wheel 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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▫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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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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on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
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TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
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CAUTION!(Continued)
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your
sensor function checked.
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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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2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger con-versations are examples of noise that may impact
recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned in
the dome lamp and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or PHONE button, wait until after
the beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or PHONE button and saying a
Voice Command from current category.
All you need to control your Uconnect system with your
voice are the buttons on your steering wheel.
VR And Phone Buttons
1 — Push To MUTE
2 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call, Send Or Re-
ceive A Text
3 — Push To Begin Radio, Media, Navigation, Apps And Climate
Functions
4 — Push To End Call
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PARKING BRAKE ..................... .239
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .241
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .241
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .241
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............243
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............244
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........244
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............248
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................249
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............251
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .251
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........254
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........256▫
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........257
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........262
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .262
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................263
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .265
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .265
▫ Tire Types .......................... .266
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............268
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............268
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .271
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................271
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .272
▫ Replacement Tires .....................273
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