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User Manual

For RAM 2017 PROMASTER.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER9
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS13
    • Mechanical Ignition Key Removal13
    • Locking Doors With A Key14
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder14
  • SENTRY KEY15
    • Replacement Keys15
    • General Information16
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED16
    • Rearming Of The System16
    • To Arm The System16
    • To Disarm The System16
    • Security System Manual Override17
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY17
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)17
    • To Unlock The Doors18
    • To Lock The Doors18
    • Programming Additional Key Fobs18
    • Key Fob Battery Replacement18
    • General Information19
  • POWER DOOR LOCKS19
    • Automatic Door Locks21
    • Auto Unlock Doors21
  • WINDOWS21
    • Power Windows21
      • Auto-Down Feature22
    • Wind Buffeting22
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS22
    • Occupant Restraint Systems Features22
    • Important Safety Precautions23
    • Seat Belt Systems24
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)24
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts25
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions28
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure29
      • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage30
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women31
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner32
      • Energy Management Feature32
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)32
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)34
      • Air Bag System Components34
      • Air Bag Warning Light35
      • Front Air Bags36
      • Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features37
      • Front Air Bag Operation37
      • Knee Impact Bolsters38
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags38
      • Air Bag System Components42
      • If A Deployment Occurs42
      • Fuel Cut Off Switch44
      • Fuel Cut Off Switch Reset Procedure44
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System45
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)46
    • Child Restraints47
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles48
      • Infant And Child Restraints48
      • Older Children And Child Restraints49
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats50
      • Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles51
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt51
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)52
    • Transporting Pets53
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS54
  • SAFETY TIPS54
    • Transporting Passengers54
    • Exhaust Gas55
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle55
      • Seat Belts55
      • Air Bag Warning Light56
      • Defroster56
      • Floor Mat Safety Information56
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle58
      • Tires58
      • Lights58
      • Door Latches58
      • Fluid Leaks58
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE59
  • MIRRORS62
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped62
    • Outside Mirrors62
    • Outside Mirrors Folding Feature62
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped63
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped63
    • Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped64
  • SEATS66
    • Manual Front Seat Adjustments66
    • Suspension Seat — If Equipped69
    • Swivel Seat — If Equipped70
    • Flap On Bench — If Equipped71
    • Underseat Storage Tray (Driver Side Only) — If Equipped72
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped73
    • Head Restraints74
      • Front Head Restraints74
    • Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped75
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD76
  • LIGHTS78
    • Multifunction Lever78
    • Headlights79
    • Dimmer Controls79
    • Ambient Light79
    • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped80
    • Battery Saver80
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped80
    • Turn Signals80
    • Parking Lights81
    • Lane Change Assist81
    • High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch81
    • Flash-To-Pass81
    • Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay81
      • Activation81
      • Deactivation81
    • Overhead Lights82
    • Ambient Light83
    • Cargo Lamp83
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS84
    • Windshield Wipers84
    • Intermittent Wiper System84
    • Low Speed84
    • High Speed84
    • Mist Feature84
    • Windshield Washer Operation85
  • TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN85
  • SPEED CONTROL86
    • To Activate87
    • To Set A Desired Speed87
    • To Deactivate87
    • To Resume Speed87
    • To Vary The Speed Setting88
    • To Accelerate For Passing89
      • Using Speed Control On Hills89
  • PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED89
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors90
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts91
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications92
    • Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System92
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions92
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED94
  • OVERHEAD SHELF— IF EQUIPPED96
  • POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED96
  • AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED98
  • CUPHOLDERS99
  • STORAGE99
    • Glove Compartments99
    • Front Door Storage — If Equipped100
    • Dash Storage100
    • Dashboard Clipboard101
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES101
    • Cargo Area101
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL103
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES105
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER106
  • WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS108
    • Red Telltale Indicator Lights109
      • Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light109
      • Air Bag Warning Light109
      • Battery Charge Warning Light110
      • Door Open Indicator Light110
      • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light111
      • Transmission Fault Warning Light112
      • Coolant Temperature Warning Light113
      • Brake Warning Light114
      • Oil Pressure Warning Light116
    • Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights116
      • Stop Light Failure Indicator Light116
      • External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped117
      • Vehicle Security Indicator Light118
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light118
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light121
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light122
      • Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)122
      • TOW/HAUL Indicator Light123
      • Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light124
