2022 RAM 1500 Owners Manual

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NOTE:
Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho -
rized by the subscriber.
Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s
LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS
antennas. You could prevent LTE (voice/data) or
4G (data) and GPS signal reception, which can
prevent your vehicle from placing an emergency
call. An operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data)
network connection and a GPS signal is
required for the SOS Call system to function
properly.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Automatic SOS — If Equipped
Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service that
can immediately connect you with help in the event
that your vehicle’s airbags deploy. Please refer to
your provided radio supplement for complete
information.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension
system, there is a feature which allows the auto -
matic leveling to be disabled to assist with
changing a tire. This feature can be activated
through the Uconnect system Ú page 253.
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Air Suspension, you
will need to enable Tire Jack Mode in the Uconnect
system Úpage 165 before changing the tire.

1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Shift the transmission into Park (P).
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
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.
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. Block both the front and rear wheel diagonally opposite of each jacking position. For example,
if the driver’s front wheel is being changed,
block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
JACK LOCATION
The jack and tools are stored under the front
passenger seat.
REMOVAL OF JACK AND TOOLS
To access the jack and tools, you must remove the
plastic access cover located on the side of the
front passenger’s seat. To remove the cover, pull
the front part of the cover (closest to the front of
the seat) toward you to release a locking tab. Once
the front of the cover is loose, slide the cover
toward the front of the seat until it is free from the
seat frame.
Pull Jack Access Cover From Front

Remove the jack and tools by turning the wing bolt
counterclockwise. After removing the wing bolt,
slide the assembly out from under the seat.
Jack And Tools
Fuel Funnel Location

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Release the tool bag straps from the jack and
remove tools from bag.

Jack And Tool Bag

There are two ways to assemble the tools: Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising

Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising

NOTE:If the tailgate is lowered, adding the shorter
extension 5 to jack extension 4 will enable
lowering the spare tire without having to raise the
tailgate.
1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Long Extension Without Spring Clip 2
3 — Long Extension With Spring Clip 3
4 — Long Extension With Spring Clip 4
5 — Short Extension 5
CAUTION!
The lug wrench can only be attached to exten -
sion 2.
When attaching the tool to the winch mecha -
nism be sure the large flared end opening on
extension 4 is positioned correctly over the
winch mechanism adjusting nut.
Damage to the lug wrench, extensions and
winch mechanism may occur from improper
tool assembly.
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Assembled For Jack Operation

Assembled For Jack Operation

REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE

1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the
extension tubes with the curved angle facing
away from the vehicle.

2. Remove the protective cover over the access hole for the winch mechanism by sliding the
cover upward.

Access Hole Cover Location

3. Insert the extension tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of
the fascia/bumper and into the winch
mechanism tube.
Winch Mechanism Tube
Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole

1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Long Extension 2
3 — Long Extension 3
4 — Long Extension 4
5 — Short Extension 5
6 — Extension With Hook
WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall
them in the original carrier and location. While
driving you may experience abrupt stopping,
rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack,
tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may
move around with force, resulting in serious
injury.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack extension tube only. Use of an air
wrench or other power tools is not
recommended and can damage the winch.

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4. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter-
clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground
with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it
out from under the vehicle.

Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle

5. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer.

Pulling The Spare Tire Out
6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable.
7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel.

Disengaging The Retainer

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.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set the
transmission in PARK.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be raised.
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.
WARNING!
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Jack Warning Label

1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from the stored location.

2. Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts (but do not remove), by turning them counter -
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on
the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to
the lug wrench.
Assembled Jack And Tools

4. Placement for the front and rear jacking locations are critical. See below images for
proper jacking locations.

Jack / Extensions Placement

Front Jacking Location
When changing a front wheel, place the
scissor jack under the rear portion of the
lower control arm as shown. Access the
front jacking location from behind the front
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 Location

Rear Jacking Location
Operate the jack using the extension with jack
hook and the lug wrench. The extension tubes
may be used but are not required.
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the ex -
tension with jack hook to the jack and connect
the extension tubes. Access the rear jacking lo -
cation from behind the rear tire. Place the jack
under the Jack Lifting Point located on the rear
axle lower control arm bracket. Then locate the
slot in the jack lift plate onto the rear axle Jack
Lifting Point. Attach the extension with jack
hook extending to the rear of the vehicle.
Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location

Connect the long extensions to the lug
wrench.
5. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the ground
surface.
6. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and lug nuts with the
cone shaped end of the lug nuts toward the
wheel. Hand tighten the lug nuts with the
vehicle lifted. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug
nuts until the vehicle has been completely
lowered.
CAUTION!
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make
sure that the jack will not damage surrounding
truck parts and adjust the jack position as
required.
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.
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7. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern until each lug nut
has been tightened twice Ú page 466. If in
doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.
8. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel center cap, install the cap and remove the wheel
blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum
wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This
may result in cap damage.
9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow the replaced tire, and secure the jack and tools
in the proper location.
10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
TO STOW THE FLAT OR SPARE

1. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable.

2. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/ bumper facing outward. Push the end of the
winch’s cable, spring and steel sleeve through
the back of the road wheel. Making sure the
valve stem is facing the ground when the
wheel is stowed.

Reinstalling The Retainer
3. Remove the extension with the hook and
reattach the short extension 5. Attach the lug
wrench to the extension tubes with the curved
angle facing away from the vehicle
Úpage 376. Insert the extension tubes
through the access hole between the lower
tailgate and the top of the fascia/bumper and
into the winch mechanism tube.

Reinstalling The Flat Or Spare Tire

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.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack extension tube only. Use of an air
wrench or other power tools is not
recommended and can damage the winch.

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