2022 RAM Promaster Owner's Manual

2022 RAM Promaster owners manual
Year:
2022
Make:
RAM
Model:
Promaster
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
13.26 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
9
Symbols Key
10
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
Symbol Glossary
11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
15
KEYS
15
Key Fob
15
To Lock/Unlock The Doors
16
Key Left Vehicle Feature
16
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
16
Programming And Requesting Additional Key Fobs
17
SENTRY KEY
18
IGNITION SWITCH
18
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition
18
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
19
How To Use Remote Start
20
To Exit Remote Start Mode
20
Remote Start Defrost Mode Activation — If Equipped
21
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
21
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation — If Equipped
21
Remote Start Abort Message
21
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
22
To Arm The System
22
To Disarm The System
22
Rearming Of The System
22
Security System Manual Override
22
DOORS
22
Power Door Locks
22
Auto Unlock Doors
23
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
23
Automatic Door Locks
24
STEERING WHEEL
25
Telescoping Steering Column
25
SEATS
25
Manual Adjustments
25
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
26
Height Adjustment
26
Recliner Adjustment
26
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
27
Suspension Seat — If Equipped
27
Swivel Seat — If Equipped
27
Heated Seats — If Equipped
28
Fold Down Tray — If Equipped
28
Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped
29
Head Restraints
29
Front Head Restraint Adjustment
30
Front Head Restraint Removal
30
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION — IF EQUIPPED
30
Introducing Voice Recognition
30
Basic Voice Commands
30
Get Started
31
Additional Information
31
MIRRORS
31
Inside Rearview Mirror
31
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
31
Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
32
Outside Mirrors
32
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
33
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
33
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
33
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
34
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
34
Multifunction Lever
34
Headlights
34
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped
34
High/Low Beam Switch
35
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
35
Flash-To-Pass
35
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
35
Parking Lights
35
Headlight Delay
35
Fog Lights — If Equipped
36
Turn Signals
36
Lane Change Assist
36
Battery Saver
36
INTERIOR LIGHTS
37
Courtesy Lights
37
Rear Lights
37
Dimmer Controls
38
Ambient Light
39
Ambient LED Lighting — If Equipped
39
Illuminated Entry
39
WIPERS AND WASHERS
40
Windshield Wiper Operation
40
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
40
CLIMATE CONTROLS
41
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
41
MAX A/C Button — If Equipped
42
A/C Button — If Equipped
42
Recirculation Button
42
MAX Defrost Button
42
Rear Defrost Button — If Equipped
42
Temperature Control
43
Blower Control
43
Mode Control
43
Panel Mode
43
Bi-Level Mode
43
Floor Mode
43
Defrost Mode
44
Mix Mode
44
Climate Control OFF Button
44
Additional Rear Climate Control — If Equipped
44
Rear Blower Control
44
Operating Tips
44
Summer Operation
44
Winter Operation
44
Vacation Storage
44
Window Fogging
45
Outside Air Intake
45
Cabin Air Filter
45
Operating Tips Chart
45
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
45
Storage
45
USB Control — If Equipped
46
USB Charging Port
47
Power Outlets
47
Power Inverter — If Equipped
48
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped
49
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
49
WINDOWS
50
Power Windows
50
Automatic Window Features
50
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped
51
Wind Buffeting
51
HOOD
51
Opening
51
Closing
52
CARGO AREA FEATURES
52
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
53
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
53
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions
54
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
55
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
56
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
57
Location And Controls
57
Change Engine Oil — If Equipped
58
Main Menu
58
Home
58
Trip
58
Driver Assist
59
Vehicle Info
59
Audio
59
Phone
59
Navigation
59
Messages
59
Vehicle Settings
60
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
61
Red Warning Lights
61
Air Bag Warning Light
61
Brake Warning Light
61
Battery Charge Warning Light
62
Door Open Warning Light
62
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
62
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
62
Engine Temperature Warning Light
62
Hood Open Warning Light
62
Rear Cargo Door Open Warning Light - If Equipped
63
Oil Pressure Warning Light
63
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
63
Transmission Fault Warning Light
63
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
63
Yellow Warning Lights
63
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
63
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
63
Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator Light
64
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light
64
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light
64
Generic Warning Light
64
Low Fuel Warning Light
64
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator (MIL) Warning Light
65
Service Active Lane Management Warning Light — If Equipped
65
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
65
Service Required/Call For Service Warning Light
65
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
65
Towing Hook Breakdown Warning Light — If Equipped
66
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
67
Yellow Indicator Lights
67
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
67
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light
67
Keyless System Failure Light
67
Rain Sensor Failure Light
67
Exterior Lights Failure Light
67
Fuel Cutoff Failure Light — If Equipped
67
Green Indicator Lights
67
Active Lane Management Indicator Light — If Equipped
67
Active Speed Limiter Set Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instrument Cluster
68
Automatic High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped
68
Cruise Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
68
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
68
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
68
Turn Signal Indicator/Hazard Warning Lights
68
Blue Indicator Lights
68
High Beam Indicator Light
68
White Indicator Lights
68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light — If Equipped
68
Active Lane Management Indicator Light — If Equipped
69
Active Speed Limiter Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instrument Cluster
69
Speed Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped
69
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
69
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
70
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
70
STARTING AND OPERATING
71
STARTING THE ENGINE
71
Automatic Transmission
71
Normal Starting
71
Tip Start Feature
71
