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Summary of PROMASTER CITY

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16‎vm‎-‎926‎-‎aa . Ram promaster city . Third edition rev 2 . User guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual and warranty booklet by visiting: www.Ramtrucks.Com/en/owners/manuals/ or www.Ramtrucks.Com/en/warranty/ (u.S.); www.Owners.Mopar.Ca/en (canada). © 2016 fca us llc. All righ...
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Fca us llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take th...
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Introduction/welcome welcome from fca us llc . . . . . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . 6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 occupant restraint systems . . . . 9 head restraints . . . . . . ....
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Welcome from fca us llc congratulations on selecting your new fca us llc (“fca us”) vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new fca us vehicle has characteristics to enhance the dr...
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Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution (excluding legal lines). Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serio...
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Driver cockpit 1. Manual mirrors 2. Uconnect phone controls 3. Headlight switch pg. 30 4. Instrument cluster/electronic vehicle information center (evic) display pg. 68 5. Speed control pg. 35 6. Wiper/washer pg. 32 7. Ignition switch 8. Evic controls 9. Audio system (touchscreen radio shown) pg. 40...
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10. Switch panel • front fog lights • electronic stability control (esc) off pg. 80 • hazard warning switch • defroster 11. Storage 12. Glove compartment 13. Climate controls pg. 29 14. Gear selector 15. Gear selections 16. Usb port (charging only) /aux 17. Hood release pg. 101 18. Power window swit...
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Instrument cluster 1. Speedometer 2. Fuel gauge 3. Fuel filler door location 4. Temperature gauge (see page 74 for instrument cluster indicator lights.) c o n t r o l s a t a g l a n c e 6.
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5. Tachometer 6. Warning and indicator lights right side 7. Gear position 8. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) 9. Warning and indicator lights left side (see page 79 for instrument cluster indicator lights.) c o n t r o l s a t a g l a n c e 7.
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Key fob locking and unlocking the doors cargo vehicle (canada) push and release the lock button once to lock all the doors. Push and release the unlock button once to unlock all doors or only the two front doors depending on vehicle. Push and release the cargo unlock button once to unlock the cargo ...
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Occupant restraint systems some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • seat belt systems • supplemental restraint systems (srs) air bags • child restraints seat belt lap/shoulder belts all seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder be...
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Supplemental restraint system (srs) — air bags air bag system components your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • air bag warning light • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • knee impact bolsters • advanced front air...
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Refer to the owner's manual on the dvd for further details regarding the supple- mental restraint system (srs). Supplemental knee air bags this vehicle is equipped with a supplemental driver knee air bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The supplemental driver knee air bag ...
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The sabics and sabs (“side air bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts. The occupant restraint controller (“orc”) determines whether the deploy- ment of the side air bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itsel...
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Enhanced accident response system reset procedure in order to reset the enhanced accident response system functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ignition avv or mar to ignition stop. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground ne...
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These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the edr under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.G., name, gen...
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Locating latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if y...
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5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction. Installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipp...
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Installing the top tether strap (with either lower anchors or vehicle seat belt) when installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt. Tethe...
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Installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts (commercial vehicle) the front passenger seating position is equipped with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will ...
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Tether strap installation (commercial vehicle) 1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 2. If your vehicle is equipped with ad- justable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap un...
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Warning! • in a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured ...
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Warning! • a loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment. • all the head restraints must be reinstalled in the vehicle to p...
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Front seats manual seat adjustments the front driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward and rearward and if equipped may be reclined and the height and lumbar can be adjusted. Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of con...
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Forward and rearward adjustment the adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat...
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60/40 split second-row passenger seats folding rear seat — if equipped to provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. 1. Locate the release lever (upper outboard side of seat), and lift it upward until the seatback releases. 2. Slowly fold do...
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3. Pull forward on the lower release lever located on the lower outboard side of seat and lift the seat for extended cargo space. 4. Reverse order for original setting. Lower release lever g e t t i n g s t a r t e d 25.
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Heated seats heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are located on the lower outboard side of the seat. Push the button once to turn on the heated se...
