Dodge RAM 1500 2019, User Manual

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To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels
cannot 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 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. Have the deflated (flat) tire re-
paired or replaced immediately.
1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is
facing the ground and toward the rear of
the vehicle for convenience in checking
the spare tire inflation. Slide the wheel
retainer through the center of the wheel.
2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable and position it properly across
the wheel opening.
3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension
tubes with the curved angle facing away
from the vehicle. Insert the extension
tubes through the access hole between
the lower tailgate and the top of the bum-
per and into the winch mechanism tube.
4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise
until the wheel is drawn into place against
the underside of the vehicle. Continue to
rotate until you feel the winch mechanism
slip, or click three or four times. It cannot
be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to ensure it is firmly in
place.
NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the extension tube only. Use of an air
wrench or other power tools is not recom-
mended and can damage the winch.
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools
1. Tighten the jack all the way down by
turning the jack turn-screw counterclock-
wise until the jack is snug.
2. Position the jack and tool bag. Make sure
the lug wrench is under the jack near the
jack turn-screw.
3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack.
4. Place the jack and tools in the storage
position holding the jack by the jack turn-
screw, slip the jack and tools under the
seat so that the bottom slot engages into
the fastener on the floor.
Jack And Tool Bag
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