tailgate Ram ProMaster City 2018 Owner's Manual
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Double Rear Swing Doors
The rear double swing doors are fitted through a fastening
system which stops them when they reach an opening
angle of approximately 90 degrees.
To open them wider to an angle of 180 degrees, push the
locking device (one on each side) and simultaneously open
the doors.
Using the key fob on the door, you can do the following:
•For Cargo versions with swing door/cargo doors: cen-
trally unlock the load compartment (sliding side doors +
rear swing doors/tailgate), centrally lock all the doors.
• For versions with swing door: local unlocking/locking.
Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The
Outside
To open the door, turn the key in the lock or push the cargo
unlock button on the key fob and then pull the exterior
handle to the left. To close the door, turn the key in the lock
or push the lock button on the key fob.
Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door From
The Inside
From inside the vehicle, use the interior door release
mechanism located on the left rear trim panel.
Opening The Second Swing Door
After having opened the first door, pull the handle located
on the door face toward the rear of the vehicle.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
The front/rear side marker lamps are LED and not ser-
viced separately. See your authorized dealer for replace-
ment of these lights.
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
The rear light clusters contain taillight, brake light, direc-
tion indicator and reverse/rear fog light bulbs. To access
the light clusters, proceed as follows:
1. Open the rear doors.
2. Remove the screws and remove the tail lamp assembly.
3. Remove the screws and separate the backplate from thelamp housing.
4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing them slightly and turning counter-clockwise.
5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out.
6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp. The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as follows:
Third Brake Light (Center Mount)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
1. For versions with tailgate, loosen the two fastening
screws and extract the cluster.
2. For versions with swing doors, remove rubber plugs, remove retaining tabs and extract the cluster.
3. For versions with high roof and swing doors, remove the pressure-fit plastic guard and rubber cap using a
screwdriver, release the retaining tags as shown in the
figure and remove the unit.
4. Remove the appropriate tabs and remove the bulb holder.
5. Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace it.
License Plate Lights
Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs:
1. Disengage the holding tabs and remove the lens by lifting to the left.
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WARNING!(Continued)
system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flam-
mable and can explode, injuring you. Other unap-
proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the sys-
tem to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, for further warranty
information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un-
der high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is an ozone-saving product. However, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning ser-
vice be performed by authorized dealer or other service
facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:
Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil and refrigerants.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with
a low global-warming potential. The manufacturer recom-
mends that air conditioning service be performed by an
authorized dealer using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
Mopar Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the applica-
tion of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped
clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil
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