load capacity Ram ProMaster City 2015 User Guide

•If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may
come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time
the vehicle is refueled.
VEHICLE LOADING
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed the
specified GVWR and GAWR.
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver ’s door.
The label contains the following information:
• Name of manufacturer
• Month and year of manufacture •
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Type of Vehicle
• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
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evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
WARNING!
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires
must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight
values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
added.
Overloading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the
front and rear GAWR.
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Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle
Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in itsloaded and
ready for operation condition. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight
of the trailer must be supported by the scale.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire. •
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
Trailer Electrical Connector Location
1 — Four-Pin Connector Location
2 — Seven-Pin Connector Location
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Oil, Engine......................... .332, 375
Capacity ............................ .374
Change Interval ....................... .333
Checking ............................ .332
Dipstick ............................. .332
Disposal ............................. .334
Filter ............................ .335, 375
Filter Disposal ........................ .334
Identification Logo ..................... .333
Materials Added to ..................... .334
Recommendation ....................333, 374
Synthetic ............................ .334
Viscosity ......................... .334, 374
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .335
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .335
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................328
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................94
Overheating, Engine ...................... .287Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
..........4,392
Paint Care ............................. .354
Parking Brake ........................... .218
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................122
Passing Light ............................111
Personal Settings ......................... .166
Pets ....................................85
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........237
Power Mirrors ...............................96
Steering .......................... .216, 217
Windows ..............................26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................42
Preparation for Jacking .....................300
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................43
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .244
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SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline) ........................ .375
Oil................................. .375
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................118
Speedometer ............................ .147
Starting ............................... .199
Automatic Transmission ..................199
Cold Weather ......................... .200
Engine Fails to Start .....................201
Steering Power ........................... .216, 217
Tilt Column ...........................117
Wheel, Tilt ............................117
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............178
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .178
Storage ............................... .369
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .369
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .369
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........47Synthetic Engine Oil
...................... .334
Tachometer ............................. .147
Telescoping Steering Column .................117
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................137
Tilt Steering Column .......................117
Tire and Loading Information Placard .......236, 237
Tire Markings ........................... .229
Tires............................ .90, 241, 393
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................251
Air Pressure .......................... .241
Chains .............................. .253
Compact Spare ........................ .248
General Information .....................241
High Speed .......................... .244
Inflation Pressures ...................... .242
Life of Tires .......................... .251
Load Capacity ..................... .236, 237
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............254
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