steering Ram ProMaster 2018 User Guide

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA
US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents
precision workmanship, distinctive styling,
and high quality.
ALWAYS drive safely and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on
the steering wheel. You have full responsibil-
ity and assume all risks related to the use of
the features and applications in this vehicle.
Only use the features and applications when
it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result
in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
This guide illustrates and describes the op-
eration of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle.
This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment
described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the
right to make changes in design and specifi-
cations and/or make additions to or improve-ments to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help
you quickly become acquainted with the im-
portant features of your vehicle. It contains
most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency
information.
For complete owner information, refer to your
Owner’s Manual at www.mopar.com/en-us/care/
owners-manual.html (U.S. Residents) or
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Residents)
for further information.
For your convenience,
the information contained on this site may
also be printed and saved for future refer-
ence.
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the majority of the user information for your
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the de-
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stress on our environment. When it comes to service, remember that your
authorized dealer knows your vehicle best,
has factory-trained technicians and genuine
MOPAR
®parts, and cares about your satis-
faction.
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Each time direction instructions (left/right or
forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are
given, these must be intended as regarding
an occupant in the driver's seat. Special
cases not complying with this rule will be
properly specified in the text.
The figures in this User Guide are provided by
way of example only: this might imply that
some details of the image do not correspond
to the actual arrangement of your vehicle.
In addition, the User Guide has been con-
ceived considering vehicles with steering
wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible
that on vehicles with steering wheel on the
right side, the position or construction of
some controls is not exactly mirror-like with
respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information
needed you can consult the index at the end
of this User Guide.Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi-
cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd
page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the
relevant symbols in the tabs. There is anyway
a textual indication of the current chapter at
the side of each even page.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored la-
bels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This
vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a
higher center of gravity than many passenger
vehicles. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out
of control. Because of the higher center of
gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may
roll over while some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can
cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-
ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-
sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or
fatal injury. Drive carefully.
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat
belts provided is a major cause of severe or
fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government
notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by
10,000 or more each year and could reduce
disabling injuries by two million annually. In
a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signifi-
cantly more likely to die than a person wear-
ing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
Rollover Warning Label
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents4 — Steering Wheel
2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Windshield Wiper Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Radio
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS......................12
KeyFob.....................12
SEATS .....................13
Heated Seats — If Equipped ........13
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped ....14
HEAD RESTRAINTS..............14
Front Head Restraint Adjustment .....15
Front Head Restraint Removal .......15
STEERING WHEEL..............16
Telescoping Steering Column .......16
EXTERIOR LIGHTS..............16
Multifunction Lever ..............16
Headlights ...................17
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . .17
Parking Lights .................17
Turn Signals ..................17
Lane Change Assist .............17
INTERIOR LIGHTS...............17
WIPERS AND WASHERS ..........17
Front Wiper Operation............17
CLIMATE CONTROLS.............19
Manual Climate Control Overview .....19
Climate Control Functions ..........22
Operating Tips .................23
HOOD......................24
Opening .....................24
Closing .....................24
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...........25
Power Outlets.................25
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STEERING WHEEL
Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to lengthen or shorten
the steering column. The telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at
the end of the steering column.To unlock the steering column, pull the con-
trol handle up. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel out-
ward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, push the control
handle down until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals,
headlight beam selection and the passing
lights. The multifunction lever is located on the
left side of the steering column.
Telescoping Control Handle
Multifunction Lever
1 — Pull For High Beams
2 — Headlights
3 — Turn Signals
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Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever to the headlight position.
When the headlight switch is on, the parking
lights, taillights, license plate light, the clear-
ance lights and instrument panel lights are
also turned on. To turn off the headlights,
turn the end of the multifunction lever back
to the O (Off) position.
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward you to
switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the
lever a second time to switch the headlights
back to low beam.
Parking Lights
These lights can only be turned on with igni-
tion key in the STOP position or removed, by
moving the end of the multifunction lever to
O (off) position and then to the headlight
position.The warning light telltale in the instrument
panel comes on. The lights stay on until the
next ignition cycle is performed.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster flash to show proper operation of the
front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash,
or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without mov-
ing beyond the detent, and the turn signal
(right or left) will flash five times then auto-
matically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
The courtesy lights, dome lights, and map
lights are mounted between the sun visors on
the overhead shelf. Each light is turned on by
pushing the corresponding switch.
