2019 Ram ProMaster City jacking

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............191
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................191
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................191
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................192
▫ Replacing Interior Bulbs ..................194
 FUSES ............................... .197
▫ Underhood Fuses ...................... .197
▫ Interior Fuses ......................... .200
▫ Central Unit Fuse Panel ..................203
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........204
▫ Jack Location ......................... .204
▫ Removing The Spare Tire .................205
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................208
▫ Jacking Instructions .....................209 ▫
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels ................214
▫ Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers ........216
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........217
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ...................217
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage ....................217
 JUMP STARTING ....................... .220
▫ Preparations For Jump Starting .............220
▫ Jump Starting Procedure ..................222
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............223
 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ........224
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............225
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............226
 T

OWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............228
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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 theedge 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. Chock 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.
Retainer
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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.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Apply 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 indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
• The stowed spare tire should always be checked for
security by pushing on it with your hand , at the
location under the rear bumper, behind the vehicle.
The spare tire should not move when fully secured
by the winch under the vehicle.
Jack Warning Label
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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.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.
Front Jacking Location Engaged
Rear Jacking Location Engaged
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Compact Spare Tire........................ .274
Contract, Service .......................... .322
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............249
Cooling System ........................... .246
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................248
Coolant Level .......................... .249
Cooling Capacity ........................ .292
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................249
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................247
Inspection ......................... .246, 249
Points To Remember ..................... .250
Pressure Cap ........................... .249
Radiator Cap .......................... .249
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........247, 292
Corrosion Protection ....................... .280
Cruise Light ...............................82
Cupholders ...............................63
Customer Assistance ....................... .320
Customer Programmable Features ...............297
Cybersecurity ............................ .296
Dealer Service ............................ .240
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .144
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................83 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) ........................... .238
Power Steering ......................... .163
Disable Vehicle Towing ..................... .228
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................249
Door Ajar .................................76
Door Ajar Light ............................76
Door Locks ................................23
Doors ....................................23
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................29
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .186
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ..........63
Electric Brake Control System ...................89
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................39
Electronic Range Select (ERS )..................162
Electr

onic Stability Control (ESC) ................91
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..........76
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................226
Jacking ........................... .204, 256
Jump Starting .......................... .220
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