tires RAM PROMASTER 2022 Owner's Guide

240SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SNOW TRACTION DEVICES
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Due to limited clearance the following traction devices are recommended. Follow these
recommendations to guard against damage.
Snow traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
No other tire sizes are recommended for use with a tire chain or traction device.
Please see the following table for the recommended tire size, axle and snow traction device:
FWD
Trim Level Axle Tire/Wheel Size Snow Traction Device (maximum projection beyond tire profile or equivalent)
All
FrontLT225/75R16E
225/75R16C Quality Chain Corp Light Truck Highway Service (Non-Cam) tire chain or equivalent is
recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling. You could lose control and have a collision.

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TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, driving, and braking functions. For these
reasons, they wear at unequal rates.

These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season
type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to
maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and
contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the Maintenance Plan for the proper
maintenance intervals Ú
page 199. The reasons
for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected
prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward
cross” shown in the following diagram. This
rotation pattern does not apply to some directional
tires that must not be reversed.

Tire Rotation (Forward Cross)

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe
the following precautions:

Because of restricted traction device clearance
between tires and other suspension components,
it is important that only traction devices in good
condition are used. Broken devices can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if
noise occurs that could indicate device breakage.
Remove the damaged parts of the device before
further use.

Install device as tightly as possible and then
retighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
Autosock traction devices do not require
retightening.
Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and
large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement.
Observe the traction device manufacturer’s
instructions on the method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for use.
Always use the suggested operating speed of
the device manufacturer’s if it is less than
30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use traction devices on a compact
spare tire.
CAUTION!
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242SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the
tire's manufacturer in each category is
shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
TREADWEAR
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION GRADES

The Traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement, as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.

TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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INDEX
A
Active Driving Assist......................................... 92Active Speed Limiter........................................ 79Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)................................................ 80Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 210Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 203Additives, Fuel............................................... 249Air Bag........................................................... 162Air Bag Operation...................................... 162Air Bag Warning Light................................ 161Enhanced Accident Response...................197Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 197If Deployment Occurs................................ 165Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 167Maintenance............................................. 167Side Air Bags............................................. 163Transporting Pets...................................... 173Air Bag Light..................................59, 161, 173Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).............................. 205Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 206Air Conditioner Refrigerant............................ 206Air Conditioner System.................................. 206Air Conditioning Filter............................. 43, 206Air Conditioning, Operating Tips................ 42, 43
Air Filter........................................................ 205Air PressureTires......................................................... 233AlarmSecurity Alarm...................................... 20, 61Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 20Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 209, 251Disposal................................................... 210Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 137Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 61Assist, Hill Start............................................. 140Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 119Auto Down Power Windows............................. 48Auto Up Power Windows.................................. 48Automatic Door Locks...................................... 22Automatic Headlights....................................... 33Automatic High Beams.................................... 33Automatic Transmission.........................73, 213Adding Fluid..................................... 212, 213Fluid And Filter Change............................ 213Fluid Change............................................ 213Fluid Level Check..................................... 212
Fluid Type........................................ 212, 252Special Additives...................................... 212AUX Cord..........................................................44Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 142
B
Battery................................................... 60, 204Charging System Light.................................60Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................14Belts, Seat.................................................... 173Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 142Body Builders Guide........................................... 8Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 207B-Pillar Location............................................ 230Brake Assist System..................................... 138Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 138Brake Fluid........................................... 211, 252Brake System....................................... 211, 247Anti-Lock (ABS)......................................... 137Fluid Check............................................... 211Master Cylinder........................................ 211Parking........................................................71Warning Light...............................................59Brake/Transmission Interlock..........................74Bulb Replacement........................................ 220Bulbs, Light.......................................... 174, 220
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260 Head Restraints
............................................... 27Headlights Automatic.................................................... 33Cleaning.................................................... 243High Beam.................................................. 33High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 33Passing........................................................ 33Switch......................................................... 32Heated Mirrors................................................ 32Heated Seats................................................... 26Heater, Engine Block....................................... 70High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.............................................................. 33Hill Start Assist.............................................. 140HitchesTrailer Towing............................................ 112Hood Prop........................................................ 49Hood Release.................................................. 49
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Ignition............................................................ 16Switch......................................................... 16Illuminated Entry............................................. 37Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 16Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 29, 176Instrument ClusterDescriptions................................................ 54Display........................................................ 55Display Controls.......................................... 55Menu Items................................................. 56
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 245Intelligent Speed Assist................................... 79Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 35Interior Appearance Care.............................. 244Interior Lights................................................... 35Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 38InverterPower.......................................................... 46iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................... 44
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Jack Location................................................ 180Jack Operation.............................................. 180Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 180Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions........ 180Jump Starting............................................... 192
K
Key Fob............................................................ 13Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 15Key Fob Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 14Key Fob Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 15Keyless Enter ‘n Go™....................................... 21Passive Entry............................................... 21Keys................................................................. 13Replacement............................................... 15Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 16
L
Lane Change Assist..........................................34LaneSense.................................................... 102Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 155Latches......................................................... 174Hood............................................................49Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 248Leaks, Fluid................................................... 174Life Of Tires................................................... 235Light Bulbs........................................... 174, 220Lights............................................................ 174Air Bag...................................... 59, 161, 173Brake Assist Warning................................ 140Brake Warning.............................................59Bulb Replacement.................................... 220Collision Warning..................................63, 65Cruise..........................................................66Daytime Running.........................................32Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 32, 33Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator................................. 60, 62, 140Exterior.............................................. 32, 174Fuel Cutoff Failure.......................................65Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 176Headlights...................................................32High Beam...................................................33Illuminated Entry.........................................37Instrument Cluster.......................................62

