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User Manual

For RAM 2017 PROMASTER CITY.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS7
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS13
    • 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 System17
    • Security System Manual Override17
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY17
    • To Unlock The Doors18
    • To Lock The Doors18
    • Programming Additional Key Fobs18
    • Key Fob Battery Replacement18
    • General Information19
  • DOOR LOCKS20
    • Locking The Doors From The Outside20
    • Unlock The Doors From The Outside21
    • Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The Vehicle21
    • Sliding Side Doors22
    • Child Lock System — If Equipped22
    • Auto Unlock Doors23
  • WINDOWS23
    • Power Windows — If Equipped23
      • Auto-Down Feature24
      • Auto-Up Feature25
      • Power Windows System Initialization25
    • Wind Buffeting26
  • SLIDING SIDE DOOR26
    • Opening And Closing From Outside The Vehicle26
    • Opening And Closing From The Inside27
    • Child Lock System27
    • Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device27
  • DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS28
    • Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The Outside28
    • Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door From The Inside28
    • Opening The Second Swing Door28
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS28
    • Occupant Restraint Systems Features28
    • Important Safety Precautions29
    • Seat Belt Systems30
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)30
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts31
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions34
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure35
      • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage36
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women37
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner38
      • Energy Management Feature38
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)38
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)40
      • Air Bag System Components40
      • Air Bag Warning Light41
      • Front Air Bags42
      • Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features43
      • Front Air Bag Operation44
      • Knee Impact Bolsters44
      • Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag45
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags45
      • Air Bag System Components49
      • If A Deployment Occurs49
      • Enhanced Accident Response System50
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure51
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System51
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)51
    • Child Restraints52
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles53
      • Infant And Child Restraints54
      • Older Children And Child Restraints54
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats55
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints56
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System57
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle57
      • Locating LATCH Anchorages59
      • Locating Tether Anchorages60
      • Center Seat LATCH :60
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint61
      • How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:61
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt62
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle63
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):64
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage65
      • Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles67
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt67
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle68
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)68
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage (Commercial Vehicle)69
    • Transporting Pets70
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS70
  • SAFETY TIPS71
    • Transporting Passengers71
    • Exhaust Gas72
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle72
      • Seat Belts72
      • Air Bag Warning Light73
      • Defroster73
      • Floor Mat Safety Information73
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle74
      • Tires74
      • Lights75
      • Door Latches75
      • Fluid Leaks75
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE77
  • MIRRORS80
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped80
    • Outside Mirrors81
    • Manual Folding Door Mirrors81
    • Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment — If Equipped82
    • Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped82
    • Sun Visors83
      • “Slide-On-Rod” Of Sun Visor83
  • SEATS83
    • Manual Seat Adjustments84
    • Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped86
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped87
    • Head Restraints88
      • Front Head Restraints89
      • Rear Head Restraints90
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD91
  • LIGHTS93
    • Multifunction Lever93
    • Headlights93
    • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped94
    • High Beams94
    • Flash-To-Pass94
    • Parking Lights94
    • Turn Signals94
    • Lane Change Assist95
    • Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay95
      • Activation95
      • Deactivation95
    • Front Fog Lights — If Equipped95
    • Map/Dome/Lights95
    • Cargo Vehicle Interior Lamps96
    • Passenger Vehicle Interior Lamps97
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS98
    • Front Windshield Wiper Operation98
      • Windshield Wiper Off99
      • Intermittent Speed99
      • Low Speed99
      • High Speed99
      • Manual High Speed/Mist99
      • Front Windshield Washer Operation99
    • Rear Window Wiper/Washer100
  • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN100
  • SPEED CONTROL101
    • To Activate102
    • To Set A Desired Speed102
    • To Deactivate102
    • To Resume Speed102
    • To Vary The Speed Setting102
    • To Accelerate For Passing104
      • Using Speed Control On Hills104
  • PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED104
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors105
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts105
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications106
    • Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System107
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions107
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED109
  • POWER OUTLETS110
  • CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED112
  • CUPHOLDERS112
  • STORAGE113
    • Glove Compartment113
    • Dash Storage114
    • Overhead Console Storage114
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES115
    • Rear Cargo Tie-Downs115
    • Rear Cargo Light116
    • Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped117
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES117
    • Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped117
  • ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED118
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL121