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Tilt/telescoping steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. To unlock the steering column, p...
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Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While crui...
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Manual climate controls manual climate controls 1 — a/c button 2 — air recirculation button 3 — rear window defroster/heated mirrors button 4 — rotate mode control 5 — rotate blower control 6 — rotate temperature control air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window d...
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Multifunction lever the multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, high beams, parking lights, passing light and turn signals. Note: the external lights can only be turned on with the ignition in the on/run position. Turn signal hea...
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Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside l...
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Windshield wipers and washers the windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Note: the windshield wipers/washers will only operate with the ignition in the on/run position. Front windshield wiper operation there are five different modes of operation for the fr...
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Windshield wiper off this is the normal position of the wiper lever: o. Intermittent speed rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent. The wipers will operate at intermittent speed. When the vehicle's speed increases, the time between the wipes will decrease. Low speed rotate the end of ...
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Rear window wiper/washer rear windshield wiper operation rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upwards to operate the rear window wiper as follows: • in intermittent mode when the front window wiper is not operating. • in synchronous mode (at half the speed of the front window wiper) when th...
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Rear cargo lights your vehicle may be equipped with a rear cargo light that can be set to three different positions (on/left position, auto/center position, on/right position). Using the interior light lens, push the lens to the right or left from its center position and the light is turned on. Leav...
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Warning! Leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set a desired speed turn the elec...
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Metric speed (km/h) • pushing the res (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h. • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed...
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Parksense rear park assist if an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in reverse, a chime sounds. The chime rate changes depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the object gets closer to the bumper. The chime sounds off continuously when the distance betw...
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Parkview rear back-up camera you can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the transmission is shifted into reverse. The parkview rear back-up camera image will be displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel. If the radio display s...
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Your vehicle's sound system 1. Uconnect phone mute button 2. Uconnect phone button pg. 52 3. Phone hang up button 4. Uconnect voice command button pg. 52 5. Steering wheel audio controls (right – behind steering wheel) pg. 67 e l e c t r o n i c s 40
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6. Steering wheel audio controls (left – behind steering wheel) pg. 67 7. Uconnect radio pg. 46 8. Climate controls pg. 29 9. Usb/audio jack pg. 45 10. Front power outlet/cigar lighter pg. 69 e l e c t r o n i c s 41.
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Cybersecurity your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These networks allow your vehicle to send and receive informa- tion. This information allows systems and features in your vehicle to function properly. Your vehicle may be equipped with c...
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Identifying your radio uconnect 3.0 • 3.0” black and white display uconnect 5.0 • 5.0” full color touchscreen display • bluetooth connectivity/streaming audio uconnect 5.0n • 5.0” full color touchscreen display • bluetooth connectivity/streaming au- dio • navigation capability uconnect 3.0 uconnect ...
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Uconnect 3.0 audio setting • push the menu button on the radio faceplate. • the audio menu shows the following options for you to customize your audio settings. Treble, mid, bass, fade, balance, speed adjusted volume, loudness and aux offset • select the desired setting to adjust, then push the ente...
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Radio operation seek up/down buttons • push the up or down button to seek through radio stations in am, fm or sxm bands. • hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store radio presets manually the presets are available for all radio modes, and are activated by pushing any of the six p...
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Uconnect 5.0/5.0n clock setting 1. To start the clock setting procedure, push the settings button on the right side of the display, then “clock & date” button on the touchscreen, and then “set time & format” button on the touchscreen. Select the up or down arrows as appropriate. 2. Press the “up or ...
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3. Once the time is set press the “done” or “back arrow” button on the touchscreen to exit the time screen. Note: once the time has been set on the radio, the time will also appear in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Equalizer, balance and fade 1. Push the settings button on the rig...
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Radio operation seek up/down buttons • push the up or down button to seek through radio stations in am, fm or sxm bands. • hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store radio presets manually the radio stores up to 12 presets in each of the radio modes. There are four visible presets...
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Siriusxm premier over 160 channels get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium programming, including howard stern, every nfl game, oprah radio, every mlb and ...
