RAM Commercial ProMaster 2024, Owner'S Manual, Page: 99 / 284

CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage.
For Recreational Towing page 133.
For Towing A Disabled Vehicle page 209.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking
the transmission. The vehicle propulsion system can be
started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while
the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when
exiting the vehicle in this range.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau-
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
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Apply the parking brake.
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Shift the transmission into PARK.
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Turn the ignition OFF.
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Remove the key fob from the vehicle.
NOTE:
This vehicle incorporates an Electric Park Brake activa-
tion feature which engages automatically when the
vehicle is parked on a 9% sloped surface, with the
vehicle pointing up the grade or down the grade.
CAUTION!
•
Before moving the transmission gear selector out
of PARK, you must turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
position, and also press the brake pedal. Other-
wise, damage to the gear selector could result.
•
DO NOT press the accelerator pedal when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as
this can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have properly engaged the transmission into the
PARK position:
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Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position (P), and is
not blinking.
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With the brake pedal released, verify that the gear
selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NOTE:
Based on the drive gear and/or speed of the vehicle,
the Vehicle Pedestrian Alert Module (VPAM) will broad-
cast a sound from the rear of the vehicle to warn
nearby pedestrians that a vehicle is approaching. In
addition, the module will indicate a change in speed by
varying the volume of sound.
POWER STEERING
The electric power steering system will provide
increased vehicle response and ease of maneuverabil-
ity. The power steering system adapts to different driv-
ing conditions.
If the steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the
vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is
likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.
If the steering icon is displayed and the “POWER STEER-
ING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is displayed on the
instrument cluster screen, this indicates an over tem-
perature condition in the power steering system. Once
driving conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle
idle for a few moments until the icon and message turn
off
page 69.
If the steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICE
POWER STEERING – ASSIST OFF” message is displayed
on the instrument cluster screen, this indicates the
vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service
page 69.
NOTE:
•
Even if the power steering system is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
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If the condition persists, see an authorized dealer
for service.
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