2022 RAM Promaster City Owner's Manual
Year:
2022
Make:
RAM
Model:
Promaster City
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
8
SYMBOLS KEY
9
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Symbol Glossary
10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
12
KEYS
12
Key Fob
12
To Lock/Unlock The Doors
12
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
12
Programming And Requesting Additional Key Fobs
13
SENTRY KEY
14
IGNITION SWITCH
14
DOORS
15
Power Door Locks
15
Auto Unlock Doors
15
Sliding Side Door
15
Opening And Closing From Outside The Vehicle
15
Opening And Closing From The Inside
16
Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device
16
Double Rear Swing Doors
17
Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The Outside
17
Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door From The Inside
17
Opening The Second Swing Door
17
Child-Protection Door Lock System
17
STEERING WHEEL
18
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
18
SEATS
18
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
18
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
19
Height Adjustment — If Equipped
19
Recliner Adjustment
19
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
19
Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped
19
Heated Seats — If Equipped
20
Head Restraints
21
Front Adjustment
21
Rear Adjustment — If Equipped
21
Front Removal
22
Rear Removal — If Equipped
22
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION
23
Introducing Voice Recognition
23
Basic Voice Commands
23
Get Started
23
Additional Information
23
MIRRORS
24
Inside Rearview Mirror
24
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
24
Vanity Mirror
24
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature
24
Outside Mirrors
24
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
25
Manual Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
25
Power 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
26
Fog Lights — If Equipped
27
Turn Signals
27
Lane Change Assist
27
INTERIOR LIGHTS
27
Courtesy/Interior Lights
27
Rear Lights
28
Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped
28
WIPERS AND WASHERS
28
Front Wiper Operation
29
Intermittent Wiper System
29
Windshield Washers
29
Mist
29
Rear Wiper And Washer — If Equipped
30
CLIMATE CONTROLS
30
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
30
A/C Button
30
Recirculation Button
31
Front Defrost Setting
31
Rear Defrost Button — If Equipped
31
Temperature Control
31
Blower Control
31
Mode Control
32
Panel Mode
32
Bi-Level Mode
32
Floor Mode
32
Mix Mode
32
Operating Tips
32
Summer Operation
32
Winter Operation
32
Vacation/Storage
32
Window Fogging
32
Outside Air Intake
32
Cabin Air Filter
33
Operating Tips Chart
33
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
33
Storage
33
Glove Compartment
33
Dash Storage
33
Overhead Console Storage
34
USB Control — If Equipped
34
Power Outlets
34
WINDOWS
36
Power Window Controls — If Equipped
36
Automatic Window Features
36
Power Windows System Initialization
37
Rear Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped
37
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped
37
Wind Buffeting
37
HOOD
38
Opening
38
Closing
38
CARGO AREA FEATURES
39
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
39
ROOF RACK — IF EQUIPPED
39
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
41
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
41
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
42
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
42
Location And Controls
42
Change Engine Oil — If Equipped
43
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
44
Speed Beep
44
Trip B Data
44
Buzzer Volume
44
Exit Menu
45
TRIP COMPUTER
45
Trip Button
45
Trip Functions
45
Values Displayed
46
Range
46
Travel Distance
46
Average Fuel Consumption
46
Current Fuel Consumption
46
Average Speed
46
Travel Time
46
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
46
Red Warning Lights
46
Air Bag Warning Light
46
Brake Warning Light
47
Battery Charge Warning Light
47
Door Open Warning Light
47
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
48
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
48
Oil Pressure Warning Light
48
Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
48
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
48
Transmission Fault Warning Light
49
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
49
Yellow Warning Lights
49
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
49
Low Fuel Warning Light
49
Generic Warning Light
49
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
49
Vehicle Security Warning Light
50
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
50
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light — If Equipped
51
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light — If Equipped
51
Green Indicator Lights
51
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
51
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
51
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
51
Cruise Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
52
Blue Indicator Lights
52
High Beam Indicator Light
52
White Indicator Lights
52
Speed Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped
52
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
52
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
53
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
53
STARTING AND OPERATING
54
STARTING THE ENGINE
54
Automatic Transmission
54
Normal Starting
54
Cold Weather Operation
54
Extended Park Starting
54
If Engine Fails To Start
55
After Starting
55
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
55
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
56
PARKING BRAKE
56
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
57
Key Ignition Park Interlock
58
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
58
9-Speed Automatic Transmission
58
Gear Ranges
59
PARK (P)
59
REVERSE (R)
60
NEUTRAL (N)
60
DRIVE (D)
60
Transmission Limp Home Mode
61
Torque Converter Clutch
61
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
61
POWER STEERING
62
Power Steering Fluid Check
62
CRUISE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
62
To Activate
63
To Set A Desired Speed
63
To Vary The Speed Setting
63
To Accelerate For Passing
63
Using Cruise Control On Hills
64
To Resume Speed
64
To Deactivate
64
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
64
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors
64
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts
65
ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications
66
Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
66
ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions
66
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
67
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
68
VEHICLE LOADING
69
Vehicle Certification Label
69
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
69
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
69
Tire Size
69
Rim Size
69
Inflation Pressure
69
Curb Weight
69
Overloading
70
Loading
70
TRAILER TOWING
70
Common Towing Definitions
70
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
70
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
70
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
70
