Preparations For Jacking; Jacking Instructions - RAM Commercial PROMASTER Cargo Van 2019 User Manual

4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable.
5. Pull the retainer through the center of the
wheel.
Retainer

Preparations For Jacking

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
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WARNING!
far enough off the road to avoid being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake firmly.
4. Place the transmission in PARK (RE-
VERSE for manual transmission) .
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the jacking position.
For example, if the right front wheel is
being changed, block the left rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.

Jacking Instructions

WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warn-
ings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible before raising the vehicle.