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES123
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER124
    • Instrument Cluster124
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY126
    • Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls126
    • Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items128
      • Speed Beep128
      • Trip B Data129
      • Set Time129
      • Set Date130
      • Autoclose130
      • Setting The Units131
      • Language131
      • Buzzer Volume132
      • Service132
      • Exit Menu132
      • Change Engine Oil Indicator System132
      • Trip Computer133
      • Trip Button133
      • Trip Functions133
      • Values Displayed134
  • WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS135
    • Red Telltale Indicator Lights135
      • Engine Oil Level Warning Light135
      • Engine Temperature Warning Light136
      • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light137
      • Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light138
      • Air Bag Warning Light138
      • Oil Pressure Warning Light139
      • Battery Charge Warning Light139
      • Door Open Indicator Light140
      • Transmission Temperature Warning Light140
      • Transmission Fault Warning Light141
      • Brake Warning Light141
      • Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light143
    • Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights143
      • Low Fuel Indicator Light143
      • Generic Warning Indicator Light144
      • Fuel Cutoff Indicator Light — If Equipped144
      • Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped145
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light145
      • Vehicle Security Indicator Light147
      • Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)148
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped149
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped150
    • Green Telltale Indicator Lights150
      • Turn Signal Indicator Lights150
      • Park/Headlight On Indicator Light151
      • Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped151
      • Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped151
    • Blue Telltale Indicator Lights152
      • High Beam Indicator Light152
  • CYBERSECURITY152
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS154
    • Buttons On The Faceplate155
    • Buttons On The Touchscreen155
    • Customer Programmable Features — 5.0 Settings155
      • Display156
      • Voice157
      • Clock & Date158
      • Safety/Assistance159
      • Lights160
      • Doors & Locks160
      • Engine Off Options161
      • Audio161
      • Phone/Bluetooth163
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped163
      • Radio Setup — If Equipped164
      • Restore Settings — If Equipped165
      • Clear Personal Data166
  • UCONNECT RADIOS166
  • IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED166
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED167
    • Radio Operation167
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES168
    • General Information168
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS168
    • Manual Climate Control Overview168
      • Manual Climate Control Descriptions169
      • Climate Control Functions172
    • Operating Tips173
      • Summer Operation173
      • Winter Operation173
      • Vacation/Storage174
      • Window Fogging174
      • Outside Air Intake174
      • A/C Air Filter174
      • Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions175
  • UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS — IF EQUIPPED176
    • Introducing Uconnect176
    • Get Started176
    • Radio177
    • Basic Voice Commands178
    • Media179
    • Phone179
    • Voice Text Reply180
    • Additional Information181
• STARTING AND OPERATING183
  • STARTING PROCEDURES186
    • Automatic Transmission186
    • Normal Starting186
    • Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)186
    • Extended Park Starting187
    • If Engine Fails To Start187
    • After Starting187
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED188
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION188
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock190
    • Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System190
    • Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission190
    • Gear Ranges191
      • PARK (P)192
      • REVERSE (R)193
      • NEUTRAL (N)194
      • DRIVE (D)194
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode195
      • Torque Converter Clutch196
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation196
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES197
    • Acceleration197
    • Traction197
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER197
    • Flowing/Rising Water198
    • Shallow Standing Water198
  • POWER STEERING199
    • Power Steering Fluid Check200
  • PARKING BRAKE200
  • BRAKE SYSTEM202
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM202
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)202
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)203
    • Traction Control System (TCS)204
    • Hill Start Assist (HSA)204
      • HSA Activation Criteria205
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)205
    • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light206
      • ESC Operating Modes207
    • Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)208
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION209
    • Tire Markings209
      • Tire Sizing Chart210
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)212
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions213
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure214
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard Location214
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard215
      • Loading216
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION219
    • Tire Pressure219
      • Safety219
      • Fuel Economy219
      • Tread Wear220
      • Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability220
    • Tire Inflation Pressures220
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation221
    • Radial Ply Tires221
    • Tire Types222
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped222
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped222
      • Snow Tires222
    • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped223
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped223
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped223
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped224
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped224
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped225
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped225
    • Tire Spinning226
    • Tread Wear Indicators226
    • Life Of Tire227
    • Replacement Tires227
  • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)228
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS229
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES229
    • Treadwear230
    • Traction Grades230
    • Temperature Grades230
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)231
    • System Operation233
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings233
      • Check TPMS Warnings233
