steering Ram ProMaster City 2017 User Guide

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right
side of the steering column.
NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Front Windshield Wiper Operation
There are five different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be
moved in several positions to access these modes.
Windshield Wiper Off
This is the normal position of the wiper lever.
Intermittent Speed
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first
detent. The wipers will operate at intermittent
speed. When the vehicle’s speed increases, the time be-
tween the wipes will decrease.
Low Speed
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second
detent. The wipers will operate at low speed.
High Speed
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third
detent. The wipers will operate at high speed.
Manual High Speed/Mist
Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers
will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray
from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue until
the lever is released. When the lever is released, the wipers
will return to the off position and automatically shut off.
Windshield Wiper Lever
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is
located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.
To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in
position, pull the control handle up until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons is located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...........117
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........118
▫ Instrument Cluster Display ...............119
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........120
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Location and
Controls ............................ .120
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items .......122
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........129
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............130
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............137
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............144
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............146
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .146
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................147 ▫
Buttons On The Faceplate .................148
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............149
▫ Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings ............................. .149
 UCONNECT RADIOS ....................159
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .159
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .159
▫ Radio Operation ....................... .160
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .160
▫ General Information ....................161
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....................161
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ...........161
▫ Operating Tips ....................... .1664

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an Instrument Cluster
Display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the STOP/OFF position (and the key
removed, for vehicles with mechanical key), 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 impor-
tant information about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on the instru-
ment panel, your Instrument Cluster Display can show you
how systems are working and give you warnings when
they aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls allow
you to scroll through and enter the main menus and
submenus. You can access the specific information you
want and make selections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location and Controls
The Instrument Cluster Display features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.The Instrument Cluster Display Menu may consist of the
following items depending on the configuration of vehicle
options:
•
Speed Beep
• Trip B Data
• Set Time
• Set Date
• Autoclose
• Units
Instrument Cluster Display Location
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•Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer
• Service
• Daylights
• Exit Menu
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the instrument
panel to the right of the steering column: •
MENU Button
Push and release the MENUbutton for a time longer than
1 second to access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the
MENU button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected
features that can be reset.
• UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and submenus.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus.
Dimmer:
With headlights on and without entering in the menu, push
the UP
orDOWNarrow button to increase or
decrease the brightness of the instrument panel, graph-
ics and command buttons.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu:
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to display
the first submenu option.
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cycle of settings
listed in the menu screen.
1. Pushing theMENUbutton briefly will return the dis-
play to the standard screen without storing.
2. Push the DOWN
arrow button to return to the first
menu item on the display.
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle may be 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
MENU 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/LOCK 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.Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays information
such as trip information, range, fuel consumption, average
speed, and travel time).
Trip Button
The TRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
• A short button push displays the different values.
• A long button push resets the system and then starts a
new trip.
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Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Glow Plug Indicator Light
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit
engine cranking and this icon will blink when the ambient temperature is less than -31° F (-35°
C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used.
The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the ambi-
ent temperature is below -25.6° F (-32° C) at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the indica-
tions corresponding to each tire in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair im-
mediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and contact
your authorized dealership as soon as possible.
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Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkView Rear Backup Camera
Active Guide Lines — If Equipped
NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines” setting overlays the Rear Backup Camera image with
active, or dynamic, grid lines to help illustrate the width of the vehicle and its project back up path, based on the
steering wheel position when the option is checked. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to
assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver.
ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image
with dynamic grid lines for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE. This delay will be canceled
if the vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is switched to
the OFF position.
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UCONNECT RADIOS
For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, refer
to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The USB Input and Auxiliary Jack is located on the
instrument panel below the Climate Controls. This feature
allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into
the USB port.iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and
iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully
support the iPod control features. Please visit Apple’s
website for software updates.
For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s
Manual Supplement.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the back
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
USB Input And AUX Jack
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The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center. Pushing the top of the switch
will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume.
The button located in the center of the right hand control
will switch modes to Radio, AUX or other valid audio
sources.
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center. The function of the left hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.The following describes the left hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will
SEEK down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand control will
tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed
in the radio pre-set buttons.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone. This condition is not
harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not
satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the phone, it is
recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off
during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect
(if equipped).Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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