parking brake Ram ProMaster 2018 Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop
the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE (GASOLINE
ENGINE ONLY)
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector
cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to tem-
porarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,remove the gear selector override access
cover which is located below the gear
selector. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the
override release lever forward.
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the gear selector override access cover.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand,
or snow, it can often be moved using a rock-
ing motion. Turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE, while gently pressing the accel-
erator. Use the least amount of accelerator
pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing
the engine. NOTE:
Vehicles with diesel engine (automated
manual transmission) cannot be rocked in
this manner, because the transmission will
not allow shifts between forward and RE-
VERSE gears while the wheels are turning.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels
may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the
transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure dur-
ing prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-
hicle.
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CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a
bristle brush, metal polishes or oven
cleaner. These products may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recom-
mended.
NOTE:
If you intend parking or storing your vehicle
for an extended period after cleaning the
wheels with wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle
and apply the brakes to remove the water
droplets from the brake components. This
activity will remove the red rust on the brake
rotors and prevent vehicle vibration when
braking. Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low
Gloss Clear Coat WheelsCAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these
specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel
cleaners, abrasives, or polishing com-
pounds. They will permanently damage
this finish and such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
HAND WASH ONLY USING MILD SOAP
AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used
on a regular basis; this is all that is re-
quired to maintain this finish.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration. Thespecific 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 con-
form to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions 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 rela-
tive performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart signifi-
cantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Disturb....................176
Door Ajar ....................35
Door Ajar Light ................35
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ............13
Electric Parking Brake ............78
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............89
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...............35
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....119
Jacking ..............108, 134
Jump Starting ..............115
Engine .................132, 133
Break-In Recommendations ......77
Compartment ...........132, 133
Compartment Identification ......132
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......156, 157
Exhaust Gas Caution ...........69
Fuel Requirements ...........155
Identification ..............133
Jump Starting ..............115
Oil ..............155, 156, 157
Oil Filler Cap ..............132
Oil Selection ..............155
Overheating ...............118 Starting
..................74
Enhanced Accident Response Feature. .122
Exhaust Gas Caution .............69
Exhaust System ................69
Exterior Lighting ...............17
Exterior Lights ..............16, 72
Filters Air Conditioning .............24
Engine Oil ............156, 157
Flashers Turn Signal ..............41, 72
Fluid Capacities ...............155
Fluid Leaks ...................72
Fluids And Lubricants ........156, 157
Folding Rear Seat ...............13
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........119
Fuel .......................92
Adding ...................92
Additives .................92
Diesel ................92, 157
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...........91
Filter ...................157
Materials Added .............92
Octane Rating ..............156
Requirements ..............155
Tank Capacity ..............155 Fuses
.....................102
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..........91
Gear Ranges ..................82
Gear Select Lever Override ........119
General Information .............47
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ......171
Headlights High Beam ................17
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch. .17
Switch ...................17
Head Restraints ................14
Heated Seats .................13
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ....................17
Hood Prop ...................24
Hood Release .................24
Ignition Key .....................12
Instrument Cluster ..............41
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....18
Introduction ...................1
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......171
INDEX
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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