RAM 2019 Promaster City Owner's manual

PROMASTER city

OWNER’S MANUAL

2019

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name

FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name

FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of

accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood

alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are

drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-

drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-

portation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.

Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are

slower, and your judgment is impaired when you

have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of

features and equipment that are either standard or op-

tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a

description of features and equipment that are no longer

available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please

disregard any features and equipment described in this

manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design

and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-

ments to its products without imposing any obligation

upon itself to install them on products previously manu-

factured.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3

2

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7

3

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13

4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . .........................................69

5

SAFETY .........................................................................87

6

STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................147

7

INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................189

8

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................231

9

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................285

10

MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................295

11

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................319

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INDEX..........................................................................325

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION .........................4

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5

▫ Essential Information ......................5

▫ Symbols ...............................5

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................5

䡵 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ..............5

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....6

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured

that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styl-

ing, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been

prepared with the assistance of service and engineering

specialists to acquaint you with the operation and mainte-

nance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty

Information, and customer oriented documents. In the

attached Warranty Booklet, you will find a description of

the services that FCA offers to its customers, the Warranty

Certificate and the details of the terms and conditions for

maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of

these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for

the first time. Following the instructions, recommenda-

tions, tips, and important warnings in this manual will

help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particu-

larly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and

transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how your vehicle

handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will

improve with experience.

This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.

Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or

versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,

you should only consider the information which is related

to the trim level, engine, and version that you have

purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own-

er’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your

vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”.

All data contained in this publication are intended to help

you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at

a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this

reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model

described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For

further information, contact an authorized dealer.

NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should

be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and

remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that an authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

4 INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items

of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-

tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual

contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Symbols

Some vehicle components have colored labels whose sym-

bols indicate precautions to be observed when using this

component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in

“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further

information on the symbols used in your vehicle.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-

ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily

injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against

procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If

you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss

important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-

tions.

VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body

modifications or special equipment installed by van

conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. U.S.

residents refer to the Warranty Information book, Section

2.1.C. Canadian residents refer to the “What Is Not Cov-

ered” section of the Warranty Information book. Such

equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves,

refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on

these items, contact the applicable manufacturer.

Operating instructions for the special equipment installed

by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be

supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss-

ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in

obtaining replacement documents from the applicable

manufacturer.

For information on the Body Builder’s Guide refer to

www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains dimen-

sional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is

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INTRODUCTION 5

intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical sup-

port. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may

lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

6 INTRODUCTION

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

䡵 FRONT VIEW ............................8

䡵 REAR VIEW .............................9

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10

䡵 INTERIOR ..............................11

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FRONT VIEW

Front View

1 — Hood/Engine Compartment 4 — Wheels/Tires

2 — Windshield 5 — Exterior Mirrors

3 — Headlights 6 — Doors

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REAR VIEW

Rear View

1 — Rear Lights

2 — Cargo Area Doors

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Uconnect VR And Phone Buttons 5 — Windshield Wiper Lever

2 — Multifunction Lever 6 — Switch Panel

3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Uconnect System

4 — Speed Controls 8 — Climate Controls

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INTERIOR

Interior

1 — Window Switches 3 — Gear Selector

2 — Seats 4 — Glove Compartment

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 KEYS .................................16

▫ KeyFob..............................16

▫ To Lock The Doors.......................17

▫ Sound Horn With Lock ...................18

▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............18

▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........19

▫ General Information .....................19

䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .......................19

▫ Ignition Key Removal ....................19

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................20

䡵 SENTRY KEY ...........................20

▫ Replacement Keys .......................21

▫ General Information .....................21

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .22

▫ To Arm The System ......................22

▫ To Disarm The System ....................22

▫ Rearming Of The System ..................22

▫ Security System Manual Override ............22

䡵 DOORS ...............................23

▫ Door Locks ...........................23

▫ Sliding Side Door .......................25

▫ Child Lock System.......................27

▫ Double Rear Swing Doors .................28

䡵 SEATS ................................29

▫ Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ............29

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............31

▫ Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped ............32

䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................34

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▫ Front Adjustment........................34

