2023 RAM 1500 change wheel

SAFETY273
Automatic Trailer Detection
There are two modes of operation for the detection of the
trailer length:
Automatic Mode — When “Auto Mode” is selected, the
system will use the blind spot sensors to automatically
determine the presence and length of a trailer. The
presence of a trailer will be detected using the blind
spot radar within 90 seconds of forward movement of
the vehicle. The vehicle must be moving above 6 mph
(10 km/h) to activate the feature. Once the trailer has
been detected, the system will default to the maximum
blind spot zone until the length has been verified. You
will see “Auto” in the instrument panel cluster .
 Maximum Mode — When “Max Mode” is selected, the
system will default to the maximum blind spot zone
regardless of what size trailer is attached .
NOTE:Selected setting is stored when the ignition is placed in the
OFF position. To change this setting, it must be selected
through the Uconnect Settings
Úpage 191.
Trailer Length Detection
Once the trailer presence has been established, the trailer
length will be established (by making a 90 degree turn)
and then the trailer length category (example 10-20 ft
(3 m to 6 m)) will be displayed. This can take up to
30 seconds after completing the turn.
NOTE:During the same ignition cycle, if the vehicle is at a
standstill for a minimum of 90 seconds, a new “trailer
detection request” is enabled by the system once the
vehicle resumes motion.
The maximum trailer length supported by the Trailer
Merge Assist feature is 39.5 ft (12 m). Trailer length is
considered the forward most portion of the trailer hitch to
the rearward most portion of the body, fascia/bumper, or
ramp of the trailer.
The maximum width supported by the Trailer Merge Assist
feature is 8.5 ft (2.59 m). Trailer width is measured at the
widest portion of the trailer and may include wheels, tires,
finders, or rails.
NOTE:Fifth wheel or gooseneck trailers are not supported by
Trailer Merge Assist.
NOTE:The ability to detect a trailer may be degraded in crowded
or busy environments. Busy parking lots, narrow areas
surrounded with trees, or any other crowded area may
prevent the radar sensors from being able to adequately
detect the trailer. The system will try to detect a trailer at
every ignition cycle or 90 seconds of standstill.

Trailer Length Detection

Trailer length will be identified and placed into one of the
following categories:
 Trailer length up to 10 ft (3 m) — Blind spot zone will be
adjusted to 10 ft (3 m) .
 Trailer length between 10 ft to 20 ft
(3 m to 6 m) — Blind spot zone will be adjusted to
20 ft (6 m) .
 Trailer length between 20 ft to 30 ft
(6 m to 9 m) — Blind spot zone will be adjusted to
30 ft (9 m) .
 Trailer length between 30 ft and 39.5 ft
(9 m to 12 m) — Blind spot zone will be adjusted to
Max distance .
1 — Trailer Length
2 — Trailer Hitch
3 — Trailer Width
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278SAFETY
NOTE:
The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care
and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure
or condition.
 The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge
while adjusting your tire pressure, unless your vehicle
is equipped with a Tire Fill Alert (TFA) system.
 Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinfla -
tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
 The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte -
nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure
gauge, even if underinflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS Warning Light.
 Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pres -
sure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pres -
sure in the tire.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
readings to the receiver module.
NOTE:It is particularly important for you to check the tire
pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to
maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
 Receiver module
 Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors
 Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages,
which display in the instrument cluster
 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low
Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster and a chime will sound when tire
pressure is low in one or more of the four active
road tires. In addition, the instrument cluster will display a
graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the
low tire pressure values in a different color. An "Inflate to
XX" message will also be displayed.

Low Tire Pressure Display

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition
(those in a different color in the instrument cluster
graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard
pressure inflation value as shown in the "Inflate to XX"
message. Once the system receives the updated tire
pressures, the system will automatically update, the
graphic display in the instrument cluster will return to its
original color, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light will turn off. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in
order for the TPMS to receive this information.
NOTE:When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be
increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the
recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light off.

