ECU Ram ProMaster 2017 User Guide

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex-
haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not
on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on while
driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or
impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked
floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause
your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To
prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
•ALWAYS securely attach
your floor mat using
the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor
mat upside down or turn your floor mat over.
Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the
floor mat fasteners on a regular basis.
• ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT
FROM THE VEHICLE
before installing any
other floor mat. NEVER install or stack an addi-
tional floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.
• ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.
NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly
attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor
mat for the specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.
• ONLY use the driver ’s side floor mat on the driver ’s
side floor area. To check for interference, with the
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vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully
depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,
or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat
from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-
tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
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interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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Front Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment
button located on the base of the head restraint and push
downward on the head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, raise it up as far as it can go
then push the adjustment button and the release button at
the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up. To
reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into
the holes then adjust it to the appropriate height.
WARNING!
•A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to
occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
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Adjustment Buttons
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood slotto secure the hood in the open position.WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Safety Latch Lever LocationHood Prop Rod Slot
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ............99
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................100
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........102
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............103
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............110
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............118
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............120
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........120
▫ Instrument Cluster Display And Controls ......121
▫ Setup Menu .......................... .122
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System .........124
▫ Trip Computer ....................... .124
▫ Trip Button .......................... .124
▫ Trip Functions ....................... .125▫
Values Displayed ...................... .126
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) ........................... .126
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .127
 UCONNECT RH3 ....................... .128
▫ Introduction ......................... .128
▫ Recommendations ..................... .129
▫ Identification Number ...................129
▫ Security Code ........................ .129
▫ General ............................. .130
▫ Uconnect RH3 Display ...................131
▫ General Functions And Settings .............132
▫ Tuner Mode (AM/FM Radio) ..............134
▫ Setup

Menu .......................... .137
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Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
•
License Plate Lights
The failure relating to these lights could be:
•One or more blown bulbs
• A blown protection fuse
• A break in the electrical connection
Vehicle Security Indicator Light
Yellow
Telltale Light What It Means
Vehicle Security Indicator Light
If during starting, the key code is not correctly recognized, the Vehicle Security Light comes on in the in-
strument panel. In this case, turn the key to OFF and then to ON/RUN; if it is still locked, try again with
the other keys that come with the vehicle. Contact an authorized dealer if you still cannot start the en-
gine.
If with the engine running, the warning light comes on, this means that the system is running a self-test
(for example for a voltage drop).
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•Seat Belt Buzzer (*)
• (*) just available after SBR disable made by CHR
Service
• Service (Diesel Only)
• DRL - Daytime Running Light (if equipped)
• Exit menu
NOTE:
• If equipped with Uconnect 5.0/5.0N radio, some cus-
tomer programmable features will display in the
Uconnect 5.0/5.0N system. Refer to the Uconnect Set-
tings for further Uconnect 5.0/5.0N information.
• The Instrument Cluster Display clock setting and
Uconnect 5.0/5.0N clock setting procedure can be done
through the radio or the Instrument Cluster Display.
CYBERSECURITY
Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be
equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These
networks allow your vehicle to send and receive informa-
tion. This information allows systems and features in your
vehicle to function properly. Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security fea-
tures to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful
access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.
Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over time
and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers, evaluates
and takes appropriate steps as needed. Similar to a com-
puter or other devices, your vehicle may require software
updates to improve the usability and performance of your
systems or to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and
unlawful access to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent
version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is
installed.
WARNING!
•
It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be impaired
or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may
result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into
your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media
of unknown origin could possibly contain malicious
software, and if installed in your vehicle, it may
increase the possibility for vehicle systems to be
breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual vehicle behav-
ior, take your vehicle to your nearest authorized
dealer immediately.
NOTE:
• FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding
software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize
the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners
should:
• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software-
update to learn about available Uconnect software
updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs). Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept infor-
mation and private communications without your consent.
For further information, refer to “Onboard Diagnostic
System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.
UCONNECT RH3
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with a radio that has an AM/FM
radio receiver and a USB port for playing MP3, WMA and
AAC files. The device has been designed according to the
specific characteristics of the vehicle, with a design match-
ing the style of the instrument panel.
The radio is installed in an ergonomic position for the
driver and passenger with a diagram on the front panel
that allows the user commands to be identified quickly and
easily.
The directions for use are described below, and we advise
you to read these carefully.
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NOTE:The operation of many of the resources mentioned
in this publication depends on technology used by radio
stations and other base stations, which may not be avail-
able at certain times and/or in particular locations.
Recommendations
Road Safety
We recommend that you learn how to use the various radio
features (for example, Station Preset) before you begin your
journey.
WARNING!
Turning the volume up too high may be dangerous for
the driver and other people on the road. You should
adjust the volume so that you are always able to hear
sounds around you (e.g. horns, ambulances, police
cars, etc.).
Radio Reception
Reception varies constantly while driving.
Reception may be affected by mountains, buildings or
bridges, especially when further away from the transmitter
of the tuned radio station.
CAUTION!
When listening to traffic news, you may notice louder
volume compared to normal playback.
Care And Maintenance
The radio structure is built to guarantee many years of
operation without needing maintenance. In case of a fault,
contact your local authorized dealer.
Use only a soft, anti-static cloth to clean the front of the
radio.
Detergents and waxes can damage the surface.
Identification Number
The radio has a unique identification number (found on the
warranty card). This card is required as proof of ownership
if the radio is stolen or when seeking assistance. Do not
store the warranty card in the vehicle.
Security Code
This radio has a serial number (found on the warranty
card).
Present this card as proof of ownership if the radio is stolen
or if you require assistance.
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