      • Generic Warning Indicator Light124
    • Green Telltale Indicator Lights125
      • Turn Signal Indicator Lights125
      • Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped125
      • Park/Headlight On Indicator Light126
      • Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped126
    • Blue Telltale Indicator Lights127
      • High Beam Indicator Light127
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY127
    • Instrument Cluster Display And Controls128
    • Setup Menu129
    • Change Engine Oil Indicator System131
      • Change Engine Oil131
    • Trip Computer131
    • Trip Button131
      • New Trip132
      • Start Of Trip Procedure132
      • Exit Trip132
    • Trip Functions132
    • Values Displayed133
      • Range133
      • Distance Traveled133
      • Average Fuel Economy133
      • Instantaneous Fuel Economy133
      • Average Speed133
      • Travel Time133
    • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)133
  • CYBERSECURITY134
  • UCONNECT RH3136
    • Introduction136
    • Recommendations136
      • Road Safety136
      • Radio Reception136
      • Care And Maintenance137
    • Identification Number137
    • Security Code137
    • General138
      • Radio (Tuner Mode)138
      • MP3/WMA/AAC (USB Mode)138
      • General138
    • Uconnect RH3 Display139
      • Description Of Commands139
    • General Functions And Settings139
      • Turn The Radio On Or Off139
      • Audio140
      • Equalizer140
      • Custom Audio Setting Functions140
    • Tuner Mode (AM/FM Radio)141
    • Setup Menu143
    • Clock144
    • USB Mode (MP3/WMA/AAC)145
  • UCONNECT RADIOS151
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS151
    • Buttons On The Faceplate152
    • Buttons On The Touchscreen152
    • Customer Programmable Features — 5.0 Settings153
      • Display154
      • Clock & Date155
      • Safety/Assistance156
      • Lights157
      • Doors & Locks157
      • Audio158
      • Phone/Bluetooth160
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped160
      • Restore Settings — If Equipped162
  • IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED163
    • USB Charging Port163
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS164
    • Radio Operation164
  • CD DISC MAINTENANCE164
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES165
    • General Information165
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS166
    • Manual Climate Control Overview166
      • Manual Climate Control Descriptions167
      • Additional Rear Climate Control — If Equipped170
      • Climate Control Functions171
    • Operating Tips171
      • Summer Operation172
      • Winter Operation172
      • Vacation Storage172
      • Window Fogging172
      • Outside Air Intake172
      • A/C Air Filter172
      • Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions173
  • UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION174
    • Introducing Uconnect174
    • Get Started174
    • Basic Voice Commands176
    • Radio177
    • Media177
    • Phone178
    • Voice Text Reply179
    • General Information180
    • Additional Information180
• STARTING AND OPERATING181
  • STARTING PROCEDURES184
    • Automatic Transmission — If Equipped184
    • Normal Starting184
    • Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)184
    • If Engine Fails To Start184
    • After Starting185
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED185
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION185
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock186
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System187
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission187
      • Gear Ranges188
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES194
    • Acceleration194
    • Traction195
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER195
    • Flowing/Rising Water195
    • Shallow Standing Water195
  • POWER STEERING196
    • Power Steering Fluid Check197
  • PARKING BRAKE198
  • BRAKE SYSTEM199
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM199
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)199
    • Traction Control System (TCS)200
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)201
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)202
      • ESC Operating Modes203
      • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light204
    • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)204
    • Hill Start Assist (HSA)205
      • HSA Activation Criteria205
      • Towing With HSA206
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION206
    • Tire Markings206
      • Tire Sizing Chart208
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)209
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions211
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure212
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard Location212
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard213
      • Loading214
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION217
    • Tire Pressure217
      • Safety217
      • Fuel Economy218
      • Tread Wear218
      • Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability218
    • Tire Inflation Pressures218
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation219
    • Radial Ply Tires219
    • Tire Types220
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped220
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped220
      • Snow Tires220
    • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped221
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped221
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped221
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped222
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped222
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped223
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped223
    • Tire Spinning224
    • Tread Wear Indicators224
    • Life Of Tire225
    • Replacement Tires225
  • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)226
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS227
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)228
    • Base System230
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings230
      • Check TPMS Warnings231
    • General Information232
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS232
    • 3.6L Engine232
    • Reformulated Gasoline232
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends233
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles233
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications233
    • MMT In Gasoline234
    • Materials Added To Fuel234
    • Fuel System Cautions235
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings235
  • ADDING FUEL236
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)236
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message237
  • VEHICLE LOADING237
    • Vehicle Certification Label237
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)238
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)238
      • Tire Size238
      • Rim Size238
