lights RAM PROMASTER 2021 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Symbols Key ............................................................ 7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................. 7
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ........................... 7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ........... 7
Symbol Glossary ..................................................... 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ......................................................................10
Key Fob......................................................... 10
SENTRY KEY ..........................................................12
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................12
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .........................................................13
To Arm The System ...................................... 13
To Disarm The System................................. 13
Rearming Of The System............................. 13
Security System Manual Override .............. 13
DOORS ..................................................................14
Power Door Locks ....................................... 14
Auto Unlock Doors ....................................... 15
Automatic Door Locks ................................. 15
STEERING WHEEL.................................................15
Telescoping Steering Column ..................... 15 SEATS .................................................................... 15
Manual Adjustments ................................... 16
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 19
Fold Down Tray — If Equipped..................... 20
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped ............ 20
Head Restraints .......................................... 20
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ....................... 22
Introducing Voice Recognition .................... 22
Basic Voice Commands............................... 22
Get Started ................................................... 22
Additional Information ................................. 22
MIRRORS ............................................................. 23
Inside Rearview Mirror ................................ 23
Outside Mirrors ........................................... 24
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ....................... 24
Power Folding Outside Mirrors —
If Equipped ................................................... 25 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................... 25
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................ 26
Multifunction Lever ..................................... 26
Headlights ................................................... 26
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped .................................................. 26 High/Low Beam Switch .............................. 26
Flash-To-Pass .............................................. 26
Parking Lights ............................................. 26
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .............. 27
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................ 27 Turn Signals ................................................. 27
Lane Change Assist ..................................... 27
Battery Saver ............................................... 27
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................28
Courtesy Lights ............................................ 28
Illuminated Entry ......................................... 30
WIPERS AND WASHERS .....................................30
Windshield Wiper Operation ...................... 30
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................31
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions .............................................. 31 Additional Rear Climate Control —
If Equipped ................................................... 34 Operating Tips.............................................. 34
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ..............36
Storage ......................................................... 36
USB/AUX Control — If Equipped ................ 37
Power Outlets............................................... 37
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ................ 38
WINDOWS ............................................................39
Power Windows .......................................... 39
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped .............. 39
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 40
HOOD......................................................................40
Opening ........................................................ 40
Closing.......................................................... 41
CARGO AREA FEATURES .....................................41

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER........................................42Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................. 43
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......................44
Location And Controls ................................. 44
Change Engine Oil — If Equipped................ 45
Display Setup Menu .................................... 46
Values Displayed ......................................... 46
Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) .......... 47
TRIP COMPUTER ...................................................47
Trip Button.................................................... 47
Trip Functions .............................................. 48
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..................48
Red Warning Lights...................................... 48
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 50
Yellow Indicator Lights................................. 53
Green Indicator Lights ................................. 54
Blue Indicator Lights .................................... 54
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ......55
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity................................................ 55
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ...........................................................56
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................... 57
Automatic Transmission.............................. 57
Normal Starting............................................ 57
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ........................... 57 If Engine Fails To Start ................................ 57
After Starting ................................................ 58
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 58
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ........ 58
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 59
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 60 Key Ignition Park Interlock .......................... 60
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ......................................................... 60 Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ............ 61
POWER STEERING .............................................. 66
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................... 67
CRUISE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .................... 67
To Activate.................................................... 68
To Set A Desired Speed............................... 68
To Vary The Speed Setting .......................... 68
To Accelerate For Passing ........................... 69
To Resume Speed ....................................... 69
To Deactivate ............................................... 69
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 69
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors ......... 70
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts ............. 70 ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure
Indications.................................................... 72 Cleaning The ParkSense System................ 72
ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
Usage Precautions ...................................... 72
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ...............73
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ....................................75
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message................... 76
VEHICLE LOADING ................................................76
Vehicle Certification Label .......................... 76
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......... 76
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............. 76
Tire Size ........................................................ 77
Rim Size ....................................................... 77
Inflation Pressure ........................................ 77
Curb Weight ................................................. 77
Overloading .................................................. 77
Loading ........................................................ 77
TRAILER TOWING .................................................78
Common Towing Definitions ....................... 78
Trailer Hitch Classification .......................... 80
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ............ 81 Trailer And Tongue Weight ......................... 81
Towing Requirements ................................ 81
Towing Tips ................................................. 84
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ......................................85
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle .......................................................... 85 Recreational Towing .................................... 85