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use
the key fob or manually from the driver door
cylinder to unlock the doors or open any door.
The lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to
off once the ignition switch is turned to ON/
RUN from the OFF position.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Front Wiper Operation
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located
on the right side of the steering column.
There are five different modes of operation
for the front windshield wipers. The wind-
shield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to
access the modes.
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NOTE:
The windshield wipers/washers will only op-
erate with the ignition in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
Intermittent Wiper System
Push the lever downward to the first detent
and rotate the center ring to use one of the
four intermittent wiper settings when weather
conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable delay between cycles, desirable.Low Speed
Push the lever downward to the second de-
tent. The wipers will operate at low speed.
High Speed
Push the lever downward to the third detent.
The wipers will operate at high speed.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel to
activate. The wipers will activate automati-
cally for three cycles after the lever is re-
leased, and then resume the intermittent
interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position,
the wipers will operate for three cycles and
then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind-
shield could lead to a collision. You might
not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
Mist Feature
Use the Mist feature when weather condi-
tions make occasional usage of the wipers
necessary. Push the lever upward to the MIST
position and release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash func-
tion must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.Wiper Washer Lever
1 — Mist
2 — Intermittent, Low And High
3 — Washer
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IconDescription
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister out-
lets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy con-
ditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on
the windshield.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface
of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel
to the heating elements. Labels can be
peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
ments, or abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window.
CAUTION!
• Keep all objects a safe distance fromthe window.
Additional Rear Climate Control —
If Equipped
This switch, mounted on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column,
activates the additional rear heating/air con-
ditioning system vent.
NOTE:
The switch must be enabled for operation by
the Upfitter.
Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate
the air conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool dehu-
midified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press
the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning
and manually adjust the blower and airflow
mode settings. Also, make sure to select only
Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru-
ment cluster display, which offers useful in-
formation to the driver. With the ignition in
the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and
display the total miles, or kilometers, in the
odometer. Your instrument cluster display is
designed to display important information
about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on
the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter display can show you how systems are
working and give you warnings when they are
not. The steering wheel mounted controls
allow you to scroll through the main menus
and submenus. You can access the specific
information you want and make selections
and adjustments.
Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a
driver-interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster.This system allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pushing the
switches mounted on the instrument panel.
Examples of menu items are:
• Speed Beep
• Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer (Just Available After SBR
Disable Made By CHR Service)
• Service (Diesel Only)
• Exit Menu
If equipped with a Uconnect system, some
customer programmable features will
display in the radio. Refer to the “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/
owners-manual.html (U.S. Residents) or
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Residents)
for further information.
The system allows the driver to select infor-
mation by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering column: •
MODE Button
Push and hold the MODEbutton for a time
longer than one second to access/select the
information screens or submenu screens of
a main menu item. Push and hold the MODE
button for two seconds to reset displayed/
selected features that can be reset.
Display Control Buttons
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Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the
event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is re-
quired.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from
the OFF position to the ON/RUN position.
The light should illuminate for approximately
two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illumi-
nate, have the light inspected by your autho-
rized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.— Battery Charge Warning Light
This light illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly. If it stays on while the
engine is running, there may be a malfunc-
tion with the charging system. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the
electrical system or a related component.
— Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when one or
more door(s) are not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened,
there will also be a single chime.
— Electric Power Steering Fail Warn-
ing Light
This light will turn on when there's a fault
with the EPS (Electric Power Steering).
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Warning Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the vehicle is run-
ning, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem.
Cycle the ignition when the vehicle is safely
and completely stopped and the transmission
is placed in the PARK position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains on with
the vehicle running, your vehicle will usually
be drivable; however, see an authorized
dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light continues to flash when the ve-
hicle is running, immediate service is re-
quired and you may experience reduced per-
formance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position and
remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light
does not come on during starting, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
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