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Enhanced Accident Response System
Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine
compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system
and starting the engine. After an accident, if the vehicle
will not start after performing the reset procedure, the
vehicle must be towed to an authorized dealer to be
inspected and to have the Enhanced Accident Response
System reset.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The
EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
 Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
were buckled/fastened;
 How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the acceler -
ator and/or brake pedal; and,
 How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identi
-
fying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have access
to the vehicle or the EDR.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
times, including babies and children. Every state in the
United States, and every Canadian province, requires that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled
up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seats rather than in the front.
WARNING!
 Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured
if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do
not modify the components or wiring, including
adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering
wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger side of
the instrument panel. Do not modify the front fascia/
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
 It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on
your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications are made. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag
system service. If your seat, including your trim cover
and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way
(including removal or loosening/tightening of seat
attachment bolts), take the vehicle to an authorized
dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accesso -
ries may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air
bag system for persons with disabilities, contact an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY317
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized 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
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience. NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension system,
there is a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be
disabled to assist with changing a tire. This feature can be
activated through the Uconnect system
Úpage 209.
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Air Suspension, you will
need to enable Tire Jack Mode in the Uconnect system
before changing the tire
Úpage 134.

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 slip -
pery 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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318IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6. Block both front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For example, if the
driver’s front wheel is being changed, block the
passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked Example

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

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

Jack And Tool Bag

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY321
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS

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 counterclockwise 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 the following images for proper jacking
locations.

Jack / Extensions Placement

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 transmis -
sion 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.
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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380SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The
manufacturer strongly recommends using tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed
Úpage 379. Refer to the Tire And
Loading Information Placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall.
For more information relating to the Load Index and Speed
Symbol of a tire
Úpage 371.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on
ice. If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be
aware these tires are not designed for Winter or cold
driving conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when
ambient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if
roads are covered with ice or snow. For more information,
contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
 Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor -
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This
can cause unpredictable handling and stress to
steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with
load ratings approved for your vehicle.
 Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
 Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.

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Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, OrShallow Standing Water .................................... 189
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................................ 314
Head Restraints .............................................................. 34
Head Rests ...................................................................... 34
Head Up Display (HUD) — If Equipped

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................. 105
Headlights .................................................................... 366 Cleaning................................................................... 388
Delay ...........................................................................48
High Beam..................................................................47
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .......................47
Lights On Reminder ...................................................48
On With Wipers ..........................................................48
Passing ....................................................................... 48
Switch .........................................................................46
Heads Up Display (HUD) ..................................... 104
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Heated Mirrors ................................................................42 Heated Seats...................................................................33
Heated Steering Wheel...................................................28Heater, Engine Block ................................................... 121
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ...........47
Hill Start Assist ............................................................. 266
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................................................... 176
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..................................42
Hood Release ..................................................................74
HUD ...................................................................... 104
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IIgnition............................................................................. 20 Switch......................................................................... 20
Ignition Park Interlock ..................................................125
Illuminated Entry............................................................. 52
Inside Rearview Mirror ..........................................38
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Instrument Cluster ............................................ 93, 95, 98
Descriptions ........................................................ 94, 96
Display........................................................................ 98
Engine Oil Reset ...................................................... 101
Location And Controls ............................................... 98
Menu Items .............................................................. 101
Instrument Cluster Display Audio ........................................................................ 103
Driver Assist ............................................................. 101
Fuel Economy .......................................................... 102
Off-Road ...................................................................102Speedometer ...........................................................101StopStart .................................................................. 103
Stored Messages..................................................... 103Trailer Tow................................................................ 103
Trip............................................................................103
Vehicle Info .............................................................. 102
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................................. 391
Integrated Trailer Brake Control ..................................180
Interior Appearance Care ............................................. 390
Interior Lights .................................................................. 50
Introduction...................................................................237
Inverter Outlet (115V) .................................................... 67
JJack Location ................................................................ 317
Jacking And Tire Changing
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.................................... 317
Jump Starting ............................................................... 325
KKey Fob ........................................................................... 16 Panic Alarm ............................................................... 17
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 19
Key Fob Battery Replacement ....................................... 17
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)............ 19 Keyless Enter ‘n Go ............................................... 25
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Passive Entry ............................................................. 25
Keys ................................................................................. 16
LLane Change Assist ........................................................ 49 LaneSense .................................................................... 161
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................................................... 283
Latches ......................................................................... 313 Hood........................................................................... 74
Lead Free Gasoline ...................................................... 393
Leaks, Fluid................................................................... 313
Life Of Tires ................................................................... 379
Light Air Suspension ........................................................ 113
Light Bulbs ...........................................................313
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