2017 Ram ProMaster City Owner's Manual

WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD,
for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR PARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail-
able from an authorized dealer. They are recommended for
your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at
its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should imme-
diately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized dealer
or FCA US LLC.To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department immedi-
ately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/
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INDEX
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............290
Additives, Fuel ........................... .228
AirBag ..................................38 Air Bag Operation .........................40
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................40
Enhanced Accident Response ................271
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................271
If A Deployment Occurs ....................44
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................40
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............47
Transporting Pets .........................66
Air Bag Light .......................... .68, 132
Air Bag Maintenance .........................47
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......282
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................283
Air Conditioning Filter ...................... .167
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............166, 168
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............283, 284
Air Conditioning System .....................283
Air Filter ............................... .282
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................211
Alarm (Security Alarm) .......................14
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................289, 313 Disposal
.............................. .291
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................194
Appearance Care .......................... .296
Ashtray ................................ .106
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .159
Auto Down Power Windows ...................22
Automatic Transaxle ......................11,178
Automatic Transmission ...............181, 182, 295
Adding Fluid ....................... .295, 316
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................295
Fluid Change .......................... .295
Fluid Level Check .....................294, 295
Fluid Type ......................... .294, 316
Special Additives ........................ .295
Auto

Up Power Windows .....................22
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........104
Axle Lubrication .......................... .316
Battery .............................. .133, 282
Charging System Light ....................133
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................16
Belts, Seat .................................68
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................285
B-Pillar Location .......................... .206
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Brake Assist System........................ .195
Brake Fluid .............................. .316
Brake, Parking ............................ .192
Brake System ......................... .194, 293
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .194
Fluid Check ........................ .293, 316
Master Cylinder ........................ .293
Parking .............................. .192
Warning Light .......................... .135
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................182
Bulb Replacement ...................... .307, 308
Bulbs, Light ........................... .71, 307
Camera, Rear ............................ .103
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .313
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .229
Oil (Engine) ........................ .275, 281
Power Steering ......................... .191
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................291
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................68, 229
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .109
Car Washes .............................. .296
Cellular Phone ........................... .160
Certification Label ......................... .230Chains, Tire
............................. .219
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .202
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .277
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................67
Checks, Safety .............................67
Child Restraint .............................48
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................52
Child Restraints ..........................48
Child Seat Installation ......................61
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........58
Infants And Child Restraints .................50
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........54
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........51
Seating Positions ..........................
53
Cigar Lighter ............................ .106
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .226
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .297
Climate Control ........................... .161
Manual ............................... .161
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .178
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .214
Contract, Service .......................... .32610
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).............291
Cooling System ........................... .288
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................290
Coolant Capacity ........................ .313
Coolant Level .......................... .291
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................291
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................289
Inspection ......................... .288, 291
Points To Remember ..................... .292
Pressure Cap ........................... .291
Radiator Cap .......................... .291
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......289, 313, 314
Corrosion Protection ....................... .296
Cruise Light ............................. .145
Cupholders .............................. .106
Customer Assistance ....................... .324
Customer Programmable Features ...............147
Daytime Running Lights ......................88
Dealer Service ............................ .278
Defroster, Rear Window ......................112
Defroster, Windshield ........................69
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................276
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .279Power Steering
......................... .191
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................268
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................291
Door Ajar ............................... .134
Door Ajar Light ........................... .134
Door Locks ................................17
Doors ....................................17
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .189
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........104
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................112
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................77
Electronic Brake Control System ................194
Brake Assist System ...................... .195
Electr
onic Range Select (ERS)..................188
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ................199
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............197
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........131
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .....120
Trip Functions .......................... .128
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................266
Jump Starting .......................... .263
Towing ............................... .268
Emission Control System Maintenance ............277
Engine ................................. .275
Air Cleaner ............................ .282
Block Heater ........................... .180
Break-In Recommendations ..................66
Checking Oil Level ...................... .279
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .314
Cooling .............................. .288
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................68, 229
Fails To Start ........................... .179
Flooded, Starting ........................ .179
Fuel Requirements ....................... .226
Jump Starting .......................... .263
Oil ........................... .279, 313, 314
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .275, 281
Oil Filter .............................. .282
Oil Selection ........................ .280, 313
Oil Synthetic ........................... .281
Overheating ........................... .244
Starting .............................. .178
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .281Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
....................281
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............271
Ethanol ................................. .226
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................68, 229
Exhaust System ........................ .68, 286
Exterior Lights .............................71
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .282
Air Conditioning ........................ .167
Engine Oil ......................... .282, 314
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .281
Flashers Hazar
d Warning ........................ .244
Turn Signal ......................... .71, 144
Flash-To-Pass ..............................88
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .179
Fluid, Brake ............................. .316
Fluid Capacities ........................... .313
Fluid Leaks ...............................71
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .293
Engine Oil ............................ .279
Power Steering ......................... .191
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............314
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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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