2016 Ram ProMaster fuel

Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the
benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
Generic Warning Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Generic Warning Indicator Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off
Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
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•UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and sub-
menus or adjust the illumination on the instru-
ment panel when the headlights are on.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWN arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus or adjust the illumination on the
instrument panel when the headlights are on.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Push and release the UP
and DOWNbuttons
to access the different options and settings (setup). The setup menu can be activated by pushing the
MODE
button. Single pushes on the UP
or DOWNbuttons
will scroll through the setup menu options. The menu
items include the following functions:
• Speed Beep
• Trip B Data
• Set Time
• Set Data
• Autoclose
• Units (Distance, Fuel Economy, Temperature)
• Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer (*)
• (*) just available after SBR disable made by CHR
Service
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Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as trip information, range, fuel consumption,
average speed, and travel time).
Trip Button
TheTRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
• A short button push displays the different values.
• A long button push resets the system and then starts a
new trip.
New Trip
To reset:
• Push and hold the TRIPbutton to reset the system
manually. •
When the “Trip distance” reaches 99999.9 miles or
kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59
(999 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto-
matically.
• Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the
system.
NOTE: If the reset operation occurs in the presence of
the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the infor-
mation associated with Trip A or Trip B functions will be
reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, push and hold the TRIPbutton for
over one second to reset.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have
been displayed or hold the MENUbutton for longer than
one second.
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Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back to
the menu screen or push and hold the MENU(approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen without
storing settings.
Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new
trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• Trip distance A
• Average consumption
• Average speed A
• Travel time A (driving time)
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• Trip distance B
• Average consumption •
Average speed B
• Travel time B (driving time)
“Current Trip” can be used to display the figures relating
to:
NOTE: “Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip
B Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous consumption”
cannot be reset.
Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear on the display in the following cases:
• Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
• The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine
running.
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NOTE:The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads,
etc.), and conditions of use of the vehicle (load, tire
pressure, etc.). Trip planning must take into account the
above notes.
Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Economy
This value shows the approximate average consumption
since the last reset.
Instantaneous Economy
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the
display if the vehicle is parked with the engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
• Speed Beep
• Trip B Data
• Set Time
• Set Data
• Autoclose
• Units (Distance, Fuel Economy, Temperature)
• Language
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•Display Brightness With Headlights ON
This feature allows you to select the display brightness
when the headlights are on. Adjust the brightness with
the Up orDown arrow buttons on the touchscreen.
This feature is only available in manual display mode.
• Display Brightness With the Headlights Off
This feature allows you to select the display brightness
when the headlights are off. Adjust the brightness with
the Up orDown arrow buttons on the touchscreen.
This feature is only available in manual display mode.
• Set Language
This feature allows you to select one of multiple lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the Set Language button on the touchscreen, then press
the desired language button. The button will highlight showing that setting has been selected. Press the arrow
back/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•
Touchscreen Beep
This feature allows you to turn on or shut off the sound
heard when a button on the touchscreen is pressed. To
make your selection, press the “Touchscreen Beep” but-
ton on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The
button will highlight indicating that the setting has been
selected.
• Display Trip B
Press the relevant button to activate/deactivate the dis-
playing of the Trip B on the instrument panel display.
• Units — If Equipped
Press the Units button to select the correct unit for
Temperature (°F or °C), Distance (mi or km) and Fuel
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•Bi-Level
Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.
NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot,
there is a difference in temperature between the upper
and lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor
outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during
sunny but cool conditions.
• Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demist outlets.
• Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
window demist outlets. This setting works best in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort
while reducing moisture on the windshield. •
Defrost
Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi-
mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
shield and side window defrosting.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix,
Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air
Conditioning (A/C) button is not pushed. This dehu-
midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve
fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
Recirculation Control
Pushing the Recirculation Control button will
put the system in recirculation mode. This can
be used when outside conditions such as
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TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......274
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....276

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) . .277
▫ Base System ........................ .279
▫ General Information ...................281
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................282
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .282
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................283
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............283
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......284
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................284
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................284
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................285 ▫
Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............286
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .287
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............287
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............288
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................289
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............289
 TRAILER TOWING .....................292
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............292
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .304
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................305
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .305
▫ Recreational Towing — Automatic
Transmission ........................ .306
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