2023 RAM PROMASTER instrument cluster

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INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 44 Storage..............................................................44
USB Control — If Equipped ..............................45
Power Outlets ...................................................46
Power Inverter — If Equipped...........................47
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped .....................47
Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped .......................................................48
WINDOWS ............................................................. 49
Power Windows ...............................................49
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped...................49
Wind Buffeting .................................................50
HOOD....................................................................... 50
Opening .............................................................50
Closing...............................................................51
CARGO AREA FEATURES ...................................... 51
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER........... 52
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
Descriptions ......................................................53
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER......................................... 54
Instrument Cluster Descriptions .....................55
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 56
Location And Controls ......................................56
Change Engine Oil — If Equipped ....................57
Main Menu........................................................57
Settings .............................................................59 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ....................65
Red Warning Lights ..........................................65
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................68
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................72
Green Indicator Lights .....................................72
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................73
White Indicator Lights ......................................73
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ........ 74
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ......................................74
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS.............................................................74
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................76
Automatic Transmission ..................................76
Normal Starting ................................................76
Tip Start Feature .............................................76
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ...............................76
Extended Park Starting ....................................76
If Engine Fails To Start .....................................77
After Starting ....................................................77
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ...........77
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..........78
PARKING BRAKE ....................................................78
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ................................78 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............................. 81
Ignition Park Interlock (Keyless Vehicle) ........ 81
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ............................................................. 81
9-Speed Automatic Transmission ................... 82
POWER STEERING ................................................ 85
ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF EQUIPPED ............ 86
Activation .......................................................... 86
Exceeding The Set Speed ................................ 86
Deactivation ..................................................... 86
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST (ISA) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................... 87
Activation .......................................................... 87
Exceeding The Set Speed ................................ 87
Deactivation ..................................................... 87
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ... 87
Cruise Control .................................................. 88
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ......................... 89
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................... 98
Activation/Deactivation ................................... 98
Traffic Sign Assist Modes ................................ 98
Indications On The Display .............................. 99
ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 100
Operation ....................................................... 100Turning Active Driving Assist
On Or Off ........................................................ 101

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which
supports Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE), Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), and
Remote Start (if equipped). The key fob allows you
to lock or unlock all doors, as well as activate the
Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately
66 ft (20 m). The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
The key fob also contains an emergency key, which
can be used by pushing the emergency key release
button.
NOTE:
The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if
the key fob is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device. This may
result in poor performance.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Wireless
Charging Pad, the key fob may not be detected
if it is placed within 6 inches (15 cm) of the pad
Úpage 48.
With the ignition in the ON position and the
vehicle moving at 2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE
commands are disabled.

Figure 1 - Keyless Ignition Key Fob Figure 2 - Keyless Ignition Key Fob

In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or
fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be
verified by referring to the instrument cluster
display, which will display directions to follow
Ú page 280.
1 — Front Doors Unlock
2 — Cargo Unlock Button
3 — Emergency Key
4 — Lock
5 — Remote Start (If Equipped)
6 — Panic
1 — All Doors Unlock
2 — Emergency Key
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start (If Equipped)
5 — Panic
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14GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To Lock/Unlock The Doors

To lock all of the doors, push and release the lock
button once. Push and release the front unlock
button on key fob once to unlock only the front doors
(figure 1) or push and release the unlock button on
key fob once to unlock all doors (figure 2). Push and
release the cargo unlock button on key fob once to
unlock the cargo area (rear lateral sliding doors and
rear door). The doors can also be locked and
unlocked manually by using the mechanical key.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals
will flash. When the doors are locked, the turn
signals will flash and the horn will chirp (if equipped
and activated through the Uconnect Settings

Ú
page 134). If a door is open when the lock button
is pushed, the turn signal lights will flash at an
increased rate to indicate that a door is still open.

Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside
the vehicle while the vehicle’s ignition system is
in the ON/RUN or START position, the message
“Key Fob Has Left The Vehicle” will be shown in the
instrument cluster display along with an interior
chime. An exterior audible and visual alert will also
be activated to warn the driver. The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times
along with a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior
lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in
order for the vehicle to detect a key fob; the Key
Left Vehicle feature will not activate until all of
the doors are closed.
These alerts will not be activated in situations
where the vehicle’s engine is left running with
the key fob inside.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin
battery dimensions may not meet the original
OEM coin battery dimensions.

Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
for further information.

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key (2) by sliding the
emergency key release (1) on the back of the
key fob and pulling the emergency key out
with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE19
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, push and release the START/STOP ignition
button while pressing the brake pedal prior to the
end of the 15 minute cycle.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if
the Remote Start button on the key fob is pushed
again, or if the engine is allowed to run for the
entire 15 minute cycle. Once the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position, the climate controls
will resume the previously set operations
(temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable for two seconds after receiving a valid
Remote Start request.

For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ —
Passive Entry feature, the message “Remote Start
Active — Push Start Button” will display in the
instrument cluster display until you push the
START/STOP ignition button.

REMOTE START DEFROST MODE
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active, and the outside
ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the
system will automatically activate rear defrost for
15 minutes or less. The timing is dependent on
the ambient temperature. Once the timer expires,
the system will automatically adjust the settings
depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote
Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next
section for detailed operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the rear defrost
will automatically turn on in cold weather.
The vehicle will adjust the climate control settings
depending on the outside ambient temperature.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
In ambient temperatures of 40°F (4.5°C) or
below, the climate settings will default to
maximum heat, with fresh air entering the
cabin. If the front defrost timer expires, the
vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to
78°F (26°C), the climate settings will be based
on the last settings selected by the driver.
In ambient temperatures of 78°F (26°C)
or above, the climate settings will default to
MAX A/C, Bi-Level mode, with Recirculation on.
For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate
control settings, see Ú page 40.
NOTE:These features will stay on through the duration of
Remote Start, or until the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position. The climate control settings
will change, and exit the automatic defaults, if
manually adjusted by the driver while the vehicle is
in Remote Start mode. This includes turning the
climate controls off using the OFF button.
REMOTE START WINDSHIELD WIPER
D
E-ICER ACTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active and the outside
ambient temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C),
the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting
Remote Start will resume its previous operation.
If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the
timer and operation will continue.
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20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
REMOTE START ABORT MESSAGE
One of the following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits Remote Start prematurely:
Remote Start Canceled — Door Open
Remote Start Canceled — Hood Open
Remote Start Canceled — Fuel Low
Remote Start Canceled — Rear Cargo Door Open
Remote Start Canceled — Too Cold
Remote Start Canceled — Time Expired
Remote Start Canceled — System Fault
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The message will stay active until the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle
doors and ignition for unauthorized operation.
When the Vehicle Security system is activated,
interior switches for door locks are disabled.
The system provides both audible and visible
signals. For the first three minutes, the horn will
sound, and the turn signal lights will flash. For an
additional 15 minutes, only the turn signal lights
will flash.
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
system:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF position.

2. If any doors are open, close them.
3. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive
Entry door handle with a valid key fob avail -
able in the same exterior zone Ú page 22.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the
Vehicle Security Light (on the lock/unlock button
on the instrument panel) will begin to flash every
three seconds until it is disarmed.
NOTE:If a door or the hood is not properly closed, the
system will not be armed.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using
any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Push the Passive Entry button next to the door
handle to unlock the door Ú page 22.
Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to
disarm the system.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect
your vehicle. However, you can create conditions
where the system will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has
occurred, the Vehicle Security system will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.
If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the
alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security system.
REARMING OF THE SYSTEM

If the system has not been disabled, the
Vehicle Security system will rearm itself after
the 15 additional minutes of the turn signals
flashing. If the condition which initiated the alarm is
still present, the system will ignore that condition
and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.

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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Swivel Seat — If Equipped
The swivel seat lever is located at the lower front
inboard side of the seat. The seat may be turned
through 180° toward the seat on the opposite side
and approximately 35° toward the door. The seat
may be locked in the driving position or at the
180° position. To swivel the seat, pull the swivel
seat inboard lever outward, turn the seat to the
desired position and release the lever.

