2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab jacking

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............318
 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .318
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................323
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................323
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................324
 FUSES ............................... .329
▫ Power Distribution Center ................330
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........337
▫ 4500/5500 Models ..................... .337
▫ Preparations For Jacking ..................338
▫ Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series ......338
▫ To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped .....342
▫ Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped ......342
JUMP STARTING ....................... .343
▫ Preparations For Jump Start ...............344
▫ Jump Starting Procedure ..................345
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............346
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............347
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............348
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............350
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models .................351
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models .................352
▫ Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ........352
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................. .353
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............353
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CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put 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.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on
a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
4500/5500 Models
These vehicles do not come equipped with a jack.
NOTE: Jacking and tire changing on 4500/5500 models
should be performed by an authorized dealer, or knowl-
edgeable service personnel with the appropriate heavy
duty equipment, like a tire service company.
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice orslippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
2. Place the gear selector into PARK. On four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position.
3. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right
front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series
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 the transmission
in PARK.
• 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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the lug wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. When changing the front wheel, assemble the jack driver to the jack and connect the jack driver to the
extension tube. Place the jack under the axle as close to
the tire as possible with the jack driver extending to the
front. Connect the extension tubes and lug wrench.
Jack Warning Label
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 339

When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack driver to
the jack and connect the jack driver to the extension tubes.
Securely place the jack under the sway bar bracket (unless
both tires are flat on one side, then place jack under shock
bracket) facing forward in vehicle. Connect the extension
tubes and lug wrench.Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
NOTE:
If the jack will not lower by turning the dial
(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack
driver in order to lower the jack.
4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
Front Jacking LocationsRear Jacking Location
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Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in this chapter for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Lubricant Selection
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica-
tions” for further information.
NOTE:The presence of water in the gear lubricant will
result in corrosion and possible failure of differential
components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be
encountered in some off-highway types of service, will
require draining and refilling the axle to avoid damage.
Limited-Slip Differentials DO NOT REQUIRE any lim-
ited slip oil additive (friction modifiers).
NOTE: Slight noise and mild shuddering may be evident
while turning a vehicle with limited slip differential on
concrete or dry pavement. These conditions should be
considered normal operation of the limited slip differential.
Transfer Case
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to
“Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information.
Fluid Level Check
This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug.
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler
plug hole with the vehicle in a level position.
Drain And Refill
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals.
HOISTING
A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking
locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking locations.
However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be used on
any other parts of the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the differential
housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle
may result.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 391

Door Ajar Light........................... .150
Door Locks, Automatic .......................39
Door Opener, Garage .........................99
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................41
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .314
Dual Rear Wheels ....................341, 415, 425
Electrical Power Outlets ......................119
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............259
Electronic Brake Control System ................161
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................160
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................169
Traction Control System ....................165
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................252
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........267
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............165
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........149
Emergency Brake .......................... .243
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................348
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................318
Jacking ............................... .337
Jump Starting .......................... .343Emission Control System Maintenance
............157
Engine ................................. .362
Air Cleaner ............................ .366
Break-In Recommendations .................242
Compartment Identification .................362
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .433
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................231, 431
Fails To Start ........................... .241
Flooded, Starting ........................ .241
Fuel Requirements ....................... .428
Jump Starting .......................... .343
Oil .............................. .365, 433
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .362, 366
Oil Filter .............................. .366
Oil

Selection ........................... .365
Oil Synthetic ........................... .366
Overheating ........................... .346
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .366
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........203, 353
Entry System, Illuminated .....................76
Ethanol ................................. .429
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................231, 431
Exhaust System ....................... .231, 380
Exterior Lighting ............................67
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INDEX 513

Signals, Turn....................... .73, 155, 234
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................412
Snow Plow .............................. .306
Snow Tires .............................. .408
Spare Tire ........................ .409, 410, 411
Spark Plugs ............................. .433
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .270
Cancel ............................... .270
Resume .............................. .270
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................267
Starting ................................ .238
Automatic Transmission ....................238
Cold Weather .......................... .242
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .241
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............238
Steering Power ............................ .266, 267
Tilt Column .............................56
Wheel, Heated ........................ .56, 57
Wheel, Tilt ..............................56
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................481
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .481
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............109
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .94, 417Storing Your Vehicle
....................... .417
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .169
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .366
Telescoping Steering Column ...................56
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............92
Tilt Down .............................. .45, 46
Up ................................ .45, 46
Tilt Steering Column .........................56
Tip Start ................................ .238
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............398
Tire Markings ............................ .392
Tires......................... .234, 401, 409, 416
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .406
Air

Pressure ........................... .401
Chains ............................... .412
Changing ............................. .337
Compact Spare ......................... .409
Dual .......................... .341, 415, 425
General Information ...................401, 409
High Speed ............................ .403
Inflation Pressures ....................... .403
Jacking ............................... .337
Life Of Tires ........................... .406
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INDEX 521