Ram ProMaster City · Model year 2016
2016 Ram ProMaster City specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2016 Ram ProMaster City, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications.
- Schedule covers
- 150k miles
- Publications
- 6
2016 Ram ProMaster City specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body Styles | ProMaster City Cargo Van; ProMaster City Wagon |
| Assembly Plant | Bursa, Turkey, at Fiat’s joint venture TOFAS plant. The van is upfitted into a cargo van at the FCA US Transformation Center in Baltimore, Maryland |
| EPA vehicle class | Small commercial van (Class 1) |
| Introduction Date | June 2014 as a 2015 model year |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Front transverse engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) only |
| Construction | Body-frame integral (BFI, or Unibody) with electro-galvanized steel body. Integrated steel ladder H-frame with single-piece longitudinal frame rails |
Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir2 Tigershark gas engine+−
| Availability | Standard on all models |
| Type and Description | I-4 (inline 4) 16-valve MultiAir2 with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 144 cu.in. (2,360 cu. cm) |
| Bore & stroke | 3.46 x 3.82 (88.0 x 97.0) |
| Block material | Aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Ignition system | Coil-on-plug ignition, spark plugs with dual precious metals |
| Fuel delivery | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Compression ratio | 10:0:1 |
| Power | 178 hp (133 kW) at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 174 lb.-ft. (236 N•m) at 3,800 rpm |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Maximum engine speed | 6,500 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters) |
| Emissions controls | GPEC3 engine-management system with close-coupled catalyst; and wide range O2 sensor |
| Fuel economy (estimated (mpg city/hwy/combined)) | 21/29/24 |
| Engine assembly plant | Trenton Engine Complex, Trenton, Michigan |
Transmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic+−
| Availability | Standard on all models |
| Type | Nine-speed FWD, electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter clutch. Clutch-to-clutch architecture with integral electro/hydraulic controls module |
| Fluid capacity | 6.5 quarts (6.15 liters) |
| Torque converter | 242 mm |
| First | 4.70 |
| Second | 2.84 |
| Third | 1.90 |
| Fourth | 1.38 |
| Fifth | 1.00 |
| Sixth | 0.80 |
| Seventh | 0.69 |
| Eighth | 0.58 |
| Ninth | 0.47 |
| Reverse | 3.81 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.73 |
Gear ratios are listed under the sheet's 'Gear ratios' sub-heading.
Suspension: front+−
| Type | MacPherson Strut, independent |
| Stabilizer Bar, Solid | 26 |
| Spring Rate (N/mm) | 25 |
| Shock Type | Twin-tube |
| Wheel Travel (mm – jounce/rebound) | 57/93 |
Suspension: rear+−
| Type | Independent bi-link with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Stabilizer Bar, Solid | 16 |
| Spring Rate (N/mm) | 28 |
| Shock Type | Twin-tube |
| Wheel Travel (mm – jounce/rebound) | 51/31 |
Brakes+−
| Front Type (diameter x width) | Ventilated disc, 12 x 1.1 (305 x 28) |
| Rear Type (diameter x width) | Drum, 10 x 2.2 (254 x 57) |
| Front Caliper, Lining | Cast iron, single piston (57) |
| Rear Brake, Lining | Leading trailing drum brake assembly with 25-mm wheel cylinder |
| Anti-lock braking system (front and rear) | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Total Front Swept Area (mm) | 5,100 |
| Total Rear Swept Area (mm) | 12,155 |
Steering+−
| Type | Specifically calibrated hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Ratio | 15:9:1 |
| Turns Lock-to-Lock | 2.9 |
| Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 42 (12.8) |
Wheels and tires+−
| Wheels | 16-in. steel or aluminum |
| Tires | 215/55R16XL all-season |
Dimensions and capacities: exterior+−
| Wheelbase | 122.4/3,109 |
| Track, Front | 60/1,523 |
| Track, Rear | 60.9/1,548 |
| Overall Length | 187.5/4,763 |
| Overall Width | 72.1/1,831 |
| Overall Height | 74/1,880 |
| Front Overhang | 36/917 |
| Rear Overhang | 29.2/742 |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 17.3 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 29.4 |
| Windshield Slope Angle (degrees) | 49.2 |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1/130 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) | 16 |
Dimensions and capacities: cargo+−
| Cargo Van | |
|---|---|
| Cargo Length | 87.2 (2,215) |
| Cargo Width | 60.4 (1,534) |
| Cargo Height @ Roof | 51.8/1,315.7 |
| Max. Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 131.7 |
| Cargo Width @ Wheel Well | 48.4/1,229.4 |
| Load Floor Height | 21.5/546.1 |
| Side Door Openings (w x h) | 26 x 46 |
| Rear Door Openings (w x h) | 48 x 49 |
| Rear Door Swing (degrees, first detent/full open detent) | 90/180 |
| Rear Door Split (degrees) | 60 (driver side)/ 40 (passenger side) |
| Rear Step-in Height | 21.5/546.1 |
| Side Step-in Height | 18.8/477.5 |
Only the Cargo Van column carries values; the sheet's second column repeats the row labels without values.
