2023 RAM PROMASTER ignition

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE37

Side Cargo Lamp Location

The Rear and Side Cargo Lamps can be set to three
different positions by pushing the lens to the right,
left, or center positions.
Push the lens to the right from its center posi -
tion and the lamp is always off.
Leave the lens in the center position, and the
lamp is turned on and off when the sliding doors
or rear doors are opened or closed.
Push the lens to the left from its center position
and the lamp is always on.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with a cargo
lamp on the center of the ceiling of the cargo area.
Ceiling Cargo Lamp

The Ceiling Cargo Lamp can be set to three
different positions (off position, center position,
and on position).
Push the switch to the off position from its
center position and the light is always off.
Leave the switch in the center position, and the
light is turned on and off when the sliding doors
or rear doors are opened or closed. The Ceiling
Cargo Lamp is also equipped with a movement
sensor that will switch the light on when move -
ment is detected.
Push the switch to the on position from its
center position and the light is always on.
NOTE:
If the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the light will
stay on for about 15 minutes and then time out.

Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side of
the instrument panel below the instrument cluster
display.

Dimmer Controls

Pushing the “+” or “–” button will increase or
decrease the brightness of the instrument panel
lights, cupholder lights, and footwell lights, as long
as the headlights or parking lights are on.
Dimming Of The Uconnect Touchscreen

The brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen can be
dimmed using the instrument panel dimmer control
when the parking lights or headlights are on.

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When Display Mode is set to Auto within the
Uconnect system, the brightness will automatically
adjust from daytime intensity to nighttime intensity
(and vice versa) based on ambient light levels
outside of the vehicle.
NOTE:The brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen
cannot be adjusted when the dimmer control is
at the maximum setting (interior lights on), even
when Display Mode is set to Auto within the
Uconnect Settings.
When Display Mode is set to Manual, the
brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen will adjust
to the set brightness (1 - 6) when the headlights
are either on or off. For more information on these
Uconnect Settings, see Ú page 134.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the
dome lamp. The ambient light will be on all the
time, with the option of dimming it with the dimmer
controls as long as the headlights are turned on.
Ambient LED Lighting — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with LED lighting
in the front footwells and center cup holders.
The brightness of the lights can be adjusted using
the dimmer controls, located on the left side of the
instrument panel, as long as the headlights are
turned on.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
key fob to unlock the doors or open any door.
They also turn on when unlocking or opening
manually from the driver door cylinder.
The lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is changed to the ON/RUN
position from the OFF position.
The dome lights illuminate in the following ways:
When the doors are unlocked, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately 27 seconds.
When one of the front doors is opened, the front
dome light will illuminate for approximately
three minutes.
When one of the rear doors is opened, the rear
dome light will illuminate for approximately
three minutes.
When the front doors are closed, the front dome
light will automatically shut off after approxi -
mately 27 seconds.
When the rear doors are closed, the rear dome
light will automatically shut off after approxi -
mately 27 seconds. The timing stops once the
ignition is placed in the RUN or ON position. The dome light will turn off under any of the
following conditions:

The dome light is disabled when the ignition is
placed in the RUN or ON position.
The dome lights will turn off automatically when
the doors are locked.
NOTE:
The front courtesy overhead console and door
courtesy lights will not turn off if the switch on
the overhead console is in the on position.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if
the switch on the overhead console is in the OFF
position.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on
the right side of the steering column. There are
five different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever
can be raised or lowered to access the modes.
NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

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The Rain Sensing system has protection features
for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate
under the following conditions:


Low Ambient Temperature
— When the ignition is
first placed in the ON position, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), or the outside temperature is greater
than 32°F (0°C).

Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the
ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission
is in the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of
the NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with a Remote Start system,
Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when
the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
The user can activate the Rain Sensing Wipers in
three ways:
Moving the lever from the O (off) position to the
intermittent positions.
One Mist command actuation.
The vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h) and
the rain sensor detects the presence of rain.
NOTE:In the event of a rain sensor failure, a dedicated
telltale on the instrument cluster will appear to
warn the customer (if equipped).
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are
located on the touchscreen and on the instrument
panel below the radio.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 5 NAV With 10.1-inch Display With Manual
Climate Controls Uconnect 5 With 7-inch Display With Manual Climate
Controls

MAX A/C Button — If Equipped
Press and release the MAX A/C button on
the touchscreen to change the current
setting to the coldest output of air.
The MAX A/C indicator illuminates when
MAX A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause
the MAX A/C operation to exit.
A/C Button — If Equipped
Push the A/C button to engage the Air
Conditioning (A/C). The A/C indicator
illuminates when A/C is on.