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Audio jack (aux) the aux jack allows a portable device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system. Using a 3.5 mm audio jack plugged into the aux jack will amplify the source and play the music through the vehicle speakers. • push the media...
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An updated map can now be downloaded to the usb device using the tomtom home application on the computer. Refer to www.Tomtom.Com/getstarted to download the tomtom home application. Note: to update the map, a usb device that meets the following requirements must be used: • 8 gb of free memory • use ...
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Get started 1. Visit uconnectphone.Com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conversations are examples of noise that may impact recognition. 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing st...
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Basic voice commands the basic voice commands below can be given at any point while using your uconnect system. Push the vr button . After the beep, say: • cancel to stop a current voice session • help to hear a list of suggested voice commands • repeat to listen to the system prompts again notice t...
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Radio use your voice to quickly get to the am, fm or siriusxm satellite radio stations you would like to hear. (subscription or included siriusxm satellite radio trial required.) push the vr button . After the beep, say: • tune to ninety-five-point-five fm • tune to satellite channel hits 1 tip: at ...
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Media uconnect offers connections via usb, bluetooth and auxiliary ports. Voice operation is only available for connected usb and ipod devices. Push the vr button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist. • change sour...
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Phone making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with uconnect. When the phonebook button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. U.S. Residents can visit uconnectphone.Com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions. Push the ph...
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Voice text reply uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push the phone button and say listen. (must have compatible mobile phone paired to uconnect system.) 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the phone button . After the beep, say: reply 2. Listen to the uconnect prompts. ...
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Uconnect phone uconnect phone (bluetooth hands free calling) the uconnect phone feature enables you to place and receive hands-free mobile phone calls. Drivers can also place mobile phone calls using their voice or by using the buttons on the touchscreen (see voice command section). The hands-free c...
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Refer to the “uconnect 5.0 voice recognition quick tips” in “understanding your instrument panel” in the owner's manual on the dvd for further details. Note: • the uconnect phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the bluetooth hands-free profile, version 1.0 or higher. • most mobile phones/devic...
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Pair your iphone: to search for available devices on your bluetooth enabled iphone: 1. Press the settings button. 2. Select bluetooth. • ensure the bluetooth feature is en- abled. Once enabled, the mobile phone will begin to search for bluetooth connections. 3. When your mobile phone finds the uconn...
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Pair your android device: to search for available devices on your bluetooth enabled android device: 1. Push the menu button. 2. Select settings. 3. Select connections. 4. Turn bluetooth setting to “on.” • ensure the bluetooth feature is en- abled. Once enabled, the mobile phone will begin to search ...
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You are now ready to make hands-free calls. Press the uconnect “phone” button on your steering wheel to begin. Note: refer to uconnectphone.Com website for additional information on mobile phone pairing and for a list of compatible phones. Common phone commands (examples) • “call john smith” • “call...
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Changing the volume • start a dialogue by pushing the phone button , then say a command for example - "help". • use the radio volume/mute rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the uconnect system is speaking. Note: the volume setting for uconnect is different than the audio s...
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To enable incoming text messaging: iphone 1. Press the settings button on the mobile phone. 2. Select bluetooth. • ensure bluetooth is enabled, and the mobile phone is paired to the uconnect system. 3. Select located under devices next to uconnect. 4. Turn “show notifications” to on. Enable iphone i...
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Android devices 1. Push the menu button on the mobile phone. 2. Select settings. 3. Select connections. 4. Turn “show notifications” to on. • a pop up will appear asking you to accept a request for permission to connect to your messages. Select “don’t ask again” and press ok. Note: all incoming text...
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3. As soon as you hear the message you would like to send, you can interrupt the list of prompts by pushing the uconnect phone button and saying the phrase. Uconnect will confirm the message by reading it back to you. 4. Push the phone button and say “send.” pre-defined voice text reply responses ye...
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Mobile phonebook didn’t download: • check “do not ask again,” then accept the “phonebook download” request on your mobile phone. • up to 2,000 contact names with six numbers per contact will transfer to the uconnect 5.0/5.0n system phonebook. Text messaging won’t work: • check “do not ask again,” th...
