2018 Ram ProMaster City jacking

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............197
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................197
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................197
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................198
▫ Replacing Interior Bulbs ..................200
 FUSES ............................... .202
▫ Underhood Fuses ...................... .203
▫ Interior Fuses ......................... .205
▫ Central Unit Fuse Panel ..................208
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........209
▫ Jack Location ......................... .209
▫ Removing The Spare Tire .................210
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................213
▫ Jacking Instructions .....................213 ▫
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels ................219
▫ Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers ........221
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........222
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ...................222
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage ....................222
 JUMP STARTING ....................... .225
▫ Preparations For Jump Starting .............225
▫ Jump Starting Procedure ..................227
 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ........228
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............229
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............230
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............231
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OWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............233
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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.
• 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.
Jack Location
The jack and tools are stowed under the driver ’s front seat.
Jack/Tools Location
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7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
1.Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge
of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy 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. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK.
5. Turn the ignition off to the LOCK position.
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
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.
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Retainer
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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.
Jacking Locations
Jack Engaged To Body Flange
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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.
Front Jacking LocationRear Jacking Location
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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.
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.
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.
Front Jacking Location Engaged
Rear Jacking Location Engaged
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................231
Jacking ........................... .209, 261
Jump Starting .......................... .225
Towing ............................... .233
Emission Control System Maintenance ............93
Engine ................................. .241
Air Cleaner ............................ .246
Block Heater ........................... .157
Break-In Recommendations .................157
Checking Oil Level ...................... .242
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .297
Cooling .............................. .250
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................148, 295
Fails To Start ........................... .156
Flooded, Starting ........................ .156
Jump Starting .......................... .225
Oil ........................... .244, 296, 297
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .241, 245
Oil Filter .............................. .246
Oil Selection ........................ .244, 296
Oil Synthetic ........................... .245
Overheating ........................... .230
Starting .............................. .155
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .245Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
....................245
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............234
Ethanol ................................. .293
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................148, 295
Exhaust System ....................... .148, 249
Exterior Lights ......................... .41, 151
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .246
Air Conditioning ..........................55
Engine Oil ......................... .246, 297
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .245
Flashers Hazar
d Warning ........................ .197
Turn Signal ......................... .91, 151
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .156
Fluid, Brake ............................. .298
Fluid Capacities ........................... .296
Fluid Leaks .............................. .151
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .255
Engine Oil ............................ .242
Power Steering ......................... .169
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .297
Fog Lights ................................43
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Viscosity.......................... .245, 296
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .246
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .246
Oil Pressure Light ...........................86
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................92
Operating Precautions ........................92
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................38
Overheating, Engine ....................... .230
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,330
Paint Care ............................... .285
Parking Brake ............................ .158
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .173
Passing Light ..............................42
Personal Settings .......................... .301
Pets ................................... .147
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........267
Power Mirrors ................................40
Steering ........................... .168, 169
Windows ...............................57
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................114
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .213Radial Ply Tires
........................... .273
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............253
Radio Frequency General Information .....................19, 21
Radio Operation .......................... .315
Rear Camera ............................. .177
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .173
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................29
Recreational Towing ........................ .191
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .293
Refrigerant .............................. .247
Release, Hood ..............................60
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .107
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........314
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .197
Replacement Keys ...........................
21
Replacement Tires ......................... .276
Reporting Safety Defects .....................329
Restraint, Head .............................34
Restraints, Child .......................... .129
Rotation, Tires ............................ .282
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................149
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