steering Ram ProMaster 2016 User Guide

NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
lever toward the steering wheel to activate the washers.
The wipers will activate automatically for three cycles
after the lever is released. and then resume the intermit-
tent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers
will operate for three cycles, then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The telescoping control handle is lo-
cated below the steering wheel at the end of the steering
column.
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To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
up. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the
steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To
lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle down until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 100 mph
(160 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
Telescoping Control Handle
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CAUTION!(Continued)
prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with two auxiliary
switches located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering column which can be used to power various electronic devices. Connections to the switches are found
in the right central pillar fuse panel at the base of the
passenger side B pillar.Auxiliary Upfitter Switches
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▫Introduction ........................ .169
▫ Recommendations .....................170
▫ Identification Number ..................171
▫ Security Code ....................... .171
▫ General ............................ .172
▫ Uconnect RH3 Display ..................173
▫ General Functions And Settings ...........174
▫ Tuner Mode (AM/FM Radio) .............177
▫ Setup Menu ........................ .180
▫ Clock ............................. .182
▫ USB Mode (MP3/WMA/AAC) ...........182
 Uconnect SETTINGS ....................190
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................191 ▫
Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............192
▫ Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings ............................ .192
 UCONNECT RADIOS ...................199
 iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .199
▫ USB Charging Port ....................200
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......202
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .202
 CD DISC MAINTENANCE ...............202
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .203
▫ General Information ...................204
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................204
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ......204
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel Features Will Vary As Equipped
1 — Air Outlet10 — Lower Glove Compartment 19 — Uconnect Phone Buttons
2 — Multifunction Lever (External Lights) 11 — Cup Holder20 — Tilt Steering Column Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 12 — USB Charger/12V21 — Horn
4—
Multifunction Lever (Front/Rear Wiper, Trip Computer)13 — Climate Controls 22 —Mute/Uconnect Voice Command Buttons5 — Radio (As Equipped) 14 — Lower Switch Ban23 — Cruise Control Switches
6 — Clip Board 15 — Cup Holders24 — Fuse Box Lid
7 — Upper Glove Compartment 16 — Shift Lever25 —
Electronic Vehicle information Center (EVIC) Controls8 — Passenger Air Bag 17 — USB / AUX26 — Hood Release
9 — Storage Compartment 18 — Ignition Switch
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure
is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these
cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in sequence.
In any situation in which the message on the display is
See manual, it is ESSENTIAL to
refer to the contents of the Wheelsparagraph in the Technical datachapter, strictly com-
plying with the indications that you find there.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the
vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and
contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
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•Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer (*)
• (*) just available after SBR disable made by CHR
Service
• Service (Diesel Only)
• DRL - Daytime Running Light (if equipped)
• Exit Menu
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering column: •MODE Button
Push and HOLD the MODE button for a time longer than
1 second to access/select the information screens or
submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the
MODE button for two seconds to reset displayed/
selected features that can be reset.
EVIC Control Buttons
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Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as trip information, range, fuel consumption,
average speed, and travel time).
Trip Button
TheTRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
• A short button push displays the different values.
• A long button push resets the system and then starts a
new trip.
New Trip
To reset:
• Push and hold the TRIPbutton to reset the system
manually. •
When the “Trip distance” reaches 99999.9 miles or
kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59
(999 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto-
matically.
• Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the
system.
NOTE: If the reset operation occurs in the presence of
the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the infor-
mation associated with Trip A or Trip B functions will be
reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, push and hold the TRIPbutton for
over one second to reset.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have
been displayed or hold the MENUbutton for longer than
one second.
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In USB mode, the radio plays MP3, WMA and AAC files
stored on the device connected to the USB port that is
located on the lower right side of the steering wheel on
the instrument panel.
To enter USB mode, you must push the SRC button.
When you enter USB mode, the display showsLOAD-
ING while the radio checks whether the connected
device is valid.
If there is no USB device, an invalid USB device, or a
valid device that is defective, the display will show ERR
USB for two seconds and the radio remains in TUNER
mode. If a valid device does not contain any playable
files (i.e. MP3, WMA or AAC), the display will show NO
MUSIC for two seconds and the radio remains in
TUNER mode. If playable files are found, the radio will also check that
the connected device is the same as the one used imme-
diately before the USB function. If this is the case, music
playback will start from the point where it was inter-
rupted (file and music runtime). If not, the file played
will be the first valid file, in the sequence shown in the
following example:
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel.
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch and con-
trols the SCAN functions of the sound system.The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch and controls
the volume of the sound system plus a button to mute the
Sound System.
The following describes the right-hand control operation
in each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Scan” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will “Scan” down for the next listenable station.
CD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
Remote Sound System Controls
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