2014 Ram ProMaster engine

•ParkView® Backup Camera Delay
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and
the navigation or audio screen appears again. When the
vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay
turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines
will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of
“REVERSE” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds
8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into
“PARK” or the ignition is switched to the OFF position.
To set the ParkView® Backup Camera Delay press the
“Controls” soft-key, the “settings” soft-key, then the
“Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. Press the
“Parkview Backup camera Delay” soft-key to turn the
ParkView® Delay ON or OFF.Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings
will be available:
• Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
whenever the engine is running. To make your selection,
touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the
setting has been selected. Touch the arrow back/Done
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
• Flash Headlights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
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selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash Head-
lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, indicating that the setting has been
selected. Touch the arrow back/Done soft-key to return
to the previous menu.
•Greeting Lights — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the headlights will automati-
cally turn on after unlocking the vehicle with a key fob. To
make your selection, touch the Greeting Lights soft-key,
until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that
the setting has been selected. Touch the arrow back/Done
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Headlight Sensitivity
When this feature is selected, the headlights will auto-
matically remain on for a predetermined amount of time
after the engine is shut off. To make your selection, touch
the Headlight Sensitivity soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has
been selected. Touch the arrow back/Done soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
•
Cornering Lights — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the lights will automatically
adjust relative to a change in the direction of the steering
wheel. To make your selection, touch the Cornering Lights
soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indi-
cating that the setting has been selected. Touch the arrow
back/Done soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following
settings will be available:
•Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors will automatically
lock when the vehicle is in motion. To make your
selection, touch the Auto Door Lock soft-key, until a
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check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the arrow back/Done soft-key
to return to the previous menu.
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
•Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat will
automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40° F
(4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the
driver vented seat will turn on. To make your selection,
press the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat &
Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” button on the touch-
screen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The button will
highlight indicating that the setting has been selected.
Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available.
• Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Easy Exit
Seat” button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or
“No.” The button will highlight indicating that the set-
ting has been selected. Press the back arrow/Done button
on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
• Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
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10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. To change the
“Engine Off Power Delay” status, press the 0 seconds,
45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes button on the
touchscreen. Then press the back arrow/Done button on
the touchscreen.
•Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To change the “Headlight Off
Delay” status, press the UporDown arrow button on
the touchscreen to select your desired time interval. Press
the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.Audio
After pressing the Audio soft-key the following settings
will be available:
• Balance/Fade
When in this display you may adjust the Balance and
Fade settings.
• Equalizer
When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and
Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and –
setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale
between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow
back/Done soft-key.
NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your
finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch
directly on the desired setting.
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•If the following conditions are verified:
• Mode Floor, Vent or Bi level selected.
• Temperature in Max Cold.
• A/C led ON.
• Hot Ambient Temperature.
• Blower at Maximum speed.
• In case of hot ambient temperature, the recirculation is
closed (opened for a minute each 15 minutes so the air
can be changed) to improve the vehicle cooling.Rear Window Defrosting
Press the Rear Defrost button to activate heated rear
window defrosting.
This function switches OFF automatically after about
20 minutes or when the engine is turned OFF. It is not
switched on automatically the next time the engine is
started.
If equipped, press the Rear Defrost button to activate
defrosting of door mirrors and heated nozzles.
NOTE: Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated
rear window over the heating filaments, to avoid damage
that might cause them to stop working properly.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................194
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....194
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .194
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................195
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................195
▫ After Starting ....................... .195
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .196
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............196
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............198 ▫
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .198
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission .........198
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........208
▫ Acceleration ........................ .208
▫ Traction ........................... .208
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............209
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................209
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................209
 POWER STEERING .....................210
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............211
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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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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• 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.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Depress the
brake pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START)
position and release it when the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
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