2015 Ram ProMaster City stop start

WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re-
move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• 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 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.
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Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
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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. 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.
Auto-Down Feature
The front window switches are equipped with an Auto-
Down feature. Push the window switch for a short period
of time, release, and the window will go down automati-
cally. To open the window part way, push the window switch
and release it when you want the window to stop.
NOTE:
The power window switches remain active for up
to three minutes (depending on the accessory delay
setting) after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
Auto-Up Feature
Lift the window switch to the second detent for half a
second, release, and the window will go up automati-
cally.
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 to
the first detent for less than half a second and release it
when you want the window to stop.
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SLIDING SIDE DOOR
On Cargo versions, the sliding side door is fitted with a
spring-loaded latch that stops the door from opening any
further. To lock it, simply push the door as far as it will
go; to unlock it, pull forward firmly.
Opening And Closing From Outside The Vehicle
Opening/Unlocking with an RKE transmitter
In the Passenger Vehicle, push and release the UNLOCK
button on RKE transmitter to unlock all doors. In the
Cargo Vehicle, push and release the UNLOCK button on
RKE transmitter to unlock the front two doors. Push and
release the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter
once to unlock the passenger/cargo area (side lateral
sliding doors and rear doors). The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.Unlocking with the RKE key blade
Push the Mechanical Key Release Button to expose the
RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the driver door
exterior lock cylinder and turn the key counterclockwise
to unlock all doors.
Closing/Locking with an RKE transmitter
Push and release the LOCK button on RKE transmitter to
lock all doors. Push and release the CARGO LOCK
button on RKE transmitter once to lock the cargo area
(side lateral sliding doors and rear doors). The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
Locking with the RKE key blade
Push the Mechanical Key Release Button to expose the
RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the driver door
exterior lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise to
unlock all doors.
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The device is released and thus the doors can be opened
as follows:
If the power is restored:
•By remote control.
• Opening a front door by inserting the key into the key
pawl.
If the power is not restored:
• Opening the driver side door by key pawl and the
other doors (passenger’s side and sliding side door)
pulling the inner handle.
If the child lock was engaged and the previously de-
scribed locking procedure was carried out, operating the
internal handle will not open the door but will only
realign the door lock knob. To open the door, the outside
handle must be pulled. The door central locking/
unlocking button is not disabled by the engagement of
the emergency lock.DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS
The rear double swing doors are fitted with a link system
that stops them when they have opened to an angle of
approximately 90 degrees.
To open them wider to an angle of 180 degrees, push the
locking device (one on each side) and simultaneously
open the doors.
Using the key pawl on the door, you can do the follow-
ing:
• For Cargo versions with swing door/cargo doors:
centrally unlock the load compartment (sliding side
doors + rear swing doors/tailgate), centrally lock all
the doors.
• For versions with swing door: local unlocking/
locking.
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If the driver or outboard front seat passenger seat belt is
unbuckled once the vehicle speed is over 12.5 mph
(20 km/h) or when travelling at a speed from 6 to
12.5 mph (10 to 20 km/h) for few seconds, the BeltAlert
warning sequence begins by blinking the Seat Belt Re-
minder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once
the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire dura-
tion or until the respective seatbelts are buckled. After the
sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder Light re-
mains illuminated until the respective seat belts are
buckled. The driver should instruct all other occupants to
buckle their seat belts.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active
when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy
object is on the outboard front passenger seat or when the
seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended thatpets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is
properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho-
rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti-
vating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the
driver ’s or outboard front passenger ’s seat belt remains
unbuckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul-
der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in a collision, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at
the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your
abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat
belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In
a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the
seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If
you can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take
it to your authorized dealer immediately and have
it fixed.
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•A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle
will not protect you properly. The lap portion could
ride too high on your body, possibly causing inter-
nal injuries. Always buckle your seat belt into the
buckle nearest you.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you
properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.
• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is danger-
ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of
the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck
injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that
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remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for
as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
allowed by the child seat.
All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts
fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over
the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against
the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster
seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held
in the vehicle by the seat belt.
WARNING!
•Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer ’s
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directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
• After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do
not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward
because it can loosen the child restraint attach-
ments. Remove the child restraint before adjusting
the vehicle seat position. When the vehicle seat has
been adjusted, reinstall the child restraint.
• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor-
ages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it
loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it
could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause
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8. Generic Warning LightThe Generic Warning Light will illuminate if
any of the following conditions occur:
• Air Bag Warning Light Fault, (If the Generic Warning
Light starts flashing have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately)
• Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure
• Parking Sensor Failure
• External Lamp Failure (position, plate, rear fog, turn,
stop, drl, stop start failure)
9. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine con-
dition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and
the gauge approaches H, this indicator will
illuminate and a single chime will sound after
reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass
H, a continuous chime will
occur until the engine is allowed to cool or the four
minutes duration is expired, whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for further information.
10. Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions
Per Minute (RPM x 1000).
11. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the high beam headlights
are on. Pull the multifunction lever toward you
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