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the
definition of each symbol Úpage 42.
Red Warning Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Úpage 48
Air Bag Warning Light Úpage 48
Battery Charge Warning Light Úpage 48
Door Open Warning Light Úpage 49
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 49
Transmission Fault Warning Light Úpage 49
Engine Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 49
Brake Warning Light Úpage 49
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 50
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Úpage 50
Yellow Warning Lights
Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm
Indicator Light
Ú page 50
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
Ú page 51
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light Úpage 52
Red Warning Lights

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light
Ú page 52
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
Úpage 52
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Úpage 53
Generic Warning Light Úpage 53
Yellow Indicator Lights
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator
Light — If Equipped
Úpage 53
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
Ú page 53

Yellow Warning Lights
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light Úpage 53
Green Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Úpage 54
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Úpage 54
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light Úpage 54
Cruise Control Indicator Light — If Equipped Úpage 54
Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Úpage 54
Yellow Indicator Lights
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
Your vehicle uses a key start ignition system
which supports Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the
doors from distances up to approximately 66 ft
(20 m). The key fob does not need to be pointed
at the vehicle to activate the system. The key
fob also contains an integrated mechanical key,
which can be used by pushing the mechanical
key release button.
The vehicle is supplied with a code card
containing key code numbers to order duplicate
keys, and the authorized dealer that sold you
your new vehicle has the key code numbers for
your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used
to order duplicate keys.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be able to be detected by
the vehicle if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal
Úpage 274.
Key Fob With Integrated Mechanical Key

To Lock/Unlock The Doors
To lock all of the doors, push and release the
lock button once. Push and release the unlock
button on key fob once to unlock only the front
doors. Push and release the cargo unlock
button on key fob once to unlock the cargo area
(rear lateral sliding doors and rear door). The
doors can also be locked and unlocked
manually by using the mechanical key.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals
will flash. When the doors are locked, the turn
signals will flash and the horn will chirp (if
activated through the Uconnect Settings
Ú
page 89). If a door is open when the lock
button is pushed, the turn signal lights will flash
at an increased rate to indicate that a door is
still open.
1 — Mechanical Key Release Button
2 — Driver/Passenger Unlock Button
3 — Lock Button
4 — Cargo Lock/Unlock Button

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NOTE:
Opening the driver's door when the key is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is STOP
(OFF/LOCK) sounds a signal to remove the key.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the
vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized
operation. When the Vehicle Security system 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 system
will set when you use the key fob to lock the
doors. If a door or the hood is not properly shut,
the system will not be armed.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
Use the key fob to unlock the door and disarm
the system.
The Vehicle Security system will also disarm if a
programmed Sentry Key is inserted into the
ignition 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 system is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a false
alarm. If one of the previously described arming
sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security
system 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 system.
REARMING OF THE SYSTEM
If the system has not been disabled, the Vehicle
Security system will rearm itself after the 15
additional 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 system will not arm/disarm
if you lock/unlock the doors using the manual
door lock.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat
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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.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all
the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

WARNING! (Continued)
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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.