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
71
Extended Park Starting
71
If Engine Fails To Start
72
After Starting
72
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
72
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
72
PARKING BRAKE
73
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
73
Auto Park Brake
74
SafeHold
75
Brake Service Mode
75
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
75
Ignition Park Interlock (Keyless Vehicle)
76
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
76
9-Speed Automatic Transmission
76
Gear Ranges
77
PARK (P)
77
REVERSE (R)
78
NEUTRAL (N)
78
DRIVE (D)
78
Transmission Limp Home Mode
79
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
79
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
80
POWER STEERING
80
ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF EQUIPPED
81
Activation
81
Exceeding The Set Speed
81
Deactivation
81
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST (ISA) — IF EQUIPPED
81
Activation
82
Exceeding The Set Speed
82
Deactivation
82
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED
82
Cruise Control
82
To Activate
83
To Set A Desired Speed
83
To Vary The Speed Setting
83
To Accelerate For Passing
84
Using Cruise Control On Hills
84
To Resume Speed
84
To Deactivate
84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
85
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
86
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
86
To Activate/Deactivate
86
To Set A Desired Speed
86
Desired Driving Speed Through A Detected Speed Sign
87
To Cancel
87
To Turn Off
87
To Resume
87
To Vary The Speed Setting
88
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
88
Overtake Aid
89
ACC Operation At Stop
89
Display Warnings And Maintenance
90
Radar Sensor Unavailability Warning
90
“ACC Limited Functionality Camera Blocked” Warning
90
Service ACC Warning
91
Precautions While Driving With ACC
91
Towing A Trailer
91
Offset Driving
91
Turns And Bends
91
Using ACC On Hills
91
Lane Changing
92
Narrow Vehicles
92
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
92
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
93
Activation/Deactivation
93
Traffic Sign Assist Modes
93
Indications On The Display
93
ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
94
Operation
94
Turning Active Driving Assist On Or Off
95
Indications On The Display
96
Minimum Risk Maneuver
97
System Status
97
System Operation/Limitations
98
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
98
ParkSense Sensors
99
ParkSense Warning Display
99
ParkSense Display
99
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
102
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
102
ParkSense Park Assist Failure Indications
103
Cleaning The ParkSense System
103
ParkSense Park Assist System Usage Precautions
103
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
104
LaneSense Operation
104
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
105
LaneSense Warning Message
105
Changing LaneSense Status
107
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
107
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
108
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
110
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
111
VEHICLE LOADING
111
Vehicle Certification Label
111
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
111
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
111
Tire Size
111
Rim Size
112
Inflation Pressure
112
Curb Weight
112
Overloading
112
Loading
112
TRAILER TOWING
112
Common Towing Definitions
112
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
112
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
112
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
113
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
113
Tongue Weight (TW)
113
Trailer Frontal Area
113
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
113
Weight-Carrying Hitch
113
Weight-Distributing Hitch
113
Trailer Hitch Classification
114
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
115
Trailer And Tongue Weight
115
Towing Requirements
115
Towing Requirements — Tires
116
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
116
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
117
Towing Tips
117
Automatic Transmission
118
Tow/Haul Mode
118
Cruise Control — If Equipped
118
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)
118
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
118
Recreational Towing
119
DRIVING TIPS
119
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
119
Acceleration
119
Traction
119
Driving Through Water
120
Flowing/Rising Water
120
Shallow Standing Water
120
MULTIMEDIA
121
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
121
CYBERSECURITY
121
UCONNECT SETTINGS
122
Customer Programmable Features
122
My Profile
123
Display
125
Safety & Driving Assistance
126
Clock & Date
127
Phone/Bluetooth®
128
Voice
129
Camera
129
Mirrors & Wipers
130
Navigation — If Equipped
130
Lights
131
Brakes
132
Doors & Locks
132
Key Off Options
133
Audio
134
Notifications
135
SiriusXM® Setup
135
Software Updates
136
System Information
136
Reset
137
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
138
Regulatory And Safety Information
138
SAFETY
139
SAFETY FEATURES
139
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
139
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
140
Brake Assist System (BAS)
140
Crosswind Assist (CWA)
140
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
140
ESC Operating Modes
141
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
142
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
142
HSA Activation Criteria
142
Towing With HSA
143
Traction Control System (TCS)
143
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) — If Equipped
143
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
144
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
144
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
146
Blind Spot Modes
147
Trailer Merge Assist — If Equipped
148
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
150
Turning FCW On Or Off
151
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
151
FCW Limited Warning
152
Service FCW Warning
152
Precautions While Driving With FCW
152
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
153
Base System
154
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warnings
155
Check TPMS Warnings
155
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
156
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
156
Important Safety Precautions
156
Seat Belt Systems
156
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
157
Lap/Shoulder Belts
157
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
159
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
160
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
160
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
161
Seat Belt Pretensioner
161
Energy Management Feature
161
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
161
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
163
Air Bag System Components
163
Air Bag Warning Light
163
Front Air Bags
164
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
164
Front Air Bag Operation
164
Supplemental Side Air Bags
165
Air Bag System Components
167
If A Deployment Occurs
167
Fuel Cut Off Switch
168
Fuel Cut Off Switch Reset Procedure
169
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
169
