2017 Ram ProMaster battery

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F14 Fuse 20 A Yellow Front Power Outlet
2 — F09 Fuse 15 A Blue Rear Power Outlet
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93

AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with two auxiliary switches
located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column which can be used to power various electronic
devices. Connections to the switches are found in the right
central pillar fuse panel at the base of the passenger side B
pillar.
Auxiliary Switch 1 is configured to constant battery feed,
while Auxiliary Switch 2 is configured to ignition feed.For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.
CUPHOLDERS
The cupholders for the drivers and passenger area are
located near the floor just under the center stack storage
compartment. There are cupholders located in each door
panel as well as one single cupholder located to the right of
the manual climate controls.
Auxiliary Upfitter Switches
Cupholders
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Battery Charge Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Battery Charge Warning Light
This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system or a related compo-
nent.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies.”
Door Open Indicator Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Door Open Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when one or more door(s) are not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened, there will also be a single chime.
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•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 automatically.
• Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the sys-
tem.
NOTE: If the reset operation occurs in the presence of the
screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the information
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 2 seconds to reset trip information.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have been
displayed or hold the MENUbutton for longer than one
second.
Briefly push and release the MENUbutton 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 Fuel Consumption
• Average Speed A
• Travel Time A (Driving Time)
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• Trip Distance B
• Average Fuel 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 Fuel Consumption”
cannot be reset.
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IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The USB Port and Auxiliary Jack is located on the instru-
ment panel left of the radio (driver ’s lower right). This
feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and
iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully
support the iPod control features. Please visit Apple’s
website for software updates.For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s
Manual Supplement.
USB Charging Port
The USB connector port can be used for charging purposes
only. Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or
external USB device to the vehicle’s USB charging port
which is located next to the 12V power outlet near the cup
holder on passenger side.
NOTE:
If the device battery to be charged is completely
depleted, it may take awhile to charge.
USB Port And AUX Jack
1 — USB Port 2 — AUX Audio Jack
Passenger Compartment USB Charging Port
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Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and
backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy
traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid
frequent shifting when towing. However, if frequent shift-
ing does occur while in DRIVE, select TOW/HAUL mode
or select a lower gear range (using the Electronic Range
Select [ERS] shift control).
NOTE:Using a lower gear range while operating the
vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve per-
formance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery 5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
4 — Electric Brakes 238 STARTING AND OPERATING

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............242
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............242
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .243
▫ Torque Specifications ....................243
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........244
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ...................244
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .245
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........245
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........247
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........252
▫ Jack And Tools Location ..................252
▫ Removing The Spare Tire .................254
▫ Preparations ......................... .258▫
Jacking Instructions .....................258
▫ Wheel Covers ........................ .266
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ............267
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ...............267
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure .................268
▫ Battery Location ...................... .270
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............271
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............272
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............272
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................274
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................. .274
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............274
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic
of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to turn off
the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down. •
In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle speed
while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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