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Electronic vehicle information center (evic) the evic features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pushing the controls on the left side of the steering column allows the driver to select vehicle information and personal settings. For additional information, refer...
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Depending on the vehicles options, the following feature settings are available: • display • audio • clock & date • phone/bluetooth • safety/assistance • siriusxm setup • lights • restore settings • doors & locks • clear personal data • brakes power outlets there are three possible 12 volt power out...
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Load compartment power outlet the load compartment power outlet is located on the left side of the rear cargo compartment. It operates with the ignition key in the mar (acc/on/run) position. The outlet can be is used for powering 12 volt adaptive accessories and recharging communications devices. No...
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• power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle limited warranty. Interior fuse panel power outlet fuse 1 — #0...
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Rear cargo tie-downs to make it easier to secure your load, there are hooks (if equipped) fixed to the floor. Warning! • to help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passenge...
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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) note: for additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • ramtrucks.Com/en/towing_guide/ • ramtruck.Ca (canada) • rambodybuilder.Com recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.)...
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Roadside assistance dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for u.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. • provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. • briefly describe the nature of the ...
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We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. – engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condition and is located next to the “h” hot indicator portion of the temperature gauge. This light warns of an ...
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– air bag warning light if the light is not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. – electronic throttle control (etc) indicator light this light informs you of a problem with the system. If a problem is detected, the lig...
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Note: after inflation, the vehicle may need to be driven for 20 minutes before the flashing light will turn off. Please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached...
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– brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the brake system master cyl...
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– malfunction indicator light (mil) certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the mil after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive norm...
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– park/headlight on indicator this indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. – electronic speed control set indicator this indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set. – door open indicator this indicator will illuminate when a door(s) is left ope...
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If your engine overheats in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action: • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are step...
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Jacking and tire changing warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip...
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Removing the spare tire 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. Attach the wrench handle to the winch extension. Jack tools 1 — wrench handle 2 — winch extension 3 — emergency screwdriver 4 — bolt install wrench 5 — wheel chock 6 — jack w h a t t o d o i n e m e r g e n c ...
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2. To access the winch mechanism open the rear doors of the vehicle to expose the winch mechanism access cover. Remove the access cover and install the winch extension into the winch mechanism. 3. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable...
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4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer. 5. Remove the retainer nut prior to re- moving the retainer from the wheel. 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable. 7. Pull the retainer through t...
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Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. Warning! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operati...
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Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • turn on the hazard warning flasher. • block the ...
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Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated. 3. Turn the handle on the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 4. Raise the...
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5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 6. Install the spare tire. Lightly tighten the wheel lug bolts using the bolt install wrench. Caution! Be sure to mount the spare t...
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Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. 10. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before drivi...
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Vehicles equipped with wheel covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two wheel bolts on the wheel. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts. 3. Align ...
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Tire service kit if a tire is punctured, you can make a first emergency repair using the tire service kit located under the passenger seat. Tire punctures of up to 1/4” (6 mm) can be repaired; the kit can be used in all weather conditions. Do not remove the foreign object from the punctured tire, i....
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Warning! • do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the tire service kit. • do not use tire service kit or drive the vehicle under the following circum- stances: • if the puncture in the tire...
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Warning! Tire service kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using tire service kit. Do not exceed 65 mph (110 km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you...
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Jump-starting procedures if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefu...
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Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You coul...
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Warning! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 5. Start the engine in the...
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Freeing a stuck vehicle if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then shift back and forth between drive and...
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Gear selector override if a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separ...
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Ignition key removal override this vehicle is equipped with a key ignition park interlock which requires the transmission to be in park before the ignition switch can be turned to the lock/off (key removal) position. To remove the key manually, proceed as follows: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake 2...
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Opening the hood to open the hood, two levers must be released: 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver side of the instrument panel. 2. Move to the front of the vehicle. 3. Reach under the center front edge of the hood and push up and hold the safety latch lever. 4. Lift the hood up...
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Engine compartment — 2.4l 1. Air cleaner filter 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Oil fill cap 4. Engine oil dipstick m a i n t a i n i n g y o u r v e h i c l e 102.
