2023 RAM PROMASTER spare tire location

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SAFETY TIPS ........................................................ 189 Transporting Passengers .............................. 189Transporting Pets ......................................... 190
Connected Vehicles....................................... 190
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ........................................................... 190Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 191Exhaust Gas ................................................... 192Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 192
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 193
SOS AND ASSIST SYSTEM ................................. 193
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.......................... 196
Preparations For Jacking .............................. 197Jack And Tools Location................................ 197
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 198
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 200Wheel Covers ................................................. 203
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..................... 203
Alternate Tire Service Kit —
If Equipped..................................................... 209
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation ....................................................... 209
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .............. 210
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .............. 211 JUMP STARTING .................................................. 214
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 214
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 215Battery Location ............................................ 216
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......................... 216
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 217
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 218
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......................... 219 Automatic Transmission ............................... 220
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ................................................... 220
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 220SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 221
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 222
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 225
3.6L Engine .................................................. 225
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 226
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 226
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 227Pressure Washing ......................................... 227
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 227
Engine Oil ....................................................... 228
Engine Oil Filter ............................................ 228
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 228Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 229 Body Lubrication ........................................... 231
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 231
Exhaust System ............................................ 232
Cooling System.............................................. 233
Brake System ............................................... 235Automatic Transmission ............................... 236
Fuses.............................................................. 236
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 244
TIRES .................................................................... 249
Tire Safety Information ................................ 249Tires — General Information ......................... 256
Tire Types....................................................... 259Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 260
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 262Snow Traction Devices ................................. 263
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 264
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 264
Treadwear...................................................... 264
Traction Grades ............................................. 264Temperature Grades..................................... 265
STORING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 265
BODYWORK .......................................................... 265
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 265
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 266
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 266

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198IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
To release the jack kit from its storage location,
turn the lock knob a quarter turn counterclockwise
to the unlock position.

Lock Knob
To open the jack kit container, you must push
the container’s release to separate the top and
bottom.

Container Release
Jacking Tools

SPARE TIRE REMOVAL

1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. Attach the lug bolt
adapter to the winch extension and insert it
into the winch mechanism.

Jack Tools

CAUTION!
Do not force lock knob over limit. Damage to
lock knob may occur.
1 — Unlock Position
2 — Lock Position
1 — Tow Eye — If Equipped
2 — Wrench Handle
3 — Lug Bolt Adapter
4 — Jack
5 — Reversible Tool — If Equipped
6 — Tool Handle — If Equipped
7 — Winch Extension
1 — Wrench Handle
2 — Lug Bolt Adapter
3 — Winch Extension

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY199

Winch Location

The winch mechanism is located under the
rear of the vehicle in between the right rear tire
and spare tire.

Winch Extension
2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counter
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clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground
with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it
out from under the vehicle.

Lowering Spare Tire

3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer.
Spare Tire

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

Lifting Spare Tire

CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air
wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
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202IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3. Place the wrench handle and lug bolt adapter on the jack screw and turn clockwise until the
jack head is properly engaged in the described
location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are
sure the jack is securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise, using the wrench handle and lug
bolt adapter. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough
clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. 5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with
wheel covers, remove the cover from the
wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off.
Then pull the wheel off the hub.
6. Install the spare tire. Lightly tighten the wheel lug bolts.

Mounting Spare Tire

NOTE:Do not install the wheel cover on the spare tire.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw left, making sure it is securely on the ground.
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern
until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
Ensure that the socket is fully engaged on
the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it halfway)
Úpage 269.

Torque Patterns

8. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
9. Stow the damaged wheel/spare tire by reinstalling the wheel retainer and using the
cable winch mechanism to securely tighten
under the vehicle before driving.WARNING!
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on
you. You could be crushed. Never get 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.
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.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully 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.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE253
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information about the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear,
and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire And Loading Information Placard
Úpage 123.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading,
and trailer towing Ú page 123.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire And Loading
Information Placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
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276CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
Who is Covered
You are covered by Roadside Assistance services if
you are a purchaser for use of the vehicle.
Roadside Assistance services last for five years or
60,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs
first, calculated from the start date of the Basic
Limited Warranty, as set forth in your Warranty
Information book.
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1. Towing services provided through Cross Country Motor Club,
Inc. Medford, MA 02155, except in AK,CA, HI, OR, WI, and WY,
where services are provided by Cross Country Motor Club of
California, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
What to Do
If your vehicle requires jump start assistance, out
of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service
or towing as a result of a mechanical breakdown,
dial toll-free: USA: 1-800-521-2779/Canada:
1-800-363-4869. Provide your name, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) required for covered
services, license plate number, and your location,
including the telephone number from which you
are calling. Briefly describe the nature of the
problem and answer a few simple questions.
You will be given the name of the service provider
and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are
in an unsafe situation, please let us know. With
your consent, we will contact local police or safety
authorities. If Unable to Contact Roadside Assistance

If you are unable to contact Roadside Assistance or
unable to provide a valid Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN), and you obtain towing services on your own, you
may submit your original receipts from the licensed
towing or service facility, for services rendered within
30 days of the occurrence. Be sure to include your VIN,
odometer mileage at the time of service, and current
mailing address. We will process the claim based on
vehicle and service eligibility. If eligible, we will
reimburse you for the reasonable amount actually paid,
based on the usual and customary charges for that
service in the area where they were provided. FCA US
LLC’s determination relating to reimbursement is final.
Correspondence should be mailed to:

FCA US LLC Customer Assistance
P.O. Box 9145
Medford, MA 02155
Attention Claims Department
FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms
or discontinue the Roadside Assistance Program
at any time. The Roadside Assistance program is
subject to restrictions and conditions of use, which
are determined solely by FCA US LLC.
Flat Tire Service
If you are inconvenienced by a flat tire,
we will dispatch a service provider to use your
vehicle’s temporary spare tire (if equipped)
as recommended in your Owner’s Manual.
This is not a permanent flat tire repair.
Out of Gas/Fuel Delivery
Drivers cannot always count on a gas station being
nearby, especially when traveling away from home.
We will dispatch a service provider to deliver a
small amount of fuel (maximum two gallons) to get
you to a nearby station. This service is limited to
two occurrences in a 12-month period.
Battery Jump Assistance
No time is a good time for a depleted battery. With
Roadside Assistance, you do not have to worry
about being stranded. We will dispatch a service
provider to provide you with a battery jump
anytime, day or night.
Lockout Service
Whether the keys are locked in your vehicle or
frozen locks are keeping you from getting on your
way, help is just a phone call away. This service is
limited to providing access to the vehicle’s seating
area. It does not cover the cost of replacement
keys.

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