wheel Ram ProMaster 2018 Owner's Manual

when the ignition switch is OFF however, it
can only be released when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB
switch is held for longer than 20 seconds if
vehicle speed is less than 1.25 mph (2 kph),
or 60 seconds if vehicle speed is greater than
1.25 mph (2 kph), in either the released or
applied position. The light will extinguish
upon releasing the switch.
The park brake will automatically engage
whenever the ignition switch is turned OFF
and the vehicle speed is below 1.25 mph
(2 km/h) via the Auto Park Brake feature.
The electric park brake will automatically
release if the engine is on and all following
conditions are met:
1. Driver's weight is detected on the driver'sseat.
2. Driver's seat is locked in forward direction (if equipped with swivel seat).
3. Transmission is in forward or reverse gears. 4. The accelerator pedal is pressed.
Or
1. Driver’s weight is detected on the driver’s
seat.
2. Driver’s seat is locked in forward direction (if equipped with swivel seat).
3. Transmission is moved from NEUTRAL to DRIVE or REVERSE gears.
4. Brake pedal is pressed.
5. Vehicle is on a slope less than 5 percent.
To release the park brake manually, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ON/RUN position.
Put your foot on the brake pedal, then push
the parking brake switch down momentarily.
Once the park brake is fully disengaged, the
BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter and the LED indicator on the switch will
extinguish.
If during drive away the driver pulls the EPB
switch (apply position) the drive away is
halted and EPB will be reapplied.WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• NEVER install a driver seat cover or any other accessory on your driver seat.
• NEVER make any modifications to the
driver seat components, assembly, or
factory installed seat cover.
• NEVER place objects under the driver
seat.
If your driver seat needs service for any
reason, take your vehicle to your autho-
rized dealer immediately.
NOTE:
• When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill grade and away from the curb on
an uphill grade. The parking brake should
always be applied whenever the driver is not
in the vehicle.
• The Electronic Park Brake system commu- nicates with the Driver Presence Detection
sensor installed in the driver seat. The use
of seat covers or seat accessories could
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prevent the Electronic Park Brake system
from working properly and result in unin-
tended vehicle movement.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always removethe key fob from the ignition and lock
your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-
attended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disen-
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
WARNING!
• Always fully apply the parking brakewhen leaving your vehicle, or it may roll
and cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains
on with the parking brake released, a brake
system malfunction is indicated. Have the
brake system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
If exceptional circumstances should make it
necessary to engage the park brake while the
vehicle is in motion, a buzzer repeats until
the park brake switch is released or vehicle
speed is below 1.25 mph (2 km/h).
To disengage the park brake while the vehicle
is in motion, release the switch. If the vehicle
is brought to a complete stop using the park
brake, when the vehicle reaches approxi-
mately 1.25 mph (2 km/h) the parking brake
will remain engaged.
WARNING!
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake
engaged, or repeated use of the parking
brake to slow the vehicle may cause seri-
ous damage to the brake system. Be sure
the parking brake is fully disengaged be-
fore driving; failure to do so can lead to
brake failure and a collision.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the
Electric Park Brake system, a yellow triangle
EPB fault lamp will illuminate. In this status
some EPB functionality may be deactivated,
in this event, urgent service of the electric
park brake system is required. Do not rely on
the parking brake to hold the vehicle station-
ary, wheel chocks or other mechanical secur-
ing of the vehicle is required to prevent roll-
ing.
Loss Of Electric Power
If electric power is not available and the EPB
must be released for towing the vehicle, the
EPB can be mechanically released by use of
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NOTE:
Do not press the brake and accelerator pedals
at the same time. Use only one foot to operate
the brake and accelerator.
To operate in DRIVE (D) (Automatic mode):
• Press and hold the brake pedal.
• Move the gear selector to the DRIVE (D)position.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, DRIVE engagement
will only occur if the vehicle speed is less
than 2 mph (3 km/h). Otherwise, a chime will
sound, the transmission will shift to NEU-
TRAL, and the DRIVE request must then be
repeated by returning the lever to NEUTRAL
and then back into DRIVE once the speed has
been sufficiently reduced.
• To drive, release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal.
When in DRIVE (D) the transmission will shift
gears automatically. The Automated Manual
Transmission uses a geartrain and clutch
similar to other manual transmissions. There- fore, you should become familiar with some
of the normal operational characteristics of
the Automated Manual Transmission:
• Engine torque will be interrupted briefly
during the transmission upshifts, making
these shifts more abrupt than with a typical
automatic transmission. This is normal.
• Although transmission shifting is per- formed automatically, the vehicle will not
"creep" when the brake pedal is released,
and may in fact roll down on an incline.
Leaving from a stop, the accelerator pedal
must be pressed to transmit driving torque
to the wheels.
