2017 Ram ProMaster City Owner's Manual

NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Ignition Key Removal ....................11
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ................12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................12
 SENTRY KEY ...........................13
▫ Replacement Keys .......................13
▫ General Information .....................14
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .14
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................14
▫ To Arm The System ......................14
▫ To Disarm The System ....................14
▫ Security System Manual Override ............15
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ..................15
▫ To Unlock The Doors .....................15 ▫
To Lock The Doors .......................16
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............16
▫ General Information .....................17
 DOOR LOCKS ..........................17
▫ Locking The Doors From The Outside ........18
▫ Unlock The Doors From The Outside ..........19
▫ Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The
Vehicle ...............................19
▫ Sliding Side Doors .......................19
▫ Child Lock System — If Equipped ............20
▫ Auto Unlock Doors ......................20
 WINDOWS .............................21
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped .............21
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▫Wind Buffeting .........................23
 SLIDING SIDE DOOR .....................23
▫ Opening And Closing From Outside The
Vehicle ...............................23
▫ Opening And Closing From The Inside ........24
▫ Child Lock System .......................24
▫ Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device ...........24
 DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS ..............25
▫ Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From
The Outside ...........................25
▫ Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door
From The Inside ........................25
▫ Opening The Second Swing Door ............25
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........26
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........26▫
Important Safety Precautions ...............26
▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................27
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........37
▫ Child Restraints ........................48
▫ Transporting Pets .......................66
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....66
 SAFETY TIPS ...........................67
▫ Transporting Passengers ...................67
▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................68
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ...........................68
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ...........................71
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key
fob with an integrated key. To use the mechanical key,
simply push the mechanical key release button.
To order duplicate keys, please contact the authorized
studio that sold you your new vehicle: it has the keys code
numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be
used to order duplicate keys.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the gear selector in PARK.
2. Rotate the key to the STOP/OFF/LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Key Fob with the Key Blade Released
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, and re-
move the key fob from the vehicle. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock your vehicle. In case you switch
off the vehicle and the transmission is not in PARK
position, a warning message will appear on the
cluster which suggests you to shift the transmission
into PARK position and, then, you can remove the
key within 15 seconds. If 15 seconds expire, you have
to rotate the key from OFF/LOCK position to ON/
RUN position and come back to OFF/LOCK position
in order to remove the key.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door,
turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key
to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for maintenance procedures.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK sounds a
signal to remove the key.
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SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system
does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is
automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or
unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized ve-
hicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed
to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
NOTE:A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition
switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned to
the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a problem
with the electronics.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been
programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a
Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle. When having the Sentry
Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys
with you to an authorized dealer.
The VIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer.
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors and
ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Vehicle
Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for door locks
are disabled. The system provides both audible and visible
signals. Every intrusion attempt causes three continuous
alarm cycles. Every alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds. For 26
seconds, the horn will sound, and the turn signal lights will flash. For four seconds, it will pause. After a maximum of
10 alarm cycles, only the turn signal lights will flash until
the next alarm activation.
Rearming Of The System
If the system has not been disabled, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will rearm itself after processing all the alarm cycles
related to the intrusion attempt. If the condition which
initiated the alarm is still present, the system will ignore
that condition and monitor the remaining doors and igni-
tion.
To Arm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the key
fob to lock the doors. If a door or the hood is not properly
shut, the alarm system will exclude the related door from
protection.
To Disarm The System
Use the key fob to unlock the door and disarm the system.
To exit the alarming mode, push the key fob UNLOCK
button and open the door.
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