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POWER OUTLETS
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
The power outlet is located on the instrument
panel to the right of the radio. It only operates with
the ignition in the 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

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

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 intermit -
tently and with greater caution.

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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet
located on the instrument panel, to the right of
the radio, to convert DC current to AC current.
This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to
150 Watts. Certain game consoles will exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.

Power Inverter Location
To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in
the device. The outlet automatically turns off when
the device is unplugged.

The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is
exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut
down. Once the electrical device has been removed
from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset.
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power
ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.

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 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 Builder’s
Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com
and choosing the appropriate links.

After the use of high power draw accessories, 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.

CAUTION!
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
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WIRELESS CHARGING PAD —
I
F EQUIPPED

Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A Qi
wireless charging pad located below the center
stack. This charging pad is designed to wirelessly
charge your Qi enabled mobile phone. Qi is a
standard that allows wireless charging of your
mobile phone.

Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi wireless
charging. If the phone is not equipped with Qi wireless
charging functionality, an aftermarket sleeve or a
specialized back plate can be purchased from your
mobile phone provider or a local electronics retailer.
Please see your phone’s owner’s manual for further
information.
The wireless charging pad is equipped with an
anti-slip mat to hold your mobile phone in place,
and an LED indicator light.
LED Indicator Status:
NOTE:Using a phone case may interfere with wireless
charging.
No Light: Charging pad is idle or searching for a
device.
Blue Light: Device is detected, and is charging.
Red Light/Flashing: Internal error, or foreign
object is detected.
Important Notes Regarding This Vehicle’s Wireless
Charging Pad:
With a compatible mobile phone placed on the
charging pad, when the ignition is switched to
the OFF position, a phone reminder message
will appear on the instrument cluster to warn
the customer.
Wireless charging is not as fast as when the
phone is connected to a wired charger.
The phone’s protective case must be removed
when placed on the wireless charging pad.
iPhone® 12 (including iPod®) is equipped with
software to protect the device from overheating.
When the software is active, the rate of charge
is slowed down to protect the device.
Phones must always be placed on the wireless
charging pad within the outline shown on the
pad so that its charging parts connect with the
charging coils of the system. Movement of the
phone during charging may prevent or slow the
rate of charge.
Having multiple applications open on the phone
while charging will reduce the charging effi -
ciency, and may even shut down an application
that is actively running (i.e. Apple CarPlay®).
This may also cause the phone to overheat.

Wireless chargers may implement certain methods
to prevent the phone from overheating during
charging such as slowing down the rate of charge.
In certain instances, the device may shut down for a
brief period of time (when the device reaches a
certain temperature). If this happens, it does not
mean there is a fault with the wireless charing pad.
This may just be a protective measure to prevent
damage to the phone.

CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 6 inches (15 cm) of it.
Doing so can cause excessive heat buildup and
damage to the fob. Placing the fob in close
proximity of the charging pad blocks the fob from
being detected by the vehicle and prevents the
vehicle from starting.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE49
WINDOWS
POWER WINDOWS
The control on the left front door panel has
switches that control all power windows. There is a
single opening and closing switch on the front
passenger door for passenger window control.

Power Window Switches

NOTE:The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the
power windows to operate for up to three minutes
after the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
This feature is canceled when either front door is
opened.
Automatic Window Features — If Equipped
Auto-Down Feature
The window switches may be equipped with an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch for
half a second, release, and the window will go
down automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the auto-down operation, pull up or push
down on the switch briefly. To open the window part way, lift the window
switch to the detent for less than half a second and
release it to stop the window.
WINDOW BAR GRATES — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle may be equipped with metal grates
over the sliding door windows. This feature is a part
of the vehicle’s safety system, and is designed to
protect you and your passengers in the event of an
accident.

Window Bar Grates

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in
the ON/RUN position. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become entrapped
by the windows while operating the power
window switches. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no auto-reverse protection. Be sure to
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Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS

1. Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.
2. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display Ú page 56.
3. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
4. Fuel Gauge
The gauge shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to
the side of the vehicle where the
fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within the
normal range indicates that the engine
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather or up mountain grades. It should
not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of
the normal operating range.
NOTE:The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized
dealer for service if your vehicle overheats
Ú page 233.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range.
If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the
engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.
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