RAM PROMASTER CITY 2021 Service Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE39
NOTE:
The glove compartment handle is equipped with
a lock. To lock the glove compartment, insert
the mechanical key into the glove compartment
handle lock cylinder and turn the key to the lock
position and remove the key. Use the reverse
sequence to unlock the glove compartment.

Glove Compartment Release Handle
Dash Storage
The dash storage is located on the right side of
the instrument panel above the glove
compartment.
Dash Storage

Overhead Console Storage
There is additional shelf storage above the front
sun visors.
Overhead Console Storage Location

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USB Control — If Equipped
The USB Input is located on the instrument
panel below the Climate Controls. This feature
allows an external USB device to be plugged
into the USB port.

USB Port

Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (15 Amp)
power outlets that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low
powered electrical accessories. The power
outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a
“battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered. Power outlets labeled with a “key” are
powered when the ignition is in the MAR (ACC/
ON/RUN) position, while the outlets labeled
with a “battery” are connected directly to the
battery and powered at all times.
Driver And Front Passenger Power Outlets
The power outlets are located in between the
driver and front passenger seats.

Driver And Front Passenger Power Outlets
Load Compartment Power Outlet
The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located
on the left side of the rear cargo compartment.
Depending on trim levels, the power outlet
location may vary.

Load Compartment Power Outlet

1 — AUX Port
2 — USB Port CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher
than 180 Watts to the outlet. Using
unsuitable adapters may damage the outlet.

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Underhood Power Outlet Fuse Locations
ROOF RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to
carry weight on vehicles equipped with a
luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs
(68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed
over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE:
If not equipped with crossbars, an authorized
dealer can order and install Mopar crossbars
built specifically for this roof rack system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack
crossbars. The roof rack does not increase the
total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be
sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle
plus that on the external rack does not exceed
the maximum vehicle load capacity.1 — #86 Fuse 15A Blue IP Power Outlet 12V (Key)
2 — #30 Fuse 15A Blue 2nd IP Power Outlet 12V
(Battery)
3 — #85 Fuse 15A Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V
(Key)
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.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw 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 starting.
All accessories connected to the “battery”
powered outlets should be removed or
turned off when the vehicle is not in use.
Leaving devices connected overnight will
drain the vehicle’s battery.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
WARNING! (Continued)
After the use of high power draw accesso -
ries, 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 battery.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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To move the crossbars, loosen the
attachments, located at the upper edge of each
crossbar, approximately eight turns using the
anti-theft wrench provided with the Mopar
crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the
desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel
to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the
desired position, re-tighten it with the wrench to
lock the crossbar into position.
NOTE:
To help control wind noise when the cross-
bars are not in use, place the front and rear
crossbars approximately 24 inches (61 cm)
apart. Optimal noise reduction can then be
achieved by adjusting the front crossbar
forward or aft using increments of 1 inch
(2.5 cm).
If the crossbar (or any metallic object) is
placed over the satellite radio antenna (if
equipped), you may experience interruption
of satellite radio reception. For improved
satellite radio reception, avoid placing the
rear crossbar over the satellite radio
antenna.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before
driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads
can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high
speeds, resulting in personal injury or
property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the roof of your
vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the roof
rack without the crossbars deployed. The
load should be secured and placed on top
of the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If
it is necessary to place the load on the roof,
place a blanket or other protective layer
between the load and the roof surface.
To avoid damage to the roof rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof
rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg). Always
distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible
and secure the load appropriately.
Loads should always be secured to cross -
bars first, with tie down loops used as addi -
tional securing points if needed. Tie loops
are intended as supplementary tie down
points only. Do not use ratcheting mecha -
nisms with the tie loops. Check the straps
and thumb wheels frequently to be sure
that the load remains securely attached.
Long loads that extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or
loads with large frontal area should be
secured to both the front and rear of the
vehicle.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners
carefully when carrying large or heavy loads
on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to
natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can
add sudden upward lift to a load. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
CAUTION! (Continued)

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster Descriptions

1. Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.
2. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump arrow symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where the
fuel door is located.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within
the normal range indicates that the
engine cooling system is operating satis -
factorily.
The pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather
or up mountain grades. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the
normal operating range. 4. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
5. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist,
this display shows the instrument cluster
display messages Ú page 44.
Instrument Cluster Display Location

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle will be equipped with an
instrument cluster display, which offers useful
information to the driver. With the ignition in the
OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will
activate the display for viewing, and display the
total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. 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.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats Ú
page 229.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “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 the “H,” turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer for
service.

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Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver
interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.

