RAM Promaster 2016 User manual

16VF-926-AA .RAM ProMaster .FIRST Edition .User Guide
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WWW.OWNERS.MOPAR.CA/EN (CANADA).
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving
while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and
personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme
caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the
road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers,
portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting
while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle
is moving. If you nd yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or
provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always
the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain
a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of
your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance
(new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you nd it useful.
Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
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2016 User Guide
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with
your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source for common
questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important
safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional
information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit
www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local RAM dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. 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 transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ....................8
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............8
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............14
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............16
FRONT SEATS ................17
HEATEDSEATS ...............23
TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . 24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............25
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ......26
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER ......... 27
INTERIOR LIGHTS .............28
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHERS ..................30
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 32
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST ....35
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 36
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 38
Uconnect RH3 ................39
Uconnect 5.0 ................. 41
UCONNECT PHONE ............53
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..62
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............62
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......63
POWER OUTLETS ..............64
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......66
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............66
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........68
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ................68
AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION —
DIESEL ONLY ................70
EXHAUST REGENERATION ........74
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART .........75
ADDING FUEL ................76
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID .........77
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........80
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ....................80
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ....................84
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......86
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....87
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ....100
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........104
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....104
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......105
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .............. 106
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....106
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . 107
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . 108
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L
DIESEL ...................110
FLUID CAPACITIES — GASOLINE
ENGINE ...................112
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS — GASOLINE ENGINE .....112
FLUID CAPACITIES — DIESEL
ENGINE ...................114
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS — DIESEL ENGINE ....... 114
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....116
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............116
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
DIESEL ENGINE ..............121
FUSES ...................126
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . 129
REPLACEMENT BULBS .........132
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 133
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................133
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................133
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......133
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ..............134
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ...................135
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 136
INDEX ...................137
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under
some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide 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 guide that are
not available on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without
imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufac-
tured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information
for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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 (excluding legal
lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• 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 seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle
best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
®
parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Power Mirrors
2. Headlight Switch pg. 27
3. Instrument Cluster/Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 6
4. Windshield Washer Operation pg. 31
5. Transmission Shifter
6. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 36
7. Clip Board
8. Climate Controls pg. 26
9. Storage
10. Power Window Switch
11. Glove Compartment
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12. Power Outlet pg. 64
13. USB Port (Charging Only)
14. Switch Panel
• Front Fog Lights
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 85
• Hazard Warning Switch
• Central Door Lock Switch
15. Storage — If Equipped
16. USB Port
17. Ignition Switch
18. Uconnect Phone Controls pg. 53
19. Uconnect Phone Controls pg. 53
20. Speed Control pg. 32
21. Hood Release pg. 107
22. Power Windows
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Speedometer
2. Turn Signal Lights
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
4. Fuel Gauge
(See page 80 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
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5. Turn Signal Lights
6. Tachometer
7. Temperature Gauge
(See page 84 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors
• Push the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors.
• Push the UNLOCK button once to un-
lock the driver’s door only and twice
within five seconds to unlock the pas-
senger door.
All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further
information.
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
• All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack
so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw
any slack in the shoulder belt.
Key Fob
1 — Cargo Doors
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
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Seat Belt Pretensioner
• The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are
designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays,
or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
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Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger
as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags
will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce
the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front
Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed
and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag
should have deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed
to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immedi-
ately.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel
or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is
in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
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Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled
SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side
impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side
impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the
deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based
on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good
indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a
collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt
even though you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the
side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should
remain free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as
intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter
the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
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Fuel Cut Off Switch
Your vehicle is equipped with a Fuel Cut Off safety switch. In the event of an
accident, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the Fuel Cut Off Switch may perform the
following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine and turn off the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light
button is pressed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard
light button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks.
NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position
and remove the key from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery. Carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near
the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the
engine. If there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle electrical devices (e.g.
headlights) after an accident, reset the Fuel Cut Off Switch by following the
procedure described below.
Fuel Cut Off Switch Reset Procedure
• In order to reset the Fuel Cut Off Switch after an event push the “A” Button
located underneath the front passenger seat knee impact bolster.
WARNING!
If, after an accident, you smell fuel or see leaks from the fuel system, do not reset
the Fuel Cut Off Switch to avoid the risk of fire.
Before reactivating the fuel cut off switch, carefully check for fuel leaks or damage
to vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights).
Fuel Cut Off Switch
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Air Bag Warning Light
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and intercon-
necting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.
• The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the AVV/START or MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position.
If the ignition switch is in the STOP/OFF/LOCK position the air bag system is not
on and the air bags will not inflate.
• The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for
approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is
first turned to the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag
Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the
system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously.
A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial
startup.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to
eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN
position, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an
authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air
bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
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These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted
for ignoring it.
NOTE:
•
For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK
(1-866-732-8243 ).
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional
information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles
This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a family vehicle and is not
intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat(s). Never install rear-facing
child restraints in this vehicle. Although the seat belt can be locked to secure a child
restraint, there are no tether anchorages to complete the proper installation of a
forward-facing child restraint. If you must carry a child in a forward-facing child
restraint, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the
child must be in a proper restraint system based on its age, size and weight. Follow
the instructions below to secure the child restraint using the seat belt.
WARNING!
Rear-facing infant restraints must never be secured in the passenger seat of a
vehicle with a passenger Air Bag. In a collision, a passenger Air Bag may deploy
causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rear-facing infant restraints.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the
seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time,
so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
To install a child seat using an ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have
pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to
retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able
to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
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7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the
child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rear-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with
a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or
death to infants in this position.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head
movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that
the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior
to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be
adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints
improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of
a collision.
Front Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint and
push downward on the head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, raise it up as far as it can go then push the adjustment
button and the release button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes then
adjust it to the appropriate height.
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WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause
serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow
removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat.
NOTE:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an
attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head.
FRONT SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
The driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward, rearward, reclined, front and
rear height and lumbar adjustments.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury
or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle
is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to
move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired
position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be
sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support. The
lumbar control knob is located on the rear upper outboard side of the driver's
seatback. Rotate the control forward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired
amount of lumbar support.
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Height Adjustment (Without Swivel Seat) — If Equipped
The height adjusting levers are located on the center outboard side of the seat. Lift
up on the front lever to adjust the front of the seat up or down. Lift up on the rear lever
to adjust the rear of the seat up or down.
Height Adjustment Levers
1 — Front Height Adjusting Lever
2 — Rear Height Adjusting Lever
GETTING STARTED
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