2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS jacking

•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block
the left rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
•Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
•Never start 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.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. Placement of the Jack:
•For 1500 series trucks, when changing a front wheel,
place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the
lower control arm as shown below.
1500 4X2 Jacking Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407
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•For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a
front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame
rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far forward
as possible on the straight part of the frame.•Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the
wheel wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but
is not required.
•For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the
front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack
and connect the drive tube to the extension tube.
1500 4X4 Jacking Location2500/3500 4X2 Jacking
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Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as
possible with the drive tubes extending to the front.
Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
•For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, as-
semble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect
the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the spring and the shock
absorber with the drive tubes extending to the rear.•Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure
that the jack will not damage surrounding truck
parts and adjust the jack position as required.
Rear Jacking Location (All)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409
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HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations, refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-
tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be
used on any other parts or the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
JUMP-STARTING
You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or
towing. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way and pushing or towing a
vehicle equipped with a manual transmission may over-
heat and damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is a
greater risk of an accident when a vehicle is being pushed
or towed. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this
procedure carefully.
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Power Steering........................ 441
Disc Brakes ............................ 450
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 449
Door Ajar ............................. 227
Door Locks ............................. 17
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 183
Drive Belts ............................ 435
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 442
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 355,412
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 266
E-85 Fuel ............................. 363
Electric Rear Window Defrost ......... 119,280,283
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 192
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 172
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........312,320
Emergency Brake ........................ 328 Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 419
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 398
Jacking ............................. 405
Jump Starting ......................... 416
Tow Hooks .......................... 420
Towing ............................. 420
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 488
Emission Related Components .............. 439
Engine ............................ 426,427
Air Cleaner .......................... 436
Break-In Recommendations ............... 106
Compartment Identification ............426,427
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 448,485
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 360
Flooded, Starting ...................... 297
Fuel Requirements ..................... 483
Oil ........................... 431,483,485
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 434
INDEX 521
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Manual Transmission................... 296
Steering Column Controls ...................... 166
Column Lock .......................... 14
Linkage ............................. 442
Power ........................... 333,441
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 169
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 199
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .........199,200
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 469
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 469
Sun Roof .............................. 189
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 352
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 434
Tachometer ............................ 219
Tailgate ............................... 209
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ........60,63,97,101
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 169 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......339,352
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 338
Tire Markings .......................... 335
Tire Safety Information .................... 335
Tires ........................... 109,343,515
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 350
Air Pressure .......................... 343
Alignment ........................... 351
Chains .............................. 352
Changing ............................ 403
Compact Spare ........................ 347
Dual ............................ 355,412
General Information .................... 343
High Speed .......................... 346
Inflation Pressures ..................... 344
Jacking ............................. 405
Life of Tires .......................... 350
Load Capacity ..................... 339,340
Quality Grading ....................... 515
INDEX 531
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