2023 RAM CHASSIS CAB inflation pressure

402SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a collapsible spare by looking at the
spare tire description on the Tire And Loading
Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/
80-17 101P.
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.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!
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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Tires
................................... 323, 397, 401, 406Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 399Air Pressure............................................... 397Chains....................................................... 404Changing................................................... 329Compact Spare......................................... 401Dual........................................ 332, 406, 411General Information........................ 397, 401High Speed................................................ 398Inflation Pressure...................................... 397Jacking...................................................... 329Life Of Tires............................................... 399Load Capacity............................................ 394
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)... 107, 280
Quality Grading.......................................... 406Radial........................................................ 398Replacement............................................. 400Rotation.................................................... 405Safety.............................................. 389, 397Sizes.......................................................... 390Snow Tires................................................. 401Spare Tires...................................... 401, 402Spinning.................................................... 399Trailer Towing............................................ 187Tread Wear Indicators............................... 399Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 411
To Open Hood.................................................. 77Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 186Torque Converter Clutch............................... 139Towing................................................. 181, 339Disabled Vehicle....................................... 339Guide........................................................ 186Recreational............................................. 194Weight...................................................... 186Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 194Traction......................................................... 197Traction Control............................................ 277Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 277Trailer Towing............................................... 181Hitches..................................................... 185Minimum Requirements........................... 186Mirrors......................................................... 42Tips........................................................... 192Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 186Wiring....................................................... 190Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 186Trailer Weight................................................ 186Transfer Case............................................... 374Electronically Shifted....................... 140, 143Fluid......................................................... 421
Transmission................................................. 132Automatic............................... 132, 135, 372Fluid.......................................................... 421Maintenance............................................ 372Shifting..................................................... 130Transporting Pets.......................................... 322Tread Wear Indicators................................... 399Turn Signals.................................. 54, 110, 386
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
................................. 239Things You Should Know About YourUconnect Phone................................... 242Uconnect Phone............................................ 236Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 241Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 240Bluetooth Communication Link................ 244Call Continuation...................................... 242Call Controls............................................. 240Call Termination....................................... 242Cancel Command..................................... 236
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