2017 Ram ProMaster City jack

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK.
5. Turn the ignition off to the LOCK position.
6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite of the jacking position. For example, if chang-
ing the right front tire, chock the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being
jacked.
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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
• 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.
• The stowed spare tire should always be checked for
security by pushing on it with your hand , at the
location under the rear bumper, behind the vehicle.
The spare tire should not move when fully secured
by the winch under the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug bolts with the
wrench handle by turning them to the left one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground.
2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body.
NOTE: Place the jack underneath the jack engagement
location that is closest to the flat tire.
Jack Warning LabelJacking Locations
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Jack Engaged To Body FlangeFront Jacking Location
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WARNING!
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that 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.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated.
3. Turn the handle on the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
Rear Jacking Location
Front Jacking Location Engaged
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4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the rightuntil the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance
is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
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.
Rear Jacking Location Engaged
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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 vehicle.
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. Refer to “Vehicles With Alloy Wheels” for
instructions on stowing alloy wheels.
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.
13. When you place the spare tire back on the winch or if you carry the tire in need of repair on the winch,
always check that the tire is properly secured under the
vehicle by pushing on the stowed tire under the rear
bumper at the back of the vehicle. If the tire has motion
when pushed, use the tools to re-tighten the winch
until a loud click is heard.
Mounting Spare Tire
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3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valvestem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping
the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not use a
hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
wheel bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while holding at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star
pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice.
Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for
correct wheel bolt torque. 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with
a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-
starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow
the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and precautions.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other
booster source with a system voltage greater than 12
Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator
or electrical system may occur.
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Onboard Diagnostic System...................276
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................75
Overheating, Engine ....................... .244
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,327
Paint Care ............................... .296
Parking Brake ............................ .192
ParkSense System, Rear .......................98
Passing Light ..............................88
Personal Settings .......................... .147
Pets .....................................66
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........207
Power Mirrors ................................77
Steering .............................. .191
Windows ...............................21
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................34
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .254
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................35
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .212
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............291Radio Frequency
General Information .....................14, 17
Radio Operation .......................... .160
Rear Camera ............................. .103
Rear ParkSense System .......................98
Recreational Towing ........................ .241
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .226
Refrigerant .............................. .284
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................27
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........159
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .307
Replacement Keys ...........................13
Replacement Parts ......................... .278
Replacement Tires ......................... .218
Reporting Safety Defects .....................327
Restraint, Head .............................82
Restraints, Child ............................48
Rotation, Tires ............................ .220
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................68
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................
71
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................327
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................68
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .200
Safety Tips ................................67
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