spare tire DODGE CARAVAN 2010 Owner's Manual
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in Step 5.
6. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the
right until the jack head is properly engaged in the
described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are
sure the jack is securely engaged.
7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
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.
8. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.
9. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered.
NOTE:
•Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare.
•Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel
covers.
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10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the
left.
11. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The
correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in
doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.
12. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
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.13. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire
cover assembly. in the rear cargo area.
Do not stow the
deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full-
sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon as possible.
14. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the
vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to form
a “T” and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut.
Rotate the nut to the right until the winch mechanism
clicks at least three times.
15. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools.
16. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as
possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
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Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally, to
eliminate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or
the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to
allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All nuts
should first be firmly seated against the wheel. The nuts
should then be tightened to recommended torque.
Tighten the nuts to final torque in increments. Progress
around the bolt circle, tightening the nut opposite to the
nut just previously tightened until final torque is
achieved. Recommended torque is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m).
Secure The Spare Tire
1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T”
and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut. Rotate
the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stopsturning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to
allow you to pull the wheel spacer out from under the
vehicle.
WARNING!
A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown
forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the com-
pact spare tire with the cover assembly in the place
provided.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
winch “T” handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
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2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the
spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the
vehicle.
3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is
down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assem-
bly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the
wheel and spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two
retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on
the opposite side.
CAUTION!
The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used
when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use
this cover could drastically reduce the life of the
compact spare tire.
WARNING!
Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer
have been properly extended through the center of
the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to
properly engage both retainer tabs could result in
loss of the spare tire and cover assembly, which will
cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle
control.
4. Using the winch “T” handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is
drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.
5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear
the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be
overtightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the
compact spare tire/cover assembly is positioned cor-
rectly against the underside of the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed specifically to
stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use
the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other
full-size tire. Vehicle damage may result.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
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.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions 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 electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M12 — 30 Amp GreenAmplifier (AMP)/
Radio
M13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off
Draw— Instrument
Cluster, SIREN,
Clock Module,
Multi-Function
Control Switch/
ITM
M14 — 20 Amp YellowSpare FuseFUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M15 — 20 Amp YellowRear View Mirror,
Instrument Cluster,
Multi-Function
Control Switch,
Tire Pressure Moni-
tor, Glow Plug
Module – Export
Diesel Only, Assy-
Shifter (Hall Effect),
Acoustic Noise
Cancellation
M16 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module/
Occupant Classifi-
cation Module
M17 — 15 Amp BlueLeft Tail/License/
Park Lamp, Run-
ning Lamps
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 381
Oil (Engine) .......................... 439
Power Steering ........................ 335
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 451
Car Washes ............................ 460
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............100,377
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 215
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 208
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,377
Cellular Phone ....................... 122,297
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 476
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 407
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............234,434
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 100
Checks, Safety .......................... 100 Child Restraint
...................... 86,88,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 92
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 91
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 373
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 461
Climate Control ......................... 297
Clock ........................ 258,260,263,272
Coat Hook ............................ 207
Coin Holder ........................... 208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 322
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 296
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 358
Compass ........................ 241,244,250
Compass Calibration .................. 244,250
Compass Variance .................... 243,251
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 248
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Seats................................. 123
Adjustment .......................... 124
Easy Entry ........................... 135
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) ............... 132
Heated ............................. 128
Lumbar Support ....................... 126
Memory ............................ 149
Power .............................. 126
Reclining ............................ 124
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) ............... 132
Tilting .............................. 135
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 16
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........450,478
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 501
Service Contract ......................... 503 Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)
.................... 234
Service Manuals ........................ 505
Setting the Clock ................ 258,260,263,272
Settings, Personal ........................ 252
Shoulder Belts ........................... 54
Side Airbag ............................. 77
Signals, Turn ................ 104,160,228,474,475
Sirius Backseat TV™ (Uconnect studios)....... 293
Sliding Door ............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 332
Snow Tires ............................ 363
Spare Tire .......................... 358,409
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 168
Speedometer ........................... 228
Starting ............................... 321
Automatic Transmission ................. 321
Cold Weather ......................... 322
Engine Fails to Start .................... 322
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Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 321
Starting Procedures ...................... 321
Steering Power .............................. 335
Tilt Column .......................... 165
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 295
Storage ............................ 201,472
Storage Bin ............................ 201
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 315,472
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 472
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 132
Sun Roof .............................. 192
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 184
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 195
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 439
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 230
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 306
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......227,407
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 92
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 165
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 351
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
Tire Markings .......................... 345
Tire Safety Information .................... 345
Tires ........................... 104,355,507
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 361
Air Pressure .......................... 355
Changing ............................ 407
Compact Spare ........................ 358
Flat Changing ........................ 418
General Information .................... 355
High Speed .......................... 357
Inflation Pressures ..................... 356
Jacking ........................... 407,410
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Life of Tires.......................... 361
Load Capacity ..................... 351,352
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 364
Pressure Warning Light .................. 237
Quality Grading ....................... 507
Radial .............................. 358
Replacement ......................... 361
Rotation ............................ 363
Safety ........................... 345,355
Sizes ............................... 347
Snow Tires ........................... 363
Spare Tire ........................... 409
Spinning ............................ 359
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 360
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 395
Towing ............................... 387
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 426
Guide .............................. 393
Recreational ....................... 403,427Weight
.............................. 393
Traction Control ......................... 341
Traction Control Switch ................... 341
Trailer Towing .......................... 387
Cooling System Tips .................... 403
Hitches ............................. 392
Minimum Requirements ................. 396
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 395
Wiring .............................. 400
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 393
Trailer Weight .......................... 393
Transaxle ............................. 324
Automatic ........................... 324
Operation ........................... 324
Selection of Lubricant ................456,479
Transmission ........................... 456
Automatic ........................... 456
Fluid ............................ 456,479
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