2019 Ram 1500 flat tire

your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s
side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact
spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18
103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a collaps-
ible spare by looking at the spare tire description on the
Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver ’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly
installed to the vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire using the
electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.
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Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control.8
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Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi-
tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all pas-
senger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to minimize
the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
• Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
•
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi-
tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh
air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compres-
sor damage when the system is started again.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit Suspension OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Auto Entry/Exit Suspension” feature is selected, the vehicle automatically lowers from ride height posi-
tion when vehicle shifted to park for easy entry/exit. Display Suspension Messages AllWarning Only
Automatic Aero Mode OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Automatic Aero Mode” feature is selected, the Ride Height will automatically be adjusted depending on
the vehicle speed. Tire Jack Mode OnOff
NOTE:
When this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the suspension, while
the vehicle is on a jack changing a tire. Transport Mode OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare
tire. Transport Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat
bed towing. Wheel Alignment Mode On Off
NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer
for further information. Four Corner Air Suspen- sion Modes — IfEquipped Tire Jack Mode
Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode
NOTE:
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected to
assist in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel
Alignment Mode is selected before performing a wheel alignment, refer to an authorized dealer for information.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare
tire. Transport Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat
bed towing. Wheel Alignment Mode On Off
NOTE:
Before performing a wheel alignment, the “Wheel Alignment Mode” must be enabled. Refer to an authorized dealer
for further information. Four Corner Air Suspen- sion Modes — IfEquipped Tire Jack Mode
Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode
NOTE:
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected to
assist in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel
Alignment Mode is selected before performing a wheel alignment, refer to an authorized dealer for information.
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Engine Oil Viscosity........................ .499
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................499
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........260, 484
Entry System, Illuminated .....................76
Ethanol ................................. .560
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................285, 562
Exhaust System ........................ .285, 511
Exterior Lighting ............................68
Exterior Lights ......................... .68, 287
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .501
Air Conditioning ..................... .95, 504
Engine Oil ......................... .501, 564
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .500
Flashers Turn Signals ..................... .73, 192, 287
Flash-To-Pass ..............................71
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .470
Fluid, Brake ............................. .566
Fluid Capacities ........................... .563
Fluid Leaks .............................. .288
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .519
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .564Fog Lights
............................ .72, 446
Fold-Flat Seats .............................43
Forward Collision Warning ....................221
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................435
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .313
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .480
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .521
Fuel ................................... .558
Adding .............................. .404
Additives ............................. .559
Clean Air ............................. .559
Ethanol .............................. .560
Gasoline .............................. .558
Light ................................ .186
Materials
Added........................ .559
Methanol ............................. .560
Octane Rating ....................558, 559, 564
Requirements ....................... .558, 563
Tank Capacity .......................... .563
Fuses .................................. .449
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............109
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .559
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .559
General Information ........................ .231
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TiltDown .................................47
Up....................................47
Tilt Steering Column .........................58
Tip Start ................................ .294
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............528
Tire Markings ............................ .523
Tires......................... .287, 532, 539, 545
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .536
Air Pressure ........................... .532
Chains ............................... .543
Compact Spare ......................... .540
Dual ................................ .557
General Information ...................532, 539
High Speed ............................ .534
Inflation Pressure ....................... .533
Life Of Tires ........................... .536
Load Capacity ...................... .528, 529
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........186, 225
Quality Grading ........................ .545
Radial ............................... .534
Replacement ........................... .537
Rotation .............................. .544
Safety ............................ .522, 532
Sizes ................................ .524Snow Tires
............................ .539
Spare Tires ......................... .539, 541
Spinning .............................. .535
Trailer Towing .......................... .416
Tread Wear Indicators .....................536
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .556
Tire Safety Information ...................... .522
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................414
Tonneau Cover ........................ .150, 547
Tonneau Cover Cleaning .....................547
To Open Hood ........................... .106
Towing ............................. .407,
481
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .481
Guide ................................ .414
Recreational ........................... .424
Weight ............................... .414
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................424
Traction ................................ .429
Traction Control .......................... .202
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................207
Trailer Towing ............................ .407
Cooling System Tips ..................... .422
Hitches ............................... .413
Minimum Requirements ....................414
Mirrors ................................66
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