2021 RAM PROMASTER CITY flat tire

248SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly installed to the vehicle. Inflate the
collapsible tire using the electric air pump
before lowering the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount
a conventional tire on the collapsible spare
wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically
for the collapsible spare tire.Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency
use only. This tire may look like the originally
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use full
size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is
not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire is identified by a
label located on the limited use spare wheel.
This label contains the driving limitations for
this spare. This tire may look like the original
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited
use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it
is not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned
regularly using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water
to maintain their luster and to prevent
corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap
solution recommended for the body of the
vehicle and remember to always wash when the
surfaces are not hot to the touch.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare tire
affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the
limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the
cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of
the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do
so could result in loss of vehicle control.

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Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 3
weeks, we recommend that you take the
following steps to minimize the drain on your
vehicle's battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out
of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or
more, run the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh air and
high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Camera, Rear
.................................................. 73Capacities, Fluid............................................ 259Caps, Filler Fuel............................................................. 74Oil (Engine)................................................ 221Power Steering............................................ 68Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 229Car Washes................................................... 252Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 185, 258Cargo Area Cover............................................. 38Cargo Compartment........................................ 38Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 38Cellular Phone............................................... 143Certification Label........................................... 75Chains, Tire.................................................... 249Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 194Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 235Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................... 57Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 185Checks, Safety............................................... 185Child Restraint............................................... 170Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................ 173Child Seat Installation..................... 180, 183How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 178Infant And Child Restraints....................... 171
Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 177Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 175Older Children And Child Restraints......... 172Seating Positions...................................... 174Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 256CleaningWheels..................................................... 248Climate Control................................................ 31Cold Weather Operation.................................. 58Compact Spare Tire...................................... 247Contract, Service.......................................... 263Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 229Cooling System............................................. 227Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 228Coolant Level............................................ 230Cooling Capacity....................................... 259Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 229Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 228Inspection........................................ 228, 230Points To Remember................................ 230Pressure Cap............................................ 229Radiator Cap............................................ 229Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 228, 259Corrosion Protection..................................... 252Cruise Light...................................................... 55Customer Assistance.................................... 262Customer Programmable Features.................. 87Cybersecurity................................................... 86
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Dealer Service............................................... 223Defroster, Windshield................................... 186Deleting A Phone........................................... 114Diagnostic System, Onboard............................56DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 222Power Steering............................................68Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 211Disconnecting............................................... 114DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 229Disturb.......................................................... 117Door Ajar..........................................................51Door Ajar Light.................................................51Door Locks.......................................................14Doors...............................................................14Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................17DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 146Electric Remote Mirrors...................................26Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).........40Electronic Range Select (ERS).........................67Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 14611

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Telescoping Steering Column
.......................... 23Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 38Tilt Steering Column........................................ 23Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 239Tire Markings................................................. 234Tire Safety Information.................................. 234Tire Service Kit.............................................. 202Tires................................... 187, 242, 247, 250Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 245Air Pressure............................................... 242Chains....................................................... 249Changing................................................... 194Compact Spare......................................... 247General Information........................ 242, 247High Speed................................................ 243Inflation Pressure...................................... 242Jacking...................................................... 194Life Of Tires............................................... 245Load Capacity............................................ 239Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).. 53, 149Quality Grading.......................................... 250Radial........................................................ 243Replacement............................................. 245Rotation.................................................... 250Safety.............................................. 234, 242Sizes.......................................................... 235Snow Tires................................................. 246Spare Tires...................................... 247, 248Spinning.................................................... 244
Trailer Towing.............................................. 80Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 244Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 255To Open Hood.................................................. 37Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight......................... 79Towing............................................................. 77Disabled Vehicle....................................... 211Guide........................................................... 79Recreational................................................ 83Weight......................................................... 79Towing Behind A Motorhome........................... 83Traction............................................................ 84Traction Control............................................ 149Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 149Trailer Towing.................................................. 77Hitches........................................................ 78Minimum Requirements.............................. 79Tips.............................................................. 82Trailer And Tongue Weight........................... 79Wiring.......................................................... 81Trailer Towing Guide........................................ 79Trailer Weight................................................... 79Transmission................................................... 63Automatic....................................62, 63, 231Fluid......................................................... 261Maintenance............................................ 231Transporting Pets.......................................... 184Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 244Trip Computer.................................................. 48Turn Signals..................................................... 55
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
................................. 116Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 119Uconnect Phone..........................111, 112, 113Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 117Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 117Bluetooth Communication Link................ 121Call Continuation...................................... 118Call Controls............................................. 116Call Termination....................................... 118Cancel Command..................................... 111Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................ 114Help Command......................................... 111Join Calls.................................................. 118Making A Phone Or Audio Device AFavorite................................................ 114Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress................................. 118Managing Your Favorites.......................... 115Natural Speech......................................... 111Operation.................................................. 110Overview................................................... 109Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone................................................... 112

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