RAM PROMASTER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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76 STARTING AND OPERATING
L
OOSE
F
UEL
F
ILLER
C
AP
M
ESSAGE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that
the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed,
or damaged, a “Check fuel cap” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster display
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page 44. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a
“clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication
that the fuel filler cap is properly tightened.
If the problem continues, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started. See
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
VEHICLE LOADING
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration regulations, your vehicle has a
certification label affixed to the driver's side
door or B-pillar.
If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not
exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR.
V
EHICLE
C
ERTIFICATION
L
ABEL
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label
affixed to the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear of
the driver’s door.
The label contains the following information:

Name of manufacturer

Month and year of manufacture

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and
rear

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Type of vehicle

Month, Day, and Hour of manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read
the VIN.
G
ROSS
V
EHICLE
W
EIGHT
R
ATING
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your
vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and
cargo. The total load must be limited so that you
do not exceed the GVWR.
G
ROSS
A
XLE
W
EIGHT
R
ATING
(GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front
and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front
and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do
not exceed either front or rear GAWR.
WARNING!
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it
is important that you do not exceed the
maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous
driving condition can result if either rating is
exceeded. You could lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
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