warning lights RAM PROMASTER CITY 2022 User Guide

146SAFETY
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or
front passenger seat belt buckle switch that
detects whether the driver or front passenger seat
belt is buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may
adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air
Bags.
Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional
protection by supplementing the seat belts. Front
air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of
injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The front
air bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions,
including some that may produce substantial
vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset
collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and
location of impact, front air bags may deploy in
crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but
that produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle
deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage
by themselves are not good indicators of whether
or not an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all
collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in
position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it
signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air
bags. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper
passenger side of the instrument panel separate
and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to
their full size. The front air bags fully inflate in less
time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air
bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees
of the driver and front passenger, and position the
front occupants for improved interaction with the
front air bags.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column. The
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides
enhanced protection during a frontal impact by
working together with the seat belts,
pretensioners, and front air bags.
WARNING!
No objects should be placed over or near the
air bag on the instrument panel or steering
wheel because any such objects could cause
harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You
may damage the air bags and you could be
injured because the air bags may no longer be
functional. The protective covers for the air
bag cushions are designed to open only when
the air bags are inflating.
Relying on the air bags alone could lead to
more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you
properly. In some collisions, air bags won’t
deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
WARNING!
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee
impact bolsters in any way.
Do not mount any accessories to the knee
impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos,
citizen band radios, etc.

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NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag deploy -
ment.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken
to an authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication
network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response
System perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)
Cut off battery power to the electric motor
(if equipped)
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has
power
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
long as the battery has power or for 15 minutes
from the intervention of the Enhanced Accident
Response System
Unlock the power door locks
Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any
of these other functions in response to the
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC
Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric Power Steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
Headlamp washer pump (if equipped)
NOTE:After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to
the STOP/OFF position and remove the key from
the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the
engine compartment and on the ground near the
engine compartment and fuel tank before
resetting the system and starting the engine. If
there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle
electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an
accident, reset the system by following the
procedure described below. If you have any doubt,
contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System
Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response
System functions after an event, the ignition switch
must be changed from ignition AVV/START or
MAR/RUN to ignition STOP/OFF. Carefully check
the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine
compartment and fuel tank before resetting the
system and starting the engine. After an accident,
if the vehicle will not start after performing the
reset procedure, the vehicle must be towed to an
authorized dealer to be inspected and to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System reset.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners
cannot protect you in another collision. Have the
air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat
belt retractor assemblies replaced by an
authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the
Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced
as well.

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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake
lights and exterior lights while you work the
controls. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight
parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.
Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should
be located and corrected immediately.
EXHAUST GAS
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be
detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside
or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an
authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust
system each time the vehicle is raised for
lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to
move your vehicle in or out of the area.
If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift -
gate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or
cooling controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning:
Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a
closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in
a parked vehicle with the engine running for
an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in
an open area with the engine running for more
than a short period, adjust the ventilation
system to force fresh, outside air into the
vehicle.
Guard against carbon monoxide with proper
maintenance. Have the exhaust system
inspected every time the vehicle is raised.
Have any abnormal conditions repaired
promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
windows fully open.

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...................132Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 46Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 185Jacking...................................................... 171Jump Starting............................................ 181Towing....................................................... 187Emission Control System Maintenance........... 51Engine........................................................... 193Air Cleaner................................................. 196Block Heater............................................... 53Break-In Recommendations........................ 54Checking Oil Level..................................... 194Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 240Cooling...................................................... 199Exhaust Gas Caution................................. 170Fails To Start............................................... 53Flooded, Starting......................................... 53Jump Starting............................................ 181Oil.................................................... 195, 240Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 193Oil Filter..................................................... 196Oil Selection.................................... 195, 240Oil Synthetic.............................................. 196Overheating............................................... 183Starting....................................................... 52