      • Inflation Pressure238
      • Curb Weight238
      • Overloading238
      • Loading239
  • TRAILER TOWING239
    • Common Towing Definitions239
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)239
      • Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)240
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)240
      • Tongue Weight (TW)240
      • Frontal Area240
      • Trailer Sway Control240
      • Weight-Carrying Hitch241
      • Weight-Distributing Hitch241
      • Trailer Hitch Classification242
      • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)242
      • Trailer And Tongue Weight243
      • Towing Requirements243
      • Towing Requirements — Tires245
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes245
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring246
    • Towing Tips248
      • Automatic Transmission248
      • Tow/Haul Mode248
      • Speed Control — If Equipped248
      • Cooling System248
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)249
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle249
    • Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission250
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES251
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS252
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS252
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS253
    • Torque Specifications253
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED254
    • Tire Service Kit Storage254
    • Tire Service Kit Components And Operation255
      • Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses255
    • Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions256
    • Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit258
      • (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:258
      • (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:258
      • (C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:258
      • (D) Drive Vehicle:260
      • (E) After Driving:260
      • (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:261
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING262
    • Jack And Tools Location262
    • Removing The Spare Tire264
    • Preparations268
    • Jacking Instructions269
    • Wheel Covers276
  • JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES277
    • Preparations For Jump-Start277
    • Jump-Starting Procedure278
    • Battery Location280
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE281
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE282
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE283
    • Automatic Transmission284
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)285
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)285
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE287
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L289
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II290
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity290
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message291
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS291
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS292
  • DEALER SERVICE292
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES292
    • Engine Oil293
      • Checking Oil Level293
      • Change Engine Oil293
      • Engine Oil Selection294
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol294
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine294
      • Synthetic Engine Oils295
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil295
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters295
    • Engine Oil Filter295
      • Engine Oil Filter Selection295
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter295
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection296
    • Exhaust System296
    • Maintenance-Free Battery298
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance298
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling299
      • A/C Air Filter299
    • Body Lubrication301
    • Windshield Wiper Blades301
      • Adding Washer Fluid301
    • Cooling System302
      • Coolant Checks302
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill302
      • Selection Of Coolant303
      • Adding Coolant304
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap305
      • Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant305
      • Coolant Level305
      • Points To Remember306
    • Brake System307
      • Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check307
    • Automatic Transmission (3.6L Gasoline Engine Only)308
      • Selection Of Lubricant308
      • Special Additives308
      • Fluid Level Check309
      • Fluid And Filter Changes309
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion309
      • Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion309
      • What Causes Corrosion?310
      • Washing310
      • Special Care310
      • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care311
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped312
      • Interior Care313
      • Cleaning Headlights313
      • Glass Surfaces314
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses314
      • Seat Belt Maintenance314
    • Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders315
      • Removal315
      • Cleaning315
      • Installation315
  • FUSES315
    • Underhood Fuses316
    • Interior Fuses320
    • Right Central Pillar Fuses323
  • VEHICLE STORAGE324
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS324
  • BULB REPLACEMENT326
    • Headlamps Low Beam And High beam326
    • Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps326
    • Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)/Front Side Marker Lamp327
    • Front Fog Lamps328
    • Front, Rear Roof Lamps328
    • Rear Tail, Stop, Backup, Turn Signal And Rear Side Marker Lamps328
    • Cargo Lamp329
    • Dome Lamps330
  • FLUID CAPACITIES331
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS332
    • Engine332
    • Chassis334
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES335
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE336
    • Maintenance Chart337
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE341
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE342
    • Prepare For The Appointment342
    • Prepare A List342
    • Be Reasonable With Requests342
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE342
    • FCA USA LLC Customer Center343
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center343
    • In Mexico Contact343
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands343
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)344
    • Service Contract344
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION345
  • MOPAR PARTS345
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS345
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.345
    • In Canada346
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS346
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES347
    • Treadwear347
    • Traction Grades347
    • Temperature Grades348
• INDEX349