heater Ram ProMaster 2014 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: RAM, Model Year: 2014, Model line: ProMaster, Model: Ram ProMaster 2014Pages: 410, PDF Size: 2.83 MB
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual containsWARNINGSagainst oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read
this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body
modifications or special equipment installed by van
conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer
to the Warranty Information book, Section 2.1.C. Such
equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves,
refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on
these items, contact the applicable manufacturer.
Operating instructions for the special equipment in-
stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should
also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions
are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for
assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the
applicable manufacturer.
For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to:
www.rambodybuilder.com.
This website contains dimen-
sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is
intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical sup-
port. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle
6 INTRODUCTION
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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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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85
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8. External Light Failure Indicator — If Equipped
The External Light Failure Indicator will come on when a
failure to one of the following lights is detected:•Side Marker Lights
• Brake Lights
• Direction Indicators
• Backup Lights
• Parking Lights
• Headlights
• Tail Lights
• D.R.L.
• Clearance Lights
• License Plate Lights
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the
electrical connection. 9. Door Ajar Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when one or more door(s)
are not fully closed.
10. Glow Plug Light — If Equipped
This vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the
ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C)
and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an
engine block heater has not been used. The Glow Plug
light will flash during in cold weather for up to 10 sec-
onds. An externally powered electric engine block heater
is available as optional equipment or from your autho-
rizeddealer.
The message Plug In Engine Heater will be displayed in
the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is
below 5°F (-15°C) at the time the engine is shut off as a
reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold
start.
130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................194
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....194
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .194
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................195
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................195
▫ After Starting ....................... .195
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .196
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............196
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............198 ▫
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .198
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission .........198
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........208
▫ Acceleration ........................ .208
▫ Traction ........................... .208
DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............209
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................209
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................209
POWER STEERING .....................210
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............211
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