warning Ram ProMaster City 2020 Owner's Manual
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made
directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as
possible. The negative power connection should be made
to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery
connection. This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on
the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be
used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets
may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible
interference between the communications equipment
and the vehicle’s electronic systems.
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals inclu -
ding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as ne -
cessary, service your vehicle in a well-ven -
tilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING:
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with
blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If
you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public
transportation. This manual illustrates and describes the operation
of features and equipment that are either standard or
optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include
a description of features and equipment that are no
longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described
in this manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to
or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
Copyright © 2019 FCA US LLC
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made
directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as
possible. The negative power connection should be made
to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery
connection. This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on
the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be
used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets
may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible
interference between the communications equipment
and the vehicle’s electronic systems.
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals inclu -
ding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as ne -
cessary, service your vehicle in a well-ven -
tilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING:
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with
blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If
you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public
transportation. This manual illustrates and describes the operation
of features and equipment that are either standard or
optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include
a description of features and equipment that are no
longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described
in this manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to
or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
Copyright © 2019 FCA US LLC
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 10
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................................... 11
Essential Information .................................................... 11
Symbols ........................................................................... 11
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....................................... 12
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ................................ 12
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ........... 12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ..................................................................................... 13
Key Fob ........................................................................... 13
To Lock The Doors ........................................................ 15
Sound Horn With Lock................................................. 15
Key Fob Battery Replacement...................................... 15
Programming Additional Key Fobs .......................... 16
General Information ...................................................... 16
IGNITION SWITCH .......................................................... 17
Ignition Key Removal ................................................. 17
Key-In-Ignition Reminder ........................................... 18
SENTRY KEY ..................................................................... 19
Replacement Keys ........................................................ 19
General Information ...................................................... 20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .........21
To Arm The System .......................................................21
To Disarm The System ..................................................21
Rearming Of The System ..............................................21
Security System Manual Override ..............................21
DOORS .................................................................................22
Door Locks .....................................................................22
Sliding Side Door ...........................................................24
Child Lock System .........................................................27
Double Rear Swing Doors ............................................28
SEATS ................................................................................29
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ...............................30
Heated Seats — If Equipped ........................................32
Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped ................................33
HEAD RESTRAINTS .........................................................34
Front Adjustment...........................................................35
Rear Adjustment ............................................................35
Front Removal ................................................................36
Rear Removal .................................................................37
STEERING WHEEL ............................................................38
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ...........................38
MIRRORS ............................................................................38
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ..................38
Outside Mirrors .............................................................39
Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped .....................41
Vanity Mirror .................................................................42
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .......................... 84
Red Warning Lights ...................................................... 84
Yellow Warning Lights................................................. 88
Green Indicator Lights .................................................. 92
Blue Indicator Lights ..................................................... 93
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ............. 94
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ................................................................. 94
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ....................................................................... 95
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ........................................................... 97
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............ 97
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System .................... 98
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .................................. 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 103
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ........................... 108
Occupant Restraint Systems ...................................... 108
Important Safety Precautions .................................... 108
Seat Belt Systems ........................................................ 109
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .................... 120
Child Restraints ......................................................... 133
Transporting Pets ..................................................... 153
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................153
Transporting Passengers ............................................153
Exhaust Gas ..............................................................153
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ..................................................................154
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ...................................................................156
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ..............................................157
Automatic Transmission.............................................157
Normal Starting ........................................................... 157
Cold Weather Operation ...........................................158
Extended Park Starting ...............................................158
If Engine Fails To Start ..............................................158
After Starting ................................................................159
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .............159
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ............160
PARKING BRAKE ........................................................... 161
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ....................................163
Key Ignition Park Interlock ........................................164
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System ............164
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ......................164
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DRIVING TIPS................................................................... 196
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................................... 196
Driving Through Water ............................................. 197
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .............................. 199
BULB REPLACEMENT .................................................. 200
