Spare tire Ram ProMaster 2019 Owner's Guide

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•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 manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear
should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
Tire Rotation
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Compact Spare Tire........................ .263
Contract, Service .......................... .312
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............241
Cooling System ........................... .238
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................240
Coolant Level ....................... .239, 242
Cooling Capacity ........................ .282
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................242
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................239
Inspection ............................. .242
Points To Remember ..................... .242
Pressure Cap ........................... .241
Radiator Cap .......................... .241
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........239, 282
Corrosion Protection ....................... .269
Cruise Light ...............................82
Cupholders ........................... .60, 273
Customer Assistance ....................... .310
Customer Programmable Features ...............287
Cybersecurity ............................ .286
Dealer Service ............................ .231
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .131
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................83
Dimmer Control Switch .......................43 Dimmer Switch
Headlight ...............................39
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................245
Power Steering ......................... .150
Disable Vehicle Towing ..................... .220
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................242
Door Ajar .................................75
Door Ajar Light ............................75
Door Locks ................................22
Automatic ..............................23
Doors ....................................22
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................23
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .175
Electrical

Power Outlets .......................60
Electric Brake Control System ...................89
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................36
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........151
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................90
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..........75
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Signals, Turn.......................... .82, 133
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................266
Snow Tires .............................. .262
Spare Tires ........................ .262, 263, 264
Spark Plugs ............................. .282
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................151
Starting ................................ .137
Automatic Transmission ....................137
Button .................................18
Cold Weather .......................... .137
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .137
Steering ..................................34
Column Lock ............................34
Power ............................ .149, 150
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................298
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .51, 269
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .269
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........112
Sway Control, Trailer .........................93
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .233
Telescoping Steering Column ...................34
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............251
Tire Markings ............................ .246
Tires......................... .133, 254, 262, 267Aging (Life Of Tires)
..................... .259
Air Pressure ........................... .254
Chains ............................... .266
Changing .......................... .194, 245
Compact Spare ......................... .263
General Information ...................254, 262
High Speed ............................ .257
Inflation Pressure ....................... .256
Jacking ........................... .194, 245
Life Of Tires ........................... .259
Load Capacity ...................... .251, 252
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .........77, 95
Quality Grading ........................ .267
Radial ............................... .257
Replacement ........................... .260
Rotation .............................. .267
Safety ............................ .245,

254
Sizes ................................ .247
Snow Tires ............................ .262
Spare Tires ......................... .262, 264
Spinning .............................. .258
Trailer Towing .......................... .169
Tread Wear Indicators .....................258
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .276
Tire Safety Information ...................... .245
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