light Ram ProMaster 2015 Owner's Guide
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If the mirror head or pivot exhibits a slight amount of
play, the mirror should be power folded closed, then
power folded open (this may require multiple button
pushes).
NOTE:The intended use of the power fold mirrors is by
pushing the buttons to fold and unfold the mirrors. Only
manually fold the mirrors when necessary.
Forward Folding
Mirrors can be folded forward manually or by accidental
impact. In this case it is possible to restore to position
both ways, manually and electrically (as described
above).
Power/Manual Folding Mirror Positions
1 — Normal Driving Position
2 — Fold In Position
3 — Fold Forward Position
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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 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
Recliner Knob
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If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked in
facing forward position before the first vehicle move-
ment, shifting out of park is not allowed until the seats
are both locked in facing forward position. When the
seats are not in the right position and the first vehicle
movement after the cranking is attempted, a chime and a
text message will appear in EVIC. Rotate and lock the
swivel seats in the correct position before trying again.
If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked in
facing forward position during movement of the vehicle,
a message will be visualized in the EVIC and an inter-
mittent chime will sound until key-off or until the swivel
seats are locked in facing forward position. Stop and
move the swivel seats in the correct position before
proceeding.If a fault is present in the system and it is not possible to
check the correct position of the swivel seats, a message
and the generic warning light appears in the EVIC to
inform about the failure. In these conditions, check the
status of the swivel seats and not drive the vehicle until
the swivel seats are locked in facing forward position.
Swivel Seat Lever
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never
drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection and the passing lights. The multifunction lever
is located on the left side of the steering column.
Multifunction Lever
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Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever to the headlight position.
When the headlight switch is on, the parking
lights, taillights, license plate light, the clear-
ance lights and instrument panel lights are also turned
on. To turn off the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever back to the O (Off) position.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the
instrument panel below the instrument cluster. Pushing the up or down arrow will increase or decrease
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Dimmer Controls
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To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the O (Off) position.
NOTE:The low beams and side/taillights will not be on
with DRL. The DRL function may be programmed to be
ON or OFF through the Uconnect® system screen if
equipped, or through the instrument clusters menu.
Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” or “EVIC” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the
ignition is ON, the headlight switch is off, the parking
brake is off, and the turn signal is off.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery when the
ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes the
interior lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center
stack of the instrument panel, just below the
climate controls. Push the switch once to turn
the fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn
the fog lights off.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
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Parking Lights
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in
the STOP position or removed, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then to the
headlight position.
The warning light telltale in the instrument panel comes
on. The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is
performed.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to
a maximum of 210 seconds.
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The warning light on the instrument panel will light up
and the corresponding message will appear in the EVIC
display for as long as the function is activated. The
warning light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deactivated.
Each movement of the lever only increases the amount of
time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Map/Dome/Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned on by pushing the
corresponding switch.
Left Switch
•Push the left switch to the left to turn OFF the auto
dome lights. The dome lights will not automatically
turn on when a door is opened.
• Push the left switch to the right to turn ON the dome
lights.
Right Switch
• Push the right switch to the left to turn ON the left
map light.
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•Push the right switch to the right to turn ON the right
map light.Cargo Lamp
The Rear Cargo Lamp is located at the upper rear cargo
area above the rear doors.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Side Cargo Lamp
located at the upper rear area of the passenger side
sliding door opening.
Map/Dome Lights
1 — Auto/Off 3 — Left Map
2 — Dome 4 — Right MapRear Cargo Lamp
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NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by rotating the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF center ring and resetting the
desired vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Rotate the center ring upward on the electronic speed
control lever to turn the system ON. The Cruise Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn
the system OFF, rotate the center ring upward a second
time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The system
should be turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, move the electronic speed
control lever upward SET(+) and release. Release the
accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected
speed.
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before moving the electronic speed
control lever upward SET(+).
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