alarm Ram ProMaster 2020 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 8
Essential Information ........................................... 8
Symbols ................................................................. 8

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................... 8
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS .............................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ............. 8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYS .......................................................................... 9
Key Fob ................................................................. 9

IGNITION SWITCH ................................................... 11

Mechanical Ignition Switch ................................ 11
Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................................... 12

SENTRY KEY............................................................. 12

Replacement Keys ............................................ 12
General Information ........................................... 12

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ....... 13

To Arm The System ............................................. 13
To Disarm The System ....................................... 13
Rearming Of The System ................................... 14
Security System Manual Override ..................... 14

DOORS ..................................................................... 14

Power Door Locks .............................................. 14
Auto Unlock Doors .............................................. 15
Automatic Door Locks ........................................ 15
SEATS .......................................................................15

Manual Adjustments .......................................... 15
Heated Seats — If Equipped .............................. 18
Fold Down Tray — If Equipped ........................... 19
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped ................... 19

HEAD RESTRAINTS ................................................20

Front Head Restraint Adjustment ..................... 20
Front Head Restraint Removal .......................... 20

STEERING WHEEL ...................................................21

Telescoping Steering Column ............................ 21

MIRRORS .................................................................21

Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ............ 21
Outside Mirrors .................................................. 21
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............................. 22
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ................ 22
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............................ 23

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...................................................23

Multifunction Lever ........................................... 23
Headlights .......................................................... 23
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ......................................................... 24 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .............. 24
Flash-To-Pass ..................................................... 24
Parking Lights .................................................... 24
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .................... 24
Fog Lights — If Equipped ................................... 25
Turn Signals ........................................................ 25
Lane Change Assist............................................ 25
Battery Saver ...................................................... 25
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................... 25

Courtesy Lights....................................................25
Illuminated Entry .................................................27

WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................................ 27

Front Wiper Operation .......................................27

CLIMATE CONTROLS .............................................. 28

Manual Climate Control Overview......................28
Climate Control Functions ..................................33
Operating Tips .....................................................33

WINDOWS ............................................................... 35

Power Windows ..................................................35
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped .....................36
Wind Buffeting ....................................................36

HOOD ........................................................................ 36

Opening ...............................................................36
Closing .................................................................37

CARGO AREA FEATURES ....................................... 37
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT .......................................... 37

Storage ................................................................37
Cupholders ..........................................................38
Power Outlets ......................................................39
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ........................40

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE13
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer -
ence, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Develop -
ment applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom -
ettre le fonctionnement. La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cual -
quier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle
doors and ignition for unauthorized operation.
When the vehicle security alarm is activated,
interior switches for door locks are disabled.
The system provides both audible and visible
signals. For the first three minutes, the horn will
sound, and the turn signal lights will flash. For
an additional 15 minutes, only the turn signal
lights will flash.
To Arm The System
To arm the system, the vehicle security alarm
will set when you use the key fob to lock the
doors. If a door or the hood is not properly shut,
the alarm system will not be armed.
To Disarm The System
Use the key fob to unlock the door and disarm
the system.
The vehicle security alarm will also disarm if a
programmed Sentry Key is inserted into the igni -
tion switch. To exit the alarming mode, push the
key fob unlock button, or insert a programmed
Sentry Key into the ignition switch.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect
your vehicle. However, you can create condi -
tions where the system will give you a false
alarm. If one of the previously described arming
sequences has occurred, the vehicle security
alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.
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(Continued)
Rearming Of The System
If the system has not been disabled, the vehicle
security alarm will rearm itself after the 15 addi -
tional minutes of turn lamps flashing. If the
condition which initiated the alarm is still
present, the system will ignore that condition
and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm/disarm if
you lock/unlock the doors using the manual
door lock plunger.
DOORS
Power Door Locks
The central lock/unlock button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.
LED ON: Doors locked. Push the right side of
the central lock/unlock button once again to
centrally unlock all doors. The LED will switch
off.
LED OFF: Doors unlocked. Push the left side
of the central lock/unlock button again to
centrally lock all doors. The doors will be
locked only if all the doors are properly
closed. Once the doors have been locked with the key
fob, it will no longer be possible to unlock them
by pushing the central lock/unlock button.
To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door
handle to the detent.
The load compartment power door lock switch
is located on the driver door trim panel. Use this
switch to lock or unlock the load compartment
doors.
Load Compartment Power Door Lock Switch
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
For personal security and safety in the
event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and
leave the vehicle.
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK or the
manual transmission into FIRST gear or
REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the
vehicle OFF, remove the key fobs from
vehicle, and lock all doors. 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 unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
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 chil -
dren. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!
(Continued)
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The dual brake system provides a reserve
braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either
half of the dual brake system is indicated by the
Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when
the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level
conditions. The vehicle should have service
performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is
necessary. Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic
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 required.
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 illuminate, have
the light inspected by an authorized 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.Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate low engine oil pressure. If the
light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as
possible, and contact an authorized dealer. A
chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for
approximately 15 seconds when the
vehicle security alarm is arming, and
then will flash slowly until the vehicle
is disarmed.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the
vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
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Yellow Warning Lights
Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator
Light
This telltale will illuminate when the
vehicle security alarm system has
detected an attempt to break into the
vehicle.
NOTE:
After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN posi -
tion, the Vehicle Security Warning Light could
illuminate if a problem with the system is
detected. This condition will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning
Light
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate that
the tire pressure is lower than the
recommended value and/or that slow
pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may
not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the indi -
cations corresponding to each tire. Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres
-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres
-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres -
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi -
mately one minute and then remain continu -
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and
steering. If a tire puncture occurs, repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair
kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.

