service indicator Ram ProMaster City 2015 User Guide

Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but donot crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is
not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off
position or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is readyand you can proceed
to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extended engine
idle time, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message
is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Reset”
in “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 350 hours of engine
run time or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
380 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Car Washes............................ .354
Cellular Phone .......................... .180
Certification Label ........................ .267
Chains, Tire ............................ .253
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .231
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............147, 329
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............86
Checks, Safety ............................86
Child Restraint ............................61
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................66
Child Restraints .........................61
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........75
Infants And Child Restraints ................64
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........64
Cigar Lighter ........................... .134
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .261Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .356
Climate Control ......................... .181
Manual ............................. .181
Cold Weather Operation ....................200
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .248
Contract, Service ......................... .389
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........347
Cooling System .......................... .343
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............345
Coolant Capacity ...................... .374
Coolant Level ......................... .348
Disposal of Used Coolant .................347
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................344
Inspection ........................ .343, 348
Points to Remember .....................348
Pressure Cap ......................... .347
Radiator Cap ......................... .347
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......344, 374, 375
398 INDEX

Introduction..............................4
iPod® Control .......................... .177
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...................177
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ...............177
Jump Starting ............................311
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Key, Replacement ..........................15
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................14
Lane Change Assist ........................112
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................35
Latches .................................90
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .260
Leaks, Fluid ..............................90
Life of Tires ............................ .251
Light Bulbs .......................... .90, 370Lights
.............................. .90, 110
Airbag ......................... .57, 88, 147
Anti-Lock ............................ .147
Brake Assist Warning ....................226
Brake Warning ........................ .147
Bulb Replacement ...................... .371
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........147
Cruise .............................. .147
Exterior ...............................90
Fog ................................ .147
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................287
High Beam ........................... .147
High Beam Indicator .....................147
Instrument Cluster ..................... .147
Oil Pressure .......................... .147
Park .................................112
Passing ..............................111
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .147
Service .............................. .371
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INDEX 403

Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............147
Traction Control ....................... .226
Turn Signal ............................90
Wait to Start .......................... .147
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......147
Loading Vehicle ...................... .267, 269
Capacities ........................... .269
Tires ............................... .236
Locks ..................................21
Door .................................21
Lubrication, Body ........................ .338
Lug Nuts .............................. .288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................336
Maintenance Procedures ....................331
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .380
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......329
Manual, Service ......................... .392
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................350 Methanol
.............................. .261
Mirrors .................................94
Electric Powered .........................96
Electric Remote .........................96
Exterior Folding .........................95
Outside ...............................94
Rearview ..............................94
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................254
MOPAR® Parts ...................... .331, 391
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .261
Multi-Function Control Lever .................110
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................85
Occupant Restraints ........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............260, 375
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .163
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................163
404 INDEX

Pressure Warning Light...................147
Quality Grading ....................... .393
Radial .............................. .244
Replacement .......................... .251
Rotation ............................. .253
Safety ........................... .229, 241
Sizes ............................... .231
Snow Tires ........................... .246
Spinning ............................ .250
Trailer Towing ........................ .277
Tread Wear Indicators ....................250
Tire Safety Information .....................229
Tire Service Kit .......................... .290
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................274
Towing ............................... .269
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .320
Guide .............................. .274
Recreational .......................... .283
Weight .............................. .274Towing Eyes
............................ .317
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........283
Traction ............................ .213, 214
Traction Control ......................... .223
Trailer Towing .......................... .269
Cooling System Tips .....................282
Hitches ............................. .273
Minimum Requirements ..................275
Tips................................ .281
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................274
Wiring .............................. .279
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .274
Trailer Weight ........................... .274
Transaxle Automatic ......................... .12, 199
Transmission ........................... .204
Automatic ..................... .202,

204, 352
Maintenance .......................... .352
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .1910
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