2017 Ram ProMaster City weight

Consider the following items when computing the weight
on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put
in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire And Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for
your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended.
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer
is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do
not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine
and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule”. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, never exceed
the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
• Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage
to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus-
pension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the
tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or
chock the trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
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WARNING! (Continued)
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
•Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures
before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before
towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information”
in “Starting And Operating” for the proper inspection
procedure.
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Fog Lights............................ .89, 143
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................244
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .266
Fuel ................................... .226
Additives ............................. .228
Clean Air ............................. .226
Ethanol .............................. .226
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .229
Gasoline .............................. .226
Light ................................ .137
Materials Added ........................ .228
Methanol ............................. .226
Octane Rating ....................... .226, 314
Requirements .......................... .226
Specifications .......................... .314
Tank Capacity .......................... .313
Fuses .................................. .300
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................229, 277
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .226
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .226
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .226
Gear Ranges ............................. .183
Gear Select Lever Override ....................269
General Information .....................161, 225 Glass Cleaning
........................... .299
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................231, 233
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............231, 233
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .231
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .189
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .244
Headlights ................................87
Cleaning .............................. .299
Passing ................................88
Head Restraints ............................82
Heated

Mirrors ............................112
Heated Seats ...............................81
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .180
Hill Start Assist ........................... .196
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .234
Holder, Cup ............................. .106
Hood Release ..............................85
Ignition ..................................11
Key ...................................11
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Automatic Transmission....................178
Cold Weather .......................... .178
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .179
Steering Power ............................... .191
Tilt Column .............................95
Wheel, Tilt ..............................95
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .159
Storage ................................. .307
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .166, 307
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .307
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........38
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .281
Telescoping Steering Column ...................95
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .109
Tilt Steering Column .........................95
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........206, 207
Tire Markings ............................ .200
Tires.......................... .71, 209, 214, 220
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .218
Air Pressure ........................... .209
Chains ............................... .219
Compact Spare ......................... .214General Information
...................209, 214
High Speed .............................211
Inflation Pressures ........................211
Life Of Tires ........................... .218
Load Capacity ...................... .206, 207
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............222
Pressure Warning Light ....................139
Quality Grading ........................ .220
Radial ............................... .212
Replacement ........................... .218
Rotation .............................. .220
Safety ............................ .200, 209
Sizes ................................ .202
Snow Tires ............................ .213
Spar

e Tire ......................... .214, 216
Spinning .............................. .216
Trailer Towing .......................... .237
Tread Wear Indicators .....................217
Tire Safety Information ...................... .200
Tire Service Kit ........................... .247
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................235
Towing ................................. .232
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .268
Guide ................................ .235
Recreational ........................... .241
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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
340 INDEX