RAM PROMASTER 2022 Workshop Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE49
WINDOW BAR GRATES — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle may be equipped with metal grates
over the sliding door windows. This feature is a part
of the vehicle’s safety system, and is designed to
protect you and your passengers in the event of an
accident.

Window Bar Grates

WIND BUFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and
rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.

HOOD
OPENING
To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the hood release lever located on the side of the instrument panel.

Hood Release

WARNING!
The metal grates over the sliding door windows
are designed to protect you in the event of an
accident. Modification or removal of the grates
could lead to serious injury or death.
2

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 49

50GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood
and push the safety latch lever to the right to
release it, before raising the hood.

Hood Safety Latch Lever Location

3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood slot to secure the hood in the open
position.
Hood Prop Rod Slot

CLOSING
CARGO AREA FEATURES
The cargo area may be equipped with different
options such as optional side panels, rear seats
and an optional floor.
CAUTION!
Be sure to disengage the rod and secure it
in closed position before closing the hood.
Damage may occur.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:

Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod
is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.

Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 50

51
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
3

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 51

52GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS

1. Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.
2. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display Ú page 55.
3. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
4. Fuel Gauge
The gauge shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to
the side of the vehicle where the
fuel door is located. 5. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within the
normal range indicates that the engine
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather or up mountain grades. It should
not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of
the normal operating range.
NOTE:The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized
dealer for service if your vehicle overheats


Ú
page 209.

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range.
If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the
engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 52

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL53
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
3

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 53

54GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer

This gauge measures engine revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000). Before the
pointer reaches the red area, ease up on
the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
2. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this
display shows instrument cluster display
messages Ú page 55.
Odometer/Trip Odometer Display Area

US Federal regulations require that upon
transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify
to the purchaser the correct mileage that the
vehicle has been driven. If your odometer needs
to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician
should leave the odometer reading the same as
it was before the repair or service. If the techni -
cian cannot do so, then the odometer must be
set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the
door jamb stating what the mileage was before
the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before
the repair/service, so that you can be sure that
it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker
is accurate if the odometer must be reset at
zero.

Gear Selector Status (PRND)

The gear selector status “P, R, N, D, 1, 2, 3, 4,
etc.” are displayed indicating the gear selector
position. Telltales “1, 2, 3, 4, etc.” indicate the
manual mode has been engaged and the gear
selected is displayed
Ú
page 73.

3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within the
normal range indicates that the engine
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather
or up mountain grades. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the
normal operating range. 4. Fuel GaugeThe pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to
the side of the vehicle where the
fuel door is located Ú page 108.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized
dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on the “H,” turn the engine
off immediately and call an authorized dealer for
service.

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 54

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL55
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

Your vehicle will be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver.
With the ignition in the OFF mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and display
the total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your
instrument cluster display is designed to display
important information about your vehicle’s systems
and features. Using a driver interactive display located
on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster
display can show you how systems are working and give
you warnings when they are not. The steering wheel
mounted controls allow you to scroll through the main
menus and submenus. You can access the specific
information you want and make selections and
adjustments.

LOCATION AND CONTROLS
The instrument cluster display features a driver
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display and Controls

This system allows the driver to select a variety
of useful information by pushing the switches
mounted on the instrument panel. Examples of
menu items are:Buzzer Volume
Exit Menu
If equipped with a Uconnect system, some
customer programmable features will display in
the radio Ú page 120.
The system allows the driver to select information
by pushing the following buttons mounted on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column:
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons

Left Arrow Button

Push and release the left arrow button to access
the information screens or submenu screens of
a main menu item.
Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and submenus.
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
1 — Left Arrow Button
2 — Up Arrow Button
3 — Right Arrow Button
4 — Down Arrow Button
5 — OK Button
3

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 55

56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to
access the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus.
OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the infor -
mation screens or submenu screens of a main
menu item. Push and hold the OK button for
one second to reset displayed/selected
features that can be reset.
NOTE:For vehicles with a 3.5 inch instrument cluster
display, press the OK button to toggle between
mph or km/h.
For Screen Setup:
OK button allows user to enter menu and
submenus.
Within each submenu layer, the up and
down arrow buttons will allow the user to
select the item of interest.
Pushing the OK button makes the selection and
a confirmation screen will appear (returning the
user to the first page of the submenu).
Pushing the left arrow button will exit each
submenu layer and return to the main menu.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message
will display in the instrument cluster display. The
engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle
based, which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each time you turn the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, push and release the OK button.
To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer
to the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine).