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
70
Tongue Weight (TW)
71
Trailer Frontal Area
71
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
71
Weight-Carrying Hitch
71
Weight-Distributing Hitch
71
Trailer Hitch Classification
72
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
73
Trailer And Tongue Weight
73
Towing Requirements
73
Towing Requirements — Tires
74
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
75
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
75
Towing Tips
76
Automatic Transmission
76
Electronic Range Select (ERS)
76
Cruise Control — If Equipped
76
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)
77
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
77
Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission
78
DRIVING TIPS
78
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
78
Acceleration
78
Traction
78
Driving Through Water
78
Flowing/Rising Water
79
Shallow Standing Water
79
MULTIMEDIA
80
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
80
CYBERSECURITY
80
UCONNECT SETTINGS
81
Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings
81
Language
82
Display
82
Units
83
Voice
84
Clock & Date
84
Safety/Assistance
85
Lights
85
Doors & Locks
86
Key Off/Engine Off Options
86
Audio
87
Phone/Bluetooth®
88
SiriusXM® Setup
88
Restore Settings
89
Clear Personal Data
89
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION
90
Identifying Your Radio
90
Safety And General Information
92
Safety Guidelines
92
Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System
92
Care And Maintenance
92
UCONNECT MODES
93
Radio Mode
93
Operating Radio Mode
93
Switching The System ON/OFF
93
Volume/Power
93
Enter/Browse And Tune/Scroll Control
93
Seek Functions
93
Direct Tune
94
Info
94
Setting The Presets
94
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Mode
94
Audio Settings
98
Radio Voice Commands
100
Media Mode
100
Operating Media Mode
100
Audio Source Selection
100
Seek Up/Seek Down
100
Track Selection (Browse)
101
Repeat
101
Shuffle
101
Info
101
USB Mode
101
Bluetooth® Mode
101
Voice Commands Media
102
Phone Mode
102
Overview
102
Phone Operation
103
Operation
103
Help Command
103
Cancel Command
104
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
104
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
105
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
106
Disconnecting or Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
106
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
106
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
106
Managing Your Favorites — If Equipped
107
To Remove A Favorite — If Equipped
107
Phone Call Features
107
Call Controls
107
Key Pad Number Entry
108
Recent Calls
108
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
108
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
108
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
108
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
108
Toggling Between Calls — If Equipped
109
Join Calls
109
Call Termination
109
Redial
109
Call Continuation
109
Advanced Phone Connectivity
109
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
109
Things You Should Know About Uconnect Phone
109
Voice Command
109
Bluetooth® Communication Link
111
Power-Up
111
NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED
112
Operating Navigation Mode — If Equipped
112
Planning A Route
112
Changing Your Route
116
Making Changes To Your Route
116
Current Route Menu
117
Voice Command — If Equipped
120
About Voice command
120
Using Voice Control
120
Guidance View
121
Advanced Lane Guidance
123
Map View
123
Voices
125
About Voices
125
Changing The Volume Level
125
Settings
125
About Settings
125
Appearance
125
Arrival Information
125
Show On Route
126
Show Previews Of Highway Exits
126
Automatic Map View Switching
126
Automatic Zoom
126
Guidance View Style
126
Voices Setting
126
Route Planning
126
Sounds And Warnings
126
System
127
Points Of Interest
127
About Points Of Interest
127
Using POIs To Plan A Route
127
My Places
128
About My Places
128
Using My Places
128
Adding A Location To My Places
128
Deleting A Location From My Places
129
Getting Help
129
Important Safety Notices And Warnings
129
Global Positioning System
129
Use With Care
129
Safety Settings
129
Copyright Notices
130
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
130
Radio Operation
130
Media Mode
131
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED
131
Ram Telematics General Information
131
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
132
Regulatory And Safety Information
132
SAFETY
133
SAFETY FEATURES
133
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
133
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
134
Brake Assist System (BAS)
134
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
134
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
135
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
135
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
136
HSA Activation Criteria
136
Traction Control System (TCS)
136
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) — If Equipped
136
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
137
Base System
138
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warnings
138
Check TPMS Warnings
138
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
139
Occupant Restraint Systems
139
Important Safety Precautions
139
Seat Belt Systems
140
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
140
Lap/Shoulder Belts
141
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
142
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
143
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
143
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
144
Seat Belt Pretensioner
144
Energy Management Feature
144
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
145
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
146
Air Bag System Components
146
Air Bag Warning Light
146
Front Air Bags
147
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
147
Front Air Bag Operation
148
Knee Impact Bolsters
148
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
148
Supplemental Side Air Bags
149
Air Bag System Components
151
If A Deployment Occurs
151
Enhanced Accident Response System
152
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
152
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
153
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
153
Child Restraints
154
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
155
Infant And Child Restraints
156
Older Children And Child Restraints
156
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
157
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating
158
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
159
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle — Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating
159
Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating
162
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages — Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating
162
Center Seat LATCH
162
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
163
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
163
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt In Vehicles With Rear Seating
164
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
164
