2019 Ram ProMaster jacking

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............179
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................179
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................179
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................181
▫ Replacing Interior Bulbs ..................183
 FUSES ............................... .186
▫ Underhood Fuses ...................... .186
▫ Interior Fuses ......................... .190
▫ Right Central Pillar Fuses .................193
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........194
▫ Jack Location ......................... .194
▫ Spare Tire Removal .....................196
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................200
▫ Jacking Instructions .....................200 ▫
Wheel Covers ........................ .205
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........206
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ...................206
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .206
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........207
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........209
 JUMP STARTING ....................... .213
▫ Preparations For Jump Start ...............214
▫ Jump Starting Procedure .................215
▫ Battery Location ...................... .217
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............217
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............218
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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 jack tools are stored under the front passenger
seat.
To release the jack kit for it’s storage location, turn the lock
knob 1/4 turn counter clockwise to the unlock position.
Jack Kit Location
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Spare Tire Removal
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up thevehicle. Attach the lug bolt adapter to the winch exten-
sion and insert it into the winch mechanism.
Jacking Tools
1 — Wrench Handle
2—TowEye
3 — Lug Bolt Adaptor
4 — Jack
5 — Tool Handle
6 — Reversible Tool
7 — Winch Extension
Jack Tools
1 — Wrench Handle
2 — Lug Bolt Adapter
3 — Winch Extension
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice orslippery 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 (REVERSE 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.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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 flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Apply the parking brake firmly and place an auto-
matic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission
in REVERSE.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
• 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.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
Jack Warning Label
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1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug bolts byturning 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.CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated.
NOTE: The rear jacking location is located in front of the
rear tire and in front of the leaf spring mount.
Assembled JackJacking Engagement Locations
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NOTE:The front jacking location is located behind the
front tire and in front of the driver/passenger door.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.
Rear Jacking LocationFront Jacking Location
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................219
Jacking ........................... .194, 245
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Emission Control System Maintenance ............84
Engine ................................. .229
Air Cleaner ............................ .233
Block Heater ........................... .138
Break-In Recommendations .................139
Compartment .......................... .229
Compartment Identification .................229
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................239, 282
Cooling .............................. .238
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................130, 281
Fails To Start ........................... .137
Flooded, Starting ........................ .137
Fuel Requirements ....................278, 282
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Oil .............................. .232, 282
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .229
Oil Filter .............................. .233
Oil Selection ........................ .232, 282
Oil Synthetic ........................... .233
Overheating ........................... .217
Starting .............................. .137Engine Oil Viscosity
........................ .232
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................232
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............222
Entry System, Illuminated .....................44
Ethanol ................................. .279
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................130, 281
Exhaust System ....................... .130, 237
Exterior Lights ......................... .38, 133
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .233
Air Conditioning ..................... .52, 235
Engine Oil ......................... .233,
282
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .233
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .179
Turn Signals ......................... .82, 133
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .137
Fluid Capacities ........................... .282
Fluid Leaks .............................. .133
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................245
Brake ................................ .243
Cooling System ......................... .239
Power Steering ......................... .150
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