spare tire Ram ProMaster 2015 User Guide

WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove
the damaged parts of the device before further use.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating
speed, and conditions for use. Always use the
suggested operating speed of the device manufac-
turer ’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
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2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tintingthat affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a regular size
spare wheel.
1. The spare tire has a tire pressure monitoring sensor, but it is not monitored until it is mounted in place of
any of the existing four road tires.
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
turn ON due to the low tire condition. Then, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15mph
(24km/h), the system will recognize the new sensor, so
turn off the telltale.
3. If a spare tire not equipped with tire pressure moni- toring sensor is used, then the Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Telltale Light will turn ON, flashing for 75 seconds
and then remaining solid for each subsequent ignition
key cycle.
NOTE: For a correct Tire Pressure Monitoring behavior,
please wait for about 20 minutes in key-off during each
tire substitution.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or chockthe trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
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WARNING! (Continued)
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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........287
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............287
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .288
▫ Torque Specifications ...................289
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED .........290
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage .................291
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . .291
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........292
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........295
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........301
▫ Jack Location ........................ .302
▫ Removing The Spare Tire ................302
▫ Preparations ........................ .306
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................307
▫ Wheel Covers ........................317
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........317
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............318
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................319
▫ Battery Location ..................... .322
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Jack Location
The jack and jack tools are stored under the front
passenger seat.
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 Location
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The winch mechanism is located under the rear of the
vehicle to the right of the spare tire.
Jack Tools
1 — Winch Extension
2 — Lug Bolt Adapter
3 — Wrench Handle
Winch Location
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2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwiseuntil the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable
slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. 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.
Winch Extension
Lowering Spare Tire
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3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gainaccess to the spare tire retainer. 4. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer
from the wheel.
Spare TireRetainer Nut
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5. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance totilt the retainer at the end of the cable.
6. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel.
Preparations
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.Lifting Spare Tire
Retainer
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
• 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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