Enhanced Accident Response Feature...150, 188
Ethanol......................................................... 238Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 170Exhaust System................................... 170, 198Exterior Lights.........................................24, 170
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 196Air Conditioning........................................... 31Engine Oil........................................ 196, 240Engine Oil Disposal................................... 196FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 171Turn Signals.......................................49, 170Flooded Engine Starting................................... 53Fluid Capacities............................................ 240Fluid Leaks................................................... 170Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 202Engine Oil................................................. 194Power Steering............................................ 60Fluid, Brake.................................................. 241Fog Lights........................................................ 25Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 16Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 171Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 185
Fuel............................................................... 237Additives................................................... 239Clean Air................................................... 238Ethanol..................................................... 238Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................................66Gasoline................................................... 237Materials Added....................................... 239Methanol.................................................. 238Octane Rating.................................. 237, 240Specifications........................................... 240Tank Capacity........................................... 240Fuses............................................................ 207
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..................................66Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 237Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 238Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 238Gear Ranges....................................................57Gear Selector Override.................................. 184Glass Cleaning.............................................. 235Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 67, 68Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................67, 68GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................67

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Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................................... 76Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 171Head Restraints............................................... 19HeadlightsCleaning.................................................... 234Passing........................................................ 24Switch......................................................... 24Heated Mirrors................................................ 23Heated Seats................................................... 18Heater, Engine Block....................................... 53Hill Start Assist.............................................. 134HitchesTrailer Towing.............................................. 70Hood Prop........................................................ 36Hood Release.................................................. 36
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Ignition............................................................ 12Key....................................................... 10, 12Switch......................................................... 12Ignition Key Removal....................................... 12Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 12Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 22
Instrument Cluster.................................... 39, 40Descriptions................................................ 49Display......................................................... 40Display Controls........................................... 40Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 41Menu Items................................................. 42Instrument Panel............................................. 39Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 235Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 25Interior Appearance Care.............................. 235Interior Lights................................................... 25iPod Control..................................................... 32iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................... 32Bluetooth Streaming Audio.......................... 32
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Jack Location................................................ 171Jack Operation.............................................. 171Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 171Jump Starting............................................... 181
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Key FobProgramming Additional Key Fobs
............... 11Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 10

Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)..11
Keys.................................................................10Replacement...............................................11Sentry (Immobilizer).....................................12
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Lane Change Assist..........................................25Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 139Latches......................................................... 170Hood............................................................36Leaks, Fluid................................................... 170Life Of Tires................................................... 227Light Bulbs........................................... 170, 213Lights............................................................ 170Air Bag............................................... 44, 168Brake Assist Warning................................ 133Brake Warning.............................................45Bulb Replacement.................................... 213Cruise..........................................................50Daytime Running.........................................24Engine Temperature Warning......................46Exterior.............................................. 24, 170Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 171Headlights...................................................24Interior.........................................................25Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........48
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
.................................. 105Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone.................................... 107Uconnect Phone......................... 101, 102, 103Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress...................... 106Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................106Bluetooth Communication Link................. 109Call Continuation....................................... 107Call Controls.............................................. 105Call Termination........................................ 107Cancel Command...................................... 102Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................104Help Command......................................... 101Join Calls................................................... 107Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite.............................................. 104Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress........................................ 106Managing Your Favorites........................... 105Operation.................................................. 101Overview.................................................... 100
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone....................................... 102
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device.... 103
Phonebook Download.............................. 104Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold.............. 106Power-Up.................................................. 109Recent Calls............................................. 106Redial....................................................... 107To Remove A Favorite............................... 105Toggling Between Calls............................. 107Touch-Tone Number Entry........................ 106
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.... 107
Voice Command....................................... 107Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 232Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................... 141
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Vehicle Certification Label............................... 67Vehicle Loading...............................67, 68, 222Vehicle Maintenance.................................... 195Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 7Vehicle Storage.......................................30, 233Voice Command............................................... 21Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 21
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Warning LightsBlue
.............................................................50Green...........................................................49Red..............................................................44Yellow..........................................................47Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)....................................................49Warning Lights And Messages.........................44Warranty Information.................................... 244Washers, Windshield............................. 26, 194Washing Vehicle............................................ 234WaterDriving Through...........................................76Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 231Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 231Wind Buffeting.................................................35Window Fogging...............................................30Window Lockout Switch...................................35Windows..........................................................34Power...........................................................34Windshield Defroster.................................... 168Windshield Washers........................................26Fluid.......................................................... 194Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 197Windshield Wipers................................. 26, 194Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 197Wrecker Towing............................................. 18711

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