Hoisting; Jump-Starting Procedures - RAM 2015 1500 Operating Information Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
• The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel
has two pull off notches. Make sure that
the hook of the jack handle driver is lo-
cated squarely in the cap notch before
attempting to pull off.
You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to
pull off the wheel skins. Locate the hub cap pull
notches (2 notches on each cap). Insert the flat
tip completely and using a back and forth mo-
tion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this proce-
dure around the tire until the skin pops off.
Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber
mallet. When replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap
retainer over the lug nut bolt circle and strike the
high side down with a rubber mallet. Be sure
that the hub caps and wheel skins are firmly
seated around the wheel.
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HOISTING

A conventional floor jack may be used at the
jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that
show jacking locations. However, a floor jack or
frame hoist must never be used on any other
parts of the underbody.
CAUTION!
Never use a floor jack directly under the
differential housing of a loaded truck or dam-
age to your vehicle may result.
JUMP-STARTING
PROCEDURES
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 dan-
gerous 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 instruc-
tions and precautions.
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 elec-
trical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.