spare tire Ram ProMaster 2017 Owner's Guide

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.
NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the spare tire.
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.
10. Stow the damaged wheel/spare tire with the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle.
11. Install the winch extension and rotate the wrench
handle clockwise until the winch mechanism indica-
tion window turns yellow and the operator hears “3
clicks” from the device to show the wheel is properly
stowed under the vehicle.
Winch Mechanism Properly Engaged (Yellow DOT Will
Appear In The Winch Indication Window)
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CAUTION!
In the case that the yellow dot does not appear in the
winch mechanism window refer to step 11 above, the
operator should repeat the spare tire installation pro-
cedure. If the yellow dot does not appear in the winch
indication window, place and secure the damaged
wheel into the vehicle and seek dealer assistance to the
winch mechanism.12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back
in the storage compartment.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.
13. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
For vehicles with aluminum wheels:
1. Remove the adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag in the glove compartment.
Winch Mechanism NOT Properly Engaged (Black Window
Will Appear)
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4. Position the tire vertically and lay the mounted adapteron the inner part of the rim. Using the supplied bolts,
fasten the wheel to the adapter using the bolt install
wrench. Tighten the bolts with the wrench extension
and wrench handle. 5.
Follow the steps above for proper spare tire stowage.
Wheel Covers
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 wheel covers on the vehicle are held in place by the
wheel lug bolts and can be removed after the wheel lug
bolts are taken off.
Alloy Wheel MountingWheel/Bolts Attaching To Mounting Bracket
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Brake Fluid.............................. .317
Brake, Parking ............................ .189
Brake System ......................... .191, 294
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .191
Fluid Check ........................... .294
Parking .............................. .189
Warning Light .......................... .107
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................179
Bulb Replacement .......................311,312
Bulbs, Light ........................... .53, 311
Camera, Rear ..............................89
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .315
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .227
Power Steering ......................... .189
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................292
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................50, 226
Cargo Light ...............................78
Car Washes .............................. .297
Cellular Phone ........................... .157
Certification Label ......................... .228
Chains, Tire ............................. .217
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .200
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .279 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
................50
Checks, Safety .............................50
Child Restraint .............................42
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................45
Child Restraints ..........................42
Child Seat Installation ......................48
Infants And Child Restraints .................44
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........44
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .223
Climate Control ........................... .157
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .176
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................156
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .212
Console, Overhead ..........................91
Contract, Service .......................... .328
Coolant

Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............292
Cooling System ........................... .290
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................291
Coolant Capacity ........................ .315
Coolant Level ....................... .290, 293
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................293
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................290
Inspection ............................. .293
Points To Remember ..................... .29310
INDEX 335

Seat Belt Reminder........................22
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .301
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................22
Seat Belts ............................. .21, 51
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................26
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........26
Child Restraint ...........................42
Front Seat ........................ .21, 23, 25
Inspection ..............................51
Operating Instructions ......................25
Pregnant Women .........................28
Pretensioners ............................28
Rear Seat ...............................23
Reminder ............................. .103
Untwisting Procedure ......................26
Seats ....................................61
Adjustment .............................61
Heated .................................68
Security Alarm .............................14
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............316
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................12
Service Assistance ......................... .326
Service Contract .......................... .328
Service Manuals .......................... .330
Shift Lever Override ....................... .272Shoulder Belts
.............................23
Signals, Turn .......................... .53, 118
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................217
Snow Tires ...............................211
Spare Tire ............................ .212, 214
Spark Plugs ............................. .316
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............................84
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................82
Starting ................................ .176
Automatic Transmission ....................176
Cold Weather .......................... .176
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .176
Steering Column Lock ............................81
Power ............................ .188, 189
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................156
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .
. . .156
Storage ..................................311
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .164, 311
Storing Your Vehicle .........................311
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........31
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .196
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .283
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Telescoping Steering Column...................81
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........204, 205
Tire Markings ............................ .198
Tires.......................... .53, 207, 212, 331
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .216
Air Pressure ........................... .207
Chains ............................... .217
Compact Spare ......................... .212
General Information ...................207, 212
High Speed ............................ .209
Inflation Pressures ....................... .209
Life Of Tires ........................... .216
Load Capacity ...................... .204, 205
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............219
Pressure Warning Light ....................112
Quality Grading ........................ .331
Radial ............................... .210
Replacement ........................... .216
Rotation .............................. .218
Safety ............................ .198, 207
Sizes ................................ .200
Snow Tires .............................211
Spare Tire ......................... .212, 214
Spinning .............................. .214
Trailer Towing .......................... .235Tread Wear Indicators
.....................215
Tire Safety Information ...................... .198
Tire Service Kit ............244, 245, 247, 248, 250, 251
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................233
Torque Converter Clutch .....................185
Towing ............................. .230, 272
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .272
Guide ................................ .233
Recreational ........................... .239
Weight ............................... .233
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............239
T
raction ................................ .186
Traction Control .......................... .192
Traction Control Switch ..................... .192
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................196
Trailer Towing ............................ .230
Cooling System Tips ..................... .239
Hitches ............................... .232
Minimum Requirements ....................234
Tips ................................. .238
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................233
Wiring ............................... .236
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .233
Trailer Weight ............................ .233
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