Swivel Seat Lever

If the vehicle is equipped with interlocking swivel
seats, the seats must be locked in the facing
forward position while driving. If the seats are not
in the correct position, a warning will appear in the
instrument cluster display. If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked
in the facing forward position before the first
vehicle movement, shifting out of park is not
allowed until the seats are both locked in the
facing forward position. When the seats are not in
the right position and the first vehicle movement
after ignition START is attempted, a chime and a
message will appear in the instrument cluster
display. Rotate and lock the swivel seats in the
correct position before trying again.
If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked
in the facing forward position during movement
of the vehicle, a message will appear in the
instrument cluster display and an intermittent
chime will sound until key-off or until the swivel
seats are locked in the facing forward position.
Stop and move the swivel seats in the correct
position before proceeding.
If a fault is present in the system and it is not
possible to check the correct position of the swivel
seats, a message and the generic warning light
appears in the instrument cluster display to inform
about the failure. In these conditions, check the
status of the swivel seats and do not drive the
vehicle until the swivel seats are locked in the
facing forward position.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
On some models, the front driver and
passenger seats may be equipped with
heaters in both the seat cushions and
seatbacks. The controls for the front
heated seats are located on the lower outboard
side of the seat.

Heated Seat Switch

Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats.
Push the switch a second time to shut the heating
elements off.

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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH

With the low beams activated, push the multifunction
lever toward the instrument panel to turn on the high
beams. The High Beam Indicator Light will illuminate in
the instrument cluster to indicated that the high beams
are on. Push the multifunction lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam. When the
ignition is placed in the OFF position, both the high and
low beams will turn off.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a digital camera mounted on the windshield.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The multifunction lever must be in the high
beam position in order for the Automatic High
Beam Headlamp Control to activate.
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 134.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc
-
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
When set to AUTO, the system automatically
turns the headlights on or off based on ambient
light levels.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
To turn on the automatic headlights, turn the end
of the multifunction lever to the AUTO position. To
turn off the automatic headlights, turn the end of
the multifunction lever back to the O (off) position.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on, with the ignition
in the OFF position, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then to
the headlight position.
The indicator light in the instrument panel comes
on. The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is
performed.
HEADLIGHT DELAY
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for a
preset period of time after the engine is turned off.
Activation
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
the OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, rotate the multifunction lever to the O (off)
position within two minutes. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned from
O (off) to the low beam position. If the headlight
switch is in AUTO position and headlights were on
before the ignition is OFF, the delay interval begins
automatically.
Deactivation
The feature is disabled by turning on the
headlights, the parking lights or by placing the
ignition in the RUN position. If you shut off the
lights before the ignition is turned on, they will
turn off in the normal manner.

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Headlights with ignition in the OFF position.
With the ignition in the OFF position, the headlights
can be switched on for a maximum time of
8 minutes. To turn on the headlights with the
ignition in the OFF position, turn the end of the
multifunction lever to the headlight position.
NOTE:If the headlight delay function is disabled in the
Uconnect Setting, when you put the ignition in the
OFF position with the multifunction lever already
set in the headlight position, the headlights remain
on for 8 minutes.
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The fog light switch is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push the
fog light button. To turn off the front fog lights,
push the fog light button a second time or turn
off the headlight switch. An indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights
are turned on.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam head -
lights or parking lights on. Selecting the high beam
headlights will turn off the fog lights.
If the vehicle’s ignition is turned off, the fog lights
will also turn off.
Cornering Lights

The cornering lights are a feature to improve visibility at
night while turning the vehicle. When activated, a light
incorporated in the front fog light will illuminate on the
side of the vehicle the steering wheel is rotated or the
turn signal indicator is on. It can be activated through
the Uconnect system
Ú
page 134.

TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will
flash to show proper operation of the front and rear
turn signals.
NOTE:When the Daytime Running Lights are on and a
turn signal is activated, the Daytime Running Lamp
will turn off on the side of the vehicle in which the
turn signal is flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp
will turn back on when the turn signal is turned off. If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST

Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal will flash
five times then automatically turn off.

BATTERY SAVER
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, when
the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for
15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically
turn off.
NOTE:Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
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