ESP Ram ProMaster 2017 User Guide

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to main-
tain 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 continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system 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 re-
placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing oneor 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 equip-
ment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning
have been established for the tire size equipped on
your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using replacement equip-
ment 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 inoper-
able. After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle to an autho-
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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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Shuffle (Random Playback)
Pushing the RND button enables or disables theshuffle
feature. When enabled, the RND indicator is switched on
and the display will show RND ONfor two seconds. The
display will then revert to the previous view.
When you push this button again, the function is disabled,
the RND indicator is turned off and the display will show
RND OFF for two seconds. The display then reverts to the
previous view.
If the RND function is enabled, the music forward/reverse
will be random, both in normal mode and Fast Track mode.
In this case, Buttons 1 and 2 (forward/reverse folder) have
the exact same function as
or(music forward/
reverse), respectively.
Switching Between Display Modes
When you push the DISP button for less than two seconds,
information about the track being played will alternate in
the following sequence: Track
TimeTitleAlbum
ArtistFileFolderTrack. At the first touch of
the button, the display now shows the information type
related to the track being played, for example, if the
current information is track, the display will show
TIME. If you push any other buttons or if the DISP button is not pushed for two seconds, the information
type that is on the display will be selected. When the file
that is being played does not contain the selected
information, the radio will display
NO NAME.
UCONNECT RADIOS
For detailed information about your Uconnect 3.0, and 5.0
radio, refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment.
UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the
touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the
center of the instrument panel that allows you to access
and change the customer programmable features. Many
features can vary by vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so
can result in damage to the touchscreen.
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Display
After pressing the Display button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode Manual Auto
Display Brightness With Headlights ON Up Arrow Button
Down Arrow Button
NOTE: This feature is only available in Manual Display Mode.
Display Brightness With the Headlights Off Up Arrow Button
Down Arrow Button
NOTE: This feature is only available in Manual Display Mode.
Set Language Desired Language Button
NOTE: The button will highlight showing that setting has been selected.
Touchscreen Beep Ye s N o
Display Trip B
Units — If Equipped Temperature (°F or °C)Distance (mi or km) Fuel Consumption
NOTE: If the distance is in mi (miles), miles per gallon (mpg) are set automatically. If the distance is km, km/1 or
1/100km can be selected.
Voice Response Length BriefDetailed
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6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may becometoo high.
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (e.g, scratched, reflective coating
removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or
have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before
considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone. This condition is not
harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not
satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the phone, it is
recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off
during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect
(if equipped).
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS
210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel below the radio.
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•Redial (call previous outgoing phone number)
• Call back (call previous incoming phone number)
TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone
button
and say “Call,”then pronounce the name
exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a
contact has multiple phone numbers, you can say “Call
John Smith work.” Voice Text Reply
Uconnect will announce
incomingtext messages. Push the
PHONE button
and say Listen.(Must have compat-
ible mobile phone paired to Uconnect system.)
1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the
PHONE button
. After the beep, say... “Reply.”
2. Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the beep, repeat
one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system
prompts.
PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES
Yes. Stuck in traffic. See you later.No. Start without
me. I’ll be late.
Okay. Where are you? I will be minuteslate.
Call me. Are you there
yet?
I’ll call you later. I need direc- tions.See you in
of minutes.
I’m on my way. Can’t talk right
now.
I’m lost. Thanks.
Uconnect 5.0 Phone
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TIP:Your mobile phone must have the full implementation
of the Message Access Profile (MAP) to take advantage of
this feature. For details about MAP, visit
UconnectPhone.com. Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports
reading incoming text messages only.
General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user ’s authority to operate the
device.
• The term IC before the certification/registration number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.
Additional Information
© 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner
Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp
logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trade-
marks of Yelp.
For Uconnect system support, call: 1-877-855-8400
(24 hours a day 7 days a week) or visit DriveUconnect.com.
Uconnect Access services support, call: 1-855-792-4241
Please have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you
call.
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the gear selector into the ERS (-/+) position (beside the
DRIVE position) activates ERS mode, displays the current
gear in the instrument cluster, and prevents automatic
upshifts beyond this gear. In ERS mode, toggling the gear
selector forward (-) or rearward (+) will change the highest
available gear.
NOTE:If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK,
REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed forward)
it is probably in the ERS (+/-) position (beside the DRIVE
position). In ERS mode, the transmission gear limit (1, 2, 3,
etc.) is displayed in the instrument cluster. Move the gear
selector to the right (into the DRIVE [D] position) for access
to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range.
NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to
allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This
is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this
range.
When parking on a level surface, you may shift the
transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking
brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on
the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult
to move the gear selector out of PARK. As an added
precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill grade, and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
•
Apply the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission into PARK.
• Turn the engine OFF.
• Remove the ignition key.
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•Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position (P).
• With the brake pedal released, verify that the gear
selector will not move out of PARK.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the transmission gear selector out of
PARK, you must turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
mode, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise,
damage to the gear selector could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK
or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can
damage the drivetrain.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the
transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts,
and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically
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NOTE:To select the proper gear position for maximum
deceleration (engine braking), move the gear selector into
the ERS position, then tap it forward (-) repeatedly as the
vehicle slows. The transmission will shift to the range from
which the vehicle can best be slowed down.
Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically con-
trolled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will auto-
matically shift into Overdrive if the following conditions
are present:
• The gear selector is in the DRIVE position.
• The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-
perature.
• The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-
ture.
• The vehicle speed is sufficiently high.
• The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs,
push the TOW/HAUL switch to activate TOW/HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce the
potential for transmission overheating or failure due to
excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode,
transmission upshifts are delayed, and the transmission
will automatically downshift (for engine braking) during
steady braking maneuvers.
The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the
instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has
been activated. Pushing the switch a second time restores
normal operation. Normal operation is always the default
at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the
switch must be pushed each time the engine is started.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A
clutch within the torque converter engages automatically
at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different
feeling or response during normal operation in the upper
gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during some
accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages.
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