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User Manual

For RAM 2018 PROMASTER CITY.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7
    • Essential Information7
    • Symbols7
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS7
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS7
  • 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 Information21
  • IGNITION SWITCH21
    • Ignition Key Removal21
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder22
  • SENTRY KEY22
    • Replacement Keys23
    • General Information23
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED24
    • To Arm The System24
    • To Disarm The System24
    • Rearming Of The System24
    • Security System Manual Override24
  • DOORS25
    • Door Locks25
      • Locking The Doors From The Outside25
      • Unlock The Doors From The Outside26
      • Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The Vehicle27
      • Auto Unlock Doors27
    • Sliding Side Door27
      • Opening And Closing From Outside The Vehicle27
      • Opening And Closing From The Inside28
      • Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device28
    • Child Lock System29
    • Double Rear Swing Doors30
      • Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The Outside31
      • Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door From The Inside31
      • Opening The Second Swing Door31
  • SEATS31
    • Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)31
      • Forward And Rearward Adjustment32
      • Height Adjustment — If Equipped32
      • Recliner Adjustment — If Equipped32
      • Lumbar Support — If Equipped32
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped33
    • Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped34
  • HEAD RESTRAINTS36
    • Front Adjustment36
    • Rear Adjustment37
    • Front Removal37
    • Rear Removal38
  • STEERING WHEEL39
    • Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column39
  • MIRRORS40
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped40
    • Outside Mirrors40
      • Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment — If Equipped41
      • Manual Folding Door Mirrors41
    • Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped42
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirror42
      • Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped43
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTS43
    • Multifunction Lever43
    • Headlights44
    • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped44
    • High Beams44
    • Flash-To-Pass44
    • Parking Lights44
    • Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay44
    • Front Fog Lights — If Equipped45
    • Turn Signals45
    • Lane Change Assist45
  • INTERIOR LIGHTS45
    • Courtesy/Interior Lights45
      • Rear Lights46
      • Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped48
  • WIPERS AND WASHERS48
    • Front Wiper Operation49
      • Intermittent Wiper System49
      • Windshield Washers49
      • Manual High Speed/Mist50
    • Rear Wiper Operation50
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS51
    • Manual Climate Control Overview51
      • Manual Climate Control Descriptions51
    • Climate Control Functions55
      • A/C (Air Conditioning)55
      • Recirculation55
    • Operating Tips55
      • Summer Operation55
      • Winter Operation56
      • Vacation/Storage56
      • Window Fogging56
      • Outside Air Intake57
      • A/C Air Filter57
      • Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions57
  • WINDOWS58
    • Power Windows — If Equipped58
      • Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped59
      • Auto-Up Feature59
      • Power Windows System Initialization59
    • Window Bar Grates — If Equipped60
    • Wind Buffeting60
  • HOOD61
    • Opening61
    • Closing62
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES63
    • Rear Cargo Tie-Downs63
  • INTERNAL EQUIPMENT64
    • Storage64
      • Glove Compartment64
      • Dash Storage65
      • Overhead Console Storage66
    • Cupholders66
    • Power Outlets66
    • Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equipped68
  • ROOF RACK — IF EQUIPPED69
• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL71
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER72
    • Instrument Cluster Descriptions73
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY74
    • Location And Controls74
    • Change Engine Oil — If Equipped76
    • Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items76
      • Speed Beep76
      • Trip B Data77
      • Buzzer Volume77
      • Exit Menu78
  • TRIP COMPUTER78
    • Trip Button78
    • Trip Functions79
    • Values Displayed79
      • Range79
      • Travel Distance80
      • Average Fuel Consumption80
      • Current Fuel Consumption80
      • Average Speed80
      • Travel Time80
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES80
    • Red Warning Lights80
      • — Air Bag Warning Light80
      • — Brake Warning Light81
      • — Battery Charge Warning Light82
      • — Door Open Warning Light82
      • — Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light82
      • — Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light83
      • — Oil Pressure Warning Light83
      • — Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped83
      • — Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light84
      • — Transmission Fault Warning Light84
      • — Engine Oil Level Warning Light84
    • Yellow Warning Lights84
      • — Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light84
      • — Low Fuel Warning Light84
      • — Generic Warning Light85
      • — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light85
      • — Vehicle Security Warning Light86
      • — Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)87
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light — If Equipped87
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped88
    • Green Indicator Lights88
      • — Turn Signal Indicator Lights88
      • — Park/Headlight On Indicator Light88
      • — Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped88
      • — Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped89
    • Blue Indicator Lights89
      • — High Beam Indicator Light89
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II89
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity90
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS90
• SAFETY93
  • SAFETY FEATURES94
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)94
    • Electronic Brake Control System95
      • Brake Assist System (BAS)95
      • Traction Control System (TCS)95
      • Hill Start Assist (HSA)96
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)97
      • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light98
      • Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)98
      • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)99
  • AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS99
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)99
      • Base System102
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings102
      • Check TPMS Warnings102
