2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 327

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327 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 3 or 4 times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to be sure it is firmly in place. 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 or the underbody. JUMP-STARTING WARNING! To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or fabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connecting jumper cables or allow cable clamps to touch each other. Keep open flames or sparks away from battery vent holes. Always wear eye protection when working with batteries. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source that has a greater than 12 volt system, i.e. do not use a 24 volt power source. NOTE: Replacement batteries should both be of equal size to prevent damage to the vehicles charging system. 6 CAUTION! Never use a floor jack directly under the differential housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle may result.