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating:
166
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
166
Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles — Vehicles Not Equipped With Rear Seating
167
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt In Vehicles Without Rear Seating
168
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints (Commercial Vehicle)
168
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — Vehicles Not Equipped With Rear Seating:
168
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage (Commercial Vehicle)
169
SAFETY TIPS
170
Transporting Passengers
170
Transporting Pets
170
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
170
Seat Belts
170
Air Bag Warning Light
170
Defroster
170
Floor Mat Safety Information
170
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
171
Tires
171
Lights
172
Door Latches
172
Fluid Leaks
172
Exhaust Gas
172
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
172
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
173
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
173
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
173
Preparations For Jacking
173
Jack Location — If Equipped
174
Removing The Spare Tire — If Equipped
174
Jacking Instructions
176
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels
179
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
180
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
181
Tire Service Kit Storage
181
Tire Service Kit Usage
181
JUMP STARTING
183
Preparations For Jump Starting
183
Jump Starting Procedure
184
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
185
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
186
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
186
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
187
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
189
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
190
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
190
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
191
SCHEDULED SERVICING
191
Maintenance Plan
192
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
195
Engine Compartment — 2.4L
195
Checking Oil Level
196
Adding Washer Fluid
196
Maintenance-Free Battery
196
Pressure Washing
197
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
197
Engine Oil
197
Engine Oil Selection
197
American Petroleum Institute (API) Approved Engine Oil
197
Synthetic Engine Oils
198
Materials Added To Engine Oil
198
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
198
Engine Oil Filter
198
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
198
Air Conditioner Maintenance
198
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R-1234yf
199
Body Lubrication
199
Windshield Wiper Blades
199
Wiper Service Position
200
Exhaust System
200
Cooling System
201
Engine Coolant Checks
201
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
202
Selection Of Coolant
202
Adding Coolant
202
Cooling System Pressure Cap
203
Disposal Of Used Coolant
203
Coolant Level
203
Cooling System Notes
204
Brake System
204
Brake Master Cylinder
204
Automatic Transmission
205
Selection Of Lubricant
205
Special Additives
205
Fluid Level Check
206
Fluid And Filter Changes
206
Upfitter Connectors — If Equipped
206
Fuses
209
General Information
209
Underhood Fuses
209
Interior Fuses
212
Central Unit Fuse Panel
214
Bulb Replacement
215
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
215
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
216
Headlamps
216
Front Turn Signal Lamps
216
Parking And Daytime Running Lights
216
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
217
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
217
Third Brake Light (Center Mount)
217
License Plate Lights
217
Replacing Interior Bulbs
217
Dome Lamp With Spot Lights
217
Rear Roof Lamp
218
TIRES
219
Tire Safety Information
219
Tire Markings
219
Tire Sizing Chart
220
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
222
Tire Terminology And Definitions
223
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
223
Loading
224
Tires — General Information
227
Tire Pressure
227
Tire Inflation Pressures
227
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
228
Radial Ply Tires
228
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
229
Tire Spinning
229
Tread Wear Indicators
229
Life Of Tire
229
Replacement Tires
230
Tire Types
230
All Season Tires — If Equipped
230
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
230
Snow Tires
231
Spare Tires — If Equipped
231
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
231
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
231
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
232
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
232
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
232
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
233
Tire Chains and Traction Devices
234
Tire Rotation Recommendations
234
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
234
Treadwear
234
Traction Grades
235
Temperature Grades
235
STORING THE VEHICLE
235
BODYWORK
235
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
235
What Causes Corrosion?
236
Body And Underbody Maintenance
236
Cleaning Headlights
236
Preserving The Bodywork
236
Washing
236
Special Care
236
INTERIORS
237
Seats And Fabric Parts
237
Plastic And Coated Parts
237
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
237
Leather Surfaces
237
Glass Surfaces
237
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
238
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
238
BRAKE SYSTEM
238
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
238
Torque Specifications
238
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
239
2.4L Engine
239
Reformulated Gasoline
240
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
240
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
240
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
240
MMT In Gasoline
240
Materials Added To Fuel
241
Fuel System Cautions
241
FLUID CAPACITIES
242
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
242
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
243
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
244
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
244
Prepare For The Appointment
244
Prepare A List
244
Be Reasonable With Requests
244
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
244
FCA US LLC Customer Center
244
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
244
Mexico
245
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands
245
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
245
Service Contract
245
Warranty Information
246
MOPAR® PARTS
246
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
246
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
246
In Canada
246
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
247
GENERAL INFORMATION
247
INDEX
248
FAQ about the 2022 RAM Promaster City Manual
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The RAM Promaster City owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by RAM to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the RAM Promaster City. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a RAM Promaster City 2022 owner's manual:
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
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