Tires Ram ProMaster 2016 Service Manual

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............372
Adding Fuel ............................ .287
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .369
Additives, Fuel .......................... .284
AirBag.................................39 Advance Front Air Bag ....................41
Air Bag Operation .......................42
Air Bag Warning Light ....................50
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................53
FrontAirBag...........................39
If A Deployment Occurs ...................47
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................43
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............52
Transporting Pets ........................63
Air Bag Deployment ........................39
Air Bag Light ...................... .50, 66, 134
Air Bag Maintenance .......................52
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .361
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................366Air Conditioning
......................... .204
Air Conditioning Controls ...................204
Air Conditioning Filter .....................367
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................366
Air Conditioning System .................204, 366
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .263
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............371, 405
Disposal ............................. .374
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................241
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................155
Appearance Care ........................ .380
Ashtray ............................... .121
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .249
Audio Systems (Radio) .....................199
Auto Down Power Windows ..................24
Automatic Door Locks ......................22
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Introduction..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .338
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Key, Replacement ..........................15
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................14
Lane Change Assist ........................95
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................28
Latches .................................68
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .282
Leaks, Fluid ..............................68
Life Of Tires ............................ .272
Light Bulbs .......................... .68, 399
Lights ............................... .68, 92
AirBag .........................50, 66, 134
Brake Assist Warning ....................247 Brake Warning
........................ .142
Bulb Replacement ...................... .401
Cruise ........................... .159, 160
Daytime Running ........................94
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...............92, 95
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....247
Engine Temperature Warning ...............138
Exterior ...............................68
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................309
Headlights .............................93
High Beam ............................95
Illuminated Entry ........................17
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........153
Park ............................. .95, 158
Passing ...............................95
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .133
Service .............................. .401
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............148
Traction Control ....................... .247
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INDEX 437

Turn Signal..................... .68, 92, 157
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .138, 157
Loading Vehicle ...................... .289, 291
Capacities ........................... .291
Tires ............................... .257
Locks Automatic Door .........................22
Door .................................20
Lubrication, Body ........................ .368
Lug Nuts .............................. .310
Maintenance Free Battery ....................364
Maintenance Procedures ....................357
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .410
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .153, 355
Manual, Service ......................... .424
Methanol .............................. .283
Mirrors .................................72
Electric Remote .........................73 Exterior Folding
.........................73
Heated ...............................74
Outside ...............................72
Rearview ..............................72
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................277
MOPAR Parts ........................ .357, 423
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .283
Multi-Function Control Lever .................92
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................63
Occupant Restraints ........................24
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................282
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .165
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................165
Oil, Engine ......................... .358, 406
Capacity ............................ .405
Change Interval ....................... .359
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Checking............................ .358
Disposal ............................. .361
Filter ............................ .361, 406
Filter Disposal ........................ .361
Identification Logo ..................... .359
Materials Added To ..................... .361
Pressure Warning Light ...................144
Recommendation ....................359, 405
Synthetic ............................ .360
Viscosity ......................... .360, 405
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .361
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .361
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .144
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................354
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................72
Overhead Console .........................116
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
..........4,424
Paint Care ............................. .380
Parking Brake ........................... .239
ParkSense System, Rear .....................107
Passing Light .............................95
Personal Settings ......................... .190
Pets ....................................63
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........258
Power Mirrors ...............................73
Steering .......................... .237, 238
Windows ..............................22
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .408
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............35
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................35
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .265
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INDEX 439

Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........374
Radio Frequency General Information ...................15, 20
Radio Operation ......................... .203
Rear Camera .............................112
Rear ParkSense System .....................107
Rearview Mirrors ..........................72
Recorder, Event Data .......................53
Recreational Towing ...................... .305
Reformulated Gasoline .....................283
Refrigerant ............................. .366
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................26
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........202
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .399
Replacement Keys .........................15
Replacement Parts ........................ .357
Replacement Tires ........................ .273
Reporting Safety Defects ....................423
Restraint, Head ...........................87 Restraints, Child
...........................54
Restraints, Occupant ........................24
Rotation, Tires .......................... .276
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................66
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................68
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................423
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................65
Safety Information, Tire .....................251
Safety Tips ...............................64
Schedule, Maintenance .....................410
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......33
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........36
Energy Management Feature ................36
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................30
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................28
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............32
Pregnant Women ........................35
440 INDEX

Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................35
Seat Belt Reminder .......................26
Seat Belt System .........................24
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .385
Seat Belt Reminder .........................26
Seat Belts ............................ .26, 66
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................33
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........33
Child Restraint ..........................54
Front Seat ....................... .26, 28, 30
Inspection .............................66
Operating Instructions ....................30
Pregnant Women ........................35
Pretensioners ...........................35
Rear Seat ..............................28
Reminder ............................ .133
Untwisting Procedure .....................32
Seats ...................................76
Adjustment ............................76 Heated
...............................86
Security Alarm ............................15
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............406
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................14
Service Assistance ........................ .419
Service Contract ......................... .422
Service Manuals ......................... .424
Shift Lever Override ...................... .346
Shoulder Belts ............................28
Signals, Turn ......................... .68, 157
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................274
Snow Tires ............................. .267
Spare Tire ....................... .268, 269, 270
Spark Plugs ............................ .406
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .106
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................102
Starting ............................... .220
Automatic Transmission ..................220
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INDEX 441

Cold Weather......................... .221
Engine Fails To Start .....................221
Steering Column Lock ......................... .101
Power ........................... .237, 238
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............202
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .202
Storage ............................... .398
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .398
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .398
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........39
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .248
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .360
Telescoping Steering Column .................101
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......257, 258
Tire Markings ........................... .251
Tires ........................ .68, 262, 268, 425
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................272 Air Pressure
.......................... .262
Chains .............................. .274
Compact Spare ........................ .269
General Information ..................262, 268
High Speed .......................... .265
Inflation Pressures ...................... .263
Life Of Tires .......................... .272
Load Capacity ..................... .257, 258
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............277
Pressure Warning Light ...................148
Quality Grading ....................... .425
Radial .............................. .265
Replacement .......................... .273
Rotation ............................. .276
Safety ........................... .251, 262
Sizes ............................... .252
Snow Tires ........................... .267
Spare Tire ........................ .268, 270
Spinning ............................ .271
442 INDEX