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INDEX

A

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
............... 164
Adding Washing Fluid
............................... 157
Additives, Fuel
....................................... 193
Air Bag
................................................. 74Air Bag Operation............................... 75Air Bag Warning Light.......................... 73Enhanced Accident Response.............. 151Event Data Recorder (EDR)................. 151If Deployment Occurs.......................... 80Maintaining Your Air Bag System............ 81Maintenance..................................... 81Side Air Bags..................................... 76Transporting Pets............................... 89
Air Bag Light
............................... 47, 73, 90
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)
... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance
...................... 160
Air Conditioner Refrigerant
......................... 160
Air Conditioner System
............................. 160
Air Conditioning Filter
......................... 34, 160
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips
............... 33, 34
Air Filter
.............................................. 159
Air Pressure

Tires.............................................. 177
Alarm
Security Alarm............................. 13, 49

Alarm System
Security Alarm.................................... 13
Alterations/Modifications
Vehicle...............................................8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
................ 164, 195Disposal......................................... 165
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.......................56
Anti-Lock Warning Light
.............................. 52
Assist, Hill Start
........................................ 60
Auto Down Power Windows
.......................... 35
Auto Up Power Windows
.............................. 35
Automatic Door Locks
................................15
Automatic Transmission
...................... 95, 168Adding Fluid.................................... 168Fluid And Filter Change...................... 168Fluid Change................................... 168Fluid Level Check...................... 167, 168Fluid Type............................... 167, 197Special Additives.............................. 167
AUX Cord
............................................. 238
Auxiliary Driving Systems
............................. 61
B

Battery
......................................... 47, 157Charging System Light......................... 47Keyless Key Fob Replacement............... 10
Belts, Seat
............................................. 90

Body Builders Guide
................................... 8
Body Mechanism Lubrication
..................... 161
B-Pillar Location
.................................... 173
Brake Assist System
................................. 57
Brake Control System, Electronic
................... 57
Brake Fluid
...................................166, 197
Brake System
................................166, 191Anti-Lock (ABS).................................. 56Fluid Check.................................... 166Master Cylinder............................... 166Parking............................................ 94Warning Light.................................... 48
Brake, Parking
........................................ 94
Brake/Transmission Interlock
...................... 96
Bulb Replacement
.................................. 123
Bulbs, Light
....................................91, 123
C

