check engine RAM PROMASTER 2021 Owner's Guide

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INDEX
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 224Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 217Additives, Fuel............................................... 266Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 121Air Bag........................................................... 174Air Bag Operation...................................... 175Air Bag Warning Light................................ 173Enhanced Accident Response...................210Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 210If Deployment Occurs................................ 178Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 179Maintenance............................................. 179Side Air Bags............................................. 175Transporting Pets...................................... 187Air Bag Light..................................48, 173, 187Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).............................. 219Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 219Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 219, 220Air Conditioner System.................................. 219Air Conditioning Filter............................. 35, 220Air Conditioning, Operating Tips................ 34, 35Air Filter......................................................... 219Air PressureTires.......................................................... 249
AlarmSecurity Alarm...................................... 13, 50Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 13Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 7Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 223, 268Disposal................................................... 225Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 149Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 53Assist, Hill Start............................................. 153Audio Settings............................................... 107Audio Systems (Radio)..................................... 88Auto Down Power Windows............................. 39Auto Up Power Windows.................................. 39Automatic Door Locks...................................... 15Automatic Transmission.........................60, 227Adding Fluid.............................................. 227Fluid And Filter Change............................ 227Fluid Change............................................ 227Fluid Level Check............................ 226, 227Fluid Type........................................ 226, 270Special Additives...................................... 227AUX Cord.......................................................... 37Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 155
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Battery................................................... 48, 217Charging System Light.................................48Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................11Belts, Seat.................................................... 187Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 155BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing
................ 116Body Builders Guide........................................... 7Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 221B-Pillar Location............................................ 245Brake Assist System..................................... 150Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 150Brake Fluid........................................... 226, 270Brake System....................................... 226, 264Anti-Lock (ABS)......................................... 149Fluid Check............................................... 226Master Cylinder........................................ 226Parking........................................................59Warning Light...............................................49Brake, Parking.................................................59Brake/Transmission Interlock..........................60Bulb Replacement........................................ 235Bulbs, Light.......................................... 188, 23511

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Camera, Rear
.................................................. 73Capacities, Fluid............................................ 268Caps, Filler Fuel............................................................. 75Oil (Engine)................................................ 215Power Steering............................................ 67Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 224Car Washes................................................... 261Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 189Cargo Area Cover............................................. 41Cargo Compartment........................................ 41Cargo Light...................................................... 28Certification Label........................................... 76Change Oil Indicator........................................ 45Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 190Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 241Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)........................... 56Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 186Checks, Safety............................................... 186Child Restraint............................................... 181Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................ 184Child Seat Installation............................... 186Infant And Child Restraints....................... 183Older Children And Child Restraints..........183Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 266CleaningWheels...................................................... 255
Climate Control................................................ 31Manual........................................................ 31Rear............................................................. 34Cold Weather Operation.................................. 57Compact Spare Tire...................................... 253Contract, Service.......................................... 272Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 224Cooling System............................................. 223Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 224Coolant Level................................... 223, 225Cooling Capacity....................................... 268Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 225Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 223Inspection................................................. 225Points To Remember................................ 225Pressure Cap............................................ 224Radiator Cap............................................ 224Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 223, 268Corrosion Protection..................................... 260Cruise Control (Speed Control)........................ 67Cruise Light...................................................... 54Cupholders................................................... 263Customer Assistance.................................... 271Customer Programmable Features.................. 89Cybersecurity................................................... 88
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Dealer Service.............................................. 218Defroster, Windshield................................... 187Deleting A Phone.......................................... 117
Diagnostic System, Onboard............................55Dimmer Control Switch....................................29Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................26DipsticksAutomatic Transmission........................... 227Oil (Engine)............................................... 216Power Steering............................................67Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 209Disconnecting............................................... 117DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 225Disturb.......................................................... 120Door Ajar..........................................................49Door Ajar Light.................................................49Door Locks.......................................................14Automatic....................................................15Doors...............................................................14Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................15DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 150Electric Remote Mirrors...................................24Electrical Power Outlets...................................37Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........67Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 150Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.........49

