spare tire Ram ProMaster 2014 User Guide

4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a spare wheel and
tire assembly.
1. The spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tire
pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit,
upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound
and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
still turn ON due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. 4. This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle, a
chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as
long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure
warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire. •
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
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CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........283
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............283
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .284
▫ Torque Specifications ...................284
 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED .............286
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... .286
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation .....286▫
TIREFIT Usage Precautions ...............287
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ..............290
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........296
▫ Jack Location ...................... .296
▫ Removing The Spare Tire ................297
▫ Preparations ........................ .301
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................302
▫ Wheel Covers ....................... .308
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Removing The Spare Tire
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up thevehicle. Attach the lug bolt adapter to the winch
extension and insert it into the winch mechanism.
Jack LocationJack Tools
1 — Winch Extension
2 — Lug Bolt Adapter
3 — Wrench Handle
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The winch mechanism is located under the rear of the
vehicle to the right of the spare tire.2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise
until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable
slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.
Winch LocationWinch Extension
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NOTE:The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the winch extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and can damage
the winch. 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain
access to the spare tire retainer.
Lowering Spare Tire
Spare Tire
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4. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainerfrom the wheel. 5. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to
tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.
Retainer NutLifting Spare Tire
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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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WARNING!
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that 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.
3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the
described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the tire
just clears the surface and enough clearance is ob-
tained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
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.
5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand.
Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off
the hub.
6.
Install the spare tire. Lightly tighten the wheel lug bolts.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.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 bolt 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. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle.
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