Camera, Rear
....................................... 109
Capacities, Fluid
.................................... 195
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................................. 111Oil (Engine)..................................... 156Power Steering................................ 103Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................ 165
Car Washes
......................................... 187
Carbon Monoxide Warning
...................89, 194
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Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator
................................. 48, 59Exterior...................................... 23, 91Hazard Warning Flasher..................... 123Headlights........................................ 23High Beam........................................ 24Illuminated Entry................................ 27Interior............................................. 25Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 51Park.......................................... 24, 53Passing............................................ 24Security Alarm................................... 49Service........................................... 123Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............ 61Traction Control.................................. 59Turn Signals.......................... 23, 53, 91Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions................... 48, 53
Loading Vehicle
............................. 112, 113Capacities....................................... 113Tires.............................................. 173
Locks
Automatic Door............................ 14, 15
Low Tire Pressure System
............................ 61
Lubrication, Body
................................... 161
Lug Nuts/Bolts
...................................... 191
M

Maintenance Free Battery
.......................... 157
Maintenance Schedule
............................. 152
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)
.. 51, 55
Manual
Service........................................... 249
Methanol
............................................. 193
Mirrors
.................................................21Electric Remote.................................. 22Exterior Folding.................................. 22Heated............................................. 23Outside............................................21Rearview..........................................21
Modifications/Alterations
Vehicle...............................................8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System
.......................61
Mopar Parts
..........................................248
MP3 Control
......................................... 238
Multi-Function Control Lever
......................... 23
N

New Vehicle Break-In Period
......................... 93
O

Occupant Restraints
................................. 64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)
.................... 192
Oil Change Indicator
................................. 44Reset.............................................. 44
Oil Filter, Change
................................... 159
Oil Filter, Selection
................................. 159
Oil Pressure Light
..................................... 49
Oil, Engine
....................................158, 195Capacity........................................ 195Change Interval............................... 158Dipstick......................................... 157Disposal........................................ 159Filter...................................... 159, 195Filter Disposal................................. 159Identification Logo............................ 159Materials Added To.......................... 159Pressure Warning Light....................... 49Recommendation.....................158, 195Synthetic........................................ 159Viscosity................................. 159, 195
Onboard Diagnostic System
......................... 54
Operating Precautions
............................... 54
Operator Manual
Owner's Manual............................ 8, 249
Outside Rearview Mirrors
............................ 21
Overheating, Engine
................................ 147
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P

Paint Care

........................................... 187
Parking Brake
......................................... 94
ParkSense System, Rear
........................... 105
Passing Light
.......................................... 24
Pets
.................................................... 89
Placard, Tire And Loading Information
............ 173
Power
Mirrors............................................. 22Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)............ 39Steering................................. 102, 103Windows.......................................... 35
Power Steering Fluid
................................ 197
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
.................... 71
Preparation For Jacking
.................... 133, 135
R

Radial Ply Tires
...................................... 178
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)
............. 165
Radio Frequency
General Information.......................... 240
Rear Camera
........................................ 109
Rear ParkSense System
............................ 105
Rearview Mirror
....................................... 21
Recreational Towing
................................ 120

Reformulated Gasoline
............................. 192
Refrigerant
........................................... 160
Release, Hood
......................................... 36
Reminder, Seat Belt
.................................. 66
Remote Keyless Entry
Programming Additional Key Fobs........... 10
Replacement Bulbs
................................. 123
Replacement Keys
.................................... 12
Replacement Tires
.................................. 179
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 248
Restraints, Child
.......................................83
Restraints, Head
......................................20
Rotation, Tires
....................................... 185
S

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
........................ 90
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle
......................91
Safety Defects, Reporting
.......................... 248
Safety Information, Tire
............................. 168
Safety Tips
............................................. 89
Safety, Exhaust Gas
................................... 89
Schedule, Maintenance
............................ 152
Seat Belts
........................................ 66, 90Adjustable Shoulder Belt......................70Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................................... 70Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)......... 72Child Restraints................................. 83Energy Management Feature................ 71Front Seat............................. 66, 67, 68Inspection........................................ 90Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................ 68Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting............... 69Lap/Shoulder Belts............................ 67Operating Instructions......................... 68Pregnant Women............................... 71Rear Seat......................................... 67Reminder......................................... 66Untwisting Procedure.......................... 69
Seat Belts Maintenance
........................... 189
Seats
.................................................. 15Adjustment....................................... 15Heated............................................ 18Rear Folding..................................... 15Tilting.............................................. 15
Security Alarm
...................................13, 49
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)
................. 195
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