spare wheel Ram 1500 2020 User Guide

468 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing upwardand toward the rear of the vehicle for convenience in
checking the spare tire inflation. Slide the wheel retainer
through the center of the wheel. Reinstalling The Retainer
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.
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2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tiltthe retainer at the end of the cable and position it properly
across the wheel opening.
Pushing The Retainer Through The Center Of The Wheel And Positioning It 3. Remove the extension with the hook and reattach the
short extension 5. Attach the lug wrench to the extension
tubes with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
Insert the extension tubes through the access hole
between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and
into the winch mechanism tube.
Lug Wrench And Extension Tubes Assembled And In Position
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NOTE:
Wheel Valve Stem must be replaced as well when installing
new tires due to wear and tear in existing tires.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little expo-
sure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil,
grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear
and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer
strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the
originals in size, quality and performance when replacement
is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread Wear Indica -
tors” in this section. Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa -
tion placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol
for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire
sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the orig
-
inal wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may have
on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, handling,
and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow
this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death.
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Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel
— If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your
vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized
tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare
tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S” preceding
the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on your
vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conven-
tional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not
install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the
vehicle at any given time.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a collaps
-
ible spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on your
vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread
wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to
your spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
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Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly
installed to the vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire using the
electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conven-
tional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the wheel is
designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This
tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or
rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread
wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare tire needs
to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your original equip -ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and
reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment
tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and rein
-
stall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread
wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to
your spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your
Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side
door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment tire at
the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle.
Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
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592 MULTIMEDIA
Display Suspension Messages All
Warnings Only
Aero Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Automatic Aero Mode” feature is selected, the Ride Height will automatically be adjusted depending on the
vehicle speed. Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Transport Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed
towing. Wheel Alignment Mode On Off
NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer for
further information. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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Trailer
After pressing the Trailer button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Once selecting the specific trailer, the following programmable options become available:Four Corner Air Suspension
Modes — If Equipped Tire Jack Mode
Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode
NOTE:
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected to assist
in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel Alignment
Mode is selected before performing a wheel alignment, refer to an authorized dealer for information. Setting Name
Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Trailer Trailer 1 Trailer 2Trailer 3 Trailer 4
Setting Name Selectable Options
Use This Trailer On Off
Braking Light Electric Surge None Light Electric
Over
Hydraulic Heavy
Electric Heavy
Electric Over Hydraulic
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Trailer
After pressing the Trailer button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Transport Mode
On Off
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed
towing. Wheel Alignment Mode On Off
NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer for
further information. Four Corner Air Suspension Modes — If Equipped Tire Jack Mode
Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode
NOTE:
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected to assist
in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel Alignment
Mode is selected before performing a wheel alignment, refer to an authorized dealer for information. Setting Name
Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Trailer Trailer 1 Trailer 2Trailer 3 Trailer 4
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Cargo Light ................................................................................ 72
Cellular Phone ......................................................................... 626
Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 443
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 118
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 517
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 196
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 285
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 285
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 265
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 269
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 278, 280
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 276Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 266Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 274
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 270Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 268
Seating Positions ................................................................. 270
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 549
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 535
Climate Control ......................................................................... 78 Automatic ............................................................................... 82
Manual .................................................................................... 78
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 296
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 533 Contract, Service......................................................................654
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................509
Cooling System ........................................................................506
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................508
Coolant Level ...............................................................507, 510Cooling Capacity .................................................................553
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................509Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................507
Inspection ............................................................................. 510
Points To Remember ........................................................... 511Pressure Cap ........................................................................509Radiator Cap ........................................................................509Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................507, 553, 554
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................539
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............................................340
Cruise Light .....................................................................193, 194
Cupholders...............................................................................126
Customer Assistance ..............................................................652
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................558 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................67
Dealer Service ..........................................................................492
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................78
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................78, 287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................195
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Cancel.................................................................................... 340Resume ................................................................................. 340
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................................... 337, 340
Starting ............................................................................. 290, 292 Automatic Transmission .................................................... 291
Button...................................................................................... 25
Cold Weather ....................................................................... 296Engine Fails To Start ........................................................... 295
Starting And Operating ......................................................... 292
Starting Procedures ................................................................ 292
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ....................................... 290
Steering Power .................................................................................... 333Tilt Column ............................................................................ 56
Wheel, Heated ................................................................. 56, 57
Wheel, Tilt .............................................................................. 56
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............................................ 622
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls............. 622
Steps, Power Side ...................................................................... 37
Storage ...................................................................................... 116
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ...................................... 118
Storage, Vehicle ................................................................. 92, 539
Storing Your Vehicle .............................................................. 539
Sun Roof ............................................................. 98, 100, 101, 105 Closing .................................................................................. 103
Sunglasses Storage .................................................................. 135 Sunshade Operation .................................................................99
Suspension
Air ..................................................................................319, 325
Sway Control, Trailer .............................................................210
Synthetic Engine Oil ...............................................................493 T
Tailgate .....................................................................................147
Tailgate, Electronic Lowering................................................107
Telescoping Steering Column .................................................56
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...............................91
Tilt Down .......................................................................................46
Up ............................................................................................46
Tilt Steering Column ................................................................56
Tip Start ....................................................................................291
Tire And Loading Information Placard ...............................521
Tire Markings ..........................................................................516
Tire Safety Information ..........................................................516
Tires ...........................................................289, 525, 532, 533, 538 Aging (Life Of Tires) ........................................................... 529Air Pressure..........................................................................525
Chains ...................................................................................536
Compact Spare.....................................................................533
Dual .......................................................................................547
General Information............................................525, 532, 533
High Speed ...........................................................................527
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