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5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power distribution center (fuses) 7. Washer fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant pressure cap m a i n t a i n i n g y o u r v e h i c l e 103.
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Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 2.4l engine 16 gallons 60.5 liters engine oil with filter 2.4 liter engine (sae 0w- 20, api certified) 5.5 quarts 5.2 liters cooling system* 2.4 liter engine (mopar antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/150,000 mile for- mula) 7.2 quarts 6.8 liters * inclu...
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Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with hybrid or...
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Maintenance procedures for information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “maintenance procedures” in “maintaining your vehicle” in your owner’s manual or applicable supplement on the dvd for further details. Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automati...
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Severe duty all models change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine rpm’s. This type of vehicle use is considered severe duty. Once a month or before a long trip: • check engine...
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Mileage: 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 additional inspectio...
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Mileage: 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 flush and replace th...
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Maintenance record odometer date signature, autho- rized service center 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 y ears 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 y ears 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 y ears 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 y ears 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 y ears 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 y ears 80,00...
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Fuses warning! • when replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure to use proper fuses may resu...
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Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f22 – 10 amp red primary ecm loads f23 – 20 amp yellow bsm system f24 – 5 amp tan bsm system, positive key and steering angle sensor f30 – 15 amp blue fog lamp f83 20 amp yellow – fuel pump f84 – 15 amp blue at module f85 – 20 amp yellow rear power outlet 12v f...
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Central unit fuse panel the central power fuse panel is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Cavity mini fuse description f1 10 amp red front heated seat driver f2 10 amp red front heated seat passenger f3 20 amp yellow rear power window driver side f4 20 amp yellow rear power wi...
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Warning! • overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions....
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Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. Warning! Compact and collapsible spares ar...
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Wheel and wheel trim care all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using mild (neutral ph) soap and water to maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap solution recommended for the body of the vehicle. Yo...
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Dark vapor or black satin chrome wheels caution! If your vehicle is equipped with dark vapor or black satin chrome wheels do not use wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Use only...
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Fca us llc customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1-866-726-4636 fca canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1-800-465-2001 (english) phone: 1-800-387-9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired to assist customers who have hearing...
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Publications ordering • if you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the owner's manual, navigation/uconnect manu- als or warranty booklet. United states customers may visit the ram truck contact us page at www.Ramtrucks.Com scroll to t...
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Reporting safety defects in the united states if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If nhtsa receives sim...
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Authentic accessories by mopar • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory- approved. • the following highlights j...
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Frequently asked questions getting started where are the controls for the front heated seats? Pg. 26 how to adjust your seat? Pg. 22 electronics which radio is in my vehicle? Pg. 43 how do i activate the audio jack? Pg. 49 how do i set the clock on my radio? Pg. 46 how do i pair my cell phone via bl...
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 mopar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 adding engine coolant (antifreeze).106 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . .106 air bag advanced front air bag . . . . . .10 advance front air bag . . . . . .10 air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 air bag warning ...
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Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . .106 customer assistance . .118, 119, 120 customer programmable features . .68 defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . .120 defroster, rear window . . . . . . . .29 disabled vehicle towing . . . . .74, 97 disposal antifreeze (engine coolant) . . .106 electronic spee...
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Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 high beam indicator . . . . . . .79 park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 seat belt reminder . . . . . . . .77 tire pressure monitoring (tpms) .76 transmission warning . . . . . . .75 wait to start . . . . . . . . . ....
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Supplemental restraint system - air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 telescoping steering column . . . . .27 tether anchor, child restraint . . . . . . . . . .16, 17, 19 text messaging. . . . . . . . . . .63, 65 tie down hooks, cargo . . . . . . . .72 tilt steering column . . . . . . . . . ...
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Fca us llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take th...
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16‎vm‎-‎926‎-‎aa . Ram promaster city . Third edition rev 2 . User guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual and warranty booklet by visiting: www.Ramtrucks.Com/en/owners/manuals/ or www.Ramtrucks.Com/en/warranty/ (u.S.); www.Owners.Mopar.Ca/en (canada). © 2016 fca us llc. All righ...