2021 RAM PROMASTER CITY jacking

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MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..........................................86
CYBERSECURITY ..................................................86
UCONNECT SETTINGS .........................................87 Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings ........................ 87
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION.................................97
Identifying Your Radio ................................. 97
Safety And General Information ................. 99
UCONNECT MODES ........................................... 100
Radio Mode ................................................100
Media Mode ...............................................107Phone Mode ..............................................109
NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED ................ 121
Operating Navigation Mode —
If Equipped .................................................121
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ........................................................... 142
Radio Operation .........................................142
Media Mode ...............................................142
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED .................... 142
Ram Telematics General Information ......143
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES.... 143
Regulatory And Safety Information........... 144
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ............................................ 145 Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) ..............................................145 Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...146 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.........................149
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................................... 149
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 153
Occupant Restraint Systems .................... 153
Important Safety Precautions ................... 153
Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 154
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)... 161
Child Restraints ......................................... 170
Transporting Pets ...................................... 184
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 185
Transporting Passengers .......................... 185Exhaust Gas .............................................. 185
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................ 185 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................................... 187
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS........................188
FUSES ..................................................................188
General Information .................................. 188Underhood Fuses ...................................... 189
Interior Fuses ............................................. 192
Central Unit Fuse Panel............................. 193 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...................... 194
Jack Location — If Equipped ..................... 194
Removing The Spare Tire — If Equipped .. 194Preparations For Jacking ......................... 196
Jacking Instructions................................... 197
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels ....................... 200Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers .... 201
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED .................. 202
Tire Service Kit Storage............................. 202
Tire Service Kit Usage ............................... 202
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 204
Preparations For Jump Starting ................ 205
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 206
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 207
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ............... 208
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................ 209
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................ 209
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 211
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 212
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 212
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 213 Replacement Bulbs ................................... 213
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 214
Replacing Interior Bulbs ............................ 215

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194IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location — If Equipped
The jack bag is placed on the front passenger
floor or in the rear cargo area depending on the
trim level.

Jack/Tools Location

Removing The Spare Tire — If Equipped

1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. Attach the wrench
handle to the winch extension.

Jack Tools
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger
of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that 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.
Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
1 — Wrench Handle
2 — Winch Extension
3 — Emergency Screwdriver
4 — Bolt Install Wrench
5 — Wheel Chock
6 — Jack

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196IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
5. Remove the wing nut prior to removing the
retainer from the wheel.

Wing Nut

6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable.

Lifting Spare Tire
7. Pull the retainer through the center of the
wheel.

Retainer

Preparations For Jacking

1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake. 4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
5. Turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK)
position.
6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if the right driver’s wheel is being
changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being lifted or raised.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY197
(Continued)
Jacking Instructions

Jack Warning Label Jacking Locations

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 Flashers.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set an
automatic transmission in PARK; a manual
transmission in REVERSE.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
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.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated
and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
If working on or near a roadway, be
extremely careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated,
are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the
ground.
The stowed spare tire should always be
checked for security by pushing on it with
your hand, at the location under the rear
fascia/bumper, behind the vehicle. The
spare tire should not move when fully
secured by the winch under the vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
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198IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug
bolts with the wrench handle by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is
still on the ground.

2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body.
NOTE:
Place the jack underneath the jack engagement
location that is closest to the flat tire.

Front Lifting Point Front Jacking Location
Rear Lifting Point Rear Jacking Location

WARNING!
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never
get any part of your body under a vehicle that
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.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
........ 51Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 209Jacking...................................................... 194Jump Starting............................................ 204Towing....................................................... 211Emission Control System Maintenance........... 57Engine........................................................... 221Air Cleaner................................................. 224Block Heater............................................... 59Break-In Recommendations........................ 60Checking Oil Level..................................... 222Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 259Cooling...................................................... 227Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 185, 258Fails To Start............................................... 59Flooded, Starting......................................... 59Jump Starting............................................ 204Oil.................................................... 223, 259Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 221Oil Filter..................................................... 224Oil Selection.................................... 223, 259Oil Synthetic.............................................. 224Overheating............................................... 207Starting....................................................... 58Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 168, 212Ethanol.......................................................... 257Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 185, 258Exhaust System................................... 185, 226Exterior Lights......................................... 27, 187
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Filters
Air Cleaner
................................................ 224Air Conditioning........................................... 34Engine Oil........................................ 224, 259Engine Oil Disposal................................... 224FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 188Turn Signals.......................................55, 187Flooded Engine Starting................................... 59Fluid Capacities............................................ 259Fluid Leaks................................................... 187Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 231Engine Oil................................................. 222Power Steering............................................ 68Fluid, Brake.................................................. 261Fog Lights........................................................ 28Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 17Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 188Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 209Fuel............................................................... 256Additives................................................... 257Clean Air................................................... 256Ethanol..................................................... 257Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..................................... 74Gasoline................................................... 256Materials Added....................................... 257Methanol.................................................. 257
Octane Rating.................................. 256, 259Specifications........................................... 259Tank Capacity........................................... 259Fuses............................................................ 188
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..................................74Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 256Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 256Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 256Gear Ranges....................................................64Gear Selector Override.................................. 209Glass Cleaning.............................................. 254Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 76, 77Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................76, 77GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................76
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.......................................84Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 188Head Restraints...............................................21HeadlightsCleaning.................................................... 252Passing........................................................28Switch..........................................................27

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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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Maintenance Free Battery
............................. 222Maintenance Schedule.................................. 217Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)..................................................... 54, 57Manual Service...................................................... 264Master CylinderBrakes....................................................... 231Methanol....................................................... 257Mirrors............................................................. 25Electric Powered......................................... 26Electric Remote........................................... 26Exterior Folding........................................... 25Outside........................................................ 25Rearview..................................................... 25Modifications/AlterationsVehicle.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 149Mopar Parts................................................... 264
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 60
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 153Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 256, 259Oil Change Indicator........................................ 46Reset........................................................... 46
Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 224Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 224Oil Pressure Light............................................. 51Oil Reset.......................................................... 46Oil, Engine............................................ 223, 259Capacity.................................................... 259Checking................................................... 222Dipstick.................................................... 222Disposal................................................... 224Filter................................................ 224, 259Filter Disposal........................................... 224Identification Logo.................................... 223Materials Added To.................................. 224Pressure Warning Light............................... 51Recommendation............................ 223, 259Synthetic.................................................. 224Viscosity................................................... 259Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 56Operating Precautions..................................... 56Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 264Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 25Overheating, Engine...................................... 207
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Paint Care..................................................... 252Parking Brake.................................................. 60ParkSense System, Rear................................. 70Passing Light................................................... 28
Personal Settings.............................................87Pets............................................................... 184Phone Mode.................................................. 109Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 239PowerMirrors.........................................................26Steering................................................67, 68Windows......................................................35Power Steering Fluid..................................... 261Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 159Preparation For Jacking....................... 194, 196PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 159
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 243Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 229Radio Operation............................................ 143Rear Camera....................................................73Rear ParkSense System...................................70Recreational Towing.........................................83Reformulated Gasoline................................. 256Refrigerant.................................................... 225Release, Hood..................................................37Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 154Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs...............11Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls....... 142Replacement Bulbs....................................... 213

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