2020 Ram ProMaster City warning

12 INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury
and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce -
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body
modifications or special equipment installed by van conver -
sion/camper manufacturers/body builders. U.S. residents
refer to the Warranty Information, Section 2.1.C. Canadian
residents refer to the “What Is Not Covered” section of the
Warranty Information. Such equipment includes video
monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For
warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the
applicable manufacturer. Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by
the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be
supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are missing,
please contact an authorized dealer for assistance in
obtaining replacement documents from the applicable
manufacturer.
For information on the Body Builder’s Guide refer to
www.rambodybuilder.com
. This website contains dimen -
sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is
intended for Second Stage Manufacturer's technical support.
For service issues, contact an authorized dealer.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition and
the ignition switch position is STOP (OFF/LOCK) sounds a
signal to remove the key.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, and remove the
key fob from the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle,
always lock your vehicle. In case you switch off the
vehicle and the transmission is not in PARK position, a
warning message will appear on the cluster which
suggests you to shift the transmission into PARK posi -
tion and, then, you can remove the key within 15
seconds. If 15 seconds expire, you have to rotate the key
from OFF/LOCK position to ON/RUN position and
come back to OFF/LOCK position in order to remove
the key.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally
injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in alocation accessible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the
key from the ignition and lock all the doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
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The device remains engaged even if the doors are unlocked
remotely. This system prevents the sliding side doors to be
opened from the inside.
NOTE:
For emergency exit from the rear seats when the
Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually
raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down
the window, and open the door using the outside door
handle.Double Rear Swing Doors
The rear double swing doors are fitted through a fastening
system which stops them when they reach an opening angle
of approximately 90 degrees.Rear Door Check Strap Location
To open them wider to an angle of 180 degrees, push the
locking device (one on each side) and simultaneously open
the doors.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged
(locked).
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Using the key fob on the door, you can do the following:
• For Cargo versions with swing door/cargo doors:centrally unlock the load compartment (sliding side doors
+ rear swing doors/tailgate), centrally lock all the doors.
• For versions with swing door: local unlocking/locking.
Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The
Outside
To open the door, turn the key in the lock or push the cargo
unlock button on the key fob and then pull the exterior
handle to the left. To close the door, turn the key in the lock
or push the lock button on the key fob.
Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door From The
Inside
From inside the vehicle, use the interior door release mecha -
nism located on the left rear trim panel.
Opening The Second Swing Door
After having opened the first door, pull the handle located
on the door face toward the rear of the vehicle.SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.2
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Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
The front driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward
and rearward, and (if equipped), may be reclined and the
height and lumbar can be adjusted.Seat Adjustments
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious injury
or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
1 — Forward/Rearward Adjustment Bar
2 — Height Adjustment Lever
3 — Recliner Knob
4 — Lumbar Knob
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Forward And Rearward Adjustment
The adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor.
Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position. Then,
using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The height adjustment lever is located on the center outboard
side of the seat. Lift up or push down on the front lever to
adjust the front of the seat up or down.
Recliner Adjustment
The recliner knob is on the rear outboard side of the seat. To
recline the seatback, rotate the knob rearward without
leaning back. To return the seatback to its normal upright
position, lean forward, rotate the knob forward until the
seatback is in the upright position.Lumbar Support — If Equipped
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of
lumbar support. The lumbar control knob is located on the
rear upper outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the control
forward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired
amount of lumbar support.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the
seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be
seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may
be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seat-
backs. The controls for the front heated seats are located on
the lower outboard side of the seat.
Heated Seat Control Button
Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats. The LED on
the switch illuminates when the heated seat is on. Push the
switch a second time to shut the heating elements off. NOTE:
• This feature is only available with the ignition key in MAR
(ACC/ON/RUN) position.
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low tempera -
tures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insu -
lates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause serious burns due
to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
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Extended Cargo Space
4. Reverse order for original setting.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by
restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head
restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in order
to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
• Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
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