jacking DODGE DART 2014 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........519
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............519
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .520
▫ Torque Specifications ..................520
 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED .............522
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... .522
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation .....522
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ...............523
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ..............526
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........532
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .........532
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................534
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire .............535
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................540
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........543
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............544
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................545
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put 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.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access
cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack
and spare tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
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WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from theedge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull 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. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right front
tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
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Jacking And Changing A Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings 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.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it 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.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
Jack Warning Label
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench.
NOTE:
The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment
points holds the jack handle in place.
Jacking LocationsRemoving Jack Handle From Jack
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2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the centercap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench
to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the
vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter-
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
4. Place the jack underneath the notched lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to
firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the
sill flange, centering the jack saddle between the
locating notches on the sill flange.
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire.
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.
6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
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.Rear Jacking Location
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Hazard Warning Flasher..................519
Jacking ...............................532
Jump Starting ..........................543
Overheating .......................... .519
Towing ............................. .551
Emergency Trunk Release ....................47
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........561
Engine .................................558
Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Block Heater ..........................414
Break-In Recommendations ................106
Checking Oil Level ..................... .564
Compartment ..........................557
Cooling ............................. .578
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................108
Fuel Requirements ..................... .492
Jump Starting ..........................543
Oil..................................564
Oil Filler Cap ..........................558 Oil Selection
.......................... .565
Overheating .......................... .519
Temperature Gauge ..................... .310
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............80
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .493
Event Data Recorder ........................83
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................108
Exhaust System .......................... .108
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................121
Exterior Lighting ..........................235
Exterior Lights ...........................111
Filler Location Fuel ........................316
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Air Conditioning .......................404
Automatic Transmission ..................588
Engine Oil ............................567
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INDEX 637

Heater, Engine Block.......................414
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .241
Hill Start Assist .......................... .451
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .505
Holder, Coin ............................ .292
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............274
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Courtesy Lights .........................23
Front Courtesy Overhead Console ............23
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter .......23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Infant Restraint ...........................84
Information Center, Vehicle ..................321
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................119 Instrument Cluster
........................305
Instrument Panel and Controls ................304
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............594
Interior Appearance Care ....................592
Interior Lights .......................... .242
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............245
Introduction ..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ...............172
Jacking Instructions ........................535
Jack Location ............................532
Jack Operation .......................... .532
Jump Starting ............................543
Key Fob Arm The Alarm .........................20
Disarm The Alarm .......................21
Keyless Entry ...........................36
640 INDEX

Passing Light............................241
Pets .................................. .106
Phone, Cellular .......................... .133
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............133
Phone (Pairing) .......................... .172
Phone (Uconnect®) ........................164
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........464
Power Deck Lid Release ........................45
Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .122
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........287
Sunroof ............................. .283
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid .......................611
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................61
Preparation for Jacking .....................534 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................59
Radial Ply Tires ..........................472
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........581
Radio Operation ..........................390
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................247
Rear Camera ............................270
Rear Cupholder ..........................291
Rear ParkSense System .....................257
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .231
Rear Window Defroster .....................300
Rear Window Features .....................300
Recorder, Event Data .......................83
Recreational Towing .......................515
Reformulated Gasoline .....................493
Refrigerant ............................. .570
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