Ram ProMaster City 2016 Owner's Guide

To Unlock The Doors
CARGO Vehicle
Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit-
ter to unlock the front two doors. 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 acknowledge 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.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Things To Know Before Start-
ing” for further information.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. Push the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw lo-
cated on the side of the Key Fob.
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2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fobusing a small screwdriver.
3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the battery observing its polarity.
4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place.General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
Key Fob Screw Location
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DOOR LOCKSThe door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside the
vehicle by using the door handle.
•To lock the doors, push down on the door handle.
• To unlock the doors, pull up on the door handle.
Power Door Locks
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Locking The Doors From The Outside
Locking with an RKE transmitterPush and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Locking with the RKE key blade
RKE Transmitter
1 – Mechanical Key Release Button
2 – Driver Passenger Unlock Button
3 – Lock Button
4 – Cargo Unlock Button
RKE Key Blade Released
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Push the Mechanical Key Release Button (item #1 shown
above) to expose the RKE key blade, insert the key blade
into the doors exterior lock cylinder and turn the key
clockwise to lock the front door.
Unlock The Doors From The Outside
Unlocking with an RKE transmitter
On the Passenger Vehicle, push and release the UNLOCK
button on RKE transmitter to unlock all doors. On the
Cargo Vehicle, push and release the UNLOCK button on
RKE transmitter to unlock the front two doors. Push and
release the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter
once to unlock the cargo area (side lateral sliding doors
and rear doors). The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal.Unlocking with the RKE key blade
Push the Mechanical Key Release Button (item #1) to
expose the RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the
driver door exterior lock cylinder and turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the all doors.Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The
Vehicle
Pull up on the lock/unlock lever located on the drivers
door panel to the 1st detent to unlock all doors from
inside the vehicle.
Sliding Side Doors
Unlocking with an RKE transmitter
Push and release the CARGO UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to unlock the sliding side doors. To open
one of the sliding side doors, pull the handle out from the
bottom, then slide the door towards the rear of the
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vehicle until it locks into place and cannot go any further.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal.
Unlocking with the RKE key blade
Push the Mechanical Key Release Button to expose the
RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the driver
exterior door lock cylinder and turn the key counter-
clockwise to unlock all doors.
Closing and locking from outside
Grab the side door handle and push towards the front of
the vehicle. Once the side door is secured in the full
closed position, reverse either of the unlocking modes
above to lock the sliding side doors.Child Lock System — If Equipped
This system prevents the sliding side doors being opened
from the inside.
It can be engaged only with the sliding side door open:
Child Lock System
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To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door
Lock System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock androtate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
The device remains engaged even if the doors are un-
locked remotely.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are
engaged (locked). NOTE:
For emergency exit from the rear seats when the
Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually
raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll
down the window, and open the door using the outside
door handle.
Auto Unlock Doors
This feature unlocks all doors when the driver door is
open.
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WINDOWS
Power Windows — If EquippedThe control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN
switches that give you fingertip control of all power
windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on
the front passenger door for passenger window control.
NOTE:The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the
power windows to operate for up to three minutes after
the ignition is turned OFF. This feature is cancelled when
either front door is opened.
The window opening mechanism is fitted with a security
system (if equipped) that can detect the presence of an
obstacle whilst the window is closing; when this hap-
pens, the system activates and the movement of the glass
is immediately reversed.
If the presence of an object is detected and the system is
activated, it may be necessary to perform the reset
procedure by fully opening the windows.
Power Window Switch Panel
1 – Rear Window Control Buttons – If Equipped
2 – Driver Passenger Window Control Buttons
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WARNING!
•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. 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 children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Auto-Down Feature
The front window switches are equipped with an Auto-
Down feature. Push the window switch for a short period
of time, release, and the window will go down automati-
cally. To stop the Auto-Down motion part way, pull up on the
window switch briefly and release.
NOTE:
The power window switches remain active for up
to three minutes (depending on the accessory delay
setting) after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
Opening either of the vehicle’s front doors will cancel this
feature.
Auto-Up Feature
Lift the window switch to the detent for half a second,
release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
AUTO-up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the detent for less than half a second and release it when
you want the window to stop.
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WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Power Windows System Initialization
The power windows may be reset if any of the following
occurs:
•On the front doors
• Fuse or battery are disconnected.
• Fuse or battery are disconnected when the window
is moving.
• 20 window movements without ever closing the
window.
• On the rear doors (in addition to the condition for the
front doors) •
One door opening movement with the window
moving, without ever closing the door.
Proceed as follows for initialization:
1. Completely close the driver’s door window, keeping the operating button pushed for at least five seconds
after the (upper) end of travel position.
2. Proceed in the same way on the passenger’s side door button and on the buttons of rear doors.
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 in certain open or partially open posi-
tions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized.
If the buffeting occurs open the front windows together
to minimize the buffeting.
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