TPMS Ram Cargo Van 2015 User Guide

a chime. The EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYS-
TEM” message for a minimum of five seconds. This
message is then followed by a graphic display, with--in
place of the pressure value(s) indicating which TPMS
Sensor(s) is not being received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message will not be present, and a pressure value will be
displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by
any of the following scenarios:
• Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPMS sensors.
• Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals. •
Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
The EVIC will also display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault possibly related to an incorrect sensor location fault
is present. In this case, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message is then followed by a graphic display with
pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres-
sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors
but they may not be in the correct vehicle position. The
system still needs to be serviced as long as the “SERVICE
TPM SYSTEM” message exists.
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Vehicles With Compact Spare
•The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
TPMS. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the
pressure in the compact spare tire.
• If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
ing limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on, the
“LOW TIRE” message will be displayed, a chime will
sound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing
pressure value and the Inflate Tire to XXmessage in
the graphic display.
• After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for a
minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -)
in place of the pressure value.
• For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid, and the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM” message for a minimum of five seconds and
then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
• Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off
and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new
pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire
pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in
any of the four active road tires.
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NOTE:The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20
minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS
to receive this information.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow-
ing licenses:
United States MRXMERCTX1
Canada 2546A-MERCTX1
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
3.6L Engine
This engine is designed to meet all emis-
sions regulations and provide excellent
fuel economy and performance when us-
ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso-
line having an octane rating of 87. The use
of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not
provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these en-
gines.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such
as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi-
ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline
before considering service for the vehicle.
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Service.............................. .618
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .289
Side Marker .......................... .622
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............289
Traction Control ....................... .470
Turn Signal ............................110
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......289
Loading Vehicle ......................... .260
Capacities ........................... .523
Tires ............................... .482
Load Leveling System ..................... .271
Locks ..................................35
Door .................................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .590
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................272
Lug Nuts .............................. .541
Maintenance Free Battery ....................586
Maintenance Procedures ....................580 Maintenance Schedule
..................... .630
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......289
Manual, Service ......................... .644
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .228
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............193
Memory Seat ........................... .120
Methanol .............................. .512
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .316
Mirrors ................................117
Automatic Dimming .....................118
Electric Remote .........................119
Exterior Folding ........................119
Heated .............................. .120
Memory ............................. .193
Outside ..............................119
Rearview .............................117
Vanity .............................. .122
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .314
658 INDEX

Aging (Life of Tires).....................497
Air Pressure .......................... .487
Chains .............................. .500
Changing ............................ .543
Compact Spare ........................ .494
General Information .....................487
High Speed .......................... .490
Inflation Pressures ...................... .488
Jacking .............................. .543
Life of Tires .......................... .497
Load Capacity ........................ .482
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............502
Pressure Warning Light ...................289
Quality Grading ....................... .645
Radial .............................. .490
Replacement .......................... .498
Rotation ............................. .501
Safety .............................. .475
Sizes ............................... .477Snow Tires
........................... .492
Spare Tire ............................ .544
Spinning ............................ .496
Trailer Towing ........................ .532
Tread Wear Indicators ....................496
Tire Safety Information .....................475
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................529
Torque Converter Clutch ....................454
Towing ............................... .524
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................138
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .569
Guide .............................. .528
Recreational .......................... .537
Weight .............................. .528
Towing Assistance ........................ .138
T

owing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........537
Traction ............................... .455
Traction Control ......................... .465
Traction Control Switch .....................465
664 INDEX