2018 Ram ProMaster City tires

WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under
maximum load is dangerous. The added
strain on your tires could cause them to
fail. You could have a serious collision. Do
not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum
capacity at continuous speeds above
75 mph (120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
• The tire has not been driven on when flat. • The damage is only on the tread section of
your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofan inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire re-
pairs and additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
have experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat
tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol).Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after
a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid
loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat
mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi
(96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches the
run flat mode it has limited driving capabili-
ties and needs to be replaced immediately. A
Run Flat tire is not repairable. It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while
a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice con-
ditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In
Case Of Emergency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 sec-
onds continuously when you are stuck, and
do not let anyone near a spinning wheel,
no matter what the speed.
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Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom
of the tread grooves. They will appear as
bands when the tread depth becomes a
1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire
should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement
Tires” in this section for further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:• Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation
pressures can cause uneven wear patterns
to develop across the tire tread. These ab-
normal wear patterns will reduce tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire replace-
ment.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and Summer tires typically
have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these
tires per the vehicle scheduled mainte-
nance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Protect tires from contact with oil, grease,
and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a bal-
ance of many characteristics. They should be
inspected regularly for wear and correct cold
tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer
strongly recommends that you use tires
equivalent to the originals in size, quality and
performance when replacement is needed.
Refer to the paragraph on “Tread Wear Indi-
cators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle
Certification Label for the size designation of
your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol
for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in
the “Tire Safety Information” section of this
manual for more information relating to the
Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just
one tire can seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
Tire Tread
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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It is recommended you contact your autho-
rized 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, load rating,or speed rating other than that specified
for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may
change suspension dimensions and per-
formance characteristics, resulting in
changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause un-
predictable handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components. 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 origi-
nally equipped on your vehicle. Using a
WARNING!
tire with a smaller load index could re-
sult in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires
having adequate 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 speedom-
eter and odometer readings.
Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all sea-
sons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter).
Traction levels may vary between different all
season tires. All season tires can be identified
by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on
the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in
sets of four; failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If
Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet
and dry conditions, 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 ambient 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 con-
ditions. 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.
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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
original 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 sus-
tained 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 pres-
sures. 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 studded
tires; therefore, local laws should be checked
before using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
Refer to the applicable section in the appro-
priate chapter in the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca
(Canadian Residents) for further information.
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “In Case Of Emergency” in
your Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/
care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Residents)
for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance,
do not take your vehicle through an auto-
matic car wash with a compact or limited
use temporary spare installed. Damage to
the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare
tire and wheel equivalent in look and func-
tion to the original equipment tire and wheel
found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
This spare tire may be used in the tire rota-
tion for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this
option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for
the recommended tire rotation pattern.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the
tire's manufacturer in each category is
shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions 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 rela-
tive performance of tires dependsupon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart signifi-
cantly 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 speci-
fied government test surfaces of as-
phalt 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 controlled condi-
tions 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 pas-
senger vehicle tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
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Accessories..................139
Mopar ...................139
Additives, Fuel ................85
AirBag .....................54 Air Bag Operation .............55
Driver Knee Air Bag ...........56
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .108
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......108
If A Deployment Occurs .........59
Knee Impact Bolsters ..........56
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . . .60
Transporting Pets ............75
Air Bag Light ...............31, 76
Air Bag Maintenance .............60
Air Conditioning Filter ............25
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......24
