trailer Ram ProMaster 2014 Owner's Guide

Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a
tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow
this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, followingthe dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmis- sion in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, follow- ing the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive-
train will result.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow, and 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 “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 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
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
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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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Seats...................................76
Adjustment ............................76
Heated ...............................85
Security Alarm ............................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............371
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Service Assistance ........................ .383
Service Contract ......................... .385
Service Manuals ......................... .388
Service Reminder Indicator ..................129
Shift Lever Override ...................... .315
Shoulder Belts ............................28
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................34
Side Airbag ..............................47
Signals, Turn .............................67
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................247
Snow Tires ............................. .239Spare Tire
.............................. .241
Spark Plugs ............................ .371
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................101
Speedometer ............................ .128
Starting ............................... .194
Automatic Transmission ..................194
Cold Weather ......................... .195
Engine Fails to Start .....................195
Steering Column Lock ......................... .100
Power .............................. .210
Wheel Lock ............................14
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............184
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .184
Storage ............................... .365
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .365
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .365
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .222
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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
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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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