2016 Ram ProMaster Diesel Supplement

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....8
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due
to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, provid-
ing the following recommendations are followed:
•Warm up the engine before placing it under load.
• Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged
periods.
• Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent
engine lugging.
• Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indica-
tors.
• Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.
• Vary accelerator pedal position at highway speeds
when carrying or towing significant weight. NOTE:
Light duty operation such as light trailer towing
or no load operation will extend the time before the
engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy and
power may be seen at this time.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown under “Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts”,
under “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in this manual. NON-
DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST
NEVER BE USED.
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
SWIVEL SEAT — IF EQUIPPED .............10
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ............113

SWIVEL SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
The swivel seat lever is located at the lower front inboard
side of the seat. The seat may be turned through 180°
toward the seat on the opposite side and approximately
35° toward the door. The seat may be locked in the
driving position or at the 180° position. To swivel the
seat, pull the swivel seat lever outward, turn the seat to
the desired position and release the lever. The swivel seat
back lever is located at the lower front outboard side of
the seat, to tilt the seat back forward or rearward.
If the vehicle is equipped with interlocking swivel seats,
the seats must be locked in facing forward position while
driving. If the seats are not in the correct position, a
warning will display in the EVIC.If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked in
facing forward position before the first vehicle move-
ment, the Transmission is forced in Neutral position until
the seats are both locked in facing forward position.
When the seats are not in the right position and the first
vehicle movement after the cranking is attempted, a
chime and a text message will appear in EVIC. Rotate
and lock the swivel seats in the correct position before
trying again.
If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked in
facing forward position during the first vehicle move-
ment, a text message will be visualized in the EVIC and
an intermittent chime will sound until key-off or until the
swivel seats are locked in facing forward position. Stop
and move the swivel seats in the correct position before
proceeding.
10 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

If a fault is present in the system and it is not possible to
check the correct position of the swivel seats, a text
message and the generic warning light appears in the EVIC
to inform you about the failure. In these conditions, check
the status of the swivel seats and do not drive the vehicle
until the swivel seats are locked in facing forward position.ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 15 mph
(25 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 105 mph
(170 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
Swivel Seat Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11

NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by rotating the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF center ring and resetting the
desired vehicle set speed.
Electronic Speed Control Lever
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................14
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........17
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............18
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............29
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights .............44▫
Blue Telltale Indicator Light ...............46
▫ White Telltale Indicator Light ..............47
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ........................48
▫ EVIC — Displays ......................494

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Diesel Instrument Cluster
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