RAM 1500 2021, Owner'S Manual

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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
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension
system, there is a feature which allows the auto -
matic leveling to be disabled to assist with
changing a tire. This feature can be activated
through the Uconnect system
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page 228.
P
REPARATIONS
F
OR
J
ACKING
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Air Suspension, you
will need to enable Tire Jack Mode in the Uconnect
system
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page 150 before changing the tire.
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.
6. Block both the front and rear wheel diagonally
opposite of each jacking position. For example,
if the driver’s front wheel is being changed,
block the passenger’s rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
J
ACK
L
OCATION
The jack and tools are stored under the front
passenger seat.
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 slippery 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.
WARNING!