2018 Ram ProMaster maintenance

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.
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
WARNING!
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
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 identi-
fied by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designa-
tion 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.SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
146

sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire de-
scriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
T,S=Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original equipment tire should be repaired (or
replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at
the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to
mount a conventional tire on the compact
spare wheel, since the wheel is designed
specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not
install more than one compact spare tire and
wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the temporary
use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be
sure to follow the warnings, which apply to
WARNING!
your spare. Failure to do so could result in
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle con-
trol.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emer-
gency use only. You can identify if your ve-
hicle is equipped with a collapsible spare by
looking at the spare tire description on the
Tire and Loading Information Placard located
on the driver’s side door opening or on the
sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example:
165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original equipment tire should be repaired (or
replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at
the first opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly installed to the vehicle. Inflate the
collapsible tire using the electric air pump
before lowering the vehicle. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to
mount a conventional tire on the collapsible
spare wheel, since the wheel is designed
specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the temporary
use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be
sure to follow the warnings, which apply to
your spare. Failure to do so could result in
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle con-
trol.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emer-
gency use only. This tire may look like the
originally equipped tire on the front or rear
axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the
temporary use full size spare tire needs to be
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
148

CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a
bristle brush, metal polishes or oven
cleaner. These products may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recom-
mended.
NOTE:
If you intend parking or storing your vehicle
for an extended period after cleaning the
wheels with wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle
and apply the brakes to remove the water
droplets from the brake components. This
activity will remove the red rust on the brake
rotors and prevent vehicle vibration when
braking. Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low
Gloss Clear Coat WheelsCAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these
specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel
cleaners, abrasives, or polishing com-
pounds. They will permanently damage
this finish and such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
HAND WASH ONLY USING MILD SOAP
AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used
on a regular basis; this is all that is re-
quired to maintain this finish.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration. Thespecific 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 depends
upon 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.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
150

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you
must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and
prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to
the emissions control system. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM
specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good performance. We recommend you use a blend of up
to 5% biodiesel, meeting ASTM specification D-975 with your diesel engine.
This vehicle is compatible
with biodiesel blends greater than 5% but no greater than 20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification
D-7467 provided the shortened maintenance intervals are followed as directed.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Mopar Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certified) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO
22241 standard. Use of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage.
NOTE:
If climatized or diesel Number 1 ULSD fuel is
not available, and you are operating below
(20°F/-6°C), in sustained arctic conditions,
Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment (or
equivalent) is recommended to avoid gelling.
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze)
other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (anti-
freeze), may result in engine damage
and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
CAUTION!
gine coolant is different and should not
be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the
cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-basedengine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or an-
tirust products, as they may not be com-
patible with the radiator engine coolant
and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for
use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene
glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
158

Accessories..................160
Mopar ...................160
Adding Fuel ..................92
Additives, Fuel ................92
AirBag .....................56 Air Bag Operation .............57
Air Bag Warning Light ..........55
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .122
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......122
If A Deployment Occurs .........61
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . . .63
Side Air Bags ...............58
Transporting Pets ............69
Air Bag Light ............34, 55, 70
Air Bag Maintenance .............63
Air Conditioning Filter ............24
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......23
Air Pressure, Tires ..............143
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........155
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........39
Automated Manual Transmission ......81
Fluid Type ................159
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................157 Back-Up
....................91
Back-Up Camera ...............91
Battery .....................35
Charging System Light .........35
Belts, Seat ...................70
B-Pillar Location ..............139
Brake Fluid ..............157, 159
Brake System Warning Light ...............34
Bulb Replacement .............100
Bulbs, Light ...............72, 100
Camera .....................91
Capacities, Fluid ..............155
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................91
Oil (Engine) ...............132
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..........69
Changing A Flat Tire .........108, 134
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............135
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....69
Checks, Safety .................69
Child Restraint ................64
Child

Restraints
Booster Seats ...............66 Child Restraints
..............64
Child Seat Installation ..........68
Infants And Child Restraints ......65
Older Children And Child Restraints. .66
Cleaning Wheels ..................149
Climate Control ................19
Clock Setting .................164
Compact Spare Tire .............147
Contract, Service ..............187
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............155
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........155, 156, 157
Cruise Light ..................41
Customer Assistance ............186
Customer Programmable Features . . . .169
Defroster, Windshield ............70
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........42
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........157
Diesel Fuel ..................157
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........157
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........17
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........121
INDEX
189

