RAM Promaster City (2020 year). Manual in english — page 14

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Front Jacking Location

Rear Lifting Point

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Rear Jacking Location

3. Turn the handle on the jack screw to the right 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 to the right

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

using the bolt install wrench.

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.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on

locations other than those indicated in the Jacking

Instructions for this vehicle.

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.

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Mounting Spare Tire

7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.

Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifica

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tions” for proper wheel lug bolt torque.

8. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.

9. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the

vehicle. Refer to “Vehicles With Alloy Wheels” in this

section for instructions on stowing alloy wheels.

10. Stow the jack and tools under the driver’s seat.
11. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct

the tire pressure, as required.

12. When you place the spare tire back on the winch or if you

carry the tire in need of repair on the winch, always check

that the tire is properly secured under the vehicle by pushing

on the stowed tire under the rear bumper at the back of the

vehicle. If the tire has motion when pushed, use the tools to

re-tighten the winch until a loud click is heard.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do

not fully tighten the wheel bolts 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.

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 repaired or

replaced immediately.

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Vehicles With Alloy Wheels

For stowing a damaged tire on vehicles with alloy wheels,

remove the adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag in

the glove compartment and follow the steps below:
1. Take the adapter and fit the plastic spacer between the

spring and the flange of the bracket (The adapter bracket

is sold separately through the dealer).

Adapter/Spacer

2. The plastic fin must be directed downwards and perfectly

coincide with the flange cut part; fit the bracket in the

adapter, fold the bracket up and secure it to the adapter

with the fastening knob.

Adapter/Bracket

1 — Adapter

2 — Plastic Spacer

1 — Adapter

2 — Fastening Knob

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3. Position the tire vertically and lay the mounted adapter

on the inner part of the rim, using the supplied bolts

fasten the wheel to the adapter using the bolt install

wrench.

Alloy Wheel Mounting

4. Tighten the bolts with the wrench handle.

5. Rotate the winch mechanism clockwise until the wheel is

properly stowed under the vehicle and until the wench

makes three audible noises.

6. Reach underneath and shake tire by hand to confirm that

it is secure. The tire should not move. If the tire is still

loose and/or three audible noises are not heard, place

and secure damaged wheel into the vehicle and seek

dealer assistance for the winch mechanism.

This is for temporary use only.

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Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with

wheel covers, install two wheel bolts on the wheel. Install

the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the bolt toward

the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.

Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap

3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve

stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the

cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not use a hammer or

excessive force to install the cover.

4. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of

the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the

wheel bolts.

5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

1 — Valve Stem

2 — Valve Notch

3 — Wheel Bolt

4 — Wheel Cover

5 — Road Wheel

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do

not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle has

been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result

in serious injury.

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6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

wrench while holding at the end of the handle for

increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star

pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice.

Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifica

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tions” for correct wheel bolt torque.

7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with a

torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are properly

seated against the wheel.

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED

Small punctures up to ¼ inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can be

sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or

nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire Service Kit

can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately

-4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to

drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a maximum

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Tire Service Kit Storage

The Tire Service Kit is located under the passenger seat.

Tire Service Kit Storage

Tire Service Kit Usage

If a tire is punctured, you can make a first emergency repair

using the Tire Service Kit located under the passenger seat.
Tire punctures of up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) can be repaired; the

kit can be used in all weather conditions. Do not remove the

foreign object from the punctured tire, i.e., screw or nail.

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Remove the Tire Service Kit from the vehicle, take it out from

the bag and place it near the punctured tire. Screw the clear

flexible filling tube to the tire valve.

Tire Service Kit Components

1 — Power Button

2 — Pressure Gauge

3 — Sealant Bottle

4 — Sealant Hose (Clear)

5 — Air Pump Hose (Black)

WARNING!

• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle

closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid

the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.

• Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under

the following circumstances:

• If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4 inch

(6 mm) or larger.

• If the tire has any sidewall damage.
• If the tire has any damage from driving with

extremely low tire pressure.

• If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire.
• If the wheel has any damage.
• If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the

wheel.

• Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or heat

source.

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Insert the power plug into the vehicle power outlet socket.

Start the vehicle engine.
Push the Tire Service Kit power button to the “I” position.

The electric compressor will be turned on, sealant and air

will inflate the tire.
Minimum 26 psi (1.8 bar) of pressure should be reached

within 20 minutes. If the pressure has not been reached, turn

off and remove the Tire Service Kit, drive the vehicle 30 feet

(10 meters) back and forth, to better distribute the sealant

inside the tire.
Attach the clear flexible filling tube of the compressor

directly to the tire valve and repeat the inflation process.
When the correct pressure has been reached, start driving the

vehicle to uniformly distribute the sealant inside the tire.

