2012 Ram Cargo Van seats

•If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may
come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time
the vehicle is refueled.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Tighten the fuel filler cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is properly
tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
If the problem continues, the message will appear the
next time the vehicle is started. See your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
VEHICLE LOADING
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed the
specified GVWR and GAWR.
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to
the driver’s door B-Pillar.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
•Month and year of manufacture
•Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Front
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Rear
492 STARTING AND OPERATING

CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Use only the approved MOPAR
Wheel Cleaners or equivalent.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPARTotal Clean or
equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove soap residue.
•For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose
Cleaner or a equivalent high quality cleaner to a clean,
damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp
towel to remove soap residue.
•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Instrument Panel Surfaces
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M32 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module,
THATCHUM – If
Equipped
M33 — 10 Amp RedPowertrain
M34 — 10 Amp RedPark Assist, Heater
Climate Control Mod-
ule, Headlamp Wash,
Compass, Rear Cam-
era, Door Lamps,
Flashlight, Relay Die-
sel Cabin Heater, Rad
Fan Diesel – If
Equipped
M35 — 10 Amp RedHeated MirrorsCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M36 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #3 (In-
strument Panel or
with Console Center)
M37 — 10 Amp RedAntilock Brakes, Sta-
bility Control, Stop
Lamp, Fuel Pump
M38 — 25 Amp NaturalDoor Lock/Unlock
Motors, Liftgate
Lock/Unlock Motors
The heated mirrors, lower instrument panel power outlet
and removable floor console, when in the front position
are fused with self-resetting fuses that are only service-
able by an authorized dealer. The power seats are fused
by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the driver’s
seat. The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit
breaker located under the instrument panel near the
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fuses................................ 578
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 231
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............490,492,546
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 482
Conserving ......................... 310
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 482
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 482
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 296
Fuel .............................. 293
Speedometer ........................ 293
Tachometer ......................... 286
Gear Ranges ........................... 427
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 537
General Information ...............17,28,155,481
Glass Cleaning .......................... 576
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............493,496
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............493,495Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 125
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 435
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 513
Head Restraints ......................... 167
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 586
Cleaning ........................... 575
Lights On Reminder .................. 200
Passing ............................ 204
Replacing .......................... 586
Time Delay ......................... 199
Washers ........................... 199
Heated Mirrors ......................... 115
Heated Seats ........................... 163
Heater ............................... 393
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 422
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 204
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INDEX 627

Viscosity........................ 552,589
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............546,547
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 231
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 112,113
Overhead Console ....................... 227
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 227
Overheating, Engine ................... 296,513
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,615
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 215
Parking Brake .......................... 439
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 210
Personal Settings ........................ 315
Pets, Transporting ........................ 95
Phone, Cellular ......................... 125
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 125
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 457Power
Door Locks ......................... 34
Lift Gate ........................... 49
Mirrors ............................ 114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 244
Seats ............................. 160
Sliding Door ......................... 42
Steering ........................ 437,438
Sunroof ........................... 241
Windows ........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 591
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 69
Preparation for Jacking .................... 522
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 64
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 315
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 464
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......562,565
632 INDEX

Radio Operation........................ 392
Radio Remote Controls .................... 390
Rear Air Conditioning .................398,408
Rear Camera ........................... 224
Rear Cross Path ......................... 123
Rear Heater ............................ 398
Rear Park Sense System ................... 215
Rear Window Defroster ................... 269
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 112
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 167
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 84
Recreational Towing ...................... 509
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 482
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 68
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 390
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 265
Replacement Keys ........................ 16 Replacement Parts
....................... 549
Replacement Tires ....................... 469
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 614
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........288,289,309
Restraint, Head ......................... 167
Restraints, Child ....................... 85,89
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 536
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 271
Rotation, Tires .......................... 472
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 103
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 614
Safety Information, Tire ................... 452
Safety Tips ............................. 99
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 51,100
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 343
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 594
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 576
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INDEX 633

Seat Belt Reminder....................... 68
Seat Belts ........................... 52,101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 61
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 61
And Pregnant Women .................. 69
Child Restraint ..................... 85,87
Extender ........................... 70
Front Seat .......................... 55
Inspection .......................... 101
Pretensioners ........................ 64
Rear Seat ........................... 55
Seats ................................. 160
Adjustment ......................... 166
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) .............. 172
Heated ............................ 163
Memory ........................... 192
Power ............................ 160
Reclining .......................... 167
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 172 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........563,590
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 611
Service Contract ......................... 613
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 291
Service Manuals ........................ 615
Setting the Clock ..................... 323,332
Settings, Personal ........................ 315
Shift Lever Override ...................... 537
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 147
Shoulder Belts ........................... 55
Side Airbag ............................. 79
Signals, Turn ................ 103,203,286,587,588
Sliding Door ............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 434
634 INDEX

Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 470
Snow Tires ............................ 472
Spare Tire ....................... 465,466,516
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 212
Speedometer ........................... 293
Starting ............................... 419
Automatic Transmission ................ 419
Cold Weather ....................... 420
Engine Fails to Start .................. 420
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 419
Starting Procedures ...................... 419
Steering Power .......................... 437,438
Tilt Column ........................ 208
Wheel, Heated ...................... 209
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 208
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 390Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls
......................... 390
Storage ............................ 254,585
Storage Bin ............................ 254
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 412,585
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 585
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 172
Sun Roof .............................. 241
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 70
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 552
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 286
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 208
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 400
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......296,514
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 90
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INDEX 635