2016 Ram 3500 spare wheel

9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE: Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing the ground and toward the rear of the vehicle for conve-
nience in checking the spare tire inflation. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel. 2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to
tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and position it
properly across the wheel opening.
Reinstalling The Retainer
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 765

CleaningWheels .............................. .836
Climate Control ...................... .420, 431
Automatic ........................... .431
Cold Weather Operation ....................480
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............418
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .655
Console, Overhead ....................... .215
Contract, Service ......................... .888
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........821
Cooling System .......................... .818
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............820
Coolant Capacity ...................... .864
Coolant Level ...................818, 822, 824
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................822
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................819
Inspection ........................ .822, 824
Points To Remember .....................824
Pressure Cap ......................... .821Radiator Cap
......................... .821
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......819, 864, 866
Corrosion Protection ...................... .833
Cruise Light ......................... .327, 329
Cupholders ............................ .237
Customer Assistance ...................... .885
Customer Programmable Features .............396
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................173
Dealer Service ........................... .797
Defroster, Rear Window .....................248
Defroster, Windshield ...................120, 424
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................183
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................589
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .615
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................782
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INDEX 899

Remote...............................34
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............477
Steering Power ........................... .613, 615
Wheel, Heated ........................ .187
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .186
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............417
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .417
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............242
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .441, 851
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .851
Sun Roof .............................. .226
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........71
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........660
Suspension, Air ...................... .545, 558
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .632
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .802
System, Remote Starting .....................34 Tailgate
............................... .271
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........439
Tilt Down .............................. .148
Up ................................ .148
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .186
Tip Start ............................... .478
Tire And Loading Information Placard . . . .643, 644, 660
Tire Markings ........................... .636
Tires ....................... .122, 648, 654, 891
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................658
Air Pressure .......................... .648
Chains .............................. .660
Compact Spare ........................ .655
Dual ............................ .664, 729
General Information ..................648, 654
High Speed .......................... .651
Inflation Pressures ...................... .649
Life Of Tires .......................... .658
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