tow Ram ProMaster 2018 Owner's Guide

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To determine the maximum loading condi-
tions of your vehicle, locate the statement
“The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/
luggage and trailer tongue weight (if appli-
cable) should never exceed the weight refer-
enced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows ex-
amples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of
your vehicle with varying seating configura-
tions and number and size of occupants.
This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
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Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
• The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofan inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire re-
pairs and additional information. Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
have experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat
tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after
a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid
loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat
mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi
(96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches the
run flat mode it has limited driving capabili-
ties and needs to be replaced immediately. A
Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while
a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice con-
ditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In
Case Of Emergency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 sec-
onds continuously when you are stuck,
and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
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MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By Mopar
In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain
far more than expressive style, premium pro-
tection, or extreme entertainment, you also
benefit from enhancing your vehicle with
accessories that have been thoroughly tested
and factory-approved.
The following highlights just some of the
many Authentic Ram Accessories by Mopar
featuring a fit, finish, and functionality spe-
cifically for your Ram Promaster:EXTERIOR:
• Splash Guards
• Hitch Receiver
• Side Window Air Deflectors
• 7/4 Way Trailer Tow Wiring Harness
INTERIOR:
• B-Pillar Grab Handle
• D-Pillar Grab Handle
• All-Weather Floor Mats
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats
• Cargo Compartment Floor Liner
• DOT Certified Emergency Roadside Kit ELECTRONICS:
• Fog Lights
• Remote Start
• Back Up Camera
• Hands Free Bluetooth
• Mopar Connect (WiFi)
• Cargo Compartment LED Lighting
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System
For the full line of Authentic Ram Accesso-
ries by Mopar, visit your local dealership or
online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and
mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
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Accessories..................160
Mopar ...................160
Adding Fuel ..................92
Additives, Fuel ................92
AirBag .....................56 Air Bag Operation .............57
Air Bag Warning Light ..........55
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .122
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......122
If A Deployment Occurs .........61
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . . .63
Side Air Bags ...............58
Transporting Pets ............69
Air Bag Light ............34, 55, 70
Air Bag Maintenance .............63
Air Conditioning Filter ............24
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......23
Air Pressure, Tires ..............143
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........155
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........39
Automated Manual Transmission ......81
Fluid Type ................159
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................157 Back-Up
....................91
Back-Up Camera ...............91
Battery .....................35
Charging System Light .........35
Belts, Seat ...................70
B-Pillar Location ..............139
Brake Fluid ..............157, 159
Brake System Warning Light ...............34
Bulb Replacement .............100
Bulbs, Light ...............72, 100
Camera .....................91
Capacities, Fluid ..............155
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................91
Oil (Engine) ...............132
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..........69
Changing A Flat Tire .........108, 134
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............135
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....69
Checks, Safety .................69
Child Restraint ................64
Child

Restraints
Booster Seats ...............66 Child Restraints
..............64
Child Seat Installation ..........68
Infants And Child Restraints ......65
Older Children And Child Restraints. .66
Cleaning Wheels ..................149
Climate Control ................19
Clock Setting .................164
Compact Spare Tire .............147
Contract, Service ..............187
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............155
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........155, 156, 157
Cruise Light ..................41
Customer Assistance ............186
Customer Programmable Features . . . .169
Defroster, Windshield ............70
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........42
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........157
Diesel Fuel ..................157
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........157
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........17
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........121
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Presets..................166
Radio Frequency General Information ...........13
Radio Operation ...............166
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........182
Rear Camera ..................91
Rear Seat, Folding ..............13
Recreational Towing .............96
Release, Hood .................24
Reminder, Seat Belt .............48
Replacement Bulbs .............100
Replacement Tires .............145
Reporting Safety Defects .........187
Restraint, Head ................14
Restraints, Child ...............64
Roll Over Warning ...............2
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ........70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .......72
Safety Defects, Reporting .........187
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............69
Safety Information, Tire ..........134
Safety Tips ...................69
Schedule, Maintenance .......124, 128
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage .................51 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .53
Energy Management Feature
......53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......50
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....51
Pregnant Women .............52
Seat Belt Pretensioner .........53
Seat Belt Reminder ...........48
Seat Belt Reminder ..............48
Seat Belts .................48, 70
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................51
Child Restraint ..............64
Front Seat ............48, 49, 50
Inspection .................70
Operating Instructions .........50
Pregnant Women .............52
Pretensioners ...............53
Rear Seat .................49
Untwisting Procedure ..........51
Seats ......................13
Adjustment ................13
Easy

Entry .................13
Heated ...................13
Memory ..................13
Rear Folding ...............13 Seatback Release
............13
Tilting ...................13
Vented ...................13
Ventilated .................13
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............156, 157
Service Assistance .............186
Service Contract ...............187
Service Manuals ...............188
Shift Lever Override .............119
Shoulder Belts .................49
Signals, Turn ...............41, 72
Snow Tires ..................147
Spare Tire ............147, 148, 149
Spark Plugs .................156
Speed Control Accel/Decel ................90
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .......89
Starting .....................74
Starting Procedures ..............74
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . . .74
Steering .....................16
Column Lock ...............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......170
Storage, Vehicle ................23
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Supplemental Restraint System -AirBag....................56
Telescoping Steering Column ........16
Text Messaging ................176
Tire And Loading Information Placard . .139
Tire Markings .................134
Tires ............72, 142, 147, 150
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..........145
Air Pressure ...............142
Changing .............108, 134
Compact Spare .............147
General Information .......142, 147
High Speed ...............143
Inflation Pressures ...........143
Jacking ...............108, 134
Life Of Tires ...............145
Load Capacity ..............139
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .44
Pressure Warning Light .........37
Quality Grading .............150
Radial ..................144
Replacement ..............145
Safety ...............134, 142
Sizes ...................135 Snow Tires
................147
Spare Tire .........147, 148, 149
Spinning .................144
Tread Wear Indicators .........145
Wheel Nut Torque ...........154
Tire Safety Information ...........134
To Open Hood .................24
Towing ..................95, 121
Disabled Vehicle ............121
Guide ....................95
Recreational ...............96
Weight ...................95
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . . .96
Trailer Towing .................95
Trailer Towing Guide .............95
Trailer Weight .................95
Transmission Fluid ............... .157, 159
T

ransporting Pets ...............69
Tread Wear Indicators ............145
Turn Signals ..................41 Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)
Making A Phone Call ......171, 176
Receiving A Call ............171
Uconnect Phone ........171, 175, 176
Uconnect Voice Command . .175, 179, 182
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ........150
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ......51
Vehicle Loading ...............139
Vehicle Storage ................23
Voice Command ...........175, 182
Voice Recognition System (VR) .....175, 176, 179, 182
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .................38
Warning, Roll Over ...............2
Wheel And Wheel Trim ...........149
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........149
Window Fogging ................23
Windshield Defroster .............70
Windshield Washers .............17
Fluid ....................17
Windshield Wipers ..............17
Wipers, Intermittent .............18
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