hood release Ram ProMaster City 2018 Owner's Manual

normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs open the front windows together to minimize the
buffeting.
HOOD
Opening
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument paneland in front of the driver’s door. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the
opening beneath the center of the hood and push up the
safety latch lever to release it, before raising the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch Lever Location
60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

and grease should be removed. Particular attention should
also be given to hood latching components to ensure
proper function. When performing other underhood ser-
vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as Mopar Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Wiper Service Position
If it is necessary to lift the blade from the windshield (In the
event of snow or blade replacement) Proceed as directed:
1. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the OFF position.
2. Turn the ignition to the MAR-ON position then to STOP.
3. After turning the ignition to the STOP, within two minutes move the right stalk upward, into the unstable
(“anti-panic”) position, for at least half of a second. The
windshield wiper then executes part of a stroke; at each
command, approximately 1/3 of a normal wiper stroke
is triggered.
NOTE: The previous operation can be repeated up to three
times. In order to move the blades to the most suitable
position.
4. Lift the blade from the windshield and proceed with the required operation.
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Folding Rear Seat...........................29
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................197
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .231
Fuel ................................... .292
Additives ............................. .294
Clean Air ............................. .293
Ethanol .............................. .293
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .178
Gasoline .............................. .292
Light ..................................87
Materials Added ........................ .294
Methanol ............................. .293
Octane Rating ....................... .292, 297
Specifications .......................... .297
Tank Capacity .......................... .296
Fuses .................................. .202
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................178
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .293
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .292
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .293
Gear Ranges ............................. .163
Gear Select Lever Override ....................229
General Information ........................ .105
Glass Cleaning ........................... .288Gross Axle Weight Rating
.................180, 182
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............180, 182
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .180
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .192
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .197
Headlights ................................41
Cleaning .............................. .285
Passing ................................42
Head Restraints ............................34
Heated Seats ...............................32
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .157
Hill

Start Assist .............................98
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .184
Holder, Cup ...............................65
Hood Prop ................................60
Hood Release ..............................60
Ignition ..................................19
Key ............................... .16, 19
Ignition Key Removal ........................19
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Viscosity.......................... .245, 296
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .246
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .246
Oil Pressure Light ...........................86
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................92
Operating Precautions ........................92
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................38
Overheating, Engine ....................... .230
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,330
Paint Care ............................... .285
Parking Brake ............................ .158
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .173
Passing Light ..............................42
Personal Settings .......................... .301
Pets ................................... .147
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........267
Power Mirrors ................................40
Steering ........................... .168, 169
Windows ...............................57
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................114
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .213Radial Ply Tires
........................... .273
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............253
Radio Frequency General Information .....................19, 21
Radio Operation .......................... .315
Rear Camera ............................. .177
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .173
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................29
Recreational Towing ........................ .191
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .293
Refrigerant .............................. .247
Release, Hood ..............................60
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .107
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........314
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .197
Replacement Keys ...........................
21
Replacement Tires ......................... .276
Reporting Safety Defects .....................329
Restraint, Head .............................34
Restraints, Child .......................... .129
Rotation, Tires ............................ .282
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................149
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