Instrument Cluster Display Location

The menu items described below are an
example of what can be found in the vehicle's
menu:
Dimmer
Speed Beep
Trip A / B (options are selectable through the
steering wheel stalk)
Buzzer Volume The system allows the driver to select
information by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the instrument panel to the right of
the steering column:

Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons

MENU Button
Push and release the MENU button for a time
longer than one second to access/select the
information screens or submenu screens of a
main menu item. Push and hold the MENU
button for two seconds to reset displayed/
selected features that can be reset.
Up And Down Arrow Buttons:
Using the up or down arrow button
allows you to cycle through the Main Menu
Items.
NOTE:
If equipped with a Uconnect system, some of
the menu items will be present in the radio head
unit Ú page 87.
Dimmer:
With headlights on and without entering in the
menu, push the up or down 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
MENU
button
to display the first submenu option.

2. Push and release the up or down
arrow button (by single pushes) to scroll
through all the submenu options.
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3. Briefly push and release the MENU button
to select the displayed submenu option and
to open the relevant setup menu.
4. Push and release the up or down
arrow button (by single pushes) to select the
new setting for this submenu option.
5. Briefly push and release the MENU button
to store the new setting and go back to the
previously selected submenu option.
6. Push and hold the MENU button to return to
the main menu (short hold) or the main
screen (longer hold).
Change Engine Oil — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Change Engine
Oil” message will display in the instrument
cluster display. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate,
dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, push and release the
MENU
button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine).

2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly, three times, within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this
procedure.
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
Speed Beep
This function is used to set a speed limit (MPH
or km/h); the driver is alerted when this limit is
exceeded.
To set the desired speed limit:

1. Push the
MENU
button briefly. The display
will show the wording (SPEED BEEP) and
the unit (MPH) or (km/h) previously set.

2. If the function is on, push and release the up or down arrow button to select the
required speed limit and then push MENU
to confirm.
NOTE:
The speed may be set in the range from 20 to
125 mph (30 to 200 km/h) according to the previously chosen unit.
The setting will increase/decrease by five units
each time the up or down arrow button is
pushed. Hold down the up or down arrow
button to automatically increase/decrease the
setting rapidly. Complete the adjustment when
you approach the desired value.

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Push the MENU button briefly to return to the
menu screen or hold the MENU button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
To cancel the setting:

1. Briefly push the
MENU
button, “ON” will
flash in the display.

2. Push the down arrow button, “OFF” will
flash in the display.
3. Push the MENU button briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the MENU button
down to return to the standard screen
without storing.
Trip B Data
This function can be used to activate (On) or
deactivate (Off) the Trip B display (Partial Trip)
Ú page 47.
To switch the function On/Off:

1. Push the
MENU
button briefly. The display
will flash On or Off according to the
previous setting.

2. Push and release the up or down
arrow button to select. Push the
MENU button briefly to return to the
menu screen or hold the MENU button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
Buzzer Volume
With this function, the volume of the acoustic
signal which accompanies the display of
failure/warning can be adjusted according to
seven levels.
To set the desired volume:

1. Push the
MENU
button, the previously set
volume level will flash on the display.

2. Push and release the up or down
arrow button to adjust.
3. Push the MENU button to return to the
menu screen or hold the MENU button
down to return to the standard screen
without storing.
Seat Belt Buzzer
Only shows in the instrument cluster display if
the seat belt reminder was previously
deactivated by an authorized dealer. NOTE:
This is a one-time occurrence to enable the
acoustic signal.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cycle of
settings listed in the menu screen.

1. Pushing the

MENU
button briefly will return
the display to the standard screen without
storing.

2. Push the down arrow button to return to
the first menu item on the display.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster. It features a driver interactive display
(displays information such as trip information,
range, fuel consumption, average speed, and
travel time).
NOTE:
The Uconnect System also has a Trip Computer
display and menus to customize the informa -
tion displayed in the cluster Ú page 87.
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Trip Button
The TRIP button, located on the right steering
column stalk, can be used to display and to
reset the previously described values.
A short button push displays the different
values.
A long button push resets the system and
then starts a new trip.
New Trip
To reset:
Push and hold the TRIP button to reset the
system manually.
When the “Trip distance” reaches
99999.9 miles or kilometers or when the
“Travel time” reaches 999.59 (999 hours
and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto -
matically.
Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery
resets the system. NOTE:
If the reset operation occurs in the presence of
the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the
information associated with Trip A or Trip B
functions will be reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, push and hold the TRIP
button for over two seconds to reset trip
information.
Exit Trip

1. To exit the Trip function, wait until all the
values have been displayed or hold the

MENU
button for longer than one second.

2. Briefly push and release the MENU button
to go back to the menu screen or push and
hold the MENU button (approximately one
second) to go back to the main screen
without storing settings.
Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start
of new trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures
relating to:
Range
Trip distance A
Average Economy A
Instantaneous Economy
Average speed A
Travel time A (driving time)
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures
relating to:
Trip distance B
Average Economy B
Average speed B
Travel time B (driving time)
NOTE:
“Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip B
Data”). Range and Instantaneous Economy
cannot be reset.

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