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Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck
...................... 208Jacking...................................................... 190Jump Starting............................................ 203Emission Control System Maintenance........... 56Engine........................................................... 215Air Cleaner................................................. 219Block Heater............................................... 58Break-In Recommendations........................ 58Checking Oil Level..................................... 216Compartment............................................ 215Compartment Identification...................... 215Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 223, 268Cooling...................................................... 223Exhaust Gas Caution................................. 189Fails To Start............................................... 57Flooded, Starting......................................... 57Fuel Requirements.......................... 265, 268Jump Starting............................................ 203Oil.................................................... 218, 268Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 215Oil Filter..................................................... 219Oil Selection.................................... 218, 268Oil Synthetic.............................................. 218Overheating............................................... 206Starting....................................................... 57Enhanced Accident Response Feature..........210Entry System, Illuminated................................ 30
Ethanol......................................................... 266Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 189Exhaust System................................... 189, 221Exterior Lights.........................................26, 188
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 219Air Conditioning..................................35, 220Engine Oil........................................ 219, 268Engine Oil Disposal................................... 218FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 190Turn Signals.......................................54, 188Flat Tire Changing................................ 240, 253Flat Tire Stowage................................. 240, 253Flooded Engine Starting................................... 57Fluid Capacities............................................ 268Fluid Leaks................................................... 189Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission........................... 227Brake........................................................ 226Cooling System......................................... 223Engine Oil................................................. 216Power Steering............................................ 67Fog Lights........................................................ 27Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 15Forward Collision Warning............................ 159
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 190Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 208Fuel............................................................... 265Additives................................................... 266Clean Air................................................... 266Ethanol..................................................... 266Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................................75Gasoline................................................... 265Materials Added....................................... 266Methanol.................................................. 266Octane Rating.................................. 265, 268Requirements.................................. 265, 268Tank Capacity........................................... 268Fuses............................................................ 228
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...........................75, 76Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 266Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 266Gear Ranges....................................................62Gear Selector Override.................................. 207Glass Cleaning.............................................. 263Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 76, 78Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................76, 78GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................7611

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Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, OrShallow Standing Water
.......................... 86Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 190Head Restraints............................................... 20HeadlightsCleaning.................................................... 260High Beam.................................................. 26High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 26Passing........................................................ 26Switch......................................................... 26Heated Mirrors................................................ 25Heated Seats................................................... 19Heater, Engine Block....................................... 58High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.............................................................. 26Hill Start Assist.............................................. 153HitchesTrailer Towing.............................................. 80Hood Prop........................................................ 40Hood Release.................................................. 40
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Ignition............................................................ 12Key....................................................... 10, 12Switch......................................................... 12Ignition Key Removal....................................... 12Illuminated Entry............................................. 30
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 12Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 23Instrument Cluster.................................... 42, 54Display......................................................... 44Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 262Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 28Interior Appearance Care.............................. 261Interior Lights................................................... 28Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 30iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................... 37
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Jack Location................................................ 190Jack Operation.............................................. 190Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 190Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions........ 191Jump Starting............................................... 203
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Key FobProgramming Additional Key Fobs
............... 11Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 11Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 11Key-In Reminder.............................................. 12Keys................................................................. 10Replacement............................................... 11Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 12
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Lane Change Assist..........................................27Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 166Latches......................................................... 188Hood............................................................40Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 265Leaks, Fluid................................................... 189Life Of Tires................................................... 251Light Bulbs........................................... 188, 235Lights............................................................ 188Air Bag...................................... 48, 173, 187Brake Assist Warning................................ 152Brake Warning.............................................49Bulb Replacement.................................... 235Cruise..........................................................54Daytime Running.........................................26Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........................26Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator........................................ 49, 152Exterior.............................................. 26, 188Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 190Headlights...................................................26High Beam...................................................26Illuminated Entry.........................................30Interior.........................................................28Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........52Park......................................................26, 54Passing........................................................26