Accommodations+−
| Cargo Van | Passenger Wagon | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity (front/rear) | 2/0 | — |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 64.3 | — |
| Interior Volume (cu. ft.) | 196 | — |
Accommodations: front row (passenger & cargo vans)+−
| Cargo Van | Passenger Wagon | |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom | 46.0/1,169 | — |
| Leg Room | 40.8/1,036 | — |
| Shoulder Room | 59.3/1,506 | — |
| Hip Room | 54.1/1,373 | — |
Accommodations: second row (passenger van only)+−
| Cargo Van | Passenger Wagon | |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom | 44.0/1,118 | — |
| Leg Room | 38.1/969 | — |
| Shoulder Room | 58.0/1,472 | — |
| Hip Room | 59.2/1,503 | — |
Capability+−
| Cargo Van | Passenger Wagon | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR; lbs.) | 5,395 | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 3,512 | — |
| Payload (lbs.) | 1,883 | — |
| Tongue Load (lbs.) | 200 | — |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 2,000 | — |
| Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.) | 5,900 | — |
Source: 2016 Ram ProMaster City Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.
Showing 28 of 80 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | TradesmanCargo Van | Tradesman SLTCargo Van | Wagon | Wagon SLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | ||||
| Bumpers — front and rearBlack | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Body color | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| DoorsSide and rear doors with solid panels | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Rear hinge doors with glass | — | — | ||
| Rear and side doors with glass (side doors include vented glass) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Mirrors, ExteriorManual, adjustable | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Power adjustable, folding, heated with body-color caps | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Wheels16-in. steel wheels, painted silver with center cap | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| 16-in. steel wheels, painted black with full wheel covers | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 16-in. aluminum wheels, with Lights and Wheels Group | — | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| Interior | ||||
| SeatsCloth — low-back bucket seats with manual adjust | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Premium cloth bucket seats with manual adjustable lumbar and height adjustable | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Heated front seats (included with Popular Equipment Group on SLT Wagon) | — | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| 60/40 fold and tumble three-passenger rear bench | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed control | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Steering wheelUrethane | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect 5.0 system) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| WindowsSecond row power windows (included with Popular Equipment Group) | — | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| Deep Tint (requires rear and/or side sliding doors with vented glass on Cargo Van) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Uconnect Multimedia | ||||
| Uconnect 3.0 AM/FM with media hub, USB, and auxiliary input, Bluetooth (late availability) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM with 5.0-in. touchscreen display, media hub (with USB and auxiliary input and Bluetooth) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| SpeakersSix (packaged with Popular Equipment Group in Wagon only) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Safety and Security | ||||
| Air BagsSupplemental side-curtain for 1st and 2nd row | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supplemental side-curtain for 1st row | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Groups and Packages | ||||
| Cargo Partition Packagesolid and includes cargo partition with no window and rear wall trim | — | — | ||
| Cargo Partition Packagewindow and includes cargo partition with window and rear wall trim | — | — | ||
| Light and Wheels Groupfront fog lamps and 16-in. aluminum wheels | — | — | ||
| Popular Equipment Groupheated front seats, 2nd row power window and six speakers on Wagon models | — | — | ||
- The guide prints a dash for features that are not available; these appear as NA.