Jacking And Tire ChangingInstructions ................111
Jack Operation ............108, 134
Jump Starting ................115
Keys .......................12
Lane Change Assist ..............17
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..............49
Latches .....................72
Hood ....................24
Leaks, Fluid ..................72
Life Of Tires .................145
Light Bulbs ...............72, 100
Lights ......................72
AirBag .............34, 55, 70
Brake Warning ..............34
Bulb Replacement ...........100
Cruise ...................41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . .16, 17
Engine Temperature Warning .....36
Exterior ..................72
Headlights .................17
High Beam ................17
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..............38
Park ..................17, 41 Service
..................100
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ................37, 44
Turn Signal ...........16, 41, 72
Warning (Instrument
Cluster Description) ........36, 41
Loading Vehicle Tires ...................139
Low Tire Pressure System ..........44
Lug Nuts ...................154
Maintenance Schedule .......124, 128
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...................38
Manual, Service ...............188
Media Center Radio .............182
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......13
Memory Seat ..................13
Memory Seats And Radio ..........13
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......44
Mopar .....................160
Mopar Accessories .............160
Multi-Function Control Lever ........
16
Navigation ..................168
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........77Occupant Restraints
.............47
Oil, Engine ...............156, 157
Capacity .................155
Filter ................156, 157
Pressure Warning Light .........36
Recommendation ............155
Viscosity .................155
Oil Pressure Light ...............36
Onboard Diagnostic System .........42
Operating Precautions ............42
Overheating, Engine ............118
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .188
Parking Brake .................78
Pets .......................69
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......171
Phone (Pairing) ...............172
Phone (Uconnect) ..............171
Placard, Tire And Loading Information. .139
Power Steering Fluid .........157, 159
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ......52
Preparation For Jacking ..........111
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................53
Radial Ply Tires ...............144
Radio ..................163, 182
191

Presets..................166
Radio Frequency General Information ...........13
Radio Operation ...............166
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........182
Rear Camera ..................91
Rear Seat, Folding ..............13
Recreational Towing .............96
Release, Hood .................24
Reminder, Seat Belt .............48
Replacement Bulbs .............100
Replacement Tires .............145
Reporting Safety Defects .........187
Restraint, Head ................14
Restraints, Child ...............64
Roll Over Warning ...............2
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ........70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .......72
Safety Defects, Reporting .........187
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............69
Safety Information, Tire ..........134
Safety Tips ...................69
Schedule, Maintenance .......124, 128
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage .................51 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .53
Energy Management Feature
......53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......50
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....51
Pregnant Women .............52
Seat Belt Pretensioner .........53
Seat Belt Reminder ...........48
Seat Belt Reminder ..............48
Seat Belts .................48, 70
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................51
Child Restraint ..............64
Front Seat ............48, 49, 50
Inspection .................70
Operating Instructions .........50
Pregnant Women .............52
Pretensioners ...............53
Rear Seat .................49
Untwisting Procedure ..........51
Seats ......................13
Adjustment ................13
Easy

Entry .................13
Heated ...................13
Memory ..................13
Rear Folding ...............13 Seatback Release
............13
Tilting ...................13
Vented ...................13
Ventilated .................13
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............156, 157
Service Assistance .............186
Service Contract ...............187
Service Manuals ...............188
Shift Lever Override .............119
Shoulder Belts .................49
Signals, Turn ...............41, 72
Snow Tires ..................147
Spare Tire ............147, 148, 149
Spark Plugs .................156
Speed Control Accel/Decel ................90
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .......89
Starting .....................74
Starting Procedures ..............74
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . . .74
Steering .....................16
Column Lock ...............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......170
Storage, Vehicle ................23
INDEX
192

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new RAM brand vehicle
and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. Howev\
er, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and import\
ant safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals found on the website on the back c\
over and
other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories
to help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local
RAM brand dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can
be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal mini\
mum. If you are drinking, don’t
drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink a\
nd then drive.
IMPORTANT
Get warranty and other information online – you can review and print \
or download a copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and the limited warranties provided by FCA US LLC for your
vehicle by visiting www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada). Click on the applicable
link in the “Popular Topics” area of the www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada)
homepage and follow the instructions to select the applicable year, make and model of your vehicle.
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important featur\
es of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the
back cover of your User Guide. We hope you find these resources useful. U.S. residents can purchase
replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement
kits by calling 1 800 387-1143.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the
driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may tak\
e their attention off the road. Use of
any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable\
radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and coul\
d lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehic\
le is moving. If you find yourself
unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the \
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephone\
s or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
3110991_18b_Ram_ProMaster_UG_070717.indd 27/7/17 10:05 AM