      • General Information103
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS104
    • Occupant Restraint Systems104
    • Important Safety Precautions104
    • Seat Belt Systems105
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)105
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts106
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions108
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure110
      • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage110
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women112
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner113
      • Energy Management Feature113
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)113
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)115
      • Air Bag System Components115
      • Air Bag Warning Light116
      • Front Air Bags117
      • Driver and Passenger Front Air Bag Features118
      • Front Air Bag Operation118
      • Knee Impact Bolsters119
      • Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag119
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags120
      • Air Bag System Components123
      • If A Deployment Occurs124
      • Enhanced Accident Response System125
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure126
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System126
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)127
    • Child Restraints127
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles129
      • Infant And Child Restraints130
      • Older Children And Child Restraints130
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats131
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints132
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System133
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle133
      • Locating The LATCH Anchorages135
      • Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages136
      • Center Seat LATCH137
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint In Vehicles With Rear Seating137
      • How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt138
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt In Vehicles With Rear Seating138
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle139
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):140
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage142
      • Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles143
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt In Vehicles Without Rear Seating143
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle144
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):145
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage (Commercial Vehicle)146
    • Transporting Pets146
  • SAFETY TIPS147
    • Transporting Passengers147
    • Exhaust Gas147
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle148
      • Seat Belts148
      • Air Bag Warning Light148
      • Defroster148
      • Floor Mat Safety Information148
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle150
      • Tires150
      • Lights150
      • Door Latches150
      • Fluid Leaks150
• STARTING AND OPERATING151
  • STARTING THE ENGINE153
    • Automatic Transmission153
    • Normal Starting153
    • Cold Weather Operation153
    • Extended Park Starting154
    • If Engine Fails To Start154
    • After Starting155
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED155
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS156
  • PARKING BRAKE156
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION158
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock159
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System160
    • Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission160
      • Gear Ranges161
      • PARK (P)162
      • REVERSE (R)163
      • NEUTRAL (N)164
      • DRIVE (D)164
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode165
      • Torque Converter Clutch166
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation166
  • POWER STEERING167
    • Power Steering Fluid Check167
  • SPEED CONTROL168
    • To Activate169
    • To Set A Desired Speed169
    • To Vary The Speed Setting169
    • To Accelerate For Passing170
      • Using Speed Control On Hills170
    • To Resume Speed171
    • To Deactivate171
  • PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED171
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors171
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts172
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications174
    • Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System174
    • ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions174
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA175
  • REFUELING THE VEHICLE177
  • VEHICLE LOADING178
    • Vehicle Certification Label178
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)179
    • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)179
    • Tire Size179
    • Rim Size179
    • Inflation Pressure179
    • Curb Weight180
    • Overloading180
    • Loading180
  • TRAILER TOWING180
    • Common Towing Definitions181
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)181
      • Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)181
      • Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)181
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)181
      • Tongue Weight (TW)181
      • Trailer Frontal Area181
      • Trailer Sway Control182
      • Weight-Carrying Hitch182
      • Weight-Distributing Hitch182
    • Trailer Hitch Classification183
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)183
    • Trailer And Tongue Weight184
    • Towing Requirements184
      • Towing Requirements — Tires186
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes186
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring187
    • Towing Tips188
      • Automatic Transmission188
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS)188
      • Speed Control — If Equipped189
      • Cooling System189
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)189
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle189
    • Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission190
  • DRIVING TIPS190
    • Driving On Slippery Surfaces190
      • Acceleration190
      • Traction191
    • Driving Through Water191
      • Flowing/Rising Water191
      • Shallow Standing Water191
• IN CASE OF EMERGENCY193
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS195
  • BULB REPLACEMENT195
    • Replacement Bulbs195
    • Replacing Exterior Bulbs197
      • Headlamps197
      • Front Turn Signal Lamps197
      • Parking And Daytime Running Lights197
      • Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps197
      • Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps198
      • Third Brake Light (Center Mount)198
      • License Plate Lights198
    • Replacing Interior Bulbs199
      • Dome Lamp With Spot Lights199
      • Rear Roof Lamp200
  • FUSES201
    • Underhood Fuses202
    • Interior Fuses204
    • Central Unit Fuse Panel207
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING208
    • Jack Location208
