2016 Ram ProMaster climate control

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle
speed while maintaining the motion of the vehicle
with the brakes.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Car Washes............................ .381
Cellular Phone .......................... .203
Certification Label ........................ .289
Chains, Tire ............................ .274
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .252
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .355
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............64
Checks, Safety ............................64
Child Restraint ............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................59
Child Restraints .........................54
Infants And Child Restraints ................57
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........57
Cigar Lighter ........................... .121
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .283
Climate Control ......................... .204
Manual ............................. .204
Cold Weather Operation ....................221 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance
..............202
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .269
Console, Overhead ........................116
Contract, Service ......................... .422
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........374
Cooling System .......................... .370
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............372
Coolant Capacity ...................... .405
Coolant Level ..................... .371, 375
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................374
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................371
Inspection ........................... .375
Points To Remember .....................375
Pressure Cap ......................... .374
Radiator Cap ......................... .374
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......371, 405, 406
Corrosion Protection ...................... .380
Cruise Light ......................... .159, 160
Cupholders ......................... .122, 386
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