2018 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab jacking

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS.....154
BULB REPLACEMENT ...........154
Replacement Bulbs.............154
FUSES.................... .155
Power Distribution Center.........155
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....160
4500/5500 Models.............160
Preparations For Jacking ..........160
Jacking Instructions 4500 And
5500 Series .................161 To Stow The Flat Or Spare —
If Equipped
.................163
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —
If Equipped .................163
JUMP STARTING ..............164
Preparations For Jump Start ........164
Jump Starting Procedure ..........165
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......166
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .......167FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
.......168
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....169
Two-Wheel Drive Models..........170
Four-Wheel Drive Models ..........170
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped . .171
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................... .171
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......171
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153

CAUTION!
• When installing the power distributioncenter cover, it is important to ensure
the cover is properly positioned and fully
latched. Failure to do so may allow water
to get into the power distribution center
and possibly result in an electrical sys-
tem failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is impor-
tant 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 over-
load. 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 theside of the vehicle close to moving traf-
fic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid
the danger of being hit when operating
the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dan-
gerous. 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 knowledgeable service
personnel with the appropriate heavy duty
equipment, like a tire service company.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
Avoid ice or slippery 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 trans-
fer case to the 4L position.
3. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally 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 warn-
ings 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 indi-
cated and for lifting this vehicle during a
tire change.
WARNING!
• If working on or near a roadway, beextremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or in-
flated, are securely stowed, spares must
be stowed with the valve stem facing the
ground.
Wheel Blocked
Warning Label
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by
jacking on locations other than those indi-
cated 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. 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. Con-
nect 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.
Front Jacking LocationsRear Jacking Locations
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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.
TIRES
Tire Safety Information
Tire safety information will cover aspects of
the following information: Tire Markings, Tire
Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire MarkingsNOTE:
• P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is basedon U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires
have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation. Example:
P215/65R15 95H.
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed
to this standard have the tire size molded
into the sidewall beginning with the section
width. The letter "P" is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/
65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size
designation for LT-Metric tires is the same
as for P-Metric tires except for the letters
“LT” that are molded into the sidewall pre-
ceding the size designation. Example:
LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are designed for tem- porary emergency use only. Temporary high
pressure compact spare tires have the letter
“T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation. Example: T145/
80D18 103M.
Tire Markings
1 — U.S. DOT
Safety
Standards Code
(TIN) 4 — Maximum
Load
2 — Size
Designation 5 — Maximum
Pressure
3 — Service
Description 6 — Treadwear,
Traction and
Temperature
Grades
191

Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children...............101
Older Children And Child
Restraints .................98
Seating Positions ............100
Cleaning Wheels ..................206
Climate Control ................37
Manual ...................37
Clock .....................231
Clock Setting .................231
Compact Spare Tire .............204
Contract, Service ..............285
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............213
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............214, 216
Cruise Light ..................68
Customer Assistance ............284
Customer Programmable Features . . . .256
Dealer Service ................186
Defroster, Windshield ............116
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers .........35
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........69
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .....190
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........169Disturb
....................270
Door Ajar ....................62
Door Ajar Light ................62
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter . . .187
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ............21
Dual Rear Wheels ..........210, 211
Electrical Power Outlets ...........49
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . . .132
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ......131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............133
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...............62
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....168
Hazard Warning Flasher ........154
Jacking ..................160
Jump Starting ..............164
Engine .................184, 185
Air Cleaner ............... .186
Block

Heater ...............124
Break-In Recommendations .....127
Compartment ..............185
Compartment Identification ......184
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......214, 216
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........115 Identification
..............185
Idling ...................125
Jump Starting ..............164
Oil .................214, 216
Oil Filler Cap ..............184
Overheating ...............166
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ................94, 171
Exhaust Gas Caution ............115
Exhaust System ...............115
Exterior Lighting ...............31
Exterior Lights .............31, 118
Filters Air Conditioning .............44
Engine Fuel ...........187, 214
Engine Oil ............214, 216
Flashers Turn Signal ..........34, 68, 118
Flat Tire Stowage ..............163
Fluid, Brake .................216
Fluid Capacities ...............213
Fluid Leaks ..................118
Fluids And Lubricants ........214, 216
Fog Lights ...................67
Folding Rear Seat ...............21
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .........154
INDEX
290

Speed ControlAccel/Decel ...............135
Cancel ..................135
Resume .................135
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......133
Starting ................120, 121
Engine Block Heater ..........124
Starting Procedures .............121
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . .121
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) . . . .120
Steering Tilt Column ................28
Wheel, Heated ..............28
Wheel, Tilt .................28
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .........257
Storage, Vehicle ................44
Telescoping Steering Column ........28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .43
Text Messaging ...............271
Tilt Steering Column .............28
Tire And Loading Information Placard . .196
Tire Markings .................191
Tires ............117, 199, 204, 207
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..........202
Air Pressure ...............199 Changing
.................160
Compact Spare .............204
Dual ................210, 211
General Information .......199, 204
High Speed ...............200
Inflation Pressures ...........200
Jacking ..................160
Life Of Tires ...............202
Load Capacity ..............196
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .72
Pressure Warning Light .........65
Quality Grading .............207
Radial ..................201
Replacement ..............202
Safety ...............191, 199
Sizes ...................192
Snow Tires ................204
Spare

Tire .........204, 205, 206
Spinning .................201
Tread Wear Indicators .........202
Wheel Nut Torque ........163, 210
Tire Safety Information ...........191
To Open Hood .................44
Towing .................142, 169
Disabled Vehicle ............169
Guide ...................142
Recreational ...............147 Weight
..................142
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . .147
Trailer Towing ................142
Minimum Requirements .......142
Trailer Towing Guide ............142
Trailer Weight ................142
Transfer Case Electronically Shifted .........132
Fluid ................216, 218
Transmission Automatic ................129
Fluid ................216, 218
Shifting .................128
Transporting Pets ..............115
Tread Wear Indicators ...........202
Turn Signals ...............34, 68
Uconnect 3.0 ................227
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) Making A Phone Call ......264, 270
Receiving A Call ............264
Uconnect Phone . . . .264, 269, 270, 271
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features . . .19
Passive Entry Programming .......19
Uconnect Voice Command .....269, 272
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ........207
INDEX
294