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
169
Child Restraints
170
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
171
Infant And Child Restraints
171
Older Children And Child Restraints
171
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
172
Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles
173
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
173
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
174
SAFETY TIPS
174
Transporting Passengers
174
Transporting Pets
175
Connected Vehicles
175
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
175
Seat Belts
175
Air Bag Warning Light
175
Defroster
175
Floor Mat Safety Information
175
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
176
Tires
176
Lights
176
Door Latches
176
Fluid Leaks
176
Exhaust Gas
177
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
177
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
178
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
178
SOS AND ASSIST SYSTEM
178
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
182
Preparations For Jacking
182
Jack Location — If Equipped
183
Spare Tire Removal
184
Jacking Instructions
186
Wheel Covers
189
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
189
Tire Service Kit Storage
189
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
189
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
190
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
190
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
191
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
191
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
191
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
192
(D) Drive Vehicle:
193
(E) After Driving:
193
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
193
JUMP STARTING
194
Preparations For Jump Start
194
Jump Starting Procedure
195
Battery Location
196
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
196
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
197
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
198
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
198
Automatic Transmission
199
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
199
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
199
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
200
SCHEDULED SERVICING
200
Maintenance Plan
201
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
204
3.6L Engine
204
Checking Oil Level
205
Adding Washer Fluid
205
Maintenance-Free Battery
206
Pressure Washing
206
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
206
Engine Oil
207
Engine Oil Selection
207
American Petroleum Institute (API) Approved Engine Oil
207
Synthetic Engine Oils
207
Materials Added To Engine Oil
207
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
207
Engine Oil Filter
207
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
207
Air Conditioner Maintenance
208
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
208
Cabin Air Filter
208
Body Lubrication
209
Windshield Wiper Blades
209
Exhaust System
210
Cooling System
211
Coolant Checks
211
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
211
Selection Of Coolant
211
Adding Coolant
212
Cooling System Pressure Cap
212
Disposal Of Used Coolant
212
Coolant Level
213
Cooling System Notes
213
Brake System
213
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
213
Automatic Transmission
214
Selection Of Lubricant
214
Special Additives
214
Fluid Level Check
214
Fluid And Filter Changes
215
Fuses
215
General Information
215
Underhood Fuses
216
Interior Fuses
220
Right Central Pillar Fuses
221
Bulb Replacement
222
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
222
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
224
Headlamps Low Beam And High beam
224
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps
224
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)/Front Side Marker Lamp
224
Front Fog Lamps
225
Front, Rear Roof Lamps
225
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup, Turn Signal And Rear Side Marker Lamps
225
Replacing Interior Bulbs
226
Cargo Lamp
226
Dome Lamps
226
TIRES
227
Tire Safety Information
227
Tire Markings
227
Tire Sizing Chart
228
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
230
Tire Terminology And Definitions
231
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
232
Loading
232
Tires — General Information
235
Tire Pressure
235
Tire Inflation Pressures
235
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
236
Radial Ply Tires
236
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
237
Tire Spinning
237
Tread Wear Indicators
237
Life Of Tire
237
Replacement Tires
238
Tire Types
238
All Season Tires — If Equipped
238
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
238
Snow Tires
239
Spare Tires — If Equipped
239
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
239
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
239
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
240
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
240
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
240
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
241
Snow Traction Devices
242
Tire Rotation Recommendations
243
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
244
Treadwear
244
Traction Grades
244
Temperature Grades
244
STORING THE VEHICLE
245
BODYWORK
245
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
245
What Causes Corrosion?
245
Body And Underbody Maintenance
245
Cleaning Headlights
245
Preserving The Bodywork
246
Washing
246
Special Care
246
INTERIORS
246
Seats And Fabric Parts
246
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
246
Seat Belt Maintenance
247
Plastic And Coated Parts
247
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
247
Leather Surfaces
247
Glass Surfaces
248
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
248
Removal
248
Cleaning
248
Installation
248
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
249
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
249
BRAKE SYSTEM
249
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
249
Torque Specifications
249
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
250
3.6L Engine
250
Reformulated Gasoline
251
Materials Added To Fuel
251
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
251
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
251
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
252
MMT In Gasoline
252
Fuel System Cautions
252
FLUID CAPACITIES
253
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
253
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
254
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
255
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
255
Prepare For The Appointment
255
Prepare A List
255
Be Reasonable With Requests
255
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
255
FCA US LLC Customer Center
255
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
255
Mexico
255
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands
256
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
256
Service Contract
256
WARRANTY INFORMATION
256
MOPAR® PARTS
257
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
257
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
257
In Canada
257
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
257
GENERAL INFORMATION
258
INDEX
259

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