2018 Ram ProMaster hood release

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. Install the cabin air filter/filter retainer back into thefresh air inlet. When installing the filter retainer make
sure the retainer is fully engaged.
4. Install the two screws back into the assembly to secure the filter retainer to the fresh air inlet.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
Mopar Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the applica-
tion of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped
clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil
and grease should be removed. Particular attention should
also be given to hood latching components to ensure
proper function. When performing other underhood ser-
vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as Mopar Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Removing Air Filer
1 — Fresh Air Inlet
2 — A/C Air Filter
3 — A/C Air Filter Retainer
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 239

Clean Air............................. .282
Ethanol .............................. .283
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .159
Gasoline .............................. .282
Materials Added ........................ .282
Methanol ............................. .283
Octane Rating ....................... .282, 286
Requirements ....................... .282, 286
Tank Capacity .......................... .286
Fuses .................................. .186
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................159, 160
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .282
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .282
Gear Ranges ............................. .143
Gear Select Lever Override ....................219
General Information .........................99
Glass Cleaning ........................... .276
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................161, 164
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............161, 163
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .161Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .174
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .179
Headlights Cleaning .............................. .273
High Beam ..............................39
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........39
Passing ................................40
Switch .................................39
Head Restraints ............................32
Heated Mirrors .............................38
Heated Seats ...............................29
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .138
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......39
Hill Start Assist .............................94
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .166
Hood Prop ................................56
Hood Release ..............................56
Ignition ..................................
18
Key ............................... .16, 18
Ignition Key Removal ........................18
Illuminated Entry ...........................44
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Viscosity.......................... .235, 286
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .236
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .236
Oil Pressure Light ...........................77
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................82
Operating Precautions ........................82
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................34, 35
Overheating, Engine ....................... .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,320
Paint Care ............................... .272
Parking Brake ............................ .139
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .153
Passing Light ..............................40
Personal Settings .......................... .291
Pets ................................... .130
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........254
Power Mirrors ................................35
Steering ........................... .149, 150
Windows ...............................54
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .288
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................108
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .200Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. .108
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .260
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............244
Radio Frequency General Information .....................18, 21
Radio Operation .......................... .306
Rear Camera ............................. .157
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .153
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................23
Rearview Mirrors ...........................34
Recreational Towing ........................ .173
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .282
Refrigerant .............................. .238
Release, Hood ..............................56
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .101
Remote

Keyless Entry
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........304
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .179
Replacement Keys ...........................20
Replacement Tires ......................... .263
Reporting Safety Defects .....................319
Restraint, Head .............................32
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