- Uconnect 3.0 is marked late availability in the guide.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Tradesman SLT (Cargo Van) over Tradesman (Cargo Van)+8 standard +
- ✓Bumpers — front and rear: Body color
- ✓Power adjustable, folding, heated with body-color caps
- ✓16-in. steel wheels, painted black with full wheel covers
- ✓Premium cloth bucket seats with manual adjustable lumbar and height adjustable
- ✓Speed control
- ✓Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect 5.0 system)
- ✓Deep Tint (requires rear and/or side sliding doors with vented glass on Cargo Van)
- ✓Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM with 5.0-in. touchscreen display, media hub (with USB and auxiliary input and Bluetooth)
Wagon SLT over Wagon+8 standard +
- ✓Bumpers — front and rear: Body color
- ✓Power adjustable, folding, heated with body-color caps
- ✓16-in. steel wheels, painted black with full wheel covers
- ✓Premium cloth bucket seats with manual adjustable lumbar and height adjustable
- ✓Speed control
- ✓Leather-wrapped (included with Uconnect 5.0 system)
- ✓Deep Tint (requires rear and/or side sliding doors with vented glass on Cargo Van)
- ✓Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM with 5.0-in. touchscreen display, media hub (with USB and auxiliary input and Bluetooth)
Standard on every trim (29)
- 2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir2 SOHC 4-valve engine with nine-speed automatic transmission
- Alternator: 160-amp
- Axle: 3.73 ratio
- Battery: 700-amp maintenance-free
- Brakes — four-wheel anti-lock braking system
- Fuel Tank — 16-gallon
- Puncture sealant and portable air compressor
- Stabilizer bars — front and rear
- Suspension — heavy duty
- Badge: Ram head (front grille)
- Badge: Ram head (rear door)
- Badge: Ram ProMaster City (front doors)
- Body side moldings — black
- Doors: Rear with 180-degree opening
- Headlamps: Halogen
- Tail lamps: Incandescent
- 215/55R16 all-season tires
- Air conditioning
- Door Locks: Power
- Steering column – tilt and telescoping
- Power, front with one-touch down and lift delay
- Lighting – map, courtesy and cargo lamps
- Speakers: Four
- Air Bags: Front driver and passenger
- Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee bolster
- Supplemental front-seat side air bags
- Electronic stability control — includes Brake Lock Differential, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-start Assist, trailer-sway damping, Brake Assist and all-speed traction control
- Remote keyless entry
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
Source: 2016 Ram ProMaster City Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2016 Ram ProMaster City maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: 2.4L.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. * | ||||||||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Change brake fluid every two years. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. ** | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
Once a month or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level.
- Check windshield washer fluid level.
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses, lines and park brake
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
Severe duty (all models)
- Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if operated in a dusty and off road environment or predominantly at idle or very low engine RPM.
- Footnote *: change engine air filter every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) if operated in dusty and off road environment.
- Footnote **: spark plug change interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply.
- Oil change indicator can illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) under severe conditions; oil change intervals must never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 350 hours or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2016 Ram ProMaster City fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 2.4L engine | 16 gal | 60.5 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified) | 5.5 qt | 5.2 L |
| Cooling system | 2.4L engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) | 7.2 qt | 6.8 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant, 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (2.4L engine) | SAE 0W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named) |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs (2.4L engine) | Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ZF 8&9 Speed ATF automatic transmission fluid, or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 4 | — | Mopar DOT 4 |
| Power steering reservoir | Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid | MS-11655 | — |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel wheels | 63 ft-lb (86 N·m) | M12 x 1.25 | 17 mm |
| Aluminum wheels | 89 ft-lb (120 N·m) | M12 x 1.25 | 17 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant reservoir filled to MAX.
- Torque lug nuts in a star pattern, tightening each twice.
- Re-check lug torque after 25 miles (40 km) of driving.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; clean off dirt or oil first.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2016 Ram ProMaster City owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2016 Ram ProMaster City questions
How much oil does the 2016 Ram ProMaster City take?
With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2016 Ram ProMaster City use?
2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Ram ProMaster City?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter; change brake fluid every two years. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2016 Ram ProMaster City owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.