2020 Ram ProMaster City manual transmission

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling,
and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared
with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and
customer-oriented documents located online. Within this
information, you will find a description of the services that
FCA US LLC offers to its customers, the vehicle's warranty
coverage, and the details of the terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of
these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for
the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations,
tips, and important warnings in this manual will help assure
safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. Be sure you are
familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for
braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting (if
equipped). Learn how your vehicle handles on different road
surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience.This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related to
the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased.
Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Informa
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tion, that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will
be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you use
your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a
constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that an authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained
technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 161
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as a problem. Please check your oil level with the engine oil
indicator often during the break in period. Add oil as
required.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake
is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an automatic trans-
mission in PARK, or manual transmission in REVERSE or
first gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To
apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
completely. Parking Brake
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
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NOTE:
• When the parking brake is applied and the automatictransmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light”
will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before
attempting to move the vehicle.
• This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from
the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission, apply the parking brake before
placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
move the gear selector out of PARK. The parking brake
should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerousfor 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 a location accessible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a
collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury.
Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in
PARK, a manual transmission in REVERSE or first
gear. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is
indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING! (Continued)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 165
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be
sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting
between these gears.
The transmission gear selector provides PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift
positions. Manual downshifts can be made using the ERS
shift control. Moving the gear selector into the ERS (-/+)
position (beside the DRIVE position) activates ERS mode,
displays the current gear in the instrument cluster, and
prevents automatic upshifts beyond this gear. In ERS mode,
toggling the gear selector forward (-) or rearward (+) will
change the highest available gear. Refer to "Electronic Range
Select (ERS) Operation" in this section for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:
If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, REVERSE,
or NEUTRAL position (when pushed forward) it is probably
in the ERS (+/-) position (beside the DRIVE position). In ERS
mode, the transmission gear limit (1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in
the instrument cluster. Move the gear selector to the right
(into the DRIVE [D] position) for access to PARK, REVERSE,
and NEUTRAL. Gear Selector
Gear Ranges
Do not depress the accelerator pedal when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.
NOTE:
After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the
selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially
important when the engine is cold.
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6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite the jacking position. For example, if the right
front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being lifted or raised.Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Apply the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 235
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK (P) before the
ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/OFF (key
removal) position. To remove the key manually, proceed as
follows:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the Allen Key located in the rear cargo area, inthe tool bag (if equipped) or on the left side in the cargo
box.
3. Unlock the steering column, pull the tilt/telescoping control handle down. 4. Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of the
travel position, then lock the steering column in position,
push the control handle up until fully engaged.
5. Using the Allen Key, undo the lower steering column cover screws, and remove the lower cover.
Lower Steering Column Screw Locations
6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand and with the other one remove the key, sliding it outwards.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H),
and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
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Safety Tips ................................................................................ 153
Safety, Exhaust Gas ................................................................ 153
Schedule, Maintenance .......................................................... 241
Seat Belts .......................................................................... 109, 154 Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................................................... 115
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .......................... 115
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage................... 115
Child Restraints ................................................................... 133Energy Management Feature ............................................ 117
Front Seat.............................................................. 109, 111, 113
Inspection ............................................................................. 154
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ........................................... 113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ......................................... 114Lap/Shoulder Belts............................................................. 111
Operating Instructions ....................................................... 113
Pregnant Women................................................................. 116
Pretensioners........................................................................ 117
Rear Seat ............................................................................... 111Reminder ........................................................................ 88, 109
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................................................... 117
Untwisting Procedure ........................................................ 114
Seats ............................................................................................ 29 Adjustment............................................................................. 29
Heated..................................................................................... 32
Rear Folding........................................................................... 29
Tilting ...................................................................................... 29 Security Alarm ...........................................................................21
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........................................302
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).........................................................19
Service Assistance ...................................................................329
Service Contract.......................................................................331
Service Manuals ......................................................................333
Shift Lever Override ...............................................................236
Shifting
Automatic Transmission ....................................................164
Shoulder Belts ..........................................................................111
Signals, Turn ......................................................................92, 156
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................................................287
Snow Tires ................................................................................282
Spare Tires ........................................................................283, 285
Spark Plugs ..............................................................................302
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .....................................................................302
Oil ..........................................................................................302
Speed Control Cancel....................................................................................175
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............................................172
Starting...................................................................................... 157 Automatic Transmission ....................................................157
Cold Weather .......................................................................158Engine Fails To Start ........................................................... 158
Steering .......................................................................................38
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