Air Pressure, Tires ..............124
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........137
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........34
Ashtray .....................27
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ..............138
Fluid Type ................138
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet). .26Axle Lubrication
...............138
Battery .....................32
Charging System Light .........32
Belts, Seat ...................76
B-Pillar Location ..............120
Brake Fluid ..................138
Brake System Fluid Check ...............138
Warning Light ...............31
Bulb Replacement ..............88
Bulbs, Light ................78, 88
Camera, Rear .................82
Capacities, Fluid ..............137
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................84
Oil (Engine) ...............114
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..........75
Changing A Flat Tire ..........92, 115
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............116
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....75
Checks, Safety .................75
Child Restraint ................61 Child Restraints
Booster Seats ...............63
Child Restraints ..............61
Child Seat Installation .......70, 73
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt .....................68
Infants And Child Restraints ......62
Locating The LATCH Anchorages . . .67
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..................65
Older Children And Child
Restraints .................63
Seating Positions .............64
Cigar Lighter ..................27
Cleaning Wheels ..................130
Climate Control ................20
Manual ...................20
Clock Setting .................144
Compact Spare Tire .............129
Contract, Service ..............165
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............137
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .137
Cruise Light ..................38
INDEX
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iPod/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth Streaming Audio ......150
Jack Operation .............92, 115
Jump Starting ................102
Keys .......................10
Lane Change Assist ..............17
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..............47
Latches .....................78
Hood ....................25
Leaks, Fluid ..................78
Life Of Tires .................126
Light Bulbs ................78, 88
Lights ...................17, 78
AirBag ................31, 76
Brake Warning ..............31
Bulb Replacement ............88
Cruise ...................38
Engine Temperature Warning .....33
Exterior ..................78
Interior ...................18
Low Fuel ..................34
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..............36
Park ..................17, 37 Seat Belt Reminder
...........34
Service ...................88
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ................35, 42
Turn Signal ..............37, 78
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............33, 37
Loading Vehicle Tires ...................120
Low Tire Pressure System ..........42
Lug Nuts ...................136
Maintenance Schedule ...........110
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...................36
Manual, Service ...............166
Media Center Radio .............160
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......11
Memory Seat ..................11
Memory Seats And Radio ..........11
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......42
Mopar .....................139
Mopar Accessories .............139
Multi-Function Control Lever ........17
Navigation ..................148 New

Vehicle Break-In Period
........80
Occupant Restraints .............45
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ......137
Oil, Engine ..................137
Capacity .................137
Filter ...................137
Pressure Warning Light .........33
Recommendation ............137
Viscosity .................137
Oil Pressure Light ...............33
Onboard Diagnostic System .........38
Operating Precautions ............38
Overheating, Engine ............106
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .166
ParkSense System, Rear ...........82
Pets .......................75
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......150
Phone (Pairing) ...............151
Phone (Uconnect) ..............150
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ................120
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ......50
Preparation For Jacking ...........95
Radial Ply Tires ...............125
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Radio..................143, 160
Presets ..................146
Radio Frequency General Information ...........11
Radio Operation ...............146
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........160
Rear Camera ..................82
Rear ParkSense System ...........82
Rear Seat, Folding ..............11
Recreational Towing .............85
Release, Hood .................25
Reminder, Seat Belt .............46
Replacement Bulbs ..............88
Replacement Tires .............126
Reporting Safety Defects .........166
Restraint, Head ................13
Restraints, Child ...............61
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ........76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .......78
Safety Defects, Reporting .........166
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............75
Safety Information, Tire ..........115
Safety Tips ...................75
Schedule, Maintenance ..........110Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage .................49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......49
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....49
Pregnant Women .............50
Seat Belt Reminder ...........46
Seat Belt Reminder ..............46
Seat Belts .................46, 76
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................49
Child Restraint ..............61
Front Seat ............46, 47, 49
Inspection .................76
Operating Instructions .........49
Pregnant Women .............50
Rear Seat .................47
Reminder .................34
Untwisting Procedure ..........49
Seats ......................11
Adjustment ................11
Easy Entry .................11
Heated ...................
11
Memory ..................11
Rear Folding ...............11 Seatback Release
............11
Tilting ...................11
Vented ...................11
Ventilated .................11
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....137
Service Assistance .............164
Service Contract ...............165
Service Manuals ...............166
Shift Lever Override .............105
Shoulder Belts .................47
Signals, Turn ...............37, 78
Snow Tires ..................128
Spare Tire ............128, 129, 130
Spark Plugs .................137
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............137
Oil .....................137
Speed Control Accel/Decel ................82
Cancel ...................82
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .......80
Steering .....................16
Tilt Column ................16
Wheel, Tilt .................16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......149
Storage, Vehicle ................24
INDEX
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