2017 Ram ProMaster City traction control

Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi-
tions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware
these tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving
conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when am-
bient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are
covered with ice or snow. For more information, contact an
authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h), refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
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It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad-
equate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices are
not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi-
tions 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 characteristics 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 performance.
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 con-
trolled 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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex-
cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Ignition Key Removal........................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................13
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................75
Instrument Cluster ................118,119, 130, 144
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................120
Instrument Panel And Controls .................117
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................300
Interior Appearance Care .....................298
Introduction ................................4
iPod Control ............................. .159
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .159
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................159
Jump Starting ............................ .263
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....16
Key-In Reminder ............................12
Key, Replacement ...........................13
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................13
Lane Change Assist ..........................89
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................28
Latches ..................................71 Lead Free Gasoline
........................ .226
Leaks, Fluid ...............................71
Life Of Tires ............................. .218
Light Bulbs ........................... .71, 307
Lights ................................ .71, 87
AirBag ............................ .68, 132
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .198
Brake Warning ......................... .135
Bulb Replacement ....................... .308
Cruise ............................... .145
Engine Temperature Warning ................130
Exterior ................................71
Fog ................................. .143
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................244
Low Fuel ............................. .137
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........142
Park .............................. .88, 145
Passing ................................88
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .132
Service ............................... .308
T

ire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............139
Traction Control ........................ .198
Turn Signal ......................... .71, 144
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .130, 144
Loading Vehicle ....................... .230, 232
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Weight............................... .235
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............241
Traction ................................ .189
Traction Control .......................... .196
Trailer Towing ............................ .232
Cooling System Tips ..................... .241
Hitches ............................... .234
Minimum Requirements ....................236
Tips ................................. .240
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................235
Wiring ............................... .238
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .235
Trailer Weight ............................ .235
Transaxle Automatic ...........................11,178
Transmission ............................. .182
Automatic ...................... .181, 182, 294
Maintenance ........................... .294
Transporting Pets ...........................66
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .217
Turn Signals ............................. .144
Uconnect Voice Command ....................169
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................220
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .226Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt
.................32
Vehicle Certification Label ....................230
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............6
Vehicle Loading .....................207, 230, 232
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Storage ........................ .166, 307
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .281
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................169
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ...................... .327
Washers, Windshield ..................... .93, 286
Washing Vehicle .......................... .296
Water Driving Through ........................ .189
Wheel

And Wheel Trim ..................... .297
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................297
Wind Buffeting .............................23
Window Fogging .......................... .167
Windows .................................21
Power .................................21
Windshield Defroster .........................69
Windshield Washers ..................... .93, 286
Fluid ................................ .286
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