Multifunction Lever

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, clearance
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.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) — IF
E
QUIPPED
NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
To activate the Daytime Running Lights, rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to the O (off)
position.
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on. When
the end of the multifunction lever is turned to
the O (off) position with the DRLs on, the
parking lights and license plate lights will also
turn on.
NOTE:
The low beams and side/taillights will not be on
with DRLs.
The Daytime Running Lights will come on
whenever the ignition is ON, the headlight
switch is off, and the turn signal is off.
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
With the low beams activated, pull the
multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to
turn on the high beams. The High Beam
Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster to indicated that the high beams are on.
Pull the multifunction lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam. When
the ignition is placed in the OFF position, both
the high and low beams will turn off.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your
headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction
lever toward you. This will cause the high beam
headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the
lever is released.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on, with the ignition
key in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position or
removed, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then
to the headlight position.
The indicator light in the instrument panel
comes on. The lights stay on until the next
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FOLLOW ME HOME/HEADLIGHT DELAY
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for a
preset period of time after the engine is turned
off.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction
lever toward the steering wheel within two
minutes. Each time the lever is pulled, the
activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be
extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
The indicator light on the instrument panel will
light up and the corresponding message will
appear in the instrument cluster display for as
long as the function is activated. The indicator
light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically
deactivated. Each movement of the lever only
increases the amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering
wheel and hold it for more than two seconds.
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The fog light switch is located on the center
stack of the instrument panel, just below the
climate controls.
Push the switch once to turn the fog
lights on. Push the switch a second
time to turn the fog lights off.
NOTE:
If the vehicle’s ignition is turned off, the fog
lights will also turn off.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster will flash to show proper operation of the
turn signals.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defec -
tive outside light bulb.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal will flash five times then automatically
turn off.
BATTERY SAVER
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery,
when the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar
for 15 minutes, the interior lights will
automatically turn off.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
placed in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTS
These lights are mounted between the sun
visors on the overhead console. Each light is
turned on by pushing the corresponding switch.

Courtesy Lights
Dome Lights
The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (off/left position, center position, on/
right position). Using the switch on the bottom
of the overhead console:
Push the switch to the on/right position from
its center position and the lights are always
on.
Push the switch to the off/left position from
its center position and the lights are always
off.
Leave the switch in the center position, and
the lights are turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed.
Map Lights
The switches on the left and right sides of the
overhead console control the map or reading
function of the lights. Push the switch on the
right to turn the right light on; push again to turn
off. Push the switch on the left to turn the left
light on; push again to turn off.
Rear Lights
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Cargo
Lamp located at the upper rear cargo area
above the rear doors.

Rear Cargo Lamp Location

Your vehicle may also be equipped with a Side
Cargo Lamp located at the upper rear area of
the passenger side sliding door opening.
1 — Ambient Light
2 — Right Map Light
3 — On/Right Position
4 — Center Position
5 — Off/Left Position
6 — Left Map Light
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that
the switch is in the center position or that the
lights are off to avoid draining the battery.

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Side Cargo Lamp Location

The Rear and Side Cargo Lamps can be set to
three different positions by pushing the lens to
the right, left, or center positions.
Push the lens to the right from its center posi -
tion and the lamp is always off.
Leave the lens in the center position, and the
lamp is turned on and off when the sliding
doors or rear doors are opened or closed.
Push the lens to the left from its center posi -
tion and the lamp is always on.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with a cargo
lamp on the center of the ceiling of the cargo
area.
Ceiling Cargo Lamp

The Ceiling Cargo Lamp can be set to three
different positions (off/left position, center
position, on/right position).
Push the switch to the left from its center
position and the lamp is always off.
Leave the switch in the center position, and
the lamp is turned on and off when the sliding
doors or rear doors are opened or closed.
Push the switch to the right from its center
position and the lamp is always on.
NOTE:
If the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the
lamp will stay on for about 15 minutes and then
time out.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side
of the instrument panel below the instrument
cluster display.

Dimmer Controls

Pushing the up or down arrow will increase or
decrease the brightness of the instrument
panel lights, cupholder lights, and footwell
lights, as long as the headlights are turned on.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on
the dome lamp. The ambient light will be on all
the time, with the option of dimming it with the
dimmer controls as long as the headlights are
turned on.
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