ignition Ram ProMaster City 2018 User Guide

KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a key start ignition system.
The ignition system consists of a key fob with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and an igni-
tion switch.
The key fob contains an integrated mechani-
cal key. To use the mechanical key, simply
push the mechanical key release button.
The vehicle is supplied with a code card
containing key code numbers to order dupli-
cate keys, and the authorized dealer that sold
you your new vehicle has the key code num-
bers for your vehicle locks. These numbers
can be used to order duplicate keys.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the
doors from distances up to approximately
66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held key fob. The
key fob does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system. NOTE:
The key fob may not be able to be detected by
the vehicle if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic device;
these devices may block the key fob’s wire-
less signal.
To Unlock The Doors
Cargo Vehicle (Canada) — If Equipped
Push and release the unlock button on key
fob to unlock the front two doors. Push and
release the Cargo unlock button on key fob to
unlock the cargo area (side lateral sliding
doors and rear doors). The turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
Cargo Vehicle (United States) — If Equipped
Push and release the unlock button on key
fob to unlock all doors. Push and release the
Cargo unlock button on key fob to unlock the
cargo doors. The turn signal lights will flash
to acknowledge the unlock signal.
Key Fob
1 — Cargo Doors
2 — Ignition Key Release
3 — Unlock
4— Lock
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WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward ina collision or hard stop could cause
serious injury or death to occupants of
the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location out-
side the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
STEERING WHEEL
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 col-
umn. The tilt/telescoping control handle is
located on the steering column, below the
turn signal lever. To unlock the steering column, push the
control lever downward. 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 lever up until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left
side of the steering wheel, controls the opera-
tion of the headlights, high beams, parking
lights, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE:
The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward to the first detent for headlight opera-
tion.
NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the Day-
time Running Lights, (if previously set
through the menu) will be deactivated.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the mul-
tifunction lever towards the steering wheel to
turn on the high beams. A high beam symbolwill illuminate in the cluster to indicate the
high beams are on. Pull the multifunction
lever a second time to switch the headlights
back to low beam.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and
turn on the headlights.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for a
preset period of time after the engine is
turned OFF.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the
STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the mul-
tifunction lever toward the steering wheel
within two minutes. Each time the lever is
pulled, the activation of the lights will be
extended by 30 seconds. The activation of
the lights can be extended to a maximum of
210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel and hold it for more than two
seconds.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster flash to show proper operation of the
front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash,
or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without mov-
ing beyond the detent, and the turn signal
(right or left) will flash five times then auto-
matically turn off.
Turn Signal Headlight Lever
1 — Headlights
2 — Turn Signals
3 — High Beams
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
The map lights and dome lights are mounted
between the sun visors on the overhead con-
sole. Each light is turned on by pushing the
corresponding switch.
In auto-mode, the passenger and cargo area
lights will come on automatically when you
open the sliding doors and the rear wing
doors. The lights turn off when you close the
doors.
The lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to
off once the ignition switch is turned to
ON/RUN from the OFF position.
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 op-
erate with the ignition in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
Front Wiper Operation
There are five different modes of operation
for the front windshield wipers. The wind-
shield wiper lever can be moved in several
positions to access these modes.
Windshield Wiper Off
This is the normal position of the wiper lever: O.
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.
Intermittent Wiper System
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first
detent. The wipers will operate at intermit-
tent speed. When the vehicle's speed in-
creases, the time between the wipes will
decrease.
Windshield Washers
Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever to-
ward the steering wheel to activate the wash-
ers. The wipers will activate automatically for
three cycles after the lever is released.
Wiper Washer Lever
1 — Pull Front Washer
2 — Push Rear Washer
3 — Intermittent, Low And High Speed
Front Wiper
4 — Mist
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Power Outlets
Passenger Compartment Power Outlets
The cigar lighter and the power socket are
located in the center console, and both oper-
ate with the ignition key in the MAR (ON/
RUN) position.Load Compartment Power Outlet
The Load Compartment Power Outlet is lo-
cated on the left side of the rear cargo com-
partment. It operates with the ignition key in
the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position. The outlet
can be used for powering 12 Volt adaptive
accessories and recharging communications
devices.
CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher
than 180W to the outlet. Using unsuitable
adaptors may damage the outlet.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted into any
12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
Passenger Compartment Power OutletsPower Outlet — Rear Cargo Compartment
Underhood Power Outlet Fuses
1 — #85 Fuse 15A Blue Rear Power
Outlet 12V
2 — #86 Fuse 15A Blue IP Power Out-
let 12V
3 — #30 Fuse 15A Blue 2nd IP Power
Outlet 12V
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WARNING!
• Close the lid when not in use and whiledriving the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged indraw power from the vehicle's battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from start-
ing.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.)
CAUTION!
will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently
and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw acces-
sories, or long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with accessories still
plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's bat-
tery.
Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped
A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are
available. Push the cigar lighter button to activate the
cigar lighter when the ignition key is in the
MAR (ON/RUN) position.
After a few seconds the button returns to its
initial position and the cigar lighter is ready
for use.
NOTE:
Always check that the cigar lighter has turned
itself off.
WARNING!
The cigar lighter becomes very hot. Handle
it carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burning.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru-
ment cluster display, which offers useful in-
formation to the driver. With the ignition in
the STOP/OFF mode, 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 important information
about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on
the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter display can show you how systems are
working and give you warnings when they are
not. The steering wheel mounted controls
allow you to scroll through the main menus
and submenus. You can access the specific
information you want and make selections
and adjustments.
Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a
driver-interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster.The menu items described below are an ex-
ample of what can be found in the vehicle's
menu:
• Dimmer
• Speed Beep
• Trip B
• Set Time
• Set Date
• Autoclose
• Units
• Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Belt Buzzer
• Day Lights
The system allows the driver to select infor-
mation 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 submenu
screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold the MENUbutton for two seconds to
reset displayed/selected features that can
be reset.
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
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•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.
NOTE:
If equipped with a Uconnect system, some of
the menu items will be present in the radio
head unit. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca
(Canadian Residents) for further information.
Dimmer:
With headlights on and without entering in
the menu, push the upordown arrow button
to increase or decrease the brightness of the
instrument panel, graphics 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.
2. Push and release the upordown arrow
button (by single pushes) to scroll through
all the submenu options.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton
to select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant setup menu.
4. Push and release the upordown arrow
button (by single pushes) to select the
new setting for this submenu option.
5. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton
to store the new setting and go back to the
previously selected submenu option.
6. Push and hold the MENUbutton to return
to the main menu (short hold) or the main
screen (longer hold).
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
Red Warning Lights
— Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position. If the
light is either not on during startup, stays on,
or turns on while driving, have the system
inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the Air Bag
Warning Light has been detected, it will stay
on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes
on intermittently or remains on while driving,
have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately.
— Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there
is a problem with the anti-lock brake system
reservoir.
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If the light remains on when the parking
brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder
reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hy-
draulic system malfunction or that a problem
with the Brake Booster has been detected by
the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condi-
tion has been corrected. If the problem is
related to the brake booster, the ABS pump
will run when applying the brake, and a brake
pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve
braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in
either half of the dual brake system is indi-
cated by the Brake Warning Light, which will
turn on when the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder has dropped below a speci-
fied level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid
level conditions. The vehicle should have
service performed, and the brake fluid level
checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair
is necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light
on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop
the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the
event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is re-
quired.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from
the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately
two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illumi-
nate, have the light inspected by your autho-
rized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
— Battery Charge Warning Light
This light illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly. If it stays on while the
engine is running, there may be a malfunc-
tion with the charging system. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the
electrical system or a related component.
— Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when one or
more door(s) are not fully closed.
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NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened,
there will also be a single chime.
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Warning Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the vehicle is run-
ning, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem.
Cycle the ignition when the vehicle is safely
and completely stopped and the transmission
is placed in the PARK position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains on with
the vehicle running, your vehicle will usually
be drivable; however, see an authorized
dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light continues to flash when the ve-
hicle is running, immediate service is re-
quired and you may experience reduced per-
formance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light
does not come on during starting, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
— Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine
condition. If the engine coolant temperature
is too high, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound. If the temperature
reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime
will be sound for four minutes or until the
engine is allowed to cool whichever comes
first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately and call
for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Over-
heats” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
— Transmission Temperature Warning
Light — If Equipped
This light indicates that there is excessive
transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer tow-
ing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with
the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, until
the light turns off. Once the light turns off,
you may continue to drive normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning
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