To stow the flat or spare – Ram Trucks 2014 3500 - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al-
ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel
in the places provided.

7. Install the wheel center 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.

8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the bottle

jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel)
by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube
in order to lower the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack,
and tools as previously described.

9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.

NOTE:

Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do

not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.

To Stow The Flat Or Spare

NOTE:

Vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels can-

not be stored under the vehicle because the wheel
retainer will not fit through the wheel pilot hole. Secure
the flat tire in the bed of the truck. Have the flat tire
repaired or replaced immediately.

WARNING!

A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.

1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing the

ground and toward the rear of the vehicle for conve-
nience in checking the spare tire inflation. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel.

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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