2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly, three times, within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
MAIN MENU
NOTE:All of the following items are accessed by pressing
the OK button.
Home
Speedometer Graph
This uses the round bar graph filling to visually
represent current speed. When a speed control
system is active, the graph also provides visual
cues for the different states of that particular
speed control system.
Trip
Vehicles with 7 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Access to trip information is available through the
following submenus.
Instant Consumption – Shows the instant
consumption in real time (MPG or L/100 km or
km/L).
Average Consumption – Shows the average
consumption (MPG or L/100 km or km/L) of
Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 56

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL57
Distance – Shows the total distance (mi or km)
traveled for Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.
Average Speed – Shows the average speed
(MPH or KM/H) of Trip A or Trip B since the last
reset.
Travel Time – Shows the total elapsed time of
travel since Trip A or Trip B has been reset.
Hold the OK button to reset feature information.
NOTE:During the reset the instruction line disappears
and a bar graph appears to indicate the resetting
status; when the bar graph is full the reset is
complete.
Vehicles with 3.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Instant Information – Shows the instantaneous
consumption (MPG or L/100 km or km/L) and
distance to empty (mi or km).
Trip A – Shows the total distance (mi or km) trav -
eled, the total elapsed time of travel, average
consumption (MPG or L/100 km or km/L), and
the average speed (MPH or KM/H).
Trip B – Shows the total distance (mi or km) trav -
eled, the total elapsed time of travel, average
consumption (MPG or L/100 km or km/L), and
the average speed (MPH or KM/H).
Hold the OK button to reset feature information.
Driver Assist
The Driver Assist systems are electronic aids
designed to offer the driver help in certain driving
situations Ú page 79
Vehicle Info
Tire Pressure (TPMS)
TPMS shows the tire status with the numeric
pressure and the unit for each tire, when low
pressure is detected an alert mess and a yellow
telltale will pop-up in the instrument cluster display
Úpage 151.
Oil Temperature
A bar graph in your instrument cluster display will
show your current temperature of your oil.
Battery Voltage
A bar graph in your instrument cluster display will
show your current battery voltage.
Service Information – If Equipped
This feature can provide information on scheduled
maintenance. It will display either “Service
Distance” or “Service Days” Ú page 198.
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Audio Menu icon/title is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display. This menu will display the audio source
information, including the Song name, Artist name,
and audio source with an accompanying graphic.
Phone
This menu displays the current status of a phone
connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth®.
If no phone is connected, the menu will not
function when the
OK button is pushed. Otherwise,
if a phone is connected, push the OK button to
enter the menu. The following items will display:
Recent calls: displays a list of the last 10 calls.
SMS reader: displays the last 10 text messages
and if they are read or unread.
Favorite numbers: displays a maximum of
10 favorite numbers.
Navigation
If activated, this menu item will display navigation
status and directions.
Messages
This menu item allows you to display the
information messages/malfunction stored.
The background color of the display varies
according to the priorities of the failure:

Failed Messages with low priority display in yellow.

Failed Messages with high priority display in red.
3

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 57

58GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE SETTINGS
NOTE:Some items may be displayed and managed
through the Uconnect system. This may vary
according to your vehicle equipment. If equipped,
the following menu/submenu items are available
in the cluster display.
NOTE:If equipped, some customer programmable
features will display in the Uconnect system
Úpage 120.
This menu allows you to change the settings for the
following:
Display
Security
Safety And Assistance
Vehicle Shut Off Display – If Equipped
By selecting the item “Display,” you can access the
following settings using the arrows on the steering
wheel:
Screen Setup
Center
• Audio Info
• Phone Info
• Time
• Outside Temp
• Date
Bottom Right
• Time
• Odometer
• Outside Temp
• Date
Reset Trip B
Phone repetition
Navigation repetition
Off
Map
PictogramSecurity – If Equipped
By selecting the item “Security” you can make the
following adjustments (if equipped):
Passenger Airbag: Front passenger air bag may
be enabled or disabled
Speed Warning: Set the vehicle speed limit,
which the driver is notified through a visual and
acoustic signaling (display of a message and a
symbol on the display)
Seat Belt Reminder: This function is only view
-
able when the Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) system
is active
Hill Start Assist: Activation/Deactivation of the
Hill Start Assist system
Safety And Assistance – If Equipped
By selecting the item “Safety & Assistance” you
can make the following adjustments
Warning Buzzer Volume: Off/Low/Medium/High
Vehicle Shut Off – If Equipped
By selecting the item “Vehicle Shut Off”, you can
turn off the engine from the instrument cluster.
This feature is available in the event of a Keyless
Ignition system failure, and will display instructions
for turning off the engine via the instrument cluster
display controls.

22_VF_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 58