2016 Ram ProMaster City check engine light

Safety/Assistance
After pressing the Safety/Assistance button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
•ParkView Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear
Back Up Camera Static Guidelines that allows you to see
straight grid line overlay over the ParkView Back up
camera display whenever the shift lever is put into
REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio
touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check
entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. When
the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear view
image will display for no more than ten seconds and after
the radio screen will appear.
To make your selection, press the ParkView Rear Back Up
Camera button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had
been selected. •
ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped
When this feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView
Backup Camera display to remain on while in drive for
up to 10 seconds, or 8 mph (13 km/h).
Lights
After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen 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,
press the Daytime Running Lights button on the touch-
screen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indi-
cating that the setting has been selected.4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering
system as the chemicals can damage your power
steering components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do
not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
power steering fluid.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an
automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission
in REVERSE or first gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
completely.
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cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system
will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the
MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses,
lines and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403

Fluid Change......................... .376
Fluid Level Check ...................375, 376
Fluid Type ........................ .375, 399
Special Additives ...................... .375
Auto Up Power Windows ....................27
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........130
Axle Lubrication ......................... .399
Battery ............................ .156, 359
Charging System Light ...................156
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Belts, Seat ...............................88
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................361
B-Pillar Location ......................... .260
Brake Assist System ...................... .246
Brake Fluid ............................ .399
Brake, Parking .......................... .241
Brake System ........................ .244, 372Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .244
Fluid Check ....................... .373, 399
Master Cylinder ....................... .373
Parking ............................. .241
Warning Light ........................ .159
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................228
Bulb Replacement ..................... .392, 393
Bulbs, Light .......................... .90, 392
Camera, Rear ........................... .128
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .396
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .289
Oil (Engine) ....................... .349, 357
Power Steering ........................ .240
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................370
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................87, 288
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .136
Car Washes ............................ .377
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Cellular Phone.......................... .204
Certification Label ........................ .291
Chains, Tire ............................ .277
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .352
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............86
Checks, Safety ............................86
Child Restraint ............................61
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................66
Child Restraints .........................61
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........75
Infants And Child Restraints ................64
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........64
Cigar Lighter ........................... .134
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .285
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .379
Climate Control ......................... .205Manual
............................. .205
Cold Weather Operation ....................224
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .271
Contract, Service ..........................411
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........370
Cooling System .......................... .366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............368
Coolant Capacity ...................... .396
Coolant Level ......................... .371
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................370
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................367
Inspection ........................ .366, 371
Points To Remember .....................371
Pressure Cap ......................... .370
Radiator Cap ......................... .370
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......367, 396, 397
Corrosion Protection ...................... .377
Cruise Light ............................ .175
Cupholders ............................ .134
422 INDEX

Trip Functions........................ .188
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................339
Jump Starting ......................... .335
Towing ............................. .341
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........352
Engine ................................ .349
Air Cleaner .......................... .358
Block Heater ......................... .225
Break-In Recommendations .................85
Checking Oil Level ..................... .355
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................397
Cooling ............................. .366
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................87, 288
Fails To Start ......................... .225
Flooded, Starting ...................... .225
Fuel Requirements ..................... .284
Jump Starting ......................... .335
Oil .......................... .355, 396, 397Oil Filler Cap
...................... .349, 357
Oil Filter ............................ .358
Oil Selection ...................... .356, 396
Oil Synthetic ......................... .357
Overheating ...........................311
Starting ............................. .223
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .357
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................357
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............57
Ethanol ............................... .285
Event Data Recorder ........................60
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................87, 288
Exhaust System ....................... .87, 364
Exterior Lights ............................90
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .358
Engine Oil ........................ .358, 397
Engine Oil Disposal .....................358
424 INDEX

FlashersHazard Warning ........................311
Turn Signal ........................ .90, 173
Flash-To-Pass ............................112
Flooded Engine Starting ....................225
Fluid, Brake ............................ .399
Fluid Capacities ......................... .396
Fluid Leaks ..............................90
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .373
Engine Oil ........................... .355
Power Steering ........................ .240
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........397
Fog Lights ...........................113,170
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................311
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................339
Fuel .................................. .284
Additives ............................ .286
Clean Air ............................ .285Ethanol
............................. .285
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................289
Gasoline ............................. .284
Light ............................... .162
Materials Added ....................... .286
Methanol ............................ .285
Octane Rating ..................... .284, 397
Requirements ......................... .284
Specifications ......................... .397
Tank Capacity ......................... .396
Fuses ................................. .383
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................289, 351
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .285
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .284
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................285
Gear Ranges ............................ .230
Gear Select Lever Override ..................343
General Information ................... .204, 284
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