2019 Ram ProMaster City park assist

▫Front Adjustment ........................34
▫ Rear Adjustment ........................34
▫ Front Removal ..........................35
▫ Rear Removal ..........................36
 STEERING WHEEL .......................37
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............37
 MIRRORS ..............................38
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......38
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................38
▫ Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped ........39
▫ Vanity Mirror ..........................40
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................41
▫ Multifunction Lever ......................41
▫ Headlights ............................41
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .......41
▫ High Beams ...........................41
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................42 ▫
Parking Lights .........................42
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........42
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................42
▫ Turn Signals ...........................42
▫ Lane Change Assist ......................43
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................43
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lights ...................43
 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................46
▫ Front Wiper Operation ....................46
▫ Rear Wiper Operation — If Equipped .........47
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................48
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ...........48
▫ Climate Control Functions .................52
▫ Operating Tips .........................52
 WINDOWS .............................54
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped .............54
▫ Window Bar Grates — If Equipped ...........57
14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced accel-
eration and stability. A feature of the TCS system, Brake
Limited Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited
slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven
axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than
the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning
wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to
the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active
even if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode. Refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section for
further information.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when
starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain
the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short
period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the
brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during
this short period of time, the system will release brake
pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The system
will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of
throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the
intended direction of travel.HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
•
Vehicle must be stopped.
• Vehicle must be on a 5% (approximate) grade or greater
hill.
• Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,
vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backing
uphill is in REVERSE gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when
the activation criteria have been met. The system will not
activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK.
WARNING!
There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded
vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system will
not activate and slight rolling may occur. This could
cause a collision with another vehicle or object. Always
remember the driver is responsible for braking the
vehicle.
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CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE ..................149
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................149
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .149
▫ Cold Weather Operation .................149
▫ Extended Park Starting ...................150
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................150
▫ After Starting ......................... .151
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .151
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .152
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .152
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............154
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ................155
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .155
▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission .........156
POWER STEERING ..................... .162
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ...............163
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........164
▫ To Activate .......................... .164
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ...................164
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................165
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................166
▫ To Resume Speed ...................... .166
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .166
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .166
▫ ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors ..........167
▫ ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts ...........168
▫ ParkSense

Rear Park Assist Failure Indications . .169
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▫Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ............................. .169
▫ ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage
Precautions .......................... .169
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ........171
 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................172
 VEHICLE LOADING .....................174
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ................174
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ........174
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..........174
▫ Tire Size ............................ .174
▫ Rim Size ............................ .175
▫ Inflation Pressure ...................... .175
▫ Curb Weight ......................... .175
▫ Overloading ......................... .175
▫ Loading ............................ .175
TRAILER TOWING ..................... .176
▫ Common Towing Definitions ...............176
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ................178
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...................... .179
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...............179
▫ Towing Requirements ...................180
▫ Towing Tips ......................... .184
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....................185
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .185
▫ Recreational Towing — Automatic
Transmission ......................... .185
 DRIVING TIPS ......................... .186
▫ Driving

On Slippery Surfaces ..............186
▫ Driving Through Water ..................186
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Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the
driver to limit the highest available gear. For example, if
you set the transmission gear limit to 5 (fifth gear), the
transmission will not shift above fifth gear, but will shift
through the lower gears normally.
You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any
vehicle speed. When the gear selector is in the DRIVE
position, the transmission will operate automatically, shift-
ing between all available gears.
Moving the gear selector to the ERS position (beside
DRIVE) will activate ERS mode, display the current gear in
the instrument cluster, and set that gear as the top available
gear. Once in ERS mode, moving the gear selector forward
(-) or rearward (+) will change the top available gear, which
will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
To exit ERS mode, simply return the gear selector to the
DRIVE position.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip
and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum
deceleration (engine braking), move the gear selector into
the ERS position, then simply press and hold it forward (-).
The transmission will shift to the range from which the
vehicle can best be slowed down.
POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in
tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering
capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
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To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
vehicle set speed.
NOTE:The Speed Control system maintains speed up and
down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is
normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it
may be preferable to drive without Speed Control.
WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control and have an accident. Do not use Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
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 Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CAN button, or
normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will
deactivate the Speed Control without erasing the set speed
from memory.
Pushing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch
OFF erases the set speed from memory.
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
The ParkSense system provides an audible indication of
the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and a de-
tected obstacle when backing up, e.g. during a parking
maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
Usage Precautions” for limitations of this system and
recommendations.
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The ParkSense system is automatically activated when the
transmission is placed into REVERSE. As the distance from
an obstacle behind the vehicle decreases, the audible alert
becomes more frequent.
Interaction With Trailer Towing
The ParkSense system is automatically deactivated when a
trailer equipped by Mopar is hitched to the vehicle. The
system will be automatically activated as soon as the trailer
is removed. If it does not happen, turning the key ignition
switch to OFF and then to ON again would be needed. In
case of a non Mopar trailer hitches are mounted the sensor
deactivation cannot be guaranteed.
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within
the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles,
in the horizontal direction, from approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) up to 55 inches (140 cm) from the center of the rear
fascia/bumper and up to 24 inches (60 cm) from the
corners of the rear fascia/bumper, depending on the loca-
tion, type and orientation of the obstacle.If several obstacles are detected, the ParkSense system
indicates the nearest obstacle.
The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corresponds
to the maximum height of an obstacle that would clear the
underside of the vehicle during the parking maneuver.
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors Locations
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ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts
If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE gear is
engaged, an audible alert is activated.
The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver
that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pausesbetween the tones are directly proportional to the distance
from the obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick succession
indicate the presence of a very close obstacle. A continuous
tone indicates that the obstacle is less than 12 inches
(30 cm) away.
Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Park Assist System
SIGNAL
MEANING INDICATION
Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present
within the sensors’ field of view Audible signal
(dashboard loudspeaker)
• Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the dis-
tance decreases.
• Emits continuous tone at 12 inches (30 cm).
• Adjustable volume level programmable through per-
sonal settings in the instrument cluster display. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel”.
Failure Sensor or system failures Visual Signal(instrument panel)
• Icon appears on display.
• Message is displayed on instrument cluster display (if
equipped).
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