Ram ProMaster City 2015 User Guide

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14
 SENTRY KEY® .........................14
▫ Replacement Keys .....................15
▫ General Information ....................16

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .16
▫ Rearming Of The System .................16
▫ To Arm The System .....................17 ▫
To Disarm The System ...................17
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........17
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............17
▫ To Unlock The Doors ....................18
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................19
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........19
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........19
▫ General Information ....................20
 DOOR LOCKS .........................21
▫ Locking The Doors From The Outside .......22
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▫Unlock The Doors From The Outside ........23
▫ Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The
Vehicle .............................23
▫ Sliding Side Doors ......................23
▫ Child Lock System — If Equipped ..........24
▫ Auto Unlock Doors ....................25
 WINDOWS ...........................26
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...........26
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................28
 SLIDING SIDE DOOR ....................29
▫ Opening And Closing From Outside The
Vehicle ..............................29
▫ Opening And Closing From The Inside .......30
▫ Child Lock System .....................30 ▫
Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device ..........30
 DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS .............31
▫ Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The
Outside .............................32
▫ Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door
From The Inside .......................32
▫ Opening The Second Swing Door ...........32
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS .........32
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............32
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................34
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........46
▫ Child Restraints .......................61
▫ Transporting Pets ......................85
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....85
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SAFETY TIPS ..........................86
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................86
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................87 ▫
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................88
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ..........................90
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key, simply push the mechanical key release button.The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho-
rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK.
2. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
RKE Key Blade Released
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re-
move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren 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 children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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 car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance procedures.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK sounds a
signal to remove the key.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau-
thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle.
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NOTE:A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
• The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com-
patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:
Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. When hav-
ing the Sentry Key® Immobilizer System serviced, bring
all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.
The VIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer.
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General Information
The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for door locks are disabled. The system provides both au-
dible and visible signals. Every intrusion attempt causes
three continuous alarm cycles. Every alarm cycle lasts 30
seconds. For 26 seconds, horn will sound, and the turn
signal lights will flash. For four seconds, it will pause.
After a maximum 10 alarm cycles, only the turn signal
lights will flash until the next alarm activation.
Rearming Of The System
If the system has not been disabled, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will rearm itself after processing all the alarm
cycles related to the intrusion attempt. If the condition
which initiated the alarm is still present, the system will
ignore that condition and monitor the remaining doors
and ignition.
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To Arm The System
To arm the system, The Vehicle Security Alarm will set
when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter to lock the doors. If a door or the hood is not properly
shut, the alarm system will exclude the related door from
protection.
To Disarm The System
Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door and disarm
the system.
To exit the alarming mode, push the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button and open the door.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whetheryou are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a
hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The
RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:
The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.
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To Unlock The Doors
CARGO Vehicle
Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit-
ter to unlock the front two doors depending. Push and
release the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter
to unlock the cargo area (side lateral sliding doors and
rear doors). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowl-
edge the unlock signal.
Passenger Vehicle
Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit-
ter to unlock all doors. Push and release the CARGO
UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter to unlock the cargo
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
1 – Mechanical Key Release Button
2 – Driver Passenger Unlock Button
3 – Lock Button
4 – Cargo Unlock Button 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE