2020 Ram ProMaster City Owner's Manual

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Jack ToolsWinch Location
1 — Wrench Handle
2 — Winch Extension
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3. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise untilthe spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to
allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.
Lowering The Spare Tire
NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch
extension only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is
not recommended and can damage the winch. 4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain
access to the spare tire retainer.
Spare Tire
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5. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainerfrom the wheel.
Retainer Nut 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt
the retainer at the end of the cable.
Lifting Spare Tire
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7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel.RetainerPreparations 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.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
5. Turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position.
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.
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6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite the jacking position. For example, if the right
front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being lifted or raised.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.
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Jack Warning Label
• 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.
• The stowed spare tire should always be checked for security by pushing on it with your hand, at the loca -
tion under the rear bumper, behind the vehicle. The
spare tire should not move when fully secured by the
winch under the vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Jacking Locations
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.
Front Lifting Point
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
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Front Jacking LocationRear Lifting Point6
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