check engine Ram ProMaster 2018 Owner's Manual

Towing The Vehicle
NOTE:
• The information in this section is for Auto-mated Manual Transmission (Diesel En-
gine) models ONLY. DO NOT flat tow any
model with a gasoline engine. Gasoline
engine models MUST be towed with front
wheels OFF the ground. See "Recreational
Towing" for additional information.
• For vehicles equipped with Electric Park Brake, you must ensure that the Auto Park
Brake feature is disabled before being
towed, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature can be temporarily disabled by
holding the park brake switch in the off
position while turning the ignition key from
ON/RUN to “OFF”.
• Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical failure when the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel
dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the
ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed. • The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheels OFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
• Automated Manual transmission vehicles can also be flat towed (all four wheels on
the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Ensure the transmission is in NEU-
TRAL (N) (by checking that the vehicle
moves when pushed) and tow in the same
way as a normal vehicle with a manual
transmission.
If it is not possible to shift the transmission to
NEUTRAL (N), do not flat tow the vehicle and
contact your authorized dealer.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode. NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Electric Park
Brake the SafeHold feature will engage the
Electric Park Brake whenever the driver's
door is opened (if the ignition is ON and the
brake pedal is released). If you are towing
this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUN
position, you must manually disable the Elec-
tric Park Brake each time the driver's door is
opened, by pressing the brake pedal and then
releasing the EPB.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if
condition is related to the clutch,
transmission or driveline. Additional
damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
engine, transmission, or drivetrain
damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
• Ensure that the electric park brake (if
equipped) is released, and remains re-
leased, while being towed.STARTING AND OPERATING
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WARNING!
ditions, and you could lose control and
have an accident. Do not use Speed Con-
trol in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the
RES button and release. Resume can be used
at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h) up to
the maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h).
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the
RES button, or normal brake pressure while
slowing the vehicle will deactivate Speed
Control without erasing the set speed
memory. Rotating the center ring upward to
turn the system off or turning the ignition
switch OFF erases the set speed memory.
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST
If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when
REVERSE gear is engaged, an audible alert is
activated.The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform
the driver that the vehicle is approaching an
obstacle. The pauses between the tones are
directly proportional to the distance from the
obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick succession
indicate the presence of a very close ob-
stacle. A continuous tone indicates that the
obstacle is less than 12 inches (30 cm) away.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
You can see an on-screen image of the rear of
your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put
into REVERSE. The ParkView Rear Back-Up
Camera image is displayed on the touch-
screen display located on the center stack of
the instrument panel.
NOTE:
If the touchscreen display appears foggy,
clean the camera lens located on the top rear
of the vehicle below the center light.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using the Rear Back-Up Cam-
era. Always check carefully behind your
WARNING!
vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestri-
ans, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,
or blind spots before backing up. You are
responsible for the safety of your surround-
ings and must continue to pay attention
while backing up. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GAS
ENGINE
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler
door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas
cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replace-
ment cap is for use with this vehicle.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in
or near the vehicle when the fuel door is
open or the tank is being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is run-
ning. This is in violation of most state
and federal fire regulations and may
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Recreational Towing — Gasoline
Engine All Models
Recreational towing is allowedONLYif the
front wheels are OFFthe ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this proce-
dure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow ve- hicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle
requires towing, make sure the drive
wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing —
Diesel Engine All Models
NOTE:
Automated Manual transmission (diesel) ve-
hicles can also be flat towed (all four wheels
on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Ensure the transmission is in neutral
(N) (by checking that the vehicle moves when
pushed) and tow in the same way as a normal
vehicle with a manual transmission.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE
ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate in
the instrument cluster. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips,
trailer tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Oil
Change Required” message is displayed. Se-
vere Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as pos-
sible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the sched-
uled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is
performed by someone other than your autho-
rized dealer, the message can be reset byreferring to the steps described under “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s
Manual on
www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/
manuals for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
twelve months or 350 hours of engine run
time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours
of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles
(6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time
if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment or is operated predomi-
nately at idle or only very low engine RPM’s.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty. 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 reser- voir, brake master cylinder, and power
steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km)
or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environ-
ment or is operated predominately at idle or
only very low engine RPM’s. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE — DIESEL
ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate in
the instrument cluster. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips,
trailer tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Oil
Change Required” message is displayed. Se-
vere Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as pos-
sible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 18,500 miles (29,773 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
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 reser- voir, brake master cylinder, and power
steering, and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel
Up To B5 Biodiesel
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 The Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before your
next scheduled service.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten ter- minals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, rotors, 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.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
tank. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
boot seals, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake pads, replace as neces-
sary. XXX X X X X
Check Transmission Actuation System Oil
and Hydraulic Clutch Operating Oil XX X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace fuel filter and drain water from
fuel. XX X X X
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace Brake Fluid every two years. * X X X X X X X
Replace Hydraulic Clutch Oil every two
years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km) which
ever comes first. XXX X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
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Accessories..................160
Mopar ...................160
Adding Fuel ..................92
Additives, Fuel ................92
AirBag .....................56 Air Bag Operation .............57
Air Bag Warning Light ..........55
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .122
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......122
If A Deployment Occurs .........61
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . . .63
Side Air Bags ...............58
Transporting Pets ............69
Air Bag Light ............34, 55, 70
Air Bag Maintenance .............63
Air Conditioning Filter ............24
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......23
Air Pressure, Tires ..............143
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........155
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........39
Automated Manual Transmission ......81
Fluid Type ................159
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................157 Back-Up
....................91
Back-Up Camera ...............91
Battery .....................35
Charging System Light .........35
Belts, Seat ...................70
B-Pillar Location ..............139
Brake Fluid ..............157, 159
Brake System Warning Light ...............34
Bulb Replacement .............100
Bulbs, Light ...............72, 100
Camera .....................91
Capacities, Fluid ..............155
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................91
Oil (Engine) ...............132
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..........69
Changing A Flat Tire .........108, 134
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............135
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....69
Checks, Safety .................69
Child Restraint ................64
Child

