2021 RAM PROMASTER CITY spare wheel

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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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................. 217Maintenance Plan......................................217
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 221
Engine Compartment — 2.4L ...................221Checking Oil Level......................................222
Adding Washer Fluid .................................222
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................222
Pressure Washing ......................................223
DEALER SERVICE .............................................. 223
Engine Oil ...................................................223
Engine Oil Filter ..........................................224Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................224
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................225
Body Lubrication ........................................225
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................225
Exhaust System ........................................226
Cooling System ..........................................227Brake System ............................................230
Automatic Transmission ...........................231
Upfitter Connectors — If Equipped ............232
TIRES ................................................................... 234
Tire Safety Information .............................. 234
Tires — General Information .....................242Tire Types ...................................................246
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................247
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....................248Tire Chains and Traction Devices ............249
Tire Rotation Recommendations ..............250 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .....................................250
Treadwear .................................................. 250
Traction Grades ......................................... 251
Temperature Grades ................................. 251
STORING THE VEHICLE ......................................251
BODYWORK ........................................................ 252
Protection From Atmospheric Agents....... 252
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 252Preserving The Bodywork .......................... 252
INTERIORS ......................................................... 253
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 253
Plastic And Coated Parts ........................... 253
Leather Surfaces ....................................... 254Glass Surfaces .......................................... 254
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.................255
BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................. 255
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 255
Torque Specifications ................................ 255
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .......................................256
Gasoline Engine ......................................... 256
Reformulated Gasoline ............................. 256Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .................... 257
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 257
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications... 257
MMT In Gasoline ........................................ 257
Materials Added To Fuel ........................... 257 Fuel System Cautions................................ 258
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..................... 258
FLUID CAPACITIES ............................................. 259
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................. 259
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............. 261
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE .................................................. 262 Prepare For The Appointment .................. 262Prepare A List............................................. 262
Be Reasonable With Requests ................. 262
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............................. 262
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................... 262
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center ........... 262
Mexico ........................................................ 263
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............ 263
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..................... 263 Service Contract ....................................... 263
WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................. 264
MOPAR PARTS................................................... 264
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........................ 264
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ....................................... 264 In Canada ................................................... 264
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ........................ 264
General Information.......................................... 265

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL53
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate that
the tire pressure is lower than the
recommended value and/or that slow
pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may
not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and
steering. If a tire puncture occurs, repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair
kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
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80STARTING AND OPERATING
(Continued)
Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing while using a full size spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer.
When replacing tires with a higher load
carrying capacity they will not increase the
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
For further information Ú page 234.
WARNING!
Make certain that the load is secured in the
trailer and will not shift during travel. When
trailering cargo that is not fully secured,
dynamic load shifts can occur that may be
difficult for the driver to control. You could
lose control of your vehicle and have a colli -
sion.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Over -
loading can cause a loss of control, poor
performance or damage to brakes, axle,
engine, transmission, steering, suspension,
chassis structure or tires.
Safety chains must always be used
between your vehicle and trailer. Always
connect the chains to the hook retainers of
the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under
the trailer tongue and allow enough slack
for turning corners.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked
on a grade. When parking, apply the
parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the
tow vehicle transmission in PARK. For
four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or "chock" the trailer wheels.
GCWR must not be exceeded.
Total weight must be distributed between
the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded :
GVWR
GTW
GAWR
Tongue weight rating for the trailer
hitch utilized.
WARNING! (Continued)

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152SAFETY
Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on
solid when a system fault is detected, an
audible chime will be activated and a proper
text message will be displayed. If the ignition
key is cycled, this sequence will repeat
providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Warning Light will turn off
when the fault condition no longer exists. A
system fault can occur with any of the following
scenarios:

1. Jamming due to electronic devices or
driving next to facilities emitting the same
radio frequencies as the TPM sensors.

2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.
NOTE:
Your vehicle can be equipped with either a Tire
Service Kit, a compact spare tire or a regular
size spare tire (with or without original TPMS
sensor).

1. Tire Service Kit (original tire sealant – if equipped): After fixing the punctured tire
with original tire sealant, the original
situation will be restored, so system will
turn off the telltale during the normal drive.

2. Compact Spare Tire – if equipped: The compact spare wheel is not equipped with a
TPMS sensor. So when mounted, during the
normal drive the system will turn on the
telltale (flashing for approximately
75 seconds then remains solid). This
condition persists until a wheel equipped
with original TPMS sensor has been
mounted on the vehicle. 3. Regular size spare tire (not equipped with
TPMS sensor): When mounted, during the
normal drive the system will turn on the
telltale (flashing for approximately
75 seconds then remains solid). This
condition persists until a wheel equipped
with original TPMS sensor has been
mounted on the vehicle. Then the system
will be restored and the telltale will turn off
during the normal drive.
4. Regular size spare tire (equipped with TPMS sensor): When mounted, the telltale will
turn off during the normal drive.
5. In all the above cases, please check the replacement tire inflation pressure before
driving your vehicle.
6. In case of tire replacement, if the vehicle is driven for short periods of time, then the
system can take a while to be restored.
NOTE:
For a correct Tire Pressure Monitoring behavior,
please wait for about 20 minutes in key-off
during each tire substitution.

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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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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY195
2. To access the winch mechanism open the
rear doors of the vehicle to expose the
winch mechanism access hole. Install the
winch extension into the winch mechanism.

Winch LocationJack Tools Winch Location

3. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counter -
clockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow you
to pull it out from under the vehicle.

Lowering The Spare Tire
NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the winch extension only. Use of an air wrench
or other power tools is not recommended and
can damage the winch.
4. Pull the spare tire out from under the
vehicle to gain access to the spare tire
retainer.

Spare Tire

1 — Wrench Handle
2 — Winch Extension
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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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