Ram ProMaster 2019 Repair Manual

Dashboard Clipboard
Located on top of the dashboard is a clipboard and two
storage bins on each side of the clipboard.Underseat Storage Tray (Driver Side Only) — If
Equipped
A storage tray is located under the driver ’s seat. To remove
the tray, lift up on the tray to withdraw it from the hooks
on the support base, then slide the tray out from under the
seat.
Clipboard And Storage Bins
Underseat Storage Tray
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Cupholders
The cupholders for the driver ’s and passenger ’s area are
located near the floor just under the center stack storage
compartment. There are cupholders located in each door
panel as well as one single cupholder located to the right of
the manual climate controls.
Power Outlets
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
The power outlet is located on the Instrument Panel
Passenger Compartment near the cup holder. It only oper-
ates with the ignition key at MAR/ON.
CupholdersPassenger Compartment Power Outlet
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Load Compartment Power Outlet — If Equipped
The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located in rear
cargo compartment. The outlet can be is used for powering
12 Volt adaptive accessories and recharging communica-
tions devices.NOTE:
Do not connect devices with power higher than 180
W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
Load Compartment Power Outlet
Power Outlet Fuse Locations — Under Hood
1 — F14 Fuse 20 A Yellow Front Power Outlet
2 — F09 Fuse 15 A Blue Rear Power Outlet
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
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cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
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Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with two auxiliary switches
located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column which can be used to power various electronic
devices. Connections to the switches are found in the right
central pillar fuse panel at the base of the passenger side B
pillar.Auxiliary Switch 1 is configured to constant battery feed,
while Auxiliary Switch 2 is configured to ignition feed.
For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.
Auxiliary Upfitter Switches
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................66
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............66
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............68
▫ Location And Controls ....................68
▫ Change Engine Oil ......................70
▫ Display Setup Menu .....................70
▫ Values Displayed .......................71
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .............................72
 TRIP COMPUTER .........................72
▫ Trip Button ............................73
▫ Trip Functions .........................73 
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..........74
▫ Red Warning Lights ......................74
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ....................77
▫ Yellow Indicator Lights ...................81
▫ Green Indicator Lights ....................82
▫ Blue Indicator Lights .....................82
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....83
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ..........................83
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ............................844

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Speedometer•Indicates vehicle speed.
2. Instrument Cluster Display •
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows instrument cluster display messages. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Instrument Cluster
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•Odometer/Trip Odometer Display Area
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser
the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If
your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the
repair technician should leave the odometer reading
the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he
cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero,
and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating
what the mileage was before the repair or service. It is
a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer
reading before the repair/service, so that you can be
sure that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb
sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero.
• Gear Selector Status (PRND)
The gear selector status “P,R,N,D,1,2,3,4,5,6” are dis-
played indicating the gear selector position. Telltales
“1,2,3,4,5,6” indicate the manual mode has been en-
gaged and the gear selected is displayed. Refer to
“Automatic Transmission” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for further information on ERS. 3. Tachometer
•This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area,
ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
4. Temperature Gauge •The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature when driving in hot weather or up mountain
grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper
limits of the normal operating range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look
under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And Mainte-
nance.” Follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “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 the
“H,” turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
5. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle will be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information 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 informa-
tion about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interactive display located on the instrument panel,
your instrument cluster display can show you how sys-
tems 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 selec-
tions and adjustments.
Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display
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