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Interior
........................................................ 35Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)......... 63Park...................................................... 33, 66Passing........................................................ 33Rear Cargo Door Open Warning Light.......... 61Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 61Security Alarm............................................. 61Service...................................................... 220Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............... 151Tow Haul..................................................... 65TowingHookBreakdown............................... 64Traction Control......................................... 140Turn Signals....................................... 32, 174Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.... 60Loading Vehicle................................... 109, 110Capacities................................................. 110Tires.......................................................... 230Locks Automatic Door.................................... 20, 22Low Tire Pressure System............................. 151Lubrication, Body........................................... 207Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 247
M
Maintenance Free Battery............................. 204Maintenance Schedule.................................. 198Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 63ManualService...................................................... 255Methanol....................................................... 249
Mirrors............................................................. 29Electric Remote........................................... 31Exterior Folding............................................ 31Heated......................................................... 32Outside........................................................ 30Rearview.............................................29, 176Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 151Mopar Parts.................................................. 255MP3 Control..................................................... 44Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 32
N
New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 70
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 154Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 248Oil Change Indicator........................................ 56Reset........................................................... 56Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 205Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 205Oil Pressure Light............................................. 61Oil, Engine............................................ 205, 251Capacity.................................................... 251Checking................................................... 203Dipstick.................................................... 203
Disposal.................................................... 205Filter................................................ 205, 251Filter Disposal........................................... 205Identification Logo.................................... 205Materials Added To................................... 205Pressure Warning Light................................61Recommendation............................ 205, 251Synthetic................................................... 205Viscosity.................................................... 251Onboard Diagnostic System.............................67Operating Precautions.....................................67Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 255Outside Rearview Mirrors.......................... 29, 30Overheating, Engine...................................... 194
P
Paint Care..................................................... 243Parking Brake..................................................71ParkSenseFront And Rear.............................................96ParkSense System, Rear..................................96Passing Light....................................................33Passive Entry....................................................21Personal Settings.............................................58Pets............................................................... 173Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 23011

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262 Power Inverter
........................................................ 46Mirrors......................................................... 31Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 45Steering....................................................... 78Windows...................................................... 48Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................159Preparation For Jacking................................. 180
R
Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 234Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 210RadioSound Setting............................................ 132Radio Operation............................................ 136Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 38Rear Camera....................................... 105, 106Rear Cross Path............................................. 144Rear ParkSense System.................................. 96Rearview Mirror............................................... 29Recreational Towing...................................... 116Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 249Refrigerant.................................................... 206Release, Hood................................................. 49Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 155Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs.............. 15Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 18Remote Starting System.................................. 17
Replacement Bulbs...................................... 220Replacement Keys........................................... 15Replacement Tires........................................ 236Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 255Restraints, Child........................................... 168Restraints, Head.............................................. 27Rotation, Tires.............................................. 241
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 173Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 174Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 255Safety Information, Tire................................ 225Safety Tips.................................................... 172Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 175Schedule, Maintenance................................ 198Seat Belts............................................ 154, 173Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 158Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 158Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 158Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 159Child Restraints........................................ 168Energy Management Feature................... 159Front Seat............................... 154, 155, 157Inspection................................................. 173Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 157Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 158Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................. 155
Operating Instructions.............................. 157Pregnant Women...................................... 159Rear Seat.................................................. 155Reminder.................................................. 155Untwisting Procedure................................ 158Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 245Seats................................................................23Adjustment..................................................23Heated.........................................................26Rear Folding................................................23Tilting...........................................................23Security Alarm...........................................20, 61Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 251Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................16Service Assistance........................................ 253Service Contract............................................ 254Service Manuals........................................... 255SettingsPersonal................................................... 120Shift Lever Override...................................... 195Shoulder Belts.............................................. 155Signals, Turn................................................. 174Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 240Snow Tires.................................................... 237Spare Tires........................................... 237, 238Speed Limiter, Active.......................................79

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Starting
............................................................ 69Automatic Transmission.............................. 69Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather.............................................. 69Engine Fails To Start................................... 70Steering........................................................... 23Column Lock............................................... 23Power.......................................................... 78Storage, Vehicle...................................... 42, 243Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 243Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 162Surround View Camera.................................. 106Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 141Symbol Glossary................................................ 9Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 205
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 23Tip Start........................................................... 69Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 230Tire Markings................................................. 225Tire Safety Information.................................. 225Tire Service Kit.................. 187, 188, 189, 191Tires................................... 174, 233, 237, 242Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 235Air Pressure............................................... 233
Chains...................................................... 240Changing.................................................. 180Compact Spare......................................... 237General Information........................ 233, 237High Speed............................................... 234Inflation Pressure..................................... 233Jacking..................................................... 180Life Of Tires.............................................. 235Load Capacity........................................... 230Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..63, 151Quality Grading......................................... 242Radial....................................................... 234Replacement............................................ 236Rotation.................................................... 241Safety.............................................. 225, 233Sizes......................................................... 226Snow Tires................................................ 237Spare Tires...................................... 237, 238Spinning................................................... 235Trailer Towing........................................... 114Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 235Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 247To Open Hood.................................................. 49Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 113Towing................................................. 110, 196Disabled Vehicle....................................... 196Guide........................................................ 113
Recreational............................................. 116Weight...................................................... 113Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 116Traction......................................................... 117Traction Control............................................ 141Traffic Sign Assist.............................................91Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 141Trailer Towing................................................ 110Hitches..................................................... 112Minimum Requirements........................... 113Tips........................................................... 115Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 113Wiring....................................................... 115Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 113Trailer Weight................................................ 113Transmission Automatic.......................................... 73, 212Fluid.......................................................... 252Maintenance............................................ 212Transmission Fault Warning Light....................61Transporting Pets.......................................... 173Tread Wear Indicators................................... 235
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