Restraints
Booster Seats ...............66 Child Restraints
..............64
Child Seat Installation ..........68
Infants And Child Restraints ......65
Older Children And Child Restraints. .66
Cleaning Wheels ..................149
Climate Control ................19
Clock Setting .................164
Compact Spare Tire .............147
Contract, Service ..............187
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............155
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........155, 156, 157
Cruise Light ..................41
Customer Assistance ............186
Customer Programmable Features . . . .169
Defroster, Windshield ............70
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........42
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........157
Diesel Fuel ..................157
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........157
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........17
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........121
INDEX
189

Jacking And Tire ChangingInstructions ................111
Jack Operation ............108, 134
Jump Starting ................115
Keys .......................12
Lane Change Assist ..............17
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..............49
Latches .....................72
Hood ....................24
Leaks, Fluid ..................72
Life Of Tires .................145
Light Bulbs ...............72, 100
Lights ......................72
AirBag .............34, 55, 70
Brake Warning ..............34
Bulb Replacement ...........100
Cruise ...................41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . .16, 17
Engine Temperature Warning .....36
Exterior ..................72
Headlights .................17
High Beam ................17
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..............38
Park ..................17, 41 Service
..................100
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ................37, 44
Turn Signal ...........16, 41, 72
Warning (Instrument
Cluster Description) ........36, 41
Loading Vehicle Tires ...................139
Low Tire Pressure System ..........44
Lug Nuts ...................154
Maintenance Schedule .......124, 128
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...................38
Manual, Service ...............188
Media Center Radio .............182
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......13
Memory Seat ..................13
Memory Seats And Radio ..........13
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......44
Mopar .....................160
Mopar Accessories .............160
Multi-Function Control Lever ........
16
Navigation ..................168
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........77Occupant Restraints
.............47
Oil, Engine ...............156, 157
Capacity .................155
Filter ................156, 157
Pressure Warning Light .........36
Recommendation ............155
Viscosity .................155
Oil Pressure Light ...............36
Onboard Diagnostic System .........42
Operating Precautions ............42
Overheating, Engine ............118
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .188
Parking Brake .................78
Pets .......................69
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......171
Phone (Pairing) ...............172
Phone (Uconnect) ..............171
Placard, Tire And Loading Information. .139
Power Steering Fluid .........157, 159
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ......52
Preparation For Jacking ..........111
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................53
Radial Ply Tires ...............144
Radio ..................163, 182
191

Presets..................166
Radio Frequency General Information ...........13
Radio Operation ...............166
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........182
Rear Camera ..................91
Rear Seat, Folding ..............13
Recreational Towing .............96
Release, Hood .................24
Reminder, Seat Belt .............48
Replacement Bulbs .............100
Replacement Tires .............145
Reporting Safety Defects .........187
Restraint, Head ................14
Restraints, Child ...............64
Roll Over Warning ...............2
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ........70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .......72
Safety Defects, Reporting .........187
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............69
Safety Information, Tire ..........134
Safety Tips ...................69
Schedule, Maintenance .......124, 128
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage .................51 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .53
Energy Management Feature
......53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......50
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....51
Pregnant Women .............52
Seat Belt Pretensioner .........53
Seat Belt Reminder ...........48
Seat Belt Reminder ..............48
Seat Belts .................48, 70
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................51
Child Restraint ..............64
Front Seat ............48, 49, 50
Inspection .................70
Operating Instructions .........50
Pregnant Women .............52
Pretensioners ...............53
Rear Seat .................49
Untwisting Procedure ..........51
Seats ......................13
Adjustment ................13
Easy

Entry .................13
Heated ...................13
Memory ..................13
Rear Folding ...............13 Seatback Release
............13
Tilting ...................13
Vented ...................13
Ventilated .................13
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............156, 157
Service Assistance .............186
Service Contract ...............187
Service Manuals ...............188
Shift Lever Override .............119
Shoulder Belts .................49
Signals, Turn ...............41, 72
Snow Tires ..................147
Spare Tire ............147, 148, 149
Spark Plugs .................156
Speed Control Accel/Decel ................90
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .......89
Starting .....................74
Starting Procedures ..............74
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . . .74
Steering .....................16
Column Lock ...............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......170
Storage, Vehicle ................23
INDEX
192