Ram Trucks 2013 3500 - User Guide - Manual (Page 150)

To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE:
RAM 1500 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.
• Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel retainer through the
center of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening.
• For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow with the valve stem
toward the rear of the vehicle.
• Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the winch mechanism 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 be sure it is firmly
in place.
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not
damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.
• Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap. Do not use a twisting
motion when removing the hub cap, damage to the hub cap; finish may occur.
• The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pry off notches. Make sure
that the hook of the jack handle driver is located squarely in the cap notch
before attempting to pull off.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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