boot Ram ProMaster City 2018 User Guide

4. Pull the steering wheel outward until it isin the end of the travel position, then lock
the steering column in position, push the
control handle up until fully engaged.
5. Using the Allen Key, undo the lower steer- ing column cover screws, and remove the
lower cover.
6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand and with the other one remove the
key, sliding it outwards.
7. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column cover.
CAUTION!
It is advisable to contact your authorized
dealer to have the reinstall procedure car-
ried out. If you would like to proceed in
performing the reinstall procedure special
attention must be paid to the correct cou-
pling of the clips. Otherwise damage to the
cover or noise might be heard due to incor-
rect fastening of the lower cover.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector
cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to tem-
porarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, care-
fully separate the gear selector boot from
the center console. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or a similar tool into the gear selector override access hole
(at the right front corner of the gear selec-
tor assembly), then push and hold the
override release lever down. While holding
the override release lever down, push the
lock button on the gear selector and move
the gear selector to the NEUTRAL
position.
Gear Selector Boot LocationGear Selector Override Access Hole
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6. The vehicle may then be started inNEUTRAL.
7. Reinstall the gear selector boot.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease the engine idle speed while prevent-
ing vehicle motion with the brakes.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow
down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat. • You can also turn the temperature control
to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows
the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from
the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop
the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear
CAUTION!
continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand,
or snow, it can often be moved using a rock-
ing motion. Turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Push and hold the lock button on the gear
selector. Then shift back and forth between
DRIVE and REVERSE, while gently pressing
the accelerator. Use the least amount of ac-
celerator pedal pressure that will maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more than two sec-
onds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary. X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. * X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Change brake fluid every two years.** X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.*** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
* Change engine air filter every
10,000 miles (16,000 km) if operated in
dusty and off road environment.
** The brake fluid must be changed every
24 months. This interval is time based only,
mileage intervals do not apply.*** The spark plug change interval is mile-
age based only, yearly intervals do not
apply.
NOTE:
Routine transmission fluid and filter changes
are not required. Under normal operating
conditions, the fluid installed at the factory
will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Helpful Tips And Common
Questions To Improve Bluetooth
Performance With Your Uconnect
System
Mobile Phone won’t reconnect to system after
pairing:
• Set mobile phone to auto-connect ortrusted device in mobile phone Bluetooth
settings (Blackberry devices).
• Perform a factory reset on your mobile phone. Refer to your mobile phone manu-
facturer or cellular provider for instruc-
tions.
• Many mobile phones do not automatically reconnect after being restarted (hard re-
boot). Your mobile phone can still be con-
nected manually. Close all applications that
may be operating (refer to mobile phone
manufacturer’s instructions), and follow
“Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your Mo-
bile Phone To The Uconnect System”. Mobile Phone won’t pair to system:
• Perform a hard reset in the mobile phone by
removing the battery (if removable — see
your mobile phone’s owner manual).
• Delete pairing history in mobile phone and Uconnect system; usually found in phone’s
Bluetooth connection settings.
• Verify you are selecting “Uconnect” in the discovered Bluetooth devices on your mo-
bile phone.
• If your vehicle system generates a pin code the default is 0000.
Mobile Phonebook didn’t download:
• Check “Do not ask again,” then accept the “phonebook download” request on your
mobile phone.
Can’t make a conference call:
• CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) car- riers do not support conference calling.
Refer to your mobile phone user’s manual
for further information. Making calls while connected to AUX:
• Plugging in your mobile phone to AUX while
connected to Bluetooth will disable Hands-
Free Calling. Do not make calls while your
mobile phone is plugged into the AUX jack.Regulatory And Safety Information
USA/CANADA
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the internal
wireless radio is far below the FCC and IC
radio frequency exposure limits. Neverthe-
less, the wireless radio will be used in such a
manner that the radio is 20 cm or further
from the human body.
The internal wireless radio operates within
guidelines found in radio frequency safety
standards and recommendations, which re-
flect the consensus of the scientific commu-
nity. The radio manufacturer believes the
internal wireless radio is safe for use by
consumers. The level of energy emitted is far
less than the electromagnetic energy emitted
by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
However, the use of wireless radios may be
restricted in some situations or environ-
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