spare wheel DODGE DART 2016 PF / 1.G User Guide

NOTE:Lift and remove foam insert before removing jack
and spare tire.
3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire. 4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from
the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to
the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove
the wrench from the jack assembly.
5. Remove the spare tire.
Pull StrapFastener Location
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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 in PARK (automatic transmission)
or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For ex-
ample, 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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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.
Jack Warning Label
Jacking Locations
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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.Mounting Spare Tire
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NOTE:•For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use
Spare” under “Tires — General Information” in
“Starting and Operating” for additional warnings,
cautions, and information about the spare tire, its
use, and operation.
8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
wheel bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury. 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer
to “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper
lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tight-
ness, have them checked with a torque wrench by
your authorized dealer or at a service station.
11. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the
parking brake before driving the vehicle.
12. Stow the jack and tools in the storage location and secure the flat tire in the trunk.
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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.
Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels withwheel covers, install two wheel bolts on the wheel
which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the
wheel bolts with the threaded end of the bolt toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts. 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Road Wheel
3 — Wheel Bolt
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snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not
use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining wheel bolts and lightly tighten.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer to
“Torque Specifications” in this section for proper lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.
7. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the park-
ing brake before driving the vehicle.
8. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threadedend of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the wheel bolts.
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer to
“Torque Specifications” in this section for the proper
lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station. 5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel
blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the park-
ing brake before driving the vehicle.
6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
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 dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
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Child Restraint............................87
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................92
Child Restraints .........................87
Child Seat Installation ....................104
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......101
Infants And Child Restraints ................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......94
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........90
Seating Positions ........................93
Child Safety Locks .........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .505
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .604
Climate Control ......................... .394
Clock ................................. .372
Clutch ................................ .597
Clutch Fluid ............................ .597
Coin Holder ............................ .288Cold Weather Operation
....................418
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............393
Compact Disc (CD) Player ...................383
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .488
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .334
Connector UCI................................ .385
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........385
Console, Floor .......................... .288
Console, Overhead ....................... .268
Contract, Service ......................... .639
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................622, 623
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........595
Cooling System .......................... .591
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............593
Coolant Level ..................... .592, 595
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................595
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................592
Inspection ........................... .595
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SteeringColumn Controls ...................... .239
Column Lock ......................... .248
Tilt Column .......................... .248
Wheel, Heated ........................ .249
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .248
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............392
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .392
Storage ............................... .616
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .408
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .559
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .270
Sun Roof .............................. .279
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .125
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........63
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Telescoping Steering Column .................248
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........406Text Messaging
.......................... .162
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .248
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .235
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......476, 477
Tire Markings ........................... .469
Tire Rotation ............................ .583
Tires.........................112, 481, 487, 643
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................491
Air Pressure .......................... .481
Chains .............................. .493
Changing ........................ .544, 547
Compact Spare ........................ .488
General Information ..................481, 487
High Speed .......................... .484
Inflation Pressures ...................... .482
Jacking ....................... .544, 546, 547
Life Of Tires .......................... .491
Load Capacity ..................... .476, 478
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............495
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