light Ram ProMaster 2015 User Guide

WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in
the on position, and stays on after you start the
vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag system immedi-
ately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is
detected, which could affect the Supplemental
Restraint System (“SRS”), the Redundant Air
Bag Warning Light will illuminate on the in-
strument panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until
the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound
to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
has come on and a fault has been detected. If the
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit-
tently or remains on while driving have an authorized
dealer service the vehicle immediately.
For additional information regarding the Redundant Air
Bag Warning Light refer to the “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” section of this manual.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•
Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the air bag system is not there to
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9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly bypulling 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.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch that, in the event
of an accident, comes into operation by cutting off the
fuel supply and turning off the engine as a consequence.
When the inertia switch cuts in, this cuts off the fuel
supply and also activates the hazard warning lights, side
lights, and courtesy lights while releasing all the doors
and displaying a message; they are deactivated by push-
ing button A.
NOTE: After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery. If
no fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical devices (e.g.
headlights) are detected after the impact, reactivate the
automatic fuel cut off following the procedure described
below.
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WARNING!
If, after a crash, you smell fuel or see leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the switches to avoid the
risk of fire.
Reactivating the fuel cut off switch:
1. Push the button A to reactivate the fuel cut off switch.
WARNING!
Before reactivating the fuel cut off switch, carefully
check for fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical
devices (e.g. headlights).
Fuel Cut Off Switch
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
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not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the
light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS .............................72
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped .....72
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................72
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ...........73
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped .............73
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............74
▫ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped .......74
 SEATS ...............................76
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ............76
▫ Air Seat — If Equipped .................81 ▫
Swivel Seat — If Equipped ...............82
▫ Flap On Bench — If Equipped .............84
▫ Underseat Storage Tray (Driver Side Only) — If
Equipped ............................85
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............85
▫ Head Restraints .......................86
▫ Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped .........88
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........89
 LIGHTS ..............................91
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................913

▫Headlights ...........................92
▫ Dimmer Controls ......................92
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ......92
▫ Battery Saver .........................93
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................93
▫ Turn Signals ..........................93
▫ Parking Lights ........................94
▫ Lane Change Assist ....................94
▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........94
▫ Flash-To-Pass .........................94
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ..........94
▫ Map/Dome/Lights .....................95
▫ Cargo Lamp .........................96 
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......97
▫ Windshield Wipers .....................97
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............98
▫ Low Speed ...........................98
▫ High Speed ..........................98
▫ Mist Feature ..........................98
▫ Windshield Washer Operation .............99
 TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ........100
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........101
▫ To Activate ..........................102
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................102
▫ To Deactivate ........................103
▫ To Resume Speed .....................103
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▫To Vary The Speed Setting ...............103
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................104
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .105
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Sensors ........106
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Alerts .........107
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Failure
Indications ..........................109
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .109
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System Usage
Precautions ..........................110
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................111 
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED .....114
▫ Map/Dome/Lights ....................114
 POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED .........115
 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................118
 CUPHOLDERS ........................118
 STORAGE ............................119
▫ Glove Compartments ..................119
▫ Front Door Storage — If Equipped .........119
▫ Dash Storage ........................120
▫ Dashboard Clipboard ...................120
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................121
▫ CargoArea ........................ .121
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to
center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Manual Rearview Mirror
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