2013 Ram 1500 tire replacement

WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized .
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.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 547

Engine................................ .631
Air Cleaner .......................... .640
Block Heater ......................... .351
Break-In Recommendations ................119
Compartment ......................... .630
Compartment Identification ................630
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................691
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................121
Flooded, Starting ...................... .345
Fuel Requirements ..................... .521
Jump Starting ......................... .612
Oil................................. .637
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .639
Oil Selection .......................... .638
Oil Synthetic ......................... .639
Overheating .......................... .571
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............76
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .522Event Data Recorder
........................83
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .121
Exhaust System .......................... .121
Exterior Lighting ......................... .162
Exterior Lights .......................... .124
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .640
Engine Oil ........................... .640
Engine Oil Disposal .....................639
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... .124
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .585
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .529
Engine Oil ........................... .528
Fuel Requirements ..................... .526
Maintenance .......................... .529
Replacement Parts ...................... .529
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Inside Rearview Mirror.....................131
Instrument Cluster ....................... .257
Instrument Panel and Controls ................255
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............666
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............549
Interior Appearance Care ....................665
Interior Lights .......................... .167
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............173
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .213
Jack Location ........................... .572
Jump Starting ........................... .612
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................39
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19 Keys
...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................171
Lane Change Assist ....................... .172
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches ............................... .124
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .521
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .124
Life of Tires ............................ .501
Light Bulbs ............................. .124
Lights ................................ .124
Airbag ................................74
Alarm .............................. .262
Anti-Lock ............................ .257
Automatic Headlights ....................162
Brake Assist Warning ....................480
Brake Warning ........................ .259
Bulb Replacement ...................... .680
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INDEX 721

Sunroof............................. .205
Windows ..............................44
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .692
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................65
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programmable Electronic Features .............285
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .496
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........648
Radio Operation ......................... .314
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................175
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .422
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................656
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................243
Rear Park Sense System .....................184
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .151
Rear Window Features .....................225 Rear Window, Sliding
..................... .227
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .150
Recorder, Event Data .......................83
Recreational Towing ...................... .561
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........564
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......567
Reformulated Gasoline .....................522
Refrigerant ............................. .643
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................64
Remote Control Starting System .........................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........312
Remote Starting System ......................31
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .678
Replacement Keys .........................19
Replacement Parts ........................ .635
Replacement Tires ........................ .502
Reporting Safety Defects ....................709
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INDEX 725

Restraint, Head.......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................84
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rotation, Tires .......................... .506
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................122
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................124
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................709
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .121
Safety Information, Tire .....................482
Safety Tips ............................. .120
Schedule, Maintenance .....................696
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .666
Seat Belt Reminder .........................64
Seat Belts ................................47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........59
And Pregnant Women .....................65
Child Restraint ..........................84
Extender ..............................65 Front Seat
.............................51
Inspection ........................... .122
Pretensioners ...........................63
Reminder ............................ .261
Untwisting Procedure .....................59
Seats ................................. .140
Adjustment .......................... .140
Folding Floor ......................... .227
Memory ............................. .156
Power .............................. .141
Rear Folding ......................... .151
Reclining Rear ........................ .150
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............691
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .705
Service Contract ......................... .707
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Storage, Vehicle.......................... .332
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .678
Sun Roof .............................. .205
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........503
Suspension, Air .......................... .410
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .481
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .639
System, Remote Starting .....................31
Tachometer ............................. .257
Tailgate ............................... .245
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........325
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .176
Tip Start ............................... .343
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........488
Tire Markings ........................... .482
Tires ................................. .124
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................501
Air Pressure .......................... .493Chains
.............................. .504
Compact Spare ........................ .498
Dual ............................... .507
General Information .....................493
High Speed .......................... .496
Inflation Pressures ...................... .494
Life of Tires .......................... .501
Load Capacity ........................ .488
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............508
Pressure Warning Light ...................262
Quality Grading ........................711
Radial .............................. .496
Replacement .......................... .502
Rotation ............................. .506
Safety .............................. .482
Sizes ............................... .483
Snow Tires ........................... .497
Spinning ............................ .500
T

read Wear Indicators ....................500
728 INDEX