    • Removing The Spare Tire209
    • Preparations For Jacking212
    • Jacking Instructions213
    • Vehicles With Alloy Wheels219
    • Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers220
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED222
    • Tire Service Kit Storage222
    • Tire Service Kit Usage222
  • JUMP STARTING225
    • Preparations For Jump Starting226
    • Jump Starting Procedure227
  • IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE228
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE230
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS231
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE231
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE233
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)234
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)234
• SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE235
  • SCHEDULED SERVICING237
    • Maintenance Plan238
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT241
    • Engine Compartment — 2.4L241
    • Checking Oil Level242
    • Adding Washer Fluid242
    • Maintenance-Free Battery243
  • DEALER SERVICE244
    • Engine Oil244
      • Change Engine Oil244
      • Engine Oil Selection244
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol244
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine245
      • Synthetic Engine Oils245
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil245
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters245
    • Engine Oil Filter246
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter246
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance246
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling247
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf247
    • Body Lubrication247
    • Windshield Wiper Blades248
      • Wiper Service Position248
    • Exhaust System249
    • Cooling System250
      • Engine Coolant Checks251
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill251
      • Selection Of Coolant251
      • Adding Coolant252
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap253
      • Disposal Of Used Coolant254
      • Coolant Level254
      • Points To Remember255
    • Brake System255
      • Brake Master Cylinder256
    • Power Steering Fluid257
    • Automatic Transmission257
      • Selection Of Lubricant257
      • Special Additives258
      • Fluid Level Check258
      • Fluid And Filter Changes258
    • Upfitter Connectors — If Equipped259
  • RAISING THE VEHICLE262
  • TIRES262
    • Tire Safety Information262
      • Tire Markings262
      • Tire Identification Number (TIN)265
      • Tire Terminology And Definitions266
      • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure267
      • Loading268
    • Tires — General Information270
      • Tire Pressure270
      • Tire Inflation Pressures272
      • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation272
      • Radial Ply Tires273
      • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped273
      • Tire Spinning274
      • Tread Wear Indicators274
      • Life Of Tire275
      • Replacement Tires275
    • Tire Types276
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped276
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped277
      • Snow Tires277
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped278
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped278
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped278
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped279
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped279
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped280
    • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care280
    • Tire Chains (Traction Devices)281
    • Tire Rotation Recommendations282
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES282
    • Treadwear283
    • Traction Grades283
    • Temperature Grades283
  • STORING THE VEHICLE284
  • BODYWORK284
    • Protection From Atmospheric Agents284
      • What Causes Corrosion?284
    • Body And Underbody Maintenance285
      • Cleaning Headlights285
    • Preserving The Bodywork285
      • Washing285
      • Special Care285
  • INTERIORS286
    • Seats And Fabric Parts286
    • Plastic And Coated Parts286
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses286
    • Leather Parts287
    • Glass Surfaces287
• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS289
  • IDENTIFICATION DATA290
    • Vehicle Identification Number290
  • BRAKE SYSTEM290
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS290
    • Torque Specifications291
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS292
    • 2.4L Engine292
    • Reformulated Gasoline293
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends293
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles293
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications294
    • MMT In Gasoline294
    • Materials Added To Fuel294
    • Fuel System Cautions295
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings295
  • FLUID CAPACITIES296
  • FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS297
    • Engine297
    • Chassis298
• MULTIMEDIA299
  • UCONNECT SYSTEMS300
  • CYBERSECURITY300
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS301
    • Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings302
      • Language302
      • Display303
      • Units — If Equipped304
      • Voice304
      • Clock & Date305
      • Safety/Assistance — If Equipped306
      • Lights307
      • Doors & Locks307
      • Engine Off Options308
      • Audio308
      • Phone310
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped310
      • Radio Setup — If Equipped312
      • Restore Settings — If Equipped313
      • Clear Personal Data313
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED314
    • Left Switch314
    • Right Switch314
  • IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED315
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES315
    • Regulatory And Safety Information315
  • UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION317
    • Introducing Uconnect317
    • Get Started317
    • Basic Voice Commands318
    • Radio318
    • Media319
    • Phone320
    • Voice Text Reply320
    • General Information321
    • Additional Information321
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE322
• CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE323
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE324
    • Prepare For The Appointment324
    • Prepare A List324
    • Be Reasonable With Requests324
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE324
    • FCA US LLC Customer Center325
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center325
    • In Mexico Contact325
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands325
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)325
    • Service Contract326
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION327
  • MOPAR PARTS327
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS327
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.327
    • In Canada327
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS328
• INDEX329