▫ Rear Adjustment ........................34

▫ Front Removal..........................35

▫ Rear Removal ..........................36

䡵 STEERING WHEEL .......................37

▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............37

䡵 MIRRORS ..............................38

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......38

▫ Outside Mirrors ........................38

▫ Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped ........39

▫ Vanity Mirror ..........................40

䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................41

▫ Multifunction Lever ......................41

▫ Headlights ............................41

▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .......41

▫ High Beams ...........................41

▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................42

▫ Parking Lights .........................42

▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........42

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................42

▫ Turn Signals ...........................42

▫ Lane Change Assist ......................43

䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................43

▫ Courtesy/Interior Lights...................43

䡵 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................46

▫ Front Wiper Operation ....................46

▫ Rear Wiper Operation — If Equipped .........47

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................48

▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ...........48

▫ Climate Control Functions .................52

▫ Operating Tips .........................52

䡵 WINDOWS .............................54

▫ Power Windows — If Equipped .............54

▫ Window Bar Grates — If Equipped ...........57

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▫ Wind Buffeting .........................57

䡵 HOOD ................................58

▫ Opening ..............................58

▫ Closing ...............................59

䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES ..................60

▫ Rear Cargo Tie-Downs ...................60

䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................61

▫ Storage ..............................61

▫ Cupholders ...........................63

▫ Power Outlets .........................63

䡵 ROOF RACK — IF EQUIPPED ...............66

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15

KEYS

Key Fob

Your vehicle uses a key start ignition system. The ignition

system consists of a key fob with a Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) and an ignition switch.

The key fob contains an integrated mechanical key. To use

the mechanical key, simply push the mechanical key re-

lease button.

In case you need duplicate keys, please contact an autho-

rized dealer so that they can order copies for you.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from

distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-

held key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the

vehicle to activate the system.

Key Fob With Integrated Mechanical Key

1 — Key Blade Release Button

2 — Driver/Passenger Unlock Button

3 — Lock Button

4 — Cargo Lock/Unlock Button

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NOTE: The key fob may not be able to be detected by the

vehicle if it is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or

other electronic device; these devices may block the key

fob’s wireless signal.

To Unlock The Doors

Cargo Vehicle (Canada) — If Equipped

Push and release the unlock button on key fob to unlock

the front two doors. Push and release the Cargo unlock

button on key fob to unlock the cargo area (side lateral

sliding doors and rear doors). The turn signal lights will

flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.

Cargo Vehicle (United States) — If Equipped

Push and release the unlock button on key fob to unlock all

doors. Push and release the Cargo unlock button on key

fob to unlock the cargo doors. The turn signal lights will

flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.

Passenger Vehicle

Push and release the unlock button on key fob to unlock all

doors. Push and release the Cargo unlock button on key

fob to unlock the cargo doors. The turn signal lights will

flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.

To Lock The Doors

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all

doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the

signal. If a door is open, the turn signal lights will flash at

an increased rate. This is to indicate that a door is still open.

Horn activation settings after an RF lock command can be

adjusted manually. For further information, refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”.

Key Fob

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17

Locking Doors With A Key

1. Insert the key with either side up.

2. Turn the key to the right to lock the door.

3. Turn the key to the left to unlock the door.

Refer to “Dealer Service” in “Servicing And Maintenance”

for maintenance procedures.

Sound Horn With Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are

locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or

turned off. To change the current setting, refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-

tion.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

1. Push the mechanical key release button and release the

mechanical key to access the battery case screw located

on the side of the key fob.

2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the key fob using

a small screwdriver.

3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the

battery observing its polarity.

4. Refit the battery case inside the key fob and turn the

screw to lock it into place.

Key Fob Screw Location

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