2016 Ram ProMaster City spare tire

5. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainerfrom the wheel. 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to
tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.
Retainer NutLifting Spare Tire
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Jacking 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.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
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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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WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5.
Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.
6. Install the spare tire. Lightly tighten the wheel lug bolts using the bolt install wrench.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
Mounting Spare Tire
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper wheel lug bolt torque.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
10. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle.
NOTE: For vehicles with alloy wheels remove the
adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag in the
glove compartment. Take the adapter and fit the plastic
spacer between the spring and the flange of the bracket
(The adapter bracket is sold separately through the
dealer). The plastic fin must be directed downwards and
perfectly coincide with the flange cut part; fit the bracket
in the adapter, fold the bracket up and secure it to the
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11. Stow the jack and tools under the drivers seat.
12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible.Correct the tire pressure, as required.
Adapter/Bracket
1 — Adapter
2 — Fastening Knob
Alloy Wheel Mounting
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Cellular Phone.......................... .204
Certification Label ........................ .291
Chains, Tire ............................ .277
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .352
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............86
Checks, Safety ............................86
Child Restraint ............................61
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................66
Child Restraints .........................61
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........75
Infants And Child Restraints ................64
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........64
Cigar Lighter ........................... .134
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .285
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .379
Climate Control ......................... .205Manual
............................. .205
Cold Weather Operation ....................224
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .271
Contract, Service ..........................411
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........370
Cooling System .......................... .366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............368
Coolant Capacity ...................... .396
Coolant Level ......................... .371
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................370
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................367
Inspection ........................ .366, 371
Points To Remember .....................371
Pressure Cap ......................... .370
Radiator Cap ......................... .370
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......367, 396, 397
Corrosion Protection ...................... .377
Cruise Light ............................ .175
Cupholders ............................ .134
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........41
Child Restraint ..........................61
Front Seat ....................... .34, 36, 38
Inspection .............................88
Operating Instructions ....................38
Pregnant Women ........................43
Pretensioners ...........................43
Rear Seat ..............................36
Reminder ............................ .153
Untwisting Procedure .....................40
Seats ...................................98
Adjustment ............................98
Heated .............................. .102
Security Alarm ............................16
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............397
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................14
Service Assistance ........................ .409
Service Contract ..........................411
Service Manuals ......................... .414Shifting
Automatic Transmission ..................228
Shift Lever Override ...................... .343
Shoulder Belts ............................36
Signals, Turn ......................... .90, 173
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................277
Snow Tires ............................. .270
Spare Tire .......................... .271, 272
Spark Plugs ............................ .397
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .397
Oil................................. .397
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .122
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................119
Starting ............................... .223
Automatic Transmission ..................223
Cold Weather ......................... .224
Engine Fails To Start .....................225
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INDEX 431