2016 Ram ProMaster Owner's Manual

Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Parking Lights
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in
the STOP position or removed, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then to the
headlight position.
The warning light telltale in the instrument panel comes
on. The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is
performed.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
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Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to
a maximum of 210 seconds.
The warning light on the instrument panel will light up
and the corresponding message will appear in the EVIC
display for as long as the function is activated. The
warning light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deactivated.
Each movement of the lever only increases the amount of
time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Interior Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead shelf. Each light is turned on by pushing the
corresponding switch.
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Dome Lights
The interior lights can be set to three different positions
(Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right Position).
Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console:
•Push the switch to the on/right position from its center
position and the lights are always on.
• Push the switch to the off/left position from its center
position and the lights are always off.
• Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights
are turned on and off when the doors are opened or
closed.
Map Lights
The switches on the left and right sides of the overhead
console controls the map or reading function of the lights.
Push the switch on the right to turn the right light on and
push the switch on the left to turn the left light on.
Overhead Lights
1 — Left Map Light
2 — Right Map Light
3 — On/Right Position
4 — Center Position
5 — Off/Left Position
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CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Cargo Lamp
The Rear Cargo Lamp is located at the upper rear cargo
area above the rear doors.
Rear Cargo Lamp
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a Side Cargo Lamp
located at the upper rear area of the passenger side
sliding door opening.
The Cargo Lamps can be set to three different positions
(Off/Right Position, Center Position, On/Left Position).•
Push the Cargo Lamp lens to the right from its center
position and the lamp is always off.
• Leave the Cargo Lamp lens in the center position, and
the lamp is turned on and off when the sliding doors
or rear doors are opened or closed.
• Push the Cargo Lamp lens to the left from its center
position and the lamp is always on.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. There are five different
modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The
windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access
the modes.
Side Cargo Lamp
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NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only oper-
ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.Intermittent Wiper System
Push the lever downward to the first detent and rotate
the center ring to use one of the four intermittent wiper
settings when weather conditions make a single wiping
cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable.
Low Speed
Push the lever downward to the second detent. The
wipers will operate at low speed.
High Speed
Push the lever downward to the third detent. The wipers
will operate at high speed.
Mist Feature
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make
occasional usage of the wipers necessary. Push the lever
upward to the Mist position and release for a single
wiping cycle.Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
lever toward the steering wheel to activate the washers.
The wipers will activate automatically for three cycles
after the lever is released. and then resume the intermit-
tent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers
will operate for three cycles, then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The telescoping control handle is lo-
cated below the steering wheel at the end of the steering
column.
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To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
up. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the
steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To
lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle down until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 100 mph
(160 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
Telescoping Control Handle
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