2017 Ram ProMaster ignition switch

•Unlock the power door locks.
NOTE: After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to
the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key from
the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery. Carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment
and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel
tank before resetting the system and starting the engine. If
there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle electrical
devices (e.g. headlights) after an accident, reset the Fuel
Cut Off Switch by following the procedure described
below.
Fuel Cut Off Switch Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Fuel Cut Off Switch after an event
push the “A” Button located underneath the front passen-
ger seat knee impact bolster.WARNING!
If, after an accident, you smell fuel or see leaks from
the fuel system, do not reset the Fuel Cut Off Switch to
avoid the risk of fire.
Before reactivating the fuel cut off switch, carefully
check for fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical
devices (e.g. headlights).
Fuel Cut Off Switch
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Air Bag Warning Light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition
switch is in the AVV/START or MAR/ACC/
ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
STOP/OFF/LOCK position the air bag system is not on
and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may
deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it
becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds
for a self-check when the ignition switch is in the MAR/
ACC/ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag
Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunc-
tion in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag
Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A
single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on
again after initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the
instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-
tics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the
following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
•
The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the
four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first in
the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition
the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system
immediately.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument
panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on
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Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the
instrument panel below the Instrument Cluster Display.
Pushing the up or down arrow will increase or decrease the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the dome
lamp, the ambient light will be on all the time with the
option of dimming it with the dimmer controls.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the O (Off) position.
NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on
with DRL. The DRL function may be programmed to be
ON or OFF through the Uconnect system screen if
equipped, or through the Instrument Cluster Display
menu. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” or “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
The Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the
ignition is ON, the headlight switch is off, the parking
brake is off, and the turn signal is off.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery when the
ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes the
interior lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.
Dimmer Controls
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Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center stack
of the instrument panel, just below the climate
controls. Push the switch once to turn the fog
lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the fog
lights off.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the Instrument Cluster Display will flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there
is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it
would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
Parking Lights
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in the
STOP position or removed, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then to the
headlight position. The warning light telltale in the instrument panel comes
on. The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is
performed.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn
on until the lever is released.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have
the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
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Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever is
pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by 30
seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to a
maximum of 210 seconds.
The warning light on the instrument panel will light up
and the corresponding message will appear in the Instru-
ment Cluster Display for as long as the function is acti-
vated. The warning light comes on when the lever is
operated and stays on until the function is automatically
deactivated. Each movement of the lever only increases the
amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and
hold it for more than two seconds.
Overhead Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead shelf. Each light is turned on by pushing the
corresponding switch.
Overhead Lights
1 — Ambient Light
2 — Right Map Light
3 — On/Right Position
4 — Center Position
5 — Off/Left Position
6 — Left Map Light
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turn the system OFF, rotate the center ring upward a
second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The
system should be turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when
not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the
system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the
system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, move the electronic speed
control lever upward SET(+) and release. Release the
accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected
speed.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before moving the electronic speed
control lever upward SET(+).
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the RES button, or
normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set
speed memory. Rotating the center ring upward to turn the
system OFF or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the
set speed memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and
release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph
(32 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 100 mph
(160 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase
speed by tapping the Speed Control lever up (+).
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the
radio settings if equipped. Refer to ”Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for more informa-
tion. The speed increment shown is dependant on the
chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
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Tapping the Speed Control lever up (+) once will result
in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
the lever results in an increase of 1 mph.
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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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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel Features Will Vary As Equipped
1 — Air Outlet10 — Lower Glove Compartment19 — Uconnect Phone Buttons
2 — Multifunction Lever (External Lights) 11 — Cup Holder 20 — Tilt Steering Column Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 12 — USB Charger/12V21 — Horn
4 — Multifunction Lever (Front Wiper, Trip
Computer) 13 — Climate Controls
22 — Mute/Uconnect Voice Command
Buttons
5 — Radio (As Equipped) 14 — Lower Switch Ban23 — Cruise Control Switches
6 — Clip Board 15 — Cup Holders24 — Fuse Box Lid
7 — Upper Glove Compartment 16 — Gear Selector25 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls
8 — Passenger Air Bag 17 — USB / AUX26 — Hood Release
9 — Storage Compartment 18 — Ignition Switch
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