flat tire Ram ProMaster 2017 Owner's Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
Jack Warning Label
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 259

CAUTION!
In the case that the yellow dot does not appear in the
winch mechanism window refer to step 11 above, the
operator should repeat the spare tire installation pro-
cedure. If the yellow dot does not appear in the winch
indication window, place and secure the damaged
wheel into the vehicle and seek dealer assistance to the
winch mechanism.12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back
in the storage compartment.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.
13. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
For vehicles with aluminum wheels:
1. Remove the adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag in the glove compartment.
Winch Mechanism NOT Properly Engaged (Black Window
Will Appear)
264 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page
for the required maintenance intervals.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 and
park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 321

Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex-
cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Telescoping Steering Column...................81
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........204, 205
Tire Markings ............................ .198
Tires.......................... .53, 207, 212, 331
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .216
Air Pressure ........................... .207
Chains ............................... .217
Compact Spare ......................... .212
General Information ...................207, 212
High Speed ............................ .209
Inflation Pressures ....................... .209
Life Of Tires ........................... .216
Load Capacity ...................... .204, 205
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............219
Pressure Warning Light ....................112
Quality Grading ........................ .331
Radial ............................... .210
Replacement ........................... .216
Rotation .............................. .218
Safety ............................ .198, 207
Sizes ................................ .200
Snow Tires .............................211
Spare Tire ......................... .212, 214
Spinning .............................. .214
Trailer Towing .......................... .235Tread Wear Indicators
.....................215
Tire Safety Information ...................... .198
Tire Service Kit ............244, 245, 247, 248, 250, 251
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................233
Torque Converter Clutch .....................185
Towing ............................. .230, 272
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .272
Guide ................................ .233
Recreational ........................... .239
Weight ............................... .233
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............239
T
raction ................................ .186
Traction Control .......................... .192
Traction Control Switch ..................... .192
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................196
Trailer Towing ............................ .230
Cooling System Tips ..................... .239
Hitches ............................... .232
Minimum Requirements ....................234
Tips ................................. .238
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................233
Wiring ............................... .236
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .233
Trailer Weight ............................ .233
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