flat tire Ram Cargo Van 2015 Owner's Guide

NOTE:Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper wheel lug nut torque.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately. 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire
cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow
the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location.
Have the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon
as possible.
11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to
form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the right until the winch
mechanism clicks at least three times.
NOTE: Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for in-
structions on assembling the T-handle.
12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back in the stowage compartment.
13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557

CAUTION!
The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used
when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use
this cover could drastically reduce the life of the
compact spare tire.
WARNING!
Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer
have been properly extended through the center of
the wheel and compact spare tire/cover assembly.
Failure to properly engage both retainer tabs could
result in loss of the compact spare tire and cover
assembly, which will cause vehicle damage and may
cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal
injury.4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is
drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.
5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be
overtightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the
compact spare tire/cover assembly is positioned cor-
rectly against the underside of the vehicle.CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed specifically to
stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use
the winch to stow the full size deflated tire, or any
other full-size tire, as the tire may not be held
securely. Vehicle damage may result.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559

WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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
controlled 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 car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent 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.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Bulb Replacement........................ .620
Bulbs, Light .............................110
Calibration, Compass ..................... .319
Camera, Rear ........................... .225
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .624
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .519
Power Steering ........................ .459
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................596
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................106
Cargo Area Features ...................... .268
Cargo Compartment ...................... .268
Luggage Carrier ....................... .272
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................260
Car Washes ............................ .603
Cellular Phone .......................... .123
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............623
Certification Label ........................ .521Chains, Tire
............................ .500
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .543
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .477
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .289
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............105
Checks, Safety .......................... .105
Child Restraint ............................94
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................99
Child Restraints .........................94
Infants And Child Restraints ................97
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........97
Child Safety Locks .........................54
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .512
Climate Control ......................... .412
Clock ................................. .330
Coat Hook ............................. .260
Coin Holder ............................ .261
Cold Weather Operation ....................440
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Aging (Life of Tires).....................497
Air Pressure .......................... .487
Chains .............................. .500
Changing ............................ .543
Compact Spare ........................ .494
General Information .....................487
High Speed .......................... .490
Inflation Pressures ...................... .488
Jacking .............................. .543
Life of Tires .......................... .497
Load Capacity ........................ .482
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............502
Pressure Warning Light ...................289
Quality Grading ....................... .645
Radial .............................. .490
Replacement .......................... .498
Rotation ............................. .501
Safety .............................. .475
Sizes ............................... .477Snow Tires
........................... .492
Spare Tire ............................ .544
Spinning ............................ .496
Trailer Towing ........................ .532
Tread Wear Indicators ....................496
Tire Safety Information .....................475
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................529
Torque Converter Clutch ....................454
Towing ............................... .524
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................138
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .569
Guide .............................. .528
Recreational .......................... .537
Weight .............................. .528
Towing Assistance ........................ .138
T

owing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........537
Traction ............................... .455
Traction Control ......................... .465
Traction Control Switch .....................465
664 INDEX