flat tire RAM CHASSIS CAB 2011 Owner's Manual

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 jack will not lower by turning the dial
(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the
jack drive tube in order to lower the jack.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the
vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
WARNING!Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install
the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nuts toward the wheel on single rear wheel (SRW) models. On dual rear wheel models (DRW) the lug nuts
are a two-piece assembly with a flat face. Lightly tighten
the nuts. To avoid risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the nuts until the vehicle has been
lowered.
6. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts
using a crisscross pattern. The correct nut tightness is
135 ft lbs (183 N·m) torque for single rear wheel (SRW)
models and 145 ft lbs (197 N·m) for dual rear wheel
models. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer
or at a service station.
WARNING!A loose tire or jack thrown forward in an accident or
hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al-
ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel
in the places provided.
6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361

CAUTION!• Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.
Do not use a twisting motion when removing the
hub cap, damage to the hub cap; finish may occur.
• The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two
pry off notches. Make sure that the hook of the
jack handle driver is located squarely in the cap
notch before attempting to pull off.
You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the
wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a
back and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this
procedure around the tire until the skin pops off.
Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When
replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap retainer over the lug
nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a
rubber mallet. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skins
are firmly seated around the wheel. Dual Rear Wheels
Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. The lug
nuts are a two-piece assembly. When the tires are being
rotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add two
drops of oil at the interface between the hex and the
washer.
Oiling Location
6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363

Disc Wheels Type Nut Stud Size Torque Ft Lbs Torque Newton Meters
Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200
Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220
To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped
Refer to Upfitters Body Builders Guide for information
on stowing your spare tire (if equipped).
HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-
tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be
used on any other parts or the underbody.
CAUTION!Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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 Motor
Vehicle 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.452 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Tow Hooks .......................... 371
Towing ............................. 372
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 379,426
Engine ............................... 377
Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Block Heater ......................... 265
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Compartment Identification ............... 377
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 423
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 73,321
Flooded, Starting ...................... 264
Jump Starting ......................... 366
Oil .............................. 382,423
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 383
Oil Selection .......................... 383
Oil Synthetic ......................... 384
Temperature Gauge .................... 179
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 56 Event Data Recorder ...................... 59
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 73,321
Exhaust System ....................... 73,390
Exterior Lighting ........................ 141
Exterior Lights .......................... 76
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Engine Fuel .......................... 423
Engine Oil ........................ 384,423
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 384
Flashers
Turn Signal ...................... 76,145,179
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 366
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 264
Fluid, Brake ........................... 424
Fluid Capacities ......................... 422
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76458 INDEX

Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 324
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 88
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 285
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 356
Head Restraints ......................... 126
Headlights ............................ 416
Automatic ........................... 141
Cleaning ............................ 408
High Beam .......................... 146
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 146
Lights On Reminder .................... 144
Passing ............................. 146
Switch .............................. 141
Heated Mirrors ....................... 85,171
Heated Seats ........................... 130 Heater ............................... 248
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 146
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 329
Hoisting .............................. 366
Hood Release .......................... 138
Hub Caps ............................. 362
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 313
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 192
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster .................... 177,179460 INDEX

Tip Start .............................. 263
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 300,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 298
Tire Markings .......................... 294
Tire Safety Information .................... 294
Tires ............................ 76,304,451
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 310
Air Pressure .......................... 304
Chains .............................. 313
Dual ............................ 316,363
General Information .................... 304
High Speed .......................... 308
Inflation Pressures ..................... 305
Life of Tires .......................... 310
Load Capacity ..................... 300,301
Quality Grading ....................... 451
Radial .............................. 309
Replacement ......................... 311
Rotation ............................ 315 Safety ........................... 294,304
Sizes ............................... 296
Snow Tires ........................... 315
Spinning ............................ 309
Steel Carcass Ply ...................... 306
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 310
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 361
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 330
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 273
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 371
Towing ............................... 326
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 102
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 372
Guide .............................. 330
Recreational .......................... 344
Weight .............................. 330
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 285
Trailer Towing .......................... 326468 INDEX