
    • Location And Controls71
    • Change Engine Oil72
    • Display Setup Menu72
    • Values Displayed74
      • Range74
      • Travel Distance74
      • Average Fuel Consumption74
      • Current Fuel Consumption74
      • Average Speed74
      • Travel Time74
    • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)74
  • TRIP COMPUTER75
    • Trip Button75
    • Trip Functions76
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES76
    • Red Warning Lights76
      • — Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light76
      • — Air Bag Warning Light77
      • — Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light77
      • — Battery Charge Warning Light77
      • — Door Open Warning Light77
      • — Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light77
      • — Transmission Fault Warning Light78
      • — Engine Temperature Warning Light78
      • — Brake Warning Light78
      • — Oil Pressure Warning Light79
    • Yellow Warning Lights79
      • — Vehicle Security Warning Light79
      • — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light80
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light — If Equipped81
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped82
      • — Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)82
      • — Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light83
      • — Generic Warning Light83
    • Yellow Indicator Lights83
      • — Stop Light Failure Indicator Light83
      • — External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped84
      • — TOW/HAUL Indicator Light84
    • Green Indicator Lights84
      • — Turn Signal Indicator Lights84
      • — Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped84
      • — Park/Headlight On Indicator Light84
      • — Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped84
    • Blue Indicator Lights85
      • — High Beam Indicator Light85
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II85
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity85
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS86
• SAFETY89
  • SAFETY FEATURES90
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)90
    • Electronic Brake Control System91
      • Traction Control System (TCS)91
      • Brake Assist System (BAS)92
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)92
      • ESC Operating Modes93
      • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light94
      • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)95
      • Hill Start Assist (HSA)96
      • Towing With HSA96
      • HSA Activation Criteria96
  • AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS97
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)97
      • Base System99
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings100
      • Check TPMS Warnings100
      • General Information101
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS101
    • Occupant Restraint Systems Features101
    • Important Safety Precautions101
    • Seat Belt Systems102
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)103
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts104
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions106
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure108
      • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage108
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women110
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner110
      • Energy Management Feature110
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)111
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)113
      • Air Bag System Components113
      • Air Bag Warning Light113
      • Front Air Bags114
      • Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features115
      • Front Air Bag Operation116
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags117
      • Air Bag System Components121
      • If A Deployment Occurs121
      • Fuel Cut Off Switch122
      • Fuel Cut Off Switch Reset Procedure123
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System124
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)124
    • Child Restraints125
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles126
      • Infant And Child Restraints127
      • Older Children And Child Restraints127
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats128
      • Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles129
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt129
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)130
    • Transporting Pets131
  • SAFETY TIPS132
    • Transporting Passengers132
    • Exhaust Gas132
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle133
      • Seat Belts133
      • Air Bag Warning Light133
      • Defroster133
      • Floor Mat Safety Information133
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle135
      • Tires135
      • Lights135
      • Door Latches135
      • Fluid Leaks135
• STARTING AND OPERATING137
  • STARTING THE ENGINE139
    • Automatic Transmission — If Equipped139
    • Normal Starting139
    • Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)139
    • If Engine Fails To Start139
    • After Starting140
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED140
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS140
  • PARKING BRAKE141
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION142
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock143
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System144
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission144
      • Gear Ranges145
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode148
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation149
      • Overdrive Operation151
      • When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode151
      • Torque Converter Clutch151
  • POWER STEERING152
    • Power Steering Fluid Check153
  • SPEED CONTROL153
    • To Activate154
    • To Set A Desired Speed154
    • To Vary The Speed Setting154
    • To Accelerate For Passing155
      • Using Speed Control On Hills155
    • To Resume Speed156
    • To Deactivate156
  • PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED156
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors157
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts157
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications159
    • Cleaning The ParkSense System159
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions159
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA160
  • REFUELING THE VEHICLE162
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message163
  • VEHICLE LOADING164
    • Vehicle Certification Label164
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)164
    • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)164
    • Tire Size165
    • Rim Size165
    • Inflation Pressure165
    • Curb Weight165
    • Overloading165
    • Loading166
  • TRAILER TOWING166
    • Common Towing Definitions166
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)166
      • Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)166
      • Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)166
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)167
      • Tongue Weight (TW)167
      • Trailer Frontal Area167
      • Trailer Sway Control167
      • Weight-Carrying Hitch167
      • Weight-Distributing Hitch168
    • Trailer Hitch Classification168
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)169
    • Trailer And Tongue Weight169
    • Towing Requirements170
      • Towing Requirements — Tires171
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes172
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring172
    • Towing Tips174
      • Automatic Transmission174
      • Tow/Haul Mode174
      • Speed Control — If Equipped175
      • Cooling System175
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)175
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle175
    • Recreational Towing176
  • DRIVING TIPS176
    • Driving On Slippery Surfaces176
      • Acceleration176
      • Traction176
    • Driving Through Water177
      • Flowing/Rising Water177
      • Shallow Standing Water177
• IN CASE OF EMERGENCY179
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS181
  • BULB REPLACEMENT181
    • Replacement Bulbs181
    • Replacing Exterior Bulbs182
      • Headlamps Low Beam And High beam182
      • Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps183
      • Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)/Front Side Marker Lamp183
      • Front Fog Lamps184
      • Front, Rear Roof Lamps184
      • Rear Tail, Stop, Backup, Turn Signal And Rear Side Marker Lamps184
    • Replacing Interior Bulbs185
      • Cargo Lamp185
      • Dome Lamps186
  • FUSES187
    • Underhood Fuses188
    • Interior Fuses192
    • Right Central Pillar Fuses195
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING196
    • Jack Location196
    • Spare Tire Removal198
    • Preparations For Jacking202
    • Jacking Instructions202
    • Wheel Covers207
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED208
    • Tire Service Kit Storage208
    • Tire Service Kit Components And Operation208
      • Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses209
    • Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions209
    • Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit211
      • (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:211
      • (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:211
      • (C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:212
      • (D) Drive Vehicle:213
      • (E) After Driving:214
      • (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:215
  • JUMP STARTING215
    • Preparations For Jump Start216
    • Jump Starting Procedure217
    • Battery Location219
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS220
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE (GASOLINE ENGINE ONLY)221
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE221
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE223
    • Automatic Transmission224
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)224
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)225
• SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE227
  • SCHEDULED SERVICING229
    • Maintenance Plan230
    • Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle232
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT233
    • 3.6L Engine233
    • Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine234
    • Adding Washer Fluid234
    • Maintenance-Free Battery234
  • DEALER SERVICE235
    • Engine Oil236
      • Change Engine Oil236
      • Engine Oil Selection236
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol236
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine236
      • Synthetic Engine Oils237
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil237
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters237
    • Engine Oil Filter237
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter237
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance238
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling239
      • Cabin Air Filter (A/C Air Filter)239
    • Body Lubrication240
    • Windshield Wiper Blades240
    • Exhaust System241
    • Cooling System242
      • Coolant Checks243
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill243
      • Selection Of Coolant243
      • Adding Coolant244
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap245
      • Disposal Of Used Coolant246
      • Coolant Level246
      • Points To Remember246
    • Brake System247
      • Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder247
    • Automatic Transmission (3.6L Gasoline Engine Only)248
      • Selection Of Lubricant248
      • Special Additives248
      • Fluid Level Check249
      • Fluid And Filter Changes249
  • RAISING THE VEHICLE249
  • TIRES249
    • Tire Safety Information249
      • Tire Markings250
      • Tire Identification Number (TIN)253
      • Tire Terminology And Definitions254
      • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure255
      • Loading256
    • Tires — General Information259
      • Tire Pressure259
      • Tire Inflation Pressures260
      • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation261
      • Radial Ply Tires261
      • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped262
      • Tire Spinning262
      • Tread Wear Indicators263
      • Life Of Tire263
      • Replacement Tires264
    • Tire Types265
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped265
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped265
      • Snow Tires266
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped266
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped266
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped267
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped267
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped268
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped268
    • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care269
    • Tire Chains (Traction Devices)270
    • Tire Rotation Recommendations271
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES271
    • Treadwear272
    • Traction Grades272
    • Temperature Grades272
  • STORING THE VEHICLE273
  • BODYWORK273
    • Protection From Atmospheric Agents273
      • What Causes Corrosion?273
    • Body And Underbody Maintenance274
      • Cleaning Headlights274
    • Preserving The Bodywork274
      • Washing274
      • Special Care274
  • INTERIORS275
    • Seats And Fabric Parts275
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped275
      • Seat Belt Maintenance276
    • Plastic And Coated Parts276
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses276
    • Leather Parts277
    • Glass Surfaces277
    • Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders278
      • Removal278
      • Cleaning278
      • Installation278
• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS279
  • IDENTIFICATION DATA280
    • Vehicle Identification Number280
  • BRAKE SYSTEM280
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS280
    • Torque Specifications281
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS282
    • 3.6L Engine282
    • Reformulated Gasoline282
    • Materials Added To Fuel283
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends283
    • Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles283
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications284
    • MMT In Gasoline284
    • Fuel System Cautions284
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings285
  • FLUID CAPACITIES286
  • FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS287
    • Engine287
    • Chassis289
• MULTIMEDIA291
  • UCONNECT SYSTEMS292
  • CYBERSECURITY292
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS293
    • Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings294
      • Language294
      • Display295
      • Units — If Equipped296
      • Voice296
      • Clock & Date297
      • Safety/Assistance — If Equipped298
      • Lights299
      • Doors & Locks299
      • Engine Off Options300
      • Audio300
      • Phone302
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped303
      • Restore Settings — If Equipped304
      • Clear Personal Data305
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS305
    • Radio Operation306
    • Player Operation306
  • IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED306
    • USB Charging Port307
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES307
    • Regulatory And Safety Information308
  • UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION309
    • Introducing Uconnect309
    • Get Started309
    • Basic Voice Commands310
    • Radio311
    • Media311
    • Phone312
    • Voice Text Reply313
    • General Information314
    • Additional Information314
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE314
• CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE317
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE318
    • Prepare For The Appointment318
    • Prepare A List318
    • Be Reasonable With Requests318
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE318
    • FCA US LLC Customer Center319
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center319
    • In Mexico Contact319
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands319
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)320
    • Service Contract320
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION321
  • MOPAR PARTS321
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS321
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.321
    • In Canada322
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS322
• INDEX323