2016 RAM Promaster City Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
RAM
Model:
Promaster City
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Ignition Key Removal
14
Locking Doors With A Key
16
Replacement Keys
17
Rearming Of The System
19
To Arm The System
19
To Disarm The System
19
To Unlock The Doors
21
To Lock The Doors
21
Programming Additional Transmitters
21
Transmitter Battery Replacement
21
Locking The Doors From The Outside
24
Unlock The Doors From The Outside
25
Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The Vehicle
25
Sliding Side Doors
25
Child Lock System — If Equipped
26
Power Windows — If Equipped
28
Auto-Down Feature
29
Auto-Up Feature
29
Power Windows System Initialization
30
Opening And Closing From Outside The Vehicle
31
Opening And Closing From The Inside
32
Child Lock System
32
Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The Outside
33
Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door From The Inside
34
Important Safety Precautions
34
Seat Belt Systems
36
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) — If Equipped
36
Lap/Shoulder Belts
38
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
43
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
45
Seat Belt Pretensioner
45
Energy Management Feature
46
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
46
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
49
Air Bag System Components
49
Advanced Front Air Bags
49
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
51
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
52
Knee Impact Bolsters
53
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
53
Supplemental Side Air Bags
53
If A Deployment Occurs
58
Enhanced Accident Response System
59
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
59
Air Bag Warning Light
60
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
61
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
62
Child Restraints
63
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
65
Infants And Child Restraints
66
Older Children And Child Restraints
66
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
68
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
69
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System (Passenger Vehicle)
70
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
71
Locating LATCH Anchorages (Passenger Vehicle)
74
Locating Tether Anchorages (Passenger Vehicle)
74
Center Seat LATCH:
75
To install a LATCH-compatible Child Restraint:
76
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
77
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt (Passenger Vehicle)
78
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
78
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
80
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Passenger Wagon Only:
81
Installing Child Restraints in Commercial Vehicles
83
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt (Commercial Vehicle)
83
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): Commercial
84
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage (Commercial Vehicle)
86
Transporting Pets
87
Transporting Passengers
88
Exhaust Gas
89
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
90
Seat Belts
90
Air Bag Warning Light
90
Defroster
90
Floor Mat Safety Information
90
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
92
Tires
92
Lights
92
Door Latches
92
Fluid Leaks
92
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
96
Outside Mirrors
96
Manual Folding Door Mirrors
97
Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment — If Equipped
98
Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
98
Sun Visors
99
Manual Seat Adjustments
100
Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped
103
Heated Seats — If Equipped
104
Head Restraints
105
Front Head Restraints
106
Rear Head Restraints
107
Multifunction Lever
112
Headlights
113
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
113
High Beams
113
Flash-To-Pass
114
Parking Lights
114
Turn Signals
114
Lane Change Assist
114
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
114
Activation
114
Deactivation
115
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
115
Front Windshield Wiper Operation
117
Windshield Wiper Off
117
Intermittent Speed
117
Low Speed
117
High Speed
118
Manual High Speed/Mist
118
Front Windshield Washer Operation
118
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
119
To Activate
122
To Set A Desired Speed
122
To Deactivate
122
To Resume Speed
122
To Vary The Speed Setting
123
To Accelerate For Passing
124
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors
125
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts
126
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications
128
Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
128
ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions
128
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
130
POWER OUTLETS
132
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
136
Glove Compartment
136
Dash Storage
137
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
138
Rear Cargo Lights
140
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
142
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
143
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
145
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
148
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
152
Engine Temperature Warning Light
152
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
153
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
154
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
155
Air Bag Warning Light
156
Oil Pressure Warning Light
157
Charging System Warning Light
158
Door Open Indicator Light
159
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
159
Brake Warning Light
161
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
163
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
164
Low Fuel Indicator Light
164
Generic Warning Indicator Light
164
Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped
165
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
166
Vehicle Security Indicator Light
169
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
170
Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
172
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
174
Transmission Fault Warning Light
174
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
175
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
175
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
176
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
176
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
177
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
177
Speed Beep
181
Trip B Data
182
Set Time
182
Set Date
183
Autoclose
184
Setting The Units
184
Language
186
Buzzer Volume
186
Seat Belt Buzzer Volume
186
Service
187
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
187
Exit Menu
188
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
188
Change Engine Oil
188
Trip Computer
189
Trip Button
189
New Trip
189
Start Of Trip Procedure
189
Exit Trip
189
Trip Functions
190
Values Displayed
190
Range
190
Distance Traveled
191
Average Economy
191
Instantaneous Economy
191
Average Speed
191
Travel Time
191
Buttons On The Faceplate
195
Buttons On The Touchscreen
195
Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings
195
Display
196
Units — If Equipped
197
Clock & Date
198
Safety/Assistance
199
Lights
199
Doors & Locks
200
Audio
200
Phone/Bluetooth
201
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
202
Restore Settings — If Equipped
203
UCONNECT RADIOS
203
Manual Climate Controls
207
Rear Window/Mirror Defrosting
210
Air Recirculation
210
Air Distribution Selection
211
Introducing Uconnect
212
Get Started
212
Radio
214
Basic Voice Commands
215
Media
216
Phone
217
Voice Text Reply
218
Additional Information
218
Automatic Transmission
225
Normal Starting
225
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
226
Extended Park Starting
226
If Engine Fails To Start
227
After Starting
227
Key Ignition Park Interlock
230
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
230
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission
230
Gear Ranges
232
PARK (P)
232
REVERSE (R)
235
NEUTRAL (N)
235
DRIVE (D)
235
Transmission Limp Home Mode
236
Torque Converter Clutch
237
Acceleration
239
Flowing/Rising Water
240
Power Steering Fluid Check
242
PARKING BRAKE
243
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
246
Brake Assist System (BAS)
248
