ignition RAM PROMASTER CITY 2022 User Guide

24GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, turn signals,
headlight beam selection and the passing lights.
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever to the headlight position. When
the headlight switch is on, the parking lights,
taillights, license plate light, clearance lights and
instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn
off the headlights, turn the end of the multifunction
lever back to the O (off) position.
NOTE:On vehicles sold in Canada, the rear parking lights,
clearance lights, sidemarker, plate lights and
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn on when
the headlight switch is rotated to the O (off)
position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) —
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F EQUIPPED
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will come on
whenever the ignition is in the ON position, the
headlight switch is off, and a turn signal has not
been activated.
To activate the DRLs, rotate the end of the
multifunction lever to the O (off) position.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
For vehicles not sold in Canada, the low beams
and side/taillights will not be on with DRLs.
In certain markets, the DRLs can be
programmed on or off through the Uconnect
system Ú page 79.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering
wheel to switch the headlights to high beams. Pull
the multifunction lever again to turn the low beams
back on.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with the ignition
in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position or removed.
Move the end of the multifunction lever to O (off)
position, and then to the headlight position.
The indicator light telltale in the instrument panel
comes on. The lights stay on until the next ignition
cycle is performed.
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.

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Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction
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 steering
wheel and hold it for more than two seconds.
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The fog light switch is located on the center stack
of the instrument panel, just above the climate
controls.

Fog Light Switch Location
Push the switch once to turn the fog lights on. Push
the switch a second time to turn the fog lights off.
NOTE:If the ignition is placed in the STOP (OFF/LOCK)
position, the fog lights will also turn off.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down to
activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side
of the instrument cluster flash to show proper
operation.
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.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal will flash five times then automatically turn
off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY/INTERIOR LIGHTS
These lights are mounted between the sun visors
on the overhead console. Each light is turned on by
pushing the corresponding switch. Left Switch

Push the left switch to the left to turn off the
auto dome lights. The dome lights will not auto -
matically turn on when a door is opened.
Push the left switch to the right to turn on the
dome lights.
Right Switch
Push the right switch to the left to turn on the
left map light.
Push the right switch to the right to turn on the
right map light.

Map/Dome Lights

1 — OFF
2 — AUTO/Dome
3 — Left Map
4 — Right Map
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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Rear Lights
Cargo Vehicle
Lateral Roof Light
This is located on the right side of the load
compartment.
Rear Roof Light
This is located on the rear panel of the load
compartment.
In auto-mode, the light comes on automatically
when you open the sliding doors and the rear swing
doors, and goes out when you close them.
Push the left-hand side of the lens to switch the
light off when the doors are open.
Push the right-hand side of the lens to switch
the light on when the doors are open.
Passenger Vehicle
The interior lamps are located in the center of the
roof, above the second row seating, and in the roof,
in the center of the rear load area. Second Row Seating And Rear Roof Lights
Operation
In auto-mode, the light comes on automatically
when you open the rear swing doors, and goes out
when you close them.
Push the left-hand side of the lens to switch the
light off when the doors are open.
Push the right-hand side of the lens to switch
the light on when the doors are open.
Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped
The cargo compartment light comes on
automatically when the swing doors are opened
and turns off when the doors are closed.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on
the right side of the steering column. The front
wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located
on the end of the lever.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
position.1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Pull For Front Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist

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32GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Overhead Console Storage
There is additional shelf storage above the front
sun visors.

Overhead Console Storage Location

USB CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

The USB port is located on the instrument panel
below the Climate Controls. This feature allows an
external USB device to be plugged into the USB port.
Media Hub USB Port

NOTE:Charge unsupported devices with the Charge Only
USB ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into
a Media USB port, a message will display on the
touchscreen that the device is not supported by
the system.
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 symbol are powered when the
ignition is in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position,
while the outlets labeled with a battery symbol 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

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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS —
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F EQUIPPED
The window switches on the driver’s door control
all door windows.

Power Window Switches

The passenger door windows can also be operated
by using the single window switch on the
passenger door trim panel. If the vehicle is
equipped with rear power windows, a single
opening and closing switch on the rear passenger
doors for passenger window control is provided.
NOTE:
The key off power delay feature will allow the
power windows to operate for up to three
minutes after the ignition is turned off. This
feature is canceled when either front door is
opened.
The power window switches remain active for up
to three minutes after the ignition switch has
been turned off. Opening either of the vehicle’s
front doors will cancel this feature.
Automatic Window Features
Auto-Down Feature

The driver and passenger door power window
switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push the
window switch down for a short period of time, then
release, and the window will go down automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up or push
down on the switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch up for a short period of time
and release; the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during the Auto-Up operation, push down on the
switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switch briefly and release it when you want the
window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go
back down. Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the window.
1 — Front Window Control Switches
2 — Rear Window Lock Switch (If Equipped)
3 — Rear Window Control Switches (If Equipped)
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil
-
dren 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 a location accessible to children. A child
could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure
to clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects
from the window path before closing.

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40GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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 satisfactorily.
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 40.
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.
LOCATION AND CONTROLS
The instrument cluster display features a driver
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.

Instrument Cluster Display Location

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
Úpage 201.
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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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 79.
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.
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 position.
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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 information
displayed in the cluster Ú page 79.
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 automatically.
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 infor -
mation 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)
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“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.
VALUES DISPLAYED
Range

This indicates the distance which may be traveled
with the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that
driving conditions will not change. The message “----”
will appear on the display in the following cases:

Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
The vehicle is parked for a long time with the
engine running.
NOTE:The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain
roads, etc.), conditions of use of the vehicle (load,
tire pressure, etc.). Trip planning must take into
account the above notes.
Travel Distance
This value shows the distance covered since the
last reset.
Average Fuel Consumption
This value shows the approximate average
consumption since the last reset.
Current Fuel Consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is
constantly updated. The message “----” will appear
on the display if the vehicle is parked with the
engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle's average speed as a
function of the overall time elapsed since the last
reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last
reset.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
These indications are indicative and precautionary
and as such must not be considered as exhaustive
and/or alternative to the information contained in
the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read
carefully in all cases. Always refer to the information
in this chapter in the event of a failure indication. All
active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based
upon equipment options and current vehicle status.
Some telltales are optional and may not appear.

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 by 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.

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Brake Warning Light
This warning 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.
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 hydraulic system malfunction or
that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) /
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condition 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 indicated by the Brake Warning
Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a
specified 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.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) are also equipped with Electronic 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 required.
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 illuminate, have the light inspected by an
authorized 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 appli
-
cation.
Battery Charge Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the battery is not charging properly. If it
stays on while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact an 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.
NOTE:If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened, there
will also be a single chime.
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.
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