2021 RAM PROMASTER auxiliary battery

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INTRODUCTION
Symbols Key ............................................................ 7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................. 7
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ........................... 7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ........... 7
Symbol Glossary ..................................................... 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ......................................................................10
Key Fob......................................................... 10
SENTRY KEY ..........................................................12
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................12
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .........................................................13
To Arm The System ...................................... 13
To Disarm The System................................. 13
Rearming Of The System............................. 13
Security System Manual Override .............. 13
DOORS ..................................................................14
Power Door Locks ....................................... 14
Auto Unlock Doors ....................................... 15
Automatic Door Locks ................................. 15
STEERING WHEEL.................................................15
Telescoping Steering Column ..................... 15 SEATS .................................................................... 15
Manual Adjustments ................................... 16
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 19
Fold Down Tray — If Equipped..................... 20
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped ............ 20
Head Restraints .......................................... 20
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ....................... 22
Introducing Voice Recognition .................... 22
Basic Voice Commands............................... 22
Get Started ................................................... 22
Additional Information ................................. 22
MIRRORS ............................................................. 23
Inside Rearview Mirror ................................ 23
Outside Mirrors ........................................... 24
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ....................... 24
Power Folding Outside Mirrors —
If Equipped ................................................... 25 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................... 25
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................ 26
Multifunction Lever ..................................... 26
Headlights ................................................... 26
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped .................................................. 26 High/Low Beam Switch .............................. 26
Flash-To-Pass .............................................. 26
Parking Lights ............................................. 26
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .............. 27
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................ 27 Turn Signals ................................................. 27
Lane Change Assist ..................................... 27
Battery Saver ............................................... 27
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................28
Courtesy Lights ............................................ 28
Illuminated Entry ......................................... 30
WIPERS AND WASHERS .....................................30
Windshield Wiper Operation ...................... 30
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................31
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions .............................................. 31 Additional Rear Climate Control —
If Equipped ................................................... 34 Operating Tips.............................................. 34
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ..............36
Storage ......................................................... 36
USB/AUX Control — If Equipped ................ 37
Power Outlets............................................... 37
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ................ 38
WINDOWS ............................................................39
Power Windows .......................................... 39
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped .............. 39
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 40
HOOD......................................................................40
Opening ........................................................ 40
Closing.......................................................... 41
CARGO AREA FEATURES .....................................41

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DRIVING TIPS ........................................................86 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...................... 86
Driving Through Water ................................ 86
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..........................................88
CYBERSECURITY ..................................................88UCONNECT SETTINGS ..........................................89 Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings ........................ 90
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION.................................98
Identifying Your Radio ................................. 98
Safety And General Information ...............100
UCONNECT MODES ........................................... 101
Radio Mode ................................................101
Media Mode ...............................................109Phone Mode ..............................................112
NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED ................ 124
Operating Navigation Mode —
If Equipped .................................................124
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ........... 146
Radio Operation .........................................146
Player Operation ........................................146
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED .................... 146
Ram Telematics General Information ......147
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ... 148
Regulatory And Safety Information........... 148
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................149Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 149Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ... 150
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.........................155
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................ 155 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped............................ 159 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................................... 161
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 164
Occupant Restraint Systems Features .... 164
Important Safety Precautions ................... 164
Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 165
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)............................................ 172 Child Restraints ......................................... 181
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 186
Transporting Passengers .......................... 186Transporting Pets ..................................... 187
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................ 187 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 188 Exhaust Gas ............................................... 189Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...................... 189
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....................... 190
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....................... 190 Preparations For Jacking .......................... 191
Jack Location ............................................. 191
Spare Tire Removal ................................... 193
Jacking Instructions................................... 194
Wheel Covers ............................................. 197
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 197
Tire Service Kit Storage............................. 198
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation ................................................... 198 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .......... 198Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .......... 200
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 203
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 203
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 204
Battery Location ........................................ 206
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 206
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ........................... 207
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................ 208
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 209
Automatic Transmission............................ 210
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS).................................................. 210
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 210

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE37
USB/AUX CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The USB Port and Auxiliary Jack is located on
the instrument panel left of the radio (driver’s
lower right). This feature allows an external USB
device to be plugged into the USB port.

AUX Jack And USB Ports

USB Charging Port
The USB connector port can be used for
charging purposes only. Use the connection
cable to connect an external USB device to the
vehicle's USB charging port which is located
next to the power outlet and near the cup holder
on the passenger side.
NOTE:
If the device battery to be charged is completely
depleted, it may take awhile to charge.
POWER OUTLETS
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
The power outlet is located on the instrument
panel passenger compartment near the cup
holder. It only operates with the ignition in the
MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position.
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet

Load Compartment Power Outlet — If Equipped

The load compartment power outlet is located in
the rear cargo compartment. The outlet can be is
used for powering 12 Volt adapter accessories
and recharging communications devices.
Load Compartment Power Outlet