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Security Alarm
............................................. 50Service...................................................... 235Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............... 161Traction Control......................................... 152Turn Signals................................ 26, 54, 188Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 49, 54Loading Vehicle........................................ 76, 77Capacities................................................... 77Tires.......................................................... 245LocksAutomatic Door.................................... 14, 15Low Tire Pressure System............................. 161Lubrication, Body........................................... 221Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 264
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Maintenance Free Battery............................. 217Maintenance Schedule.................................. 211Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 52ManualService...................................................... 274Methanol....................................................... 266Mirrors............................................................. 23Electric Remote........................................... 24Exterior Folding........................................... 24Heated........................................................ 25Outside........................................................ 24Rearview..................................................... 23
Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 7Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 161Mopar Parts.................................................. 273MP3 Control..................................................... 37Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 26
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 58
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 164Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 265Oil Change Indicator........................................ 45Reset........................................................... 45Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 219Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 219Oil Pressure Light............................................. 50Oil, Engine............................................ 218, 268Capacity.................................................... 268Checking................................................... 216Dipstick.................................................... 216Disposal................................................... 218Filter................................................ 219, 268Filter Disposal........................................... 218Identification Logo.................................... 218Materials Added To.................................. 218Pressure Warning Light............................... 50Recommendation............................ 218, 268
Synthetic................................................... 218Viscosity.................................................... 268Onboard Diagnostic System.............................55Operating Precautions.....................................55Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 274Outside Rearview Mirrors.......................... 23, 24Overheating, Engine...................................... 206
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Paint Care..................................................... 260Parking Brake..................................................59ParkSense System, Rear..................................69Passing Light....................................................26Pets............................................................... 187Phone Mode.................................................. 112Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 245PowerMirrors.........................................................24Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................37Steering................................................66, 67Windows......................................................39Power Steering Fluid..................................... 270Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 170Preparation For Jacking....................... 190, 191
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Radial Ply Tires
.............................................. 250Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 224Radio Frequency General Information.................................. 148Rear Camera................................................... 73Rear Cross Path............................................. 158Rear ParkSense System.................................. 69Rearview Mirror............................................... 23Recreational Towing........................................ 85Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 266Refrigerant.................................................... 220Release, Hood................................................. 40Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 166Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs.............. 11Replacement Bulbs....................................... 235Replacement Keys........................................... 11Replacement Tires......................................... 251Reporting Safety Defects............................... 273Restraints, Child............................................ 181Restraints, Head.............................................. 20Rotation, Tires............................................... 258
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle......................... 187Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 188Safety Defects, Reporting.............................. 273Safety Information, Tire................................. 240Safety Tips..................................................... 186
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 189Satellite Radio.............................................. 102Schedule, Maintenance................................ 211Seat Belts............................................ 165, 187Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 169Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 169Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage..................................... 169Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 171Child Restraints........................................ 181Energy Management Feature................... 171Front Seat............................... 165, 166, 168Inspection................................................. 187Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 168Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 169Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................. 166Operating Instructions.............................. 168Pregnant Women...................................... 170Rear Seat................................................. 166Reminder.................................................. 166Untwisting Procedure............................... 169Seat Belts Maintenance............................... 262Seats............................................................... 15Adjustment.................................................. 15Heated......................................................... 19Rear Folding................................................ 15Tilting........................................................... 15Security Alarm........................................... 13, 50Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 268Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 12
Service Assistance........................................ 271Service Contract............................................ 272Service Manuals........................................... 274SettingsPersonal......................................................89Settings, Audio.............................................. 107Shift Lever Override...................................... 207Shoulder Belts.............................................. 166Signals, Turn.......................................... 54, 188Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 102Favorites................................................... 106Replay....................................................... 104SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM.......................................... 106Favorites................................................... 106Replay....................................................... 104Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 257Snow Tires.................................................... 253Spare Tires........................................... 253, 255Spark Plugs................................................... 268Starting............................................................57Automatic Transmission..............................57Button..........................................................12Cold Weather...............................................57Engine Fails To Start....................................57Steering...........................................................15Column Lock................................................15Power....................................................66, 67Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 146Storage, Vehicle..................................... 35, 260

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