2019 Ram 2500 snow chains

224 SAFETY
• Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains mate-
rials that may block radio wave signals.
• Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
A system fault may occur due to an incorrect TPM sensor
location condition. When a system fault occurs due to an
incorrect TPM sensor location, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In
addition, the instrument cluster will display a “Tire Pressure
Temporarily Unavailable” message in place of the tire pres -
sure display screen. If the ignition switch is cycled, this
sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If
the system fault no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Moni -
toring Telltale Light” will no longer flash and the tire pres -
sure display screen will be displayed showing the tire
pressure values the correct locations. Vehicles With Non Matching Full Size Spare Or Compact
Spare
• The non matching full size spare or compact spare tire
does not have a TPM sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not
monitor the pressure in the non matching full size spare or
compact spare tire.
• If you install the non matching full size spare or compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below
the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition
switch cycle, the TPM Telltale Light and a “LOW TIRE”
message will remain ON and a chime will sound. In addi -
tion, the graphic in the instrument cluster will still display
a pressure value in a different color and an “Inflate to XX”
message.
• After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addi -
tion, the instrument cluster will display a "SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM" message for a minimum of five seconds and then
display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.

SAFETY 229
Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series
Trucks
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Informa-
tion System (TPIS).
The Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
transmit tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each wheel
as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to
the receiver module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure
in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the
proper pressure.
The TPIS consists of the following components:
• Receiver module
• Four TPM sensors (Single Rear Wheel (SRW) applications)
• Six TPM sensors (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) applications)
• Pressure display in the instrument cluster
The TPIS system will display all four (Single Rear Wheel
(SRW) applications) or six (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) applica -
tions) tire pressure values in the instrument cluster display. If a system fault is detected, the instrument cluster will
display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for a minimum
of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no
longer exists, the "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message will no
longer be displayed, and a pressure value will display in
place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of
the following:
• Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
• Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains mate -
rials that may block radio wave signals.
• Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
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552 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss
Clear Coat WheelsTire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage.
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
Please follow the table below for proper tire size, chain type,
and axle recommendations:
CAUTION!

If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty wheels, DO
NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or polishing compounds.
They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND
WASH ONLY USING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A
SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is
required to maintain this finish.

Vehicle Axle
Recommendations Tire Sizes
Chain Class
2500 Models Rear OnlyLT245/70R17E
LT275/70R18EU Class
2500 Power Wagon Models Rear OnlyLT285/70R17D U Class
3500 (Single Rear Wheel) Models Rear Only LT275/70R18E U Class
3500 (Dual Rear Wheel) Models Front/Rear LT235/80R17E U Class
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.

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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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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