2021 RAM PROMASTER CITY traction control

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE249
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration
caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road
chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on
dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild
soap to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh
chemicals or a stiff brush. They can damage the
wheel’s protective coating that helps keep them
from corroding and tarnishing.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including
excessive brake dust, care must be taken in the
selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals
and equipment to prevent damage to the
wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is
recommended or select a non-abrasive,
non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome
wheels.
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 Wheels
Tire Chains and Traction Devices
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction
devices are not recommended.
CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that
use acidic solutions or strong alkaline
additives or harsh brushes. Many aftermarket
wheel cleaners and automatic car washes
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
recommended.
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
recommended.
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these
specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel
cleaners, abrasives, or polishing compounds.
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 required to maintain this finish.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire
chains are used.
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Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, driving, and braking functions. For
these reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation
of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such
as those on all season type tires. Rotation will
increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow
and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
For the proper maintenance intervals
Úpage 217. The reasons for any rapid or
unusual wear should be corrected prior to
rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward
cross” shown in the following diagram. This
rotation pattern does not apply to some
directional tires that must not be reversed.
Tire Rotation (Forward Cross)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific 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 conform
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 conditions
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 relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
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Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 3
weeks, we recommend that you take the
following steps to minimize the drain on your
vehicle's battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out
of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or
more, run the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh air and
high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Heated Seats
................................................... 20Heater, Engine Block....................................... 59Hill Start Assist.............................................. 148Hitches Trailer Towing.............................................. 78Hood Prop........................................................ 37Hood Release.................................................. 37
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Ignition............................................................ 12Key....................................................... 10, 12Switch......................................................... 12Ignition Key Removal....................................... 12Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 12Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 25Instrument Cluster.................................... 43, 44Descriptions................................................ 55Display........................................................ 44Display Controls.......................................... 45Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 46Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 253Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 29Interior Appearance Care............................... 253Interior Lights.................................................. 29iPod Control..................................................... 40iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................... 40Bluetooth Streaming Audio......................... 40
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Jack Location................................................ 194Jack Operation.............................................. 194Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 194Jump Starting............................................... 204
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Key FobProgramming Additional Key Fobs
............... 11Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Keys................................................................. 10Replacement............................................... 11Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 12
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Lane Change Assist......................................... 28Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 155Latches......................................................... 187Hood............................................................ 37Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 187Life Of Tires................................................... 245Light Bulbs........................................... 187, 213Lights............................................................ 187Air Bag................................................49, 186Brake Assist Warning............................... 147
Brake Warning.............................................49Bulb Replacement.................................... 213Cruise..........................................................55Daytime Running.........................................27Engine Temperature Warning......................51Exterior.............................................. 27, 187Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 188Headlights...................................................27Interior.........................................................29Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........54Park......................................................28, 55Passing........................................................28Seat Belt Reminder.....................................52Service...................................................... 213Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).............. 149Traction Control........................................ 147Turn Signals....................................... 55, 187Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.....................................51, 55Loading Vehicle......................................... 75, 76Capacities....................................................76Tires.......................................................... 239LocksPower Door..................................................14Low Tire Pressure System............................. 149Lubrication, Body.......................................... 225Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 25511

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Telescoping Steering Column
.......................... 23Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 38Tilt Steering Column........................................ 23Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 239Tire Markings................................................. 234Tire Safety Information.................................. 234Tire Service Kit.............................................. 202Tires................................... 187, 242, 247, 250Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 245Air Pressure............................................... 242Chains....................................................... 249Changing................................................... 194Compact Spare......................................... 247General Information........................ 242, 247High Speed................................................ 243Inflation Pressure...................................... 242Jacking...................................................... 194Life Of Tires............................................... 245Load Capacity............................................ 239Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).. 53, 149Quality Grading.......................................... 250Radial........................................................ 243Replacement............................................. 245Rotation.................................................... 250Safety.............................................. 234, 242Sizes.......................................................... 235Snow Tires................................................. 246Spare Tires...................................... 247, 248Spinning.................................................... 244
Trailer Towing.............................................. 80Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 244Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 255To Open Hood.................................................. 37Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight......................... 79Towing............................................................. 77Disabled Vehicle....................................... 211Guide........................................................... 79Recreational................................................ 83Weight......................................................... 79Towing Behind A Motorhome........................... 83Traction............................................................ 84Traction Control............................................ 149Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 149Trailer Towing.................................................. 77Hitches........................................................ 78Minimum Requirements.............................. 79Tips.............................................................. 82Trailer And Tongue Weight........................... 79Wiring.......................................................... 81Trailer Towing Guide........................................ 79Trailer Weight................................................... 79Transmission................................................... 63Automatic....................................62, 63, 231Fluid......................................................... 261Maintenance............................................ 231Transporting Pets.......................................... 184Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 244Trip Computer.................................................. 48Turn Signals..................................................... 55
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
................................. 116Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 119Uconnect Phone..........................111, 112, 113Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 117Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 117Bluetooth Communication Link................ 121Call Continuation...................................... 118Call Controls............................................. 116Call Termination....................................... 118Cancel Command..................................... 111Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................ 114Help Command......................................... 111Join Calls.................................................. 118Making A Phone Or Audio Device AFavorite................................................ 114Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress................................. 118Managing Your Favorites.......................... 115Natural Speech......................................... 111Operation.................................................. 110Overview................................................... 109Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone................................................... 112

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