2016 Ram ProMaster City flat tire

NOTE:Place the jack underneath the jack engagement
location that is closest to the flat tire.
Jack Engaged To Body Flange
Front Jacking Location
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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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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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SteeringPower ........................... .239, 240
Tilt Column ...........................118
Wheel, Tilt ............................118
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............202
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .202
Storage ............................... .391
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .391
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .391
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........47
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .357
Telescoping Steering Column .................118
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................136
Tilt Steering Column .......................118
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......260, 261
Tire Markings ........................... .253
Tires ........................ .90, 265, 271, 415
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................275 Air Pressure
.......................... .265
Chains .............................. .277
Compact Spare ........................ .271
General Information ..................265, 271
High Speed .......................... .268
Inflation Pressures ...................... .266
Life Of Tires .......................... .275
Load Capacity ..................... .260, 262
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............279
Pressure Warning Light ...................164
Quality Grading ....................... .415
Radial .............................. .268
Replacement .......................... .276
Rotation ............................. .278
Safety ........................... .253, 265
Sizes ............................... .255
Snow Tires ........................... .270
Spare Tire ........................ .271, 272
Spinning ............................ .273
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