Ram ProMaster 2014 Manual Online

Height Adjustment — With Swivel Seat —
If Equipped
The height adjusting knobs are located on the center
outboard side of the seat. Rotate the front knob to adjust
the front of the seat up or down. Rotate the rear knob to
adjust the rear of the seat up or down.
1 — Front Height Adjusting Knob
2 — Rear Height Adjusting Knob
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Recliner Adjustment — Without Swivel Seat
The recliner knob is on the rear outboard side of the seat.
To recline the seatback, lean back, rotate the knob rear-
ward to position the seatback as desired. To return the
seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward,
rotate the knob forward until the seatback is in the
upright position.
Recliner Knob
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Recliner Adjustment — With Swivel Seat
The recliner lever is located at the lower front outboard
side of the seat. To recline the seatback, lean forward
slightly, pull the lever outward, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal upright position, lean forward and pull the lever
outward. Release the lever once the seatback is in the
upright position.
Recliner Lever
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WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Air Seat — If Equipped
The seat is equipped with a mechanical spring system
and hydraulic shock absorber to ensure maximum com-
fort and safety. The system of springs also effectively
absorbs impact from uneven road surfaces.
Damper Weight Adjustment
Use the weight adjustment knob to set the required
setting based on body weight, with settings between
88 lbs (40 kg) and 286 lbs (130 kg).
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Swivel Seat — If Equipped
The swivel seat lever is located at the lower front inboard
side of the seat. The seat may be turned through 180°
toward the seat on the opposite side and approximately35° toward the door. The seat may be locked in the
driving position or at the 180° position. To swivel the
seat, pull the swivel seat lever outward, turn the seat to
the desired position and release the lever.
Weight Adjustment Knob
Swivel Seat Lever
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Flap On Bench — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a bench seat, the seat is
equipped with a fold-down flap that can be used as a
document support surface. To use the fold-down flap,
grasp the pull tab and lower the flap.The fold-down flap is equipped with two cup holders
and a support surface with a paper holder clip.
Fold-Down Flap Pull Tab
Fold-Down Flap
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats
may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions
and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the lower outboard side of the seat.Press the switch once to turn on the heated seats. Press
the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
•
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of the
seat.
Heated Seat Switch
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Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury
by restricting head movement in the event of a rear
impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top
of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop-
erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-
pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad-
justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the
event of a collision.
Front Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjust-
ment button, located on the base of the head restraint,
and push downward on the head restraint.
Adjustment Button
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NOTE:The head restraints should only be removed by
qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If any of
the head restraints require removal, see your authorized
dealer.
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped
The seat adjustable armrest can be raised and adjusted
for height. Underneath the front of the armrest is the
adjuster wheel which will adjust the height of the armrest
up or down.
Adjuster Wheel Location
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Turn the adjuster wheel to the right or left to adjust the
height of the armrest up or down.TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Open the drivers door to gain access to the hoodrelease lever. Pull the hood release lever located on the
side of the instrument panel.
Adjuster Wheel
Hood Release
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