After 10 minutes, stop and check the tire pressure. If the

pressure is below 19 psi (1.3 bar), do not drive the vehicle, as

the tire is too damaged, contact the nearest authorized

dealer.

• A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the

vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place

provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result in

injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,

and others around you.

• Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit

to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire

Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or

absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and

respiratory irritation. Flush immediately with plenty of

water if there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change

clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with

clothing.

• Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In case

of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician

immediately. Keep Tire Service Kit out of reach of chil

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dren. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with

plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do not

induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.

WARNING!

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If the pressure is at 19 psi (1.3 bar) or above repeat the infla

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tion process to reach the correct tire pressure and continue

driving.
Peel off the warning label from the bottle and place it on the

dashboard as a reminder to the driver that a tire has been

treated with Tire Service Kit.

NOTE:

Replace the sealant canister prior to the expiration date at an

authorized dealer.

Tire Service Kit Sealant Canister

WARNING!

Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have

the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using

Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) until

the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this

warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to

you, your passengers, and others around you. Have the

tire checked as soon as possible at an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

The metal end fitting from Power Plug may get hot after

use, so it should be handled carefully.

WARNING!

Store the sealant canister in its special compartment,

away from sources of heat. Failure to follow this

WARNING may result in sealant canister rupture and

serious injury or death.

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JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump

started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another

vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump

starting can be dangerous if done improperly, so please

follow the procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the

manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.

Preparations For Jump Starting

The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the

engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.

NOTE:

The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap.

Lift up on the cap to gain access to the positive battery post.

Positive Battery Post Location

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen. It

could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other

booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or

damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical

system may occur.

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1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis

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sion into PARK (P) and turn the ignition to STOP.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical

accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the

vehicle within the jumper cables reach, apply the parking

brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

Jump Starting Procedure

WARNING!

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever

the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition

switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands

and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical

contact. You could be seriously injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin

or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable

and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from

the battery.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could

establish a ground connection and personal injury could

result.

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could

result in personal injury or property damage due to

battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in

damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or

the discharged vehicle.

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Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive

(+)

end of the jumper cable to the

positive

(+)

post of the discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive

(+)

jumper cable

to the positive

(+)

post of the booster battery.

3. Connect the negative

(-)

end of the jumper cable to the

negative

(-)

post of the booster battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative

(-)

jumper cable

to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the

discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and

the fuel injection system.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery,

let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the

engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in

the reverse sequence.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative

(-)

end of the jumper cable from

the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged

battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative

(-)

jumper

cable from the negative

(-)

post of the booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive

(+)

end of the jumper cable from

the positive

(+)

post of the booster battery.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post

of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark

could cause the battery to explode and could result in

personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do

not use any other exposed metal parts.

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4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive

(+)

jumper

cable from the positive

(+)

post of the vehicle with the

discharged battery.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you

should have the battery and charging system inspected at an

authorized dealer.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

In any of the following situations, you can reduce the

potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in

NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine idle speed

while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending

overheat condition:
• If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C

system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning

the A/C off can help remove this heat.

• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum

heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to

high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to

the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine

cooling system.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw

power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use

(i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long

enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s battery

will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or

prevent the engine from starting.

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant

(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or

hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the

hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to

open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or

coolant bottle is hot.

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IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE

This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock

which requires the transmission to be in PARK (P) before the

ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/OFF (key

removal) position. To remove the key manually, proceed as

follows:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the Allen Key located in the rear cargo area, in

the tool bag (if equipped) or on the left side in the cargo

box.

3. Unlock the steering column, pull the tilt/telescoping

control handle down.

4. Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of the

travel position, then lock the steering column in position,

push the control handle up until fully engaged.

5. Using the Allen Key, undo the lower steering column

cover screws, and remove the lower cover.

Lower Steering Column Screw Locations

6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand and with

the other one remove the key, sliding it outwards.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your

vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull

over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air

conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into

the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H),

and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off

immediately and call for service.

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Release Tab Location

7. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column

cover.

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be

moved out of the PARK (P) position, you can use the

following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separate the

gear selector boot from the center console.

Gear Selector Boot Location

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.

CAUTION!

It is advisable to contact an authorized dealer to have the

reinstall procedure carried out. If you would like to

proceed in performing the reinstall procedure special

attention must be paid to the correct coupling of the

clips. Otherwise damage to the cover or noise might be

heard due to incorrect fastening of the lower cover.