2015 Ram ProMaster instrument cluster

6. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turnedoff.
7. Release the parking brake.
To start the engine if the transmission is faulty, the
“Delayed startup” procedure may be required.
NOTE: Not all Transmission Failures requires the “De-
layed startup” Procedure, it depends on the type of
failure.
(refer to Instrument Cluster Messages underAuto-
mated Manual Transmission in this section for further
information):
• Begin with the key in the OFF position.
• Press and hold the brake pedal. •
Turn the key to the START/AVV position and hold it
there for at least seven seconds with the brake de-
pressed. The engine will start, and the transmission
will operate in recovery mode (maximum gear permit-
ted = 3rd, automatic mode not available). If the engine
does not start, contact your authorized dealer.
Starting Fluids
The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating
system. If the instructions in this manual are followed,
the engine should start in all conditions and no type of
starting fluid should be used.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
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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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Gauge................................17
Light .................................17
Requirements ...................... .60, 105
Specifications ...........................62
Tank Capacity ......................... .105
Gauges Fuel .................................17
Odometer .............................17
Speedometer ...........................17
Tachometer ............................17
Gear Ranges ..............................48
General Maintenance .......................17
Gross Axle Weight Rating ....................73
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................72
Hitches Trailer Towing ..........................76 Information Center, Vehicle
...................30
Instrument Cluster ...................... .16, 17
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............96
Lights Airbag ................................17
Anti-Lock .............................17
Brake Warning ..........................17
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ..........17
Cruise ................................17
Engine Temperature Warning ................17
Fog ..................................17
High Beam ............................17
High Beam Indicator ......................17
Instrument Cluster .......................17
Low Fuel ..............................17
Oil Pressure ............................17
Seat Belt Reminder .......................17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............17
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Wait to Start............................17
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......17
Maintenance, General .......................17
Maintenance Procedures .....................89
Maintenance Schedule ......................112
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................8
Odometer ...............................17
Trip..................................17
Oil, Engine .......................... .90, 106
Capacity ............................ .105
Change Interval .........................91
Dipstick ...............................90
Disposal ..............................92
Filter ............................ .92, 106
Filter Disposal ..........................92
Materials Added to .......................92 Recommendation
.....................90, 105
Viscosity .......................... .91, 105
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .109
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........98, 101
Schedule, Maintenance .....................112
Seat Belts Reminder ..............................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............106
Service Reminder Indicator ...................17
Signals, Turn .............................17
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................12
Speedometer .............................17
Starting .................................37
Engine Block Heater ......................45
Starting Procedures .........................37
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Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).............37
Tachometer ..............................17
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ....................17
Trailer Towing ..........................80
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................77
Towing .................................72
Guide ................................77
Weight ...............................77
Trailer Towing ............................72
Cooling System Tips ......................85
Hitches ...............................76
Minimum Requirements ...................78 Tips .................................84
Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................77
Wiring ................................81
Trailer Towing Guide .......................77
Trailer Weight ............................77
Transmission Fluid ............................... .109
Trip Odometer ............................17
Turn Signals ..............................17
Viscosity, Engine Oil ........................91
Wait to Start Light .........................17
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) ....17
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ..................93
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