battery Ram ProMaster 2016 Owner's Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14
 SENTRY KEY ..........................14
▫ Replacement Keys .....................15
▫ General Information ....................15
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................15
▫ Rearming Of The System .................16 ▫
To Arm The System .....................16
▫ To Disarm The System ...................16
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........17
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................17
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............17
▫ To Unlock The Doors ....................18
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........18
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........19
▫ General Information ....................20
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Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. Push the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw lo-
cated on the side of the Key Fob.
2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver.
3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace thebattery observing its polarity.
4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place.
Key Fob Screw Location
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Fuel Cut Off Switch
Your vehicle is equipped with a Fuel Cut Off safety
switch. In the event of an accident, if the communication
network remains intact, and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event, the Fuel Cut Off
Switch may perform the following functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine and turn off the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard
lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light
button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks. NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine com-
partment and fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or damage to
the vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an
accident, reset the Fuel Cut Off Switch by following the
procedure described below.
WARNING!
If, after a crash, you smell fuel or see leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the switches to avoid the
risk of fire.
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ignition switch is in the STOP/OFF/LOCK position the
air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds
for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to
the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. After the self-check,
the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns
on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or
continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate
the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunc-
tion is detected that could affect the air bag system. The
diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•
The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition
the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protec-
tion. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
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▫Headlights ...........................93
▫ Dimmer Controls ......................93
▫ Ambient Light ........................94
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ......94
▫ Battery Saver .........................94
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................94
▫ Turn Signals ..........................95
▫ Parking Lights ........................95
▫ Lane Change Assist ....................95
▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........95
▫ Flash-To-Pass .........................95
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ..........95
▫ Interior Lights .........................96 ▫
Cargo Lamp .........................98
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......99
▫ Windshield Wipers .....................99
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............100
▫ Low Speed ......................... .100
▫ High Speed ......................... .100
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .100
▫ Windshield Washer Operation .............101
 TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ........101
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........102
▫ To Activate ......................... .103
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................104
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .104
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Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the dome
lamp, the ambient light will be on all the time with the
option of dimming it with the dimmer controls.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
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 “Understand-
ing 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.
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CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Cargo Lamp
The Rear Cargo Lamp is located at the upper rear cargo
area above the rear doors.
Rear Cargo Lamp
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Dome Lights
The interior lights can be set to three different positions
(Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right Position).
Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console:
•Push the switch to the on/right position from its center
position and the lights are always on.
• Push the switch to the off/left position from its center
position and the lights are always off.
• Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights
are turned on and off when the doors are opened or
closed. Map Lights
The switches on the left and right sides of the overhead
console controls the map or reading function of the lights.
Push the switch on the right to turn the right light on and
push the switch on the left to turn the left light on.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the dome
lamp, the ambient light will be on all the time with the
option of dimming it with the dimmer controls.
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
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Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F14 Fuse 20 A Yellow Front Power Outlet
2 — F09 Fuse 15 A Blue Rear Power Outlet
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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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