snow chains Ram ProMaster 2015 Owner's Manual

mode, ESC will operate without engine torque manage-
ment. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in
deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel
spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain
traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily push the
“ESC Off” switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On”
mode of operation.
WARNING!
•When inPartial Off mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section), has been disabled and the ESC Off
Indicator Light will be illuminated. When in Partial
Off mode, the engine power reduction feature of
TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by the ESC system is reduced.
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when the
ESC system is in the Partial Offmode. NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by pushing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily
pushing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should turn off with the engine
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
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2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tintingthat affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a regular size
spare wheel.
1. The spare tire has a tire pressure monitoring sensor, but it is not monitored until it is mounted in place of
any of the existing four road tires.
2. If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit,
upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound
and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
turn ON due to the low tire condition. Then, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15mph
(24km/h), the system will recognize the new sensor, so
turn off the telltale.
3. If a spare tire not equipped with tire pressure moni- toring sensor is used, then the Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Telltale Light will turn ON, flashing for 75 seconds
and then remaining solid for each subsequent ignition
key cycle.
NOTE: For a correct Tire Pressure Monitoring behavior,
please wait for about 20 minutes in key-off during each
tire substitution.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
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Heated...............................85
Security Alarm ............................15
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............383
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .397
Service Contract ..........................399
Service Manuals ..........................401
Service Reminder Indicator ..................128
Shift Lever Override .......................324
Shoulder Belts ............................27
Signals, Turn ..........................67, 128
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................254
Snow Tires ............................. .247
Spare Tire .......................... .249, 250
Spark Plugs ............................ .383
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................101
Speedometer ............................ .128Starting
............................... .200
Automatic Transmission ..................200
Cold Weather ..........................201
Engine Fails To Start .....................201
Steering Column Lock ..........................100
Power ............................217, 218
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............181
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .181
Storage ............................... .375
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .375
Storing Your Vehicle .......................375
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........38
Sway Control, Trailer .......................227
Synthetic Engine Oil .......................336
Tachometer ............................. .128
Telescoping Steering Column .................100
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......237, 238
418 INDEX

Tire Markings............................230
Tires............................ .67, 242, 403
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................252
Air Pressure .......................... .242
Chains ...............................254
Compact Spare ........................ .249
General Information .....................242
High Speed .......................... .245
Inflation Pressures .......................243
Life Of Tires .......................... .252
Load Capacity ..................... .237, 239
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............257
Pressure Warning Light ...................128
Quality Grading ........................403
Radial ...............................245
Replacement .......................... .253
Rotation ............................. .256
Safety ............................230, 242
Sizes ............................... .232Snow Tires
............................247
Spinning ............................ .250
Trailer Towing ........................ .278
Tread Wear Indicators ....................251
Tire Safety Information .....................230
Tire Service Kit .......................... .290
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................275
Torque Converter Clutch ....................213
Towing ............................ .271, 324
Disabled Vehicle ........................324
Guide ...............................275
Recreational .......................... .283
Weight ...............................275
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........283
Traction ............................... .214
Traction Control ..........................222
T raction

Control Switch .....................222
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................227
Trailer Towing .......................... .27110
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