2020 Ram ProMaster City tow

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state
and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway
Safety offices for additional details.
Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are
OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow
dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this proce -
dure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly. 3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in
PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The Ground Automatic Transmission
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front
OK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires towing, make sure
the drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require -
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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212 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location — If Equipped
The jack and tools are stowed under the rear drivers front
seat or in the rear cargo area. It depends on the trim level.
Jack/Tools LocationWARNING!
• 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 slip -
pery areas.
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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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Mounting Spare Tire7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifica -
tions” for proper wheel lug bolt torque.
8. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
9. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Refer to “Vehicles With Alloy Wheels” in this
section for instructions on stowing alloy wheels.
10. Stow the jack and tools under the driver’s seat.
11. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.

12. When you place the spare tire back on the winch or if you carry the tire in need of repair on the winch, always check
that the tire is properly secured under the vehicle by pushing
on the stowed tire under the rear bumper at the back of the
vehicle. If the tire has motion when pushed, use the tools to
re-tighten the winch until a loud click is heard.

WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing
outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire
is mounted incorrectly.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or
replaced immediately.
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224 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels
For stowing a damaged tire on vehicles with alloy wheels,
remove the adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag in
the glove compartment and follow the steps below:
1. Take the adapter and fit the plastic spacer between thespring and the flange of the bracket (The adapter bracket
is sold separately through the dealer).
Adapter/Spacer 2. The plastic fin must be directed downwards and perfectly
coincide with the flange cut part; fit the bracket in the
adapter, fold the bracket up and secure it to the adapter
with the fastening knob.
Adapter/Bracket
1 — Adapter
2 — Plastic Spacer
1 — Adapter
2 — Fastening Knob
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3. Position the tire vertically and lay the mounted adapteron the inner part of the rim, using the supplied bolts
fasten the wheel to the adapter using the bolt install
wrench.
Alloy Wheel Mounting
4. Tighten the bolts with the wrench handle. 5. Rotate the winch mechanism clockwise until the wheel is
properly stowed under the vehicle and until the wench
makes three audible noises.
6. Reach underneath and shake tire by hand to confirm that it is secure. The tire should not move. If the tire is still
loose and/or three audible noises are not heard, place
and secure damaged wheel into the vehicle and seek
dealer assistance for the winch mechanism.
This is for temporary use only.
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226 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels withwheel covers, install two wheel bolts on the wheel. Install
the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the bolt toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve
stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the
cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not use a hammer or
excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
wheel bolts.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
1 — Valve Stem
2 — Valve Notch
3 — Wheel Bolt
4 — Wheel Cover
5 — Road Wheel
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.
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Insert the power plug into the vehicle power outlet socket.
Start the vehicle engine.
Push the Tire Service Kit power button to the “I” position.
The electric compressor will be turned on, sealant and air
will inflate the tire.
Minimum 26 psi (1.8 bar) of pressure should be reached
within 20 minutes. If the pressure has not been reached, turn
off and remove the Tire Service Kit, drive the vehicle 30 feet
(10 meters) back and forth, to better distribute the sealant
inside the tire.
Attach the clear flexible filling tube of the compressor
directly to the tire valve and repeat the inflation process.
When the correct pressure has been reached, start driving the
vehicle to uniformly distribute the sealant inside the tire.
After 10 minutes, stop and check the tire pressure. If the
pressure is below 19 psi (1.3 bar), do not drive the vehicle, as
the tire is too damaged, contact the nearest authorized
dealer.
• A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the
vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place
provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you.
• Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire
Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and
respiratory irritation. Flush immediately with plenty of
water if there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with
clothing.
• Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician
immediately. Keep Tire Service Kit out of reach of chil -
dren. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do not
induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.WARNING! (Continued)
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