2018 Ram ProMaster Owner's Manual

NOTE:The power window switches remain active for up
to three minutes (depending on the accessory delay set-
ting) after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Open-
ing either of the vehicle’s front doors will cancel this
feature.
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped
This vehicle may be equipped with metal grates over the
side door windows. This feature is a part of the vehicle’s
safety system, and is designed to protect you and your
passengers in the event of an accident.
WARNING!
The metal grates over the sliding door windows are
designed to protect you in the event of an accident.
Modification or removal of the grates could lead to
serious injury or death.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows together
to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
Window Bar Grates
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HOOD
Opening
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Open the driver ’s door to gain access to the hood releaselever. Pull the hood release lever located on the side of
the instrument panel. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the
opening beneath the center of the hood and push the
safety latch lever to the right to release it, before raising
the hood.
Hood Release
Hood Safety Latch Lever Location
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3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood slotto secure the hood in the open position.
Closing
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is
fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
• Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm down-
ward push at the center front edge of the hood to
ensure that both latches engage. Never drive your
vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
The cargo area may be equipped with different options
such as a optional side panels, rear seats and an optional
floor.
Hood Prop Rod Slot
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Storage
Glove Compartments
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower
storage area.Front Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage areas and bottle holders are located in both the
front door trim panels.
Glove Compartments
1 — Upper Glove Compartment
2 — Lower Glove Compartment
Front Door Storage
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Dash Storage
The dash storage is located on the right side of the
instrument panel.Dashboard Clipboard
Located on top of the dashboard is a clipboard and two
storage bins on each side of the clipboard.
Dash StorageClipboard And Storage Bins
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Underseat Storage Tray (Driver Side Only) — If
Equipped
A storage tray is located under the driver ’s seat that can be
easily removed by withdrawing the hooks on the support
base.Cupholders
The cupholders for the driver ’s and passenger ’s 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.
Underseat Storage Tray
Cupholders
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Power Outlets
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
The cigar lighter and the power outlet are located in the
center console. It only operates with the ignition key at
MAR/ON.
Load Compartment Power Outlet — If Equipped
The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located in rear
cargo compartment. The outlet can be is used for powering
12 Volt adaptive accessories and recharging communica-
tions devices.NOTE:
Do not connect devices with power higher than 180
W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
Load Compartment Power Outlet
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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
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