brakes Ram ProMaster 2018 User Guide

Electronic Park Brake (EPB) Messages
The following EPB messages will appear in the Instrument Cluster Display.
MessageDescription
Service Electronic Parking Brake This message indicates that the Electronic Parking Brake is in fault. If
the parking brake does not engage, the parked vehicle should be shifted
into a gear and the wheels chocked to prevent rolling.
Contact your authorized dealer if the message continues to appear.
Park Brake Temporarily Unavailable This message indicates that the Electronic Parking Brake is temporarily
unavailable (for example due to battery voltage out of range).
If the parking brake does not engage , the parked vehicle should be
shifted into a gear and the wheels chocked to prevent rolling.
Contact your authorized dealer if the message continues to appear.
Automatic Park Brake Temporarily Unavailable This message indicates that Electronic Parking Brake automatic fea-
tures are temporarily unavailable.
If the parking brake does not engage , the parked vehicle should be
shifted into a gear and the wheels chocked to prevent rolling.
Contact your authorized dealer if the message continues to appear.
To release Park Brake Press Brake and Push Switch This message appears because to release Electronic Parking Brake
driver has to press brake pedal and simultaneously act on EPB switch
(release position).
Park Brake Automatically Engaged This message appears when Electronic Parking Brake has been applied
automatically.
Dynamic Brake Active This message appears when driver is requiring (acting on EPB switch) a
dynamic braking.
Park Brake Retracted This message appears when service mode has been activated. We rec-
ommend having your brakes serviced by your authorized dealer.
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Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing
gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illumi-
nate the light after engine start. The vehicle
should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving styles. In most
situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
will not require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may
flash to alert serious conditions that could
lead to immediate loss of power or severe
catalytic converter damage. The vehicle
should be serviced as soon as possible if this
occurs.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as
referenced above, can reach higher tem-
peratures than in normal operating condi-
tions. This can cause a fire if you drive
slowly or park over flammable substances
such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc.
This could result in death or serious injury
to the driver, occupants or others.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause dam-
age to the vehicle control system. It also
could affect fuel economy and driveability.
If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon
occur. Immediate service is required.
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning
Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS). The light will turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or MAR/ON/
RUN position and may stay on for as long as
four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the
brake system is not functioning and service is
required. However, the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally if
the brake warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system
should be serviced as soon as possible to
restore the benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If
the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or MAR/ON/
RUN position, have the light inspected by an
authorized dealer.
— Generic Warning Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if
any of the following conditions occur: Engine
Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light
Failure, Fuel Cut-Off intervention or fail,
Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
The telltale will remain on fixed in case of
swivel seat failure and on blinking in case of
Air Bag Warning Light Failure. Contact an
authorized dealer immediately for service.
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3. Disconnect the positive end(+)of the
jumper cable from the positive (+)post of
the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the posi- tive (+)jumper cable from the remote
positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
5. Close the cover of the Front Power Distri- bution Center.
If frequent jump starting is required to start
your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized
dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehi-
cle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine
operation, the vehicle’s battery will dis-
charge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Battery Location
There are two remote jump starting posts
under the hood which is the recommended
jump start location. If access to the battery is
needed, an access panel on the driver’s side
floor will allow for battery access.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease the engine idle speed while prevent-
ing vehicle motion with the brakes.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow
down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat. • You can also turn the temperature control
to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows
the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from
the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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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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UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system allows you to access
Customer Programmable feature settings
such as Display, Clock & Date, Safety/
Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Audio,
Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup, Restore
Default Settings and Clear Personal Data
through buttons on the touchscreen.To change a setting:
1. Push the SETTINGSbutton located
on the right side of the display.
2. Select a programmable feature you would like to adjust.
3. Make your selection highlighting the button.
Depending on the vehicles options, the following feature settings are available:
• Language • Doors & Locks
• Display • Engine Off Options
• Units (If Equipped) • Audio
• Voice • Phone
• Clock • SiriusXM Setup
• Safety/Assistance • Radio Setup
• Lights • Restore Settings
• Brakes • Clear Personal Data
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” in your Owner’s Manual. For U.S. resi-
dents, visit: www.mopar.com/en-us/care/
owners-manual.html. For Canadian resi-
dents, visit: www.owners.mopar.ca.
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