spare tire location Ram ProMaster City 2015 Owner's Manual
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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 — If Equipped ......291
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage ..................291
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .295▫
Jack Location ........................ .295
▫ Removing The Spare Tire ................296
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................300
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................300
▫ Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers .......310
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........311
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............312
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................313
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............315
TOW EYE USAGE — IF EQUIPPED ..........317
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Removing The Spare Tire
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up thevehicle. Attach the wrench handle to the winch exten-
sion.
Jack/Tools LocationJack Tools
1 — Wrench Handle
2—TowEye
3 — Winch extension
4 — Emergency Screwdriver
5 — Bolt Install Wrench
6 — Wheel Chock
7 — Jack
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2. To access the winch mechanism open the rear doors ofthe vehicle to expose the winch mechanism access
cover. Remove the access cover and install the winch
extension into the winch mechanism. 3. 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.
NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the winch extension only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
Winch Location
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4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the rightuntil the tire just clears the surface and enough clear-
ance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire
lift provides maximum stability.
Front Jacking Location EngagedRear Jacking Location Engaged
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