jacking Ram 3500 2018 User Guide

4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tiltthe retainer at the end of the cable.
5. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
extension tubes only. Use of an air wrench or other power
tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Gaining Access To The Retainer
Pulling The Retainer Through The Center Of The Wheel
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
2. Place the gear selector into PARK. On four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position.
3. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6.
Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions (2500 And 3500 Series)
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set the transmission
in PARK.
• 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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the lug wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground. Changing a
dually tire requires the lug wrench adapter.
Jack Warning Label
Lug Wrench Adaptor Shown In Jack And Tools Assembly
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3. Placement of the jack is critical:Front Jacking Location
When changing the front wheel, assemble the jack driver to
the jack and connect the jack driver to the extension tubes.
Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible
with the drive tubes extending to the front. Connect the
extension tubes and lug wrench.
Jack / Extensions Placement 2500/3500
Front Jacking Location
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Rear Jacking Location
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack driver to
the jack and connect the jack driver to the extension tubes.
Place the jack under the axle between the spring and the
shock absorber with the extension tubes extending to the
rear.
Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.CAUTION!
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
NOTE: If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial
(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack
driver in order to lower the jack.
4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.
Rear Jacking Location
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HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking locations.
However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be used on
any other parts of the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
TIRES
Tire Safety Information
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the following
information: Tire Markings, Tire Identification Numbers,
Tire Terminology and Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire
Loading.
Tire Markings
Tire Markings
1 — U.S. DOT Safety
Standards Code (TIN)4 — Maximum Load
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................549
Door Ajar ............................... .192
Door Ajar Light ............................192
Door Locks, Automatic .......................42
Door Opener, Garage ........................114
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................44
Driving Off-Pavement .......................... .362
Off-Road ............................. .362
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................442
Dual Rear Wheels .......................582, 594
E-85 Fuel ............................... .600
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .133
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . . . .327, 332, 336, 339
Electronic Brake Control System ................205
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................204
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................213
Traction Control System ....................209
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............305, 312, 321
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........395
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............209
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........191Emergency Brake
.......................... .295
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................509
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................447
Jacking ............................... .468
Jump Starting .......................... .502
Emission Control System Maintenance ............201
Engine .......................... .523, 524, 525
Air Cleaner ............................ .531
Block Heater ............................294
Break-In Recommendations .................295
Compartment .......................... .523
Compartment Identification ...........523, 524, 525
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .604
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................279, 600
Fails
To Start ............................293
Flooded, Starting ........................ .293
Fuel Requirements ....................596, 603
Jump Starting .......................... .502
Oil ............................528, 603, 604
Oil Filler Cap .....................523, 529, 530
Oil Filter ...............................530
Oil Selection ........................ .528, 603
Oil Synthetic ............................530
Overheating ............................505
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls.................653
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .653
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............123
Storage, Vehicle ........................105, 584
Storing Your Vehicle ........................584
Sun Roof .................................110
Suspension, Air ........................344, 350
Sway Control, Trailer ........................213
Synthetic Engine Oil ........................530
Tailgate .................................153
Telescoping Steering Column ...................61
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........104
Tilt Down ...............................47, 49
Up .................................47, 49
Tilt Steering Column .........................61
Tip Start .................................289
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............564
Tire Markings ............................ .558
Tires......................... .281, 568, 575, 583
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .572
Air Pressure ............................568
Chains ............................... .579
Changing ............................. .468Compact Spare
..........................575
Dual ............................. .582, 594
General Information ...................568, 575
High Speed ............................ .570
Inflation Pressures ........................569
Jacking ............................... .468
Life Of Tires ............................572
Load Capacity .......................564, 565
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............216
Pressure Warning Light ....................194
Quality Grading ........................ .583
Radial ............................... .570
Replacement ............................573
Rotation ...............................580
Safety ............................ .558,568
Sizes .................................560
Snow

Tires ............................ .575
Spare Tire ..........................575, 577
Spinning ...............................571
Trailer Towing .......................... .425
Tread Wear Indicators .....................572
Wheel Nut Torque ........................594
Tire Safety Information .......................558
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................423
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