2014 Ram ProMaster fuel

Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as; trip information, range, fuel consumption,
average speed and travel time).
Trip Button
TheTRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
• A short button press displays the different values.
• A long button press resets the system and then starts a
new trip.
New Trip
To reset:
• Push and hold the TRIPbutton 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 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 TRIPbutton for
over one second to reset.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have
been displayed or hold the MENUbutton for longer than
one second.
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Briefly push theMENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen or push and hold the MENU(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 consumption
• Instantaneous consumption
• Average speed A
• Travel time A (driving time) “Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
•
Trip distance B
• Average consumption
• Average speed B
• Travel time B (driving time)
NOTE: “Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip B
Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous consumption” can-
not 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).
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•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 car (load, tire pressure, etc.).
Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Consumption
This value shows the approximate average consumption
since the last reset.
Instant Consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the
display if the car is parked with the engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Speed Beep (Speed Limit)
With this function, it is possible to set the car speed limit
(mph or km/h) to immediately alert the driver when the
set limit is exceeded.
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press the MODEbutton. The display will show
the message (Speed Beep).
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on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up
or down through the available settings.
Display
After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings
will be available:
•Display Mode
Press the display mode button to set the display bright-
ness according to day, night or auto condition. In auto
mode the display brightness is aligned to that of the
instrument panel.
• Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of multiple
languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Touch
the Set Language soft-key, then touch the desired lan-
guage soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch
the arrow back/Done soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
•
Units
Press the Units button to select the correct unit for
Temperature (°F or °C), Distance (mi or km) and Fuel
Consumption. If the distance is in mi (miles), miles per
gallon (mpg) are set automatically. If the distance
is km, km/1 or 1/100km can be selected.
• Voice Response Length
When in this display, you may change the Voice Re-
sponse Length settings. To change the Voice Response
Length, touch the Brief or Detailed soft-key until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the arrow back / Done
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
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•Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demist outlets.
• Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
window demist outlets. This setting works best in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort
while reducing moisture on the windshield.
• Defrost
Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi-
mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
shield and side window defrosting. NOTE:
The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix,
Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air
Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehu-
midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve
fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
• The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp
weather will cause windows to fog on the inside,
because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select
the outside air position for maximum defogging.
• Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If the
Recirculation button is pressed while in Defrost mode,
the LED indicator will flash several times then go out.
Recirculation will be disabled automatically when
Defrost mode is selected.
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TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)........247
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ......248
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) . .249
▫Base System ........................ .252
▫ General Information ...................255
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................255
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .255
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................256
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............256
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......257
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................257
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................258
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................258 ▫
Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............259
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .260
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............260
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............261
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................262
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............262
 TRAILER TOWING .....................264
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............265
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .278
 RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............279
▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .279
▫Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission . .280
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Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continu-
ously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at
a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
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WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris-
tics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing heavy trailers), select Tow/Haul mode or
use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control refer to
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
in this section
for further information to select a lower gear range.
Under these conditions, using a lower gear range will
improve performance and extend transmission life by
reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
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