1 — AUX Jack
2 — USB Port
2 — Passenger Compartment USB Charging Port
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the external device
while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in a collision.
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38GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
(Continued)
NOTE:
Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 W to the socket. Do not damage the socket
by using unsuitable adapters.
Power Outlet Fuses — Under Hood
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with two auxiliary
switches located on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering column which can be used to
power various electronic devices. Connections
to the switches are found in the right central
pillar fuse panel at the base of the passenger
side B-pillar.
Auxiliary Upfitter Switches

Auxiliary Switch 1 is configured to constant
battery feed, while Auxiliary Switch 2 is
configured to ignition feed.
For further information on using the auxiliary
switches, please refer to the Ram Body Builders
Guide by accessing www.rambodybuilder.com
and choosing the appropriate links.
1 — F14 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Front Power Outlet
2 — F09 Fuse 15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
After the use of high power draw accesso -
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being
started (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
WARNING! (Continued)

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234SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Right Central Pillar Fuses
The right central pillar fuse panel is located on
the interior side at the base of the passenger
side B-pillar.

Fuse Panel LocationFuse Panel

CavityMini Fuse Description
F817.5 Amp Brown Seat Heater
F83 20 Amp YellowRear Left Windows Heater
F84 20 Amp YellowRear Right Windows Heater
F86 20 Amp YellowAuxiliary Switch (From Battery) — If Equipped
F87 20 Amp YellowAuxiliary Switch (From Ignition) — If Equipped

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INDEX
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 224Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 217Additives, Fuel............................................... 266Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 121Air Bag........................................................... 174Air Bag Operation...................................... 175Air Bag Warning Light................................ 173Enhanced Accident Response...................210Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 210If Deployment Occurs................................ 178Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 179Maintenance............................................. 179Side Air Bags............................................. 175Transporting Pets...................................... 187Air Bag Light..................................48, 173, 187Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).............................. 219Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 219Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 219, 220Air Conditioner System.................................. 219Air Conditioning Filter............................. 35, 220Air Conditioning, Operating Tips................ 34, 35Air Filter......................................................... 219Air PressureTires.......................................................... 249
AlarmSecurity Alarm...................................... 13, 50Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 13Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 7Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 223, 268Disposal................................................... 225Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 149Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 53Assist, Hill Start............................................. 153Audio Settings............................................... 107Audio Systems (Radio)..................................... 88Auto Down Power Windows............................. 39Auto Up Power Windows.................................. 39Automatic Door Locks...................................... 15Automatic Transmission.........................60, 227Adding Fluid.............................................. 227Fluid And Filter Change............................ 227Fluid Change............................................ 227Fluid Level Check............................ 226, 227Fluid Type........................................ 226, 270Special Additives...................................... 227AUX Cord.......................................................... 37Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 155
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Battery................................................... 48, 217Charging System Light.................................48Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................11Belts, Seat.................................................... 187Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 155BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing
................ 116Body Builders Guide........................................... 7Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 221B-Pillar Location............................................ 245Brake Assist System..................................... 150Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 150Brake Fluid........................................... 226, 270Brake System....................................... 226, 264Anti-Lock (ABS)......................................... 149Fluid Check............................................... 226Master Cylinder........................................ 226Parking........................................................59Warning Light...............................................49Brake, Parking.................................................59Brake/Transmission Interlock..........................60Bulb Replacement........................................ 235Bulbs, Light.......................................... 188, 23511

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Security Alarm
............................................. 50Service...................................................... 235Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............... 161Traction Control......................................... 152Turn Signals................................ 26, 54, 188Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 49, 54Loading Vehicle........................................ 76, 77Capacities................................................... 77Tires.......................................................... 245LocksAutomatic Door.................................... 14, 15Low Tire Pressure System............................. 161Lubrication, Body........................................... 221Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 264
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Maintenance Free Battery............................. 217Maintenance Schedule.................................. 211Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 52ManualService...................................................... 274Methanol....................................................... 266Mirrors............................................................. 23Electric Remote........................................... 24Exterior Folding........................................... 24Heated........................................................ 25Outside........................................................ 24Rearview..................................................... 23
Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 7Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 161Mopar Parts.................................................. 273MP3 Control..................................................... 37Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 26
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 58
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 164Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 265Oil Change Indicator........................................ 45Reset........................................................... 45Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 219Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 219Oil Pressure Light............................................. 50Oil, Engine............................................ 218, 268Capacity.................................................... 268Checking................................................... 216Dipstick.................................................... 216Disposal................................................... 218Filter................................................ 219, 268Filter Disposal........................................... 218Identification Logo.................................... 218Materials Added To.................................. 218Pressure Warning Light............................... 50Recommendation............................ 218, 268
Synthetic................................................... 218Viscosity.................................................... 268Onboard Diagnostic System.............................55Operating Precautions.....................................55Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 274Outside Rearview Mirrors.......................... 23, 24Overheating, Engine...................................... 206
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Paint Care..................................................... 260Parking Brake..................................................59ParkSense System, Rear..................................69Passing Light....................................................26Pets............................................................... 187Phone Mode.................................................. 112Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 245PowerMirrors.........................................................24Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................37Steering................................................66, 67Windows......................................................39Power Steering Fluid..................................... 270Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 170Preparation For Jacking....................... 190, 191
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