Traction Control System (TCS)
248
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
249
HSA Activation Criteria
249
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
250
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
251
ESC Operating Modes
252
Tire Markings
255
Tire Sizing Chart
257
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
259
Tire Terminology And Definitions
260
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
262
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
262
Tire And Loading Information Placard
263
Tire Pressure
267
Safety
267
Fuel Economy
268
Tread Wear
268
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
268
Tire Inflation Pressures
268
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
270
Radial Ply Tires
270
Tire Types
271
All Season Tires — If Equipped
271
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
271
Snow Tires
272
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
272
Spare Tires — If Equipped
273
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
273
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
273
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
274
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
274
Tire Spinning
275
Tread Wear Indicators
276
Life Of Tire
277
Replacement Tires
278
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
279
System Operation
283
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
284
Check TPMS Warnings
284
2.4L Engine
286
Reformulated Gasoline
287
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
287
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
288
MMT In Gasoline
288
Materials Added To Fuel
288
Fuel System Cautions
289
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
290
Vehicle Certification Label
293
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
293
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
293
Tire Size
294
Rim Size
294
Inflation Pressure
294
Curb Weight
294
Overloading
294
Common Towing Definitions
296
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
296
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
296
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
296
Tongue Weight (TW)
297
Frontal Area
297
Trailer Sway Control
297
Weight-Carrying Hitch
297
Weight-Distributing Hitch
297
Trailer Hitch Classification
299
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
300
Trailer And Tongue Weight
300
Towing Requirements
301
Towing Requirements — Tires
303
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
303
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
304
Towing Tips
307
Automatic Transmission
307
Electronic Range Select (ERS)
307
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
308
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
309
Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission
310
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
311
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
313
Tire Service Kit Storage — If Equipped
317
Jack Location
322
Removing The Spare Tire
322
Preparations For Jacking
326
Jacking Instructions
327
Preparations For Jump-Start
338
Jump-Starting Procedure
339
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
341
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
343
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
345
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
346
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
349
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
352
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
353
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
354
REPLACEMENT PARTS
355
Engine Oil
357
Checking Oil Level
357
Change Engine Oil
358
Engine Oil Selection
358
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
358
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine
359
Synthetic Engine Oils
359
Materials Added To Engine Oil
359
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
360
Engine Oil Filter
360
Engine Oil Filter Selection
360
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
360
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
361
Maintenance-Free Battery
361
Air Conditioner Maintenance
362
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
363
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf — If Equipped
363
Body Lubrication
363
Windshield Wiper Blades
364
Wiper Service Position
364
Adding Washer Fluid
365
Exhaust System
366
Cooling System
368
Engine Coolant Checks
368
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
369
Selection Of Coolant
369
Adding Coolant
370
Cooling System Pressure Cap
372
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
372
Coolant Level
373
Points To Remember
373
Brake System
374
Brake Master Cylinder
375
Power Steering Fluid
376
Automatic Transmission
377
Selection Of Lubricant
377
Special Additives
377
Fluid Level Check
378
Fluid And Filter Changes
378
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
379
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
379
What Causes Corrosion?
379
Washing
379
Special Care
380
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
381
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
382
Interior Care
382
Cleaning Headlights
383
Glass Surfaces
384
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
384
Underhood Fuses
386
Interior Fuses
389
Central Unit Fuse Panel
392
VEHICLE STORAGE
393
Headlamps
395
Front Turn Signal Lamps
396
Parking And Daytime Running Lights
396
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
396
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
397
Third Brake Light (Center Mount)
397
License Plate Lights
398
Engine
399
Chassis
401
Maintenance Chart
406
Prepare For The Appointment
411
Prepare A List
411
FCA USA LLC Customer Center
412
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
412
In Mexico Contact
413
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
413
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
413
Service Contract
413
WARRANTY INFORMATION
415
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
415
In Canada
415
Treadwear
417
Traction Grades
418
Temperature Grades
418
INDEX
421
2016 RAM Promaster City Overview
Introduction
The 2016 RAM Promaster City is a versatile and efficient compact cargo van designed for urban environments and small business owners alike. With a focus on functionality and ease of use, this model showcases the perfect blend of practicality and performance, making it an ideal choice for transporting goods and enabling efficient operations in a variety of scenarios.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2016 RAM Promaster City is powered by a robust 2.4-liter Tigershark inline-four engine that produces 178 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. This fuel-efficient powertrain is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth gear transitions and optimal power delivery. With a fuel economy rating of up to 29 mpg on the highway, the Promaster City effectively reduces operating costs for fleet managers and small business owners.
Trims
The 2016 RAM Promaster City is available in two primary trims: the Tradesman and the Wagon. The Tradesman focuses on maximizing cargo space, providing a standard-configured interior with a six-foot-long cargo area. Alternatively, the Wagon variant offers enhanced passenger comfort, seating up to five occupants while still maintaining ample cargo capacity. Each trim is designed to cater to different needs, be it for transport or utility purposes.
Features
This model boasts a well-equipped interior filled with modern amenities, including a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, and available navigation options. Additionally, the van is designed with practicality in mind, featuring easy-to-clean surfaces, multiple storage compartments, and excellent visibility. Safety features such as electronic stability control and traction control ensure a confident driving experience.
Owner's Manual
For owners looking to maximize their experience with the 2016 RAM Promaster City, the owner’s manual provides comprehensive insights into vehicle operation, maintenance guidelines, and troubleshooting tips. It's an essential resource, ensuring that drivers uphold the vehicle's performance and longevity while addressing any questions about features and specifications.
User manual download
The RAM Promaster City owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2016 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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