2018 Ram ProMaster wheel

Towing The Vehicle
NOTE:
• The information in this section is for Auto-mated Manual Transmission (Diesel En-
gine) models ONLY. DO NOT flat tow any
model with a gasoline engine. Gasoline
engine models MUST be towed with front
wheels OFF the ground. See "Recreational
Towing" for additional information.
• For vehicles equipped with Electric Park Brake, you must ensure that the Auto Park
Brake feature is disabled before being
towed, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature can be temporarily disabled by
holding the park brake switch in the off
position while turning the ignition key from
ON/RUN to “OFF”.
• Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical failure when the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel
dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the
ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed. • The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheels OFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
• Automated Manual transmission vehicles can also be flat towed (all four wheels on
the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Ensure the transmission is in NEU-
TRAL (N) (by checking that the vehicle
moves when pushed) and tow in the same
way as a normal vehicle with a manual
transmission.
If it is not possible to shift the transmission to
NEUTRAL (N), do not flat tow the vehicle and
contact your authorized dealer.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode. NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Electric Park
Brake the SafeHold feature will engage the
Electric Park Brake whenever the driver's
door is opened (if the ignition is ON and the
brake pedal is released). If you are towing
this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUN
position, you must manually disable the Elec-
tric Park Brake each time the driver's door is
opened, by pressing the brake pedal and then
releasing the EPB.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if
condition is related to the clutch,
transmission or driveline. Additional
damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
engine, transmission, or drivetrain
damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
• Ensure that the electric park brake (if
equipped) is released, and remains re-
leased, while being towed.STARTING AND OPERATING
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground Gasoline Engine All Models Diesel Engine All Models
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Trans InNEUTRAL
Dolly Tow Front
OKOK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Trans InNEUTRAL
On Trailer ALLOKOK
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with diesel engine and
electric park brake, see important informa-
tion under “Automated Manual Transmis-
sion”.STARTING AND OPERATING
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Recreational Towing — Gasoline
Engine All Models
Recreational towing is allowedONLYif the
front wheels are OFFthe ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this proce-
dure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow ve- hicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle
requires towing, make sure the drive
wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing —
Diesel Engine All Models
NOTE:
Automated Manual transmission (diesel) ve-
hicles can also be flat towed (all four wheels
on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Ensure the transmission is in neutral
(N) (by checking that the vehicle moves when
pushed) and tow in the same way as a normal
vehicle with a manual transmission.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
BULB REPLACEMENT...........100
Replacement Bulbs............100
FUSES.................... .102
Underhood Fuses..............103
Interior Fuses ................106
Right Central Pillar Fuses .........107
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....108
Jack Location................108
Spare Tire Removal .............109
Preparations For Jacking .........111
Jacking Instructions .............112
Wheel Covers ................115
JUMP STARTING ..............115
Preparations For Jump Start ........116
Jump Starting Procedure .........117
Battery Location ..............118
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......118
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
(GASOLINE ENGINE ONLY) ........119
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......119
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....121
Automatic Transmission..........122
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS)...............122
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......122
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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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.
Jack Location
The jack and jack tools are stored under the
front passenger seat.
To release the jack kit for it’s storage location,
you must push down and turn the lock knob
1/4 turn counter clockwise to the unlock
position.
CAUTION!
Do not force lock knob over limit. Damage
to lock knob may occur.
Jack Kit Location
Lock Knob
1 — Unlock Position
2 — Lock Position
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The winch mechanism is located under
the rear of the vehicle to the right of the
spare tire.2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counter-
clockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow
you to pull it out from under the vehicle. NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the winch extension tube only. Use of
an air wrench or other power tools is not
recommended and can damage the
winch.
Winch Location
Winch LocationWinch Extension
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3. Pull the spare tire out from under thevehicle to gain access to the spare tire
retainer. 4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable.
5. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel.
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. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake firmly.
4. Place the transmission in PARK (RE- VERSE for manual transmission) .
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.
Lowering Spare Tire
Spare Tire
Retainer
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NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
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 asfar from the edge of the roadway as
possible before raising the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite thewheel to be raised.
• 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 indi-
cated 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 in-
flated, 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 indi-
cated in the Jacking Instructions for this
vehicle.
Wheel Blocked
Jack Warning Label
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