2015 Ram ProMaster ignition

29. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) LightThis light monitors the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is
not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 30. Vehicle Security Light
If during starting, the key code is not correctly
recognized, the Vehicle Security Light comes
on in the instrument panel. In this case, turn
the key to OFF and then to ON/RUN; if it is
still locked, try again with the other keys that come with
the vehicle. Contact an authorized dealer if you still
cannot start the engine.
If with the engine running the warning light flashes, this
means that the car is not protected by the engine inhibitor
device. Contact an authorized dealer to have all the keys
programmed.
31. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
When the light illuminates solid in the EVIC,
the filter loading is above the specified range.
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Normal Starting Procedure
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL (N) position,
and the brake pedal must be pressed, to allow engine
cranking. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and
apply the brake pedal BEFORE turning the key to the
START/AVV position; otherwise, the engine will not
crank and the key must be cycled OFF, then back on,
before cranking is allowed.
Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting
the engine.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Place the shift lever into the NEUTRAL (N) position while keeping the brake pedal depressed. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN/MAR posi-
tion and watch the instrument panel cluster lights.
CAUTION!
If the “Generic Warning Light” remains on and a
“Service Fuel Filter” message displays, DO NOT
START engine before you drain the water from the
fuel filter housing to avoid engine damage. Please
see your authorized dealer for draining the fuel
filter/water separator and fuel filter replacement.
4. After the Glow Plug light turns off, turn the ignition switch to the AVV (START) position to start the engine.
Do not press the accelerator during starting.
5. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, release the ignition key so that it
turns back to the ON/RUN position.
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•Tap the shift lever towards the (–) position to engage a
lower gear.
• The accelerator pedal need not be released during gear
changes in MANUAL mode.
• You can shift between DRIVE (D) and MANUAL (M)
positions at any speed, without taking your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
• The system will shift down through the gears auto-
matically (to prevent engine lugging) during closed-
throttle decelerations.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first
gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver
should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the
vehicle is accelerated.
• You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear.
Tap (+) (at a stop) to select second gear. Starting out in
second gear may be helpful in snowy or icy conditions. •
The system will ignore shift commands that would
cause engine lugging or overspeed. An audible beep
will sound and a Shift not allowed message will
display in the EVIC if an inappropriate gear is re-
quested.
NOTE: Avoid keeping your hand on the lever when you
are not requesting a gear shift.
Warning Buzzers
To provide awareness, a warning buzzer sounds when
the vehicle is parked with the transmission in NEUTRAL
(N) (the warning sounds when the ignition is turned to
the off position).
The warning buzzer also sounds to indicate an inconsis-
tent shift lever position (i.e. when the shift lever position
does not match the actual transmission gear position).
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Instrument Cluster Messages
Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to
alert the driver when certain unusual conditions occur.
These messages are described below.
MESSAGEDESCRIPTION
Service Transmission
When the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN/MAR, the Transmission Fault Indica- tor light turns on and should go off after a few seconds.
The Transmission Fault Indicator illuminates either steady or blinking (together with this message and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault.
Contact your authorized dealer if the message continues to appear.
Reduce Gear Changes
This message indicates that the driver is operating the transmission incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could automatically activate a procedure for pro- tecting the system.
Contact you authorized dealer if the message continues to appear.
Manual Unavailable MANUAL (M) mode is not available, due to a fault or other condition. Use the DRIVE (D) position to operate the vehicle.
Contact your authorized dealer if the message continues to appear.
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For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting
ASTM (formerly known as the American Society for
Testing and Materials) specification D-975 Grade S15 will
provide good performance.
If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or
-7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than-normal
conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized No. 2
diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1
diesel fuel. This will provide better protection from fuel
gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filter.
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending
agent. They can be unstable under certain conditions
and hazardous or explosive when mixed with diesel
fuel.Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. If water is
detected in the water separator while the engine is
running or while the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position, the “Generic Warning Light” will illuminate
and the specific message, “Service Fuel Filter” will ap-
pear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
If this occurs you should stop the engine and drain the
water from the filter housing.
NOTE:
Please see your authorized dealer for draining the
fuel/water separator and fuel filter replacement.
Purchasing good quality fuel and by following the cold
weather advice above, fuel conditioners should not be
required in your vehicle.
NOTE: If available in your area, a high cetane “pre-
mium” diesel fuel may offer improved cold-starting and
warm-up performance.
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WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.)
provides a measure of protection. Do not remove the
air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless
such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance.
Make sure that no one is near the engine compart-
ment before starting the vehicle with the air induc-
tion system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure
to do so can result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
Many aftermarket performance air filter elements do
not adequately filter the air entering the engine. Use
of such filters can severely damage your engine.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Draining Fuel Filter/Water Separator
If water is detected in the water separator while the
engine is running or while the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position, the “Generic Warning Light” will
illuminate and the specific message, “Service Fuel Filter”
will appear in the EVIC. At this point you should stop the
engine and drain the water from the filter housing.
Please see your authorized dealer for draining the
fuel/water separator and fuel filter replacement.6
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NOTE:If theGeneric Warning Light comes on, a
Service Fuel Filter message displays and a single chime is
heard with the ignition in the ON/RUN position or while
driving, there may there may be a problem with your
water separator wiring or sensor.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
CAUTION!
If the “Generic Warning Lamp” remains on and a
Service Fuel Filter message displays, DO NOT
START engine before you drain the water from the
fuel filter to avoid engine damage.
Fuel Filter Replacement
Please see your authorized dealer for fuel filter replace-
ment.
Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel
WARNING!
• Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the
engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel
pressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
• Do not drain the fuel filter/water separator when
the engine is running. Fuel and fuel vapors may
escape causing as fire that can result in serious
injury or death.
1. Add a substantial amount of fuel to the tank, approxi- mately 2 to 5 gal (8L to 19L).
2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position. This will activate the in-tank fuel pump for approximately
30 seconds. Repeat this process twice.
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