    • General Information234
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS235
    • 2.4L Engine235
    • Reformulated Gasoline235
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends235
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles236
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications236
    • MMT In Gasoline236
    • Materials Added To Fuel237
    • Fuel System Cautions237
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings238
  • ADDING FUEL238
  • VEHICLE LOADING239
    • Vehicle Certification Label239
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)240
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)240
      • Tire Size240
      • Rim Size240
      • Inflation Pressure240
      • Curb Weight241
      • Overloading241
      • Loading241
  • TRAILER TOWING241
    • Common Towing Definitions242
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)242
      • Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)242
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)242
      • Tongue Weight (TW)242
      • Frontal Area242
      • Trailer Sway Control242
      • Weight-Carrying Hitch243
      • Weight-Distributing Hitch243
      • Trailer Hitch Classification244
      • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)244
      • Trailer And Tongue Weight244
      • Towing Requirements245
      • Towing Requirements — Tires246
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes247
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring247
    • Towing Tips249
      • Automatic Transmission249
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS)249
      • Speed Control — If Equipped250
      • Cooling System250
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)250
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle250
    • Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission251
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES253
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS254
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS254
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS255
    • Torque Specifications255
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED257
    • Tire Service Kit Storage — If Equipped257
    • Tire Service Kit Usage257
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED260
    • Jack Location261
    • Removing The Spare Tire261
    • Preparations For Jacking265
    • Jacking Instructions265
    • Vehicles With Alloy Wheels271
    • Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers273
  • JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES274
    • Preparations For Jump Start274
    • Jump Starting Procedure275
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE276
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE278
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE279
  • IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE280
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)281
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)281
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE283
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L285
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II286
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity286
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message287
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS287
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS288
  • DEALER SERVICE288
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES288
    • Engine Oil289
      • Checking Oil Level289
      • Change Engine Oil290
      • Engine Oil Selection290
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol290
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine290
      • Synthetic Engine Oils291
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil291
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters291
    • Engine Oil Filter291
      • Engine Oil Filter Selection291
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter292
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection292
    • Maintenance-Free Battery292
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance293
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped294
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If Equipped294
    • Body Lubrication294
    • Windshield Wiper Blades295
      • Wiper Service Position295
    • Adding Washer Fluid296
    • Exhaust System296
    • Cooling System298
      • Engine Coolant Checks298
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill298
      • Selection Of Coolant298
      • Adding Coolant299
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap300
      • Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant301
      • Coolant Level301
      • Points To Remember301
    • Brake System302
      • Brake Master Cylinder303
    • Power Steering Fluid304
    • Automatic Transmission304
      • Selection Of Lubricant304
      • Special Additives305
      • Fluid Level Check305
      • Fluid And Filter Changes305
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion306
      • Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion306
      • What Causes Corrosion?306
      • Washing306
      • Special Care307
      • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care307
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped308
      • Interior Care309
      • Cleaning Headlights310
      • Glass Surfaces310
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses310
      • Seat Belt Maintenance310
  • FUSES311
    • Underhood Fuses312
    • Interior Fuses314
    • Central Unit Fuse Panel316
  • VEHICLE STORAGE318
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS318
  • BULB REPLACEMENT319
    • Exterior Bulbs319
      • Headlamps319
      • Front Turn Signal Lamps320
      • Parking And Daytime Running Lights320
      • Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps320
      • Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps320
      • Third Brake Light (Center Mount)321
      • License Plate Lights321
    • Interior Bulbs321
      • Dome Lamp With Spot Lights321
      • Rear Roof Lamp322
  • FLUID CAPACITIES324
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS324
    • Engine324
    • Chassis326
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES327
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE328
    • Maintenance Chart329
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE333
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE334
    • Prepare For The Appointment334
    • Prepare A List334
    • Be Reasonable With Requests334
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE334
    • FCA USA LLC Customer Center335
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center335
    • In Mexico Contact335
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands335
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)336
    • Service Contract336
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION337
  • MOPAR PARTS337
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS337
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.337
    • In Canada338
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS338
• INDEX339