Replacement Bulbs ................................................... 200
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................ 201
Replacing Interior Bulbs ............................................. 203
FUSES.................................................................................. 206
Underhood Fuses......................................................... 206
Interior Fuses................................................................ 209
Central Unit Fuse Panel .............................................. 211
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ............................... 212
Jack Location — If Equipped ..................................... 212
Removing The Spare Tire — If Equipped ................ 213
Preparations For Jacking ........................................... 217
Jacking Instructions ..................................................... 218
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels ...................................... 224
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers ................... 226
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ........................... 227
Tire Service Kit Storage .............................................. 227
Tire Service Kit Usage ................................................. 227
JUMP STARTING..............................................................231
Preparations For Jump Starting ................................. 231
Jump Starting Procedure ............................................232
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..................................234
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ......................235
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .....................................236
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......................................237
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...............................238
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................240
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)................................. 240
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .............................................241
Maintenance Plan ........................................................242
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................................... 245
Engine Compartment — 2.4L ....................................245
Checking Oil Level ......................................................246
Adding Washer Fluid .................................................246
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................................... 247
Pressure Washing ........................................................248
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ............................................... 294
Vehicle Identification Number .................................. 294
BRAKE SYSTEM................................................................ 295
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ..... 295
Torque Specifications .................................................. 295
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 297
2.4L Engine ................................................................... 297
Reformulated Gasoline ............................................ 297
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..................................... 297
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..................... 298
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ................ 298
MMT In Gasoline......................................................... 298
Materials Added To Fuel............................................ 299
Fuel System Cautions.................................................. 299
Carbon Monoxide Warnings .................................... 300
FLUID CAPACITIES ..................................................... 301
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......................................... 302
Engine ......................................................................... 302
Chassis ....................................................................... 304
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ................................................... 305
CYBERSECURITY ............................................................305
UCONNECT SETTINGS .................................................306
Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings.......................................307
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................................... 317
Radio Operation........................................................... 317
Media Mode..................................................................317
IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ...... 318
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED..............................318
Ram Telematics General Information .......................319
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .........320
Regulatory And Safety Information .........................320
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ..........................322
Introducing Uconnect .................................................322
Get Started .................................................................... 322
Basic Voice Commands...............................................323
Radio..............................................................................324
Media ............................................................................. 325
Phone ............................................................................. 326
Voice Text Reply ..........................................................327
General Information ....................................................327
Additional Information...............................................328
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling,
and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared
with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and
customer-oriented documents located online. Within this
information, you will find a description of the services that
FCA US LLC offers to its customers, the vehicle's warranty
coverage, and the details of the terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of
these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for
the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations,
tips, and important warnings in this manual will help assure
safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. Be sure you are
familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for
braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting (if
equipped). Learn how your vehicle handles on different road
surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience.This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related to
the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased.
Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Informa
-
tion, that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will
be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you use
your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a
constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that an authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained
technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
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INTRODUCTION 11
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations
may differ from your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed Index at the back of this Owner's Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose
symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation on the symbols used in your vehicle.1
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury
and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce -
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body
modifications or special equipment installed by van conver -
sion/camper manufacturers/body builders. U.S. residents
refer to the Warranty Information, Section 2.1.C. Canadian
residents refer to the “What Is Not Covered” section of the
Warranty Information. Such equipment includes video
monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For
warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the
applicable manufacturer. Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by
the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be
supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are missing,
please contact an authorized dealer for assistance in
obtaining replacement documents from the applicable
manufacturer.
For information on the Body Builder’s Guide refer to
www.rambodybuilder.com
. This website contains dimen -
sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is
intended for Second Stage Manufacturer's technical support.
For service issues, contact an authorized dealer.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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(Continued)
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition and
the ignition switch position is STOP (OFF/LOCK) sounds a
signal to remove the key.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, and remove the
key fob from the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle,
always lock your vehicle. In case you switch off the
vehicle and the transmission is not in PARK position, a
warning message will appear on the cluster which
suggests you to shift the transmission into PARK posi -
tion and, then, you can remove the key within 15
seconds. If 15 seconds expire, you have to rotate the key
from OFF/LOCK position to ON/RUN position and
come back to OFF/LOCK position in order to remove
the key.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally
injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in alocation accessible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the
key from the ignition and lock all the doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
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