towing Ram ProMaster 2014 Owner's Guide

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Clean Air Gasoline....................... .256
Cold Weather Operation ....................195
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............185
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .241
Console, Overhead ........................114
Contract, Service ......................... .385
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........342
Cooling System .......................... .338
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............340
Coolant Capacity ...................... .370
Coolant Level ......................... .339
Disposal of Used Coolant .................343
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................339
Inspection ........................... .343
Points to Remember .....................343
Pressure Cap ......................... .342
Radiator Cap ......................... .342
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............339
Corrosion Protection ...................... .348Cruise Light
............................ .131
Cupholders ..............................119
Customer Assistance ...................... .383
Data Recorder, Event .......................51
Dealer Service ........................... .325
Defroster, Windshield .......................66
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................322
Dimmer Control ...........................91
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................93
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................348
Oil (Engine) .......................... .327
Power Steering .........................211
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................316
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................343
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
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Switch................................91
Head Restraints ...........................86
Heated Mirrors ............................74
Heated Seats .............................85
Heater ................................ .186
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .196
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....93
Hill Start Assist .......................... .223
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .267
Hood Release .............................88
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................52
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................72 Instrument Cluster
....................... .127
Instrument Panel and Controls ................125
Instrument Panel Cover .....................352
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............354
Interior Appearance Care ....................352
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............98
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .308
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Lane Change Assist ........................93
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................28
Latches .................................68
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .255
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Rearview Mirrors..........................72
Recorder, Event Data .......................51
Recreational Towing ...................... .279
Reformulated Gasoline .....................256
Refrigerant ............................. .335
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........184
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .365
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .325
Replacement Tires ........................ .245
Reporting Safety Defects ....................387
Restraint, Head ...........................86
Restraints, Child ...........................52
Restraints, Occupant ........................25
Rotation, Tires .......................... .248Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
..................65
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................67
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................387
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................64
Safety Information, Tire .....................225
Safety Tips ...............................63
Schedule, Maintenance .....................376
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .354
Seat Belt Reminder .........................36
Seat Belts ................................25
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........34
And Pregnant Women .....................37
Child Restraint ..........................52
Front Seat .............................28
Inspection .............................65
Pretensioners ...........................36
Reminder ............................ .140
Untwisting Procedure .....................33
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Synthetic Engine Oil...................... .329
Tachometer ............................. .131
Telescoping Steering Column .................100
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........231
TIREFIT ............................... .286
Tire Markings ........................... .225
Tires...................................67 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................244
Air Pressure .......................... .235
Chains .............................. .247
Compact Spare ........................ .241
General Information .....................235
High Speed .......................... .238
Inflation Pressures ...................... .236
Life of Tires .......................... .244
Load Capacity ........................ .231
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............249
Pressure Warning Light ...................138 Quality Grading
....................... .389
Radial .............................. .238
Replacement .......................... .245
Rotation ............................. .248
Safety .............................. .225
Sizes ............................... .226
Snow Tires ........................... .239
Spinning ............................ .243
Trailer Towing ........................ .274
Tread Wear Indicators ....................244
Tire Safety Information .....................225
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................271
Torque Converter Clutch ....................207
Towing ............................... .264
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .316
Guide .............................. .268
Recreational .......................... .279
W

eight .............................. .268
Traction ............................... .208
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Traction Control......................... .216
Traction Control Switch .....................216
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................222
Trailer Towing .......................... .264
Cooling System Tips .....................279
Hitches ............................. .267
Minimum Requirements ..................272
Tips................................ .278
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................271
Wiring .............................. .276
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .268
Trailer Weight ........................... .268
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .196
Fluid ............................... .346
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .20
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .244Trip Odometer
.......................... .129
Turn Signals ............................ .128
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................389
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .255
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................33
Upholstery Care ......................... .352
Vehicle Certification Label ...................262
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .232
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .365
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .328
Wait to Start Light ........................ .130
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .128
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .386
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INDEX 405