2016 Ram ProMaster City engine

CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the
positive battery post.
Positive Battery Post
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of
the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-)
post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri-
cal spark could cause the battery to explode and
could result in personal injury. Only use the specific
ground point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
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Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable
from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear
selector. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE , while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the
least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than 2 seconds, you must push the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
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CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting And Operating”. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to
restore ESC On mode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the gear selec-
tor:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separatethe gear selector boot from the center console.
4. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or a similar tool into thegear selector override access hole (at the right front
corner of the gear selector assembly) then push and
hold the override release lever down. While still
holding down the override release lever, move the
Gear Selector Boot Location
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........349
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .350
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .350
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............351
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .352
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................353
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .353
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........354▫
Engine Oil ......................... .355
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .358
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................358
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............359
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............360
▫ Body Lubrication .....................361
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............362
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................363
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .364
▫ Cooling System ..................... .366
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▫Brake System ....................... .372
▫ Power Steering Fluid ...................374
▫ Automatic Transmission ................375
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .377
 FUSES ............................. .383
▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .384
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... .387
▫ Central Unit Fuse Panel .................390
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................391
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................392
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................393
▫ Headlamps ......................... .393▫
Front Turn Signal Lamps ................394
▫ Parking And Daytime Running Lights .......394
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps ............394
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ .395
▫ Third Brake Light (Center Mount) ..........395
▫ License Plate Lights ....................396
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................396
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .397
▫ Engine ............................ .397
▫ Chassis ........................... .399
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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