2019 Ram 2500 spare wheel

MULTIMEDIA 615
Air Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Suspension Messages All
Warnings Only
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 Suspension Modes — If Equipped 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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MULTIMEDIA 635
Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Suspension Messages All
Warning Only
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 Suspension Modes — If Equipped 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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680
Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 453
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 113
Changing A Flat Tire .............................................................. 469
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 533
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 193
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 286
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 286
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 258
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 262
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 275, 277
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 273Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 260Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 269
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 264Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 261
Seating Positions ................................................................. 263
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 568
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 551
Climate Control ......................................................................... 79 Automatic ............................................................................... 83
Manual .................................................................................... 79
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 296
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ......................................... 672
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 549 Contract, Service......................................................................675
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................525
Cooling System ........................................................................522
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................524
Coolant Level ...............................................................522, 525Cooling Capacity .................................................................571
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................525Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................523
Inspection ............................................................................. 525
Points To Remember ........................................................... 526Pressure Cap ........................................................................525Radiator Cap ........................................................................525Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................523, 571, 572
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................557
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....................................354, 357
Cruise Light .....................................................................191, 192
Cupholders...............................................................................122
Customer Assistance ..............................................................673
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................576 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................68
Dealer Service ..........................................................................506
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................79
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................79, 287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................77
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................192

689
Sliding Rear Window, Power .................................................. 96Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .................................................... 552
Snow Plow ............................................................................... 427
Snow Tires................................................................................ 548
Spare Tire Changing ............................................................... 469
Spare Tire Stowage ................................................................. 483
Spare Tires................................................................ 548, 549, 550
Spark Plugs .............................................................................. 572
Speed Control Accel/Decel.......................................................................... 356
Cancel.................................................................................... 357Resume ................................................................................. 357
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................................... 354, 357
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System .................................................. 322
Starting ............................................................................. 290, 292 Automatic Transmission .................................................... 291
Button...................................................................................... 25
Cold Weather ....................................................................... 296Engine Fails To Start ........................................................... 295
Starting And Operating ......................................................... 292
Starting Procedures ................................................................ 292
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ....................................... 290
Steering Tilt Column ............................................................................ 54
Wheel, Heated ................................................................. 54, 55
Wheel, Tilt .............................................................................. 54 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............................................642
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .............642
Steps, Power Side ......................................................................35
Storage ...................................................................................... 111
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ......................................113
Storage, Vehicle .................................................................92, 557
Storing Your Vehicle ...............................................................557
Sun Roof .............................................................................97, 100
Sunglasses Storage ..................................................................130
Sunshade Operation .................................................................99
Sway Control, Trailer .............................................................205
Synthetic Engine Oil ...............................................................508 T
Tailgate .....................................................................................144
Tailgate, Electronic Lowering................................................102
Telescoping Steering Column .................................................54
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...............................91
Tilt Down .......................................................................................44
Up ............................................................................................44
Tilt Steering Column ................................................................54
Tip Start ....................................................................................291
Tire And Loading Information Placard ...............................537
Tire Changing ..........................................................................469
Tire Markings ..........................................................................531
Tire Safety Information ..........................................................531
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690
Tire Stowage ............................................................................ 483
Tires................................................................... 289, 541, 548, 555 Aging (Life Of Tires)........................................................... 545
Air Pressure ......................................................................... 541
Chains ................................................................................... 552Compact Spare..................................................................... 549
Dual ............................................................................... 554, 565
General Information ................................................... 541, 548
High Speed........................................................................... 543Inflation Pressure ................................................................ 542
Life Of Tires ......................................................................... 545
Load Capacity .............................................................. 537, 538
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................... 186, 220
Quality Grading .................................................................. 555
Radial .................................................................................... 543Replacement......................................................................... 546
Rotation ................................................................................ 553
Safety............................................................................. 531, 541
Sizes....................................................................................... 533
Snow Tires ............................................................................ 548
Spare Tires .................................................................... 548, 550
Spinning................................................................................ 544
Trailer Towing ..................................................................... 420
Tread Wear Indicators ........................................................ 545
Wheel Nut Torque .............................................................. 565
To Open Hood ......................................................................... 101 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............................................418
Tonneau Cover ................................................................147, 558
Tonneau Cover Cleaning .......................................................558
Towing ..............................................................................411, 495 Disabled Vehicle ..................................................................495
Guide .....................................................................................418
Recreational ..........................................................................430
Weight ...................................................................................418
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..............................................430
Traction .....................................................................................436
Traction Control ......................................................................200
Traction Control Switch .........................................................200
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................................................... 205
Trailer Towing .........................................................................411 Cooling System Tips ........................................................... 426Hitches ..................................................................................417
Minimum Requirements ....................................................418
Mirrors ....................................................................................62
Tips ........................................................................................426Trailer And Tongue Weight...............................................418Wiring ...................................................................................424
Trailer Towing Guide .............................................................418
Trailer Weight ..........................................................................418
Transfer Case ...........................................................................530 Electronically Shifted ..........................................................309
Fluid ...................................................................................... 574