• In Automatic Mode, the Automated Manual Transmission adapts the gear changing
strategy evaluating the road condition such
as slopes in the road.
• During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in ac-
celerator pedal position. This behavior is
normal and is similar to other vehicles
equipped with manual transmissions. • At low speeds you may hear mechanical
noises similar to a manual transmission as
the transmission changes gears. These
noises are normal and will not damage the
transmission.
• Very aggressive driving may result in some clutch odor. A warning message will display
in the instrument cluster display if cool
down actions are needed.
• Before and after the engine is started, you may hear a hydraulic pump for a short
period of time. This noise is normal and will
not damage the transmission.
During extremely cold temperatures, the
transmission will not operate if the oil tem-
perature is -22°F (-30°C) or below. Normal
operation will resume once the transmission
temperature has risen to a suitable level.
When transmission actuation oil temperature
is lower than -22°F (-30°C), engine start will
not be allowed. For this reason the block
heater is recommended below -17°F (-27°C).
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(1st) gear, DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) gear is
displayed in the instrument cluster display,
turn the engine off and engage the parking
brake. It is essential to wait until the gear
engaged appears in the display before turning
the engine off and releasing the brake pedal.
Always remember to apply your parking
brake.
NOTE:
NEVER leave your vehicle with the gearbox in
NEUTRAL (N) without the parking brake en-
gaged. Always remember to fully apply your
parking brake. Always remember to apply the
parking brake when the “Set Park Brake”
message is displayed.
General Warnings
• With the vehicle at a standstill and a gearengaged, keep the brake pedal pressed un-
til you decide to drive away. Then release
the brake and accelerate gradually. • When parked for long periods with the en-
gine running, it is advisable to place the
transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and apply
the parking brake.
• To avoid accelerated clutch wear, do not use the accelerator to keep the vehicle at a
standstill (for example, holding on a hill);
the clutch could be damaged by overheat-
ing. Use the brake pedal instead and oper-
ate the accelerator only when you are ready
to drive away.
• Only launch (from a stop) in second gear when you need more control on surfaces
with low traction.
• Only shift between DRIVE (D) and RE- VERSE (R) gears when the vehicle has
come to a stop and the brake pedal is
pressed. • Although very inadvisable, if the vehicle is
unexpectedly allowed to roll downhill with
the gearbox in NEUTRAL (N) the system
will automatically engage the gear best
suited to vehicle speed when a gear shift is
requested to allow drive to be correctly
transmitted to the wheels.
• If necessary, with the engine off, it is pos- sible to engage 1st, REVERSE (R) or NEU-
TRAL (N) with the key in ON/RUN/MAR
position and the brake pressed.
• During hill starts, accelerate immediately after releasing the parking brake or brake
pedal to allow the engine to increase its
rpm to a greater extent and overcome
higher gradients with more torque.
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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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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground Gasoline Engine All Models Diesel Engine All Models
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Trans InNEUTRAL
Dolly Tow Front
OKOK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Trans InNEUTRAL
On Trailer ALLOKOK
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with diesel engine and
electric park brake, see important informa-
tion under “Automated Manual Transmis-
sion”.STARTING AND OPERATING
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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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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
BULB REPLACEMENT...........100
Replacement Bulbs............100
FUSES.................... .102
Underhood Fuses..............103
Interior Fuses ................106
Right Central Pillar Fuses .........107
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....108
Jack Location................108
Spare Tire Removal .............109
Preparations For Jacking .........111
Jacking Instructions .............112
Wheel Covers ................115
JUMP STARTING ..............115
Preparations For Jump Start ........116
Jump Starting Procedure .........117
Battery Location ..............118
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......118
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
(GASOLINE ENGINE ONLY) ........119
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......119
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....121
Automatic Transmission..........122
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS)...............122
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......122
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on theside of the vehicle close to moving traf-
fic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid
the danger of being hit when operating
the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dan-
gerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be
crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool
for changing tires only. The jack should
not be used to lift the vehicle for service
purposes. The vehicle should be jacked
on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The jack and jack tools are stored under the
front passenger seat.
To release the jack kit for it’s storage location,
you must push down and turn the lock knob
1/4 turn counter clockwise to the unlock
position.
CAUTION!
Do not force lock knob over limit. Damage
to lock knob may occur.
Jack Kit Location
Lock Knob
1 — Unlock Position
2 — Lock Position
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The winch mechanism is located under
the rear of the vehicle to the right of the
spare tire.2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counter-
clockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow
you to pull it out from under the vehicle. NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the winch extension tube only. Use of
an air wrench or other power tools is not
recommended and can damage the
winch.
Winch Location
Winch LocationWinch Extension
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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