spare tire DODGE DURANGO 2016 3.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-
clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. Refer to Torque
Specifications in this section for proper lug nut torque.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or at a service station.
10. Push out the small center cap using the jack tool from inside the aluminum road wheel and position the
wheel behind the rear bumper with the “beauty side”
facing rearward.
Mounting Spare Tire
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NOTE:Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
WARNING!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact-type tools may damage the winch mecha-
nism.
13. Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the tools to the proper positions in the tool bag. Fold the
flap on the tool bag under the tools and roll the tools
in the bag underneath the others. Use the Velcro
straps to secure the tool bag to the jack with the lug
wrench on the forward side of the jack. Expand the
jack on the bracket by turning the thumb screw
clockwise until it is tight to prevent rattles.
14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo area. Roll up and store the Jack, Tool Kit and Tire
Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack
in the rear storage bin.
Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 615

15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired assoon as possible and properly secure the spare tire,
jack and tool kit.
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.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shapedend of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
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 personal injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Refer to Torque Specifications for proper lug nut torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
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Infants And Child Restraints................88
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......92
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........88
Seating Positions ........................91
Child Safety Locks .........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .560
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .672
Climate Control ......................... .426
Automatic ........................... .426
Cold Weather Operation ....................474
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............423
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .543
Console, Overhead ....................... .241
Contract, Service ......................... .707Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
...........661
Cooling System .......................... .658
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............660
Coolant Capacity ...................... .691
Coolant Level ......................... .662
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................662
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................659
Inspection ........................ .658, 662
Points To Remember .....................663
Pressure Cap ......................... .661
Radiator Cap ......................... .661
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......659, 691, 693
Corrosion Protection ...................... .670
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................197
Cruise Light ......................... .321, 323
Cupholders ............................ .264
Customer Assistance ...................... .705
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
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SENTRY KEYKey Programming .......................20
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .705
Service Contract ......................... .707
Service Manuals ......................... .710
Shifting ............................... .480
Automatic Transmission ...............480, 483
Shoulder Belts ............................55
Signals, Turn ...................114, 320, 689, 690
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................549
Snow Plow ............................. .586
Snow Tires ............................. .541
Spare Tire .....................542, 543, 544, 604
Spark Plugs ......................... .693, 695
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .195, 196
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................204 Cancel
.............................. .195
Resume ............................. .195
Set................................. .194
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........193, 194, 197
Starting ............................. .29, 470
Automatic Transmission ..................471
Cold Weather ...................... .474, 479
Engine Block Heater .....................479
Engine Fails To Start .....................474
Remote ...............................29
Starting And Operating .....................470
Starting Procedures ....................... .470
Steering Power .............................. .504
Tilt Column ....................... .189, 190
Wheel, Heated ........................ .192
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .189, 190
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............422
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .422
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Storage............................... .684
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .441, 684
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .684
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .243
Sun Roof .............................. .253
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .135
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........70
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .522
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Telescoping Steering Column ..............189, 190
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........434
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................275
Tilt Steering Column ....................189, 190
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......531, 532
Tire Markings ........................... .524
Tires .....................114, 536, 542, 543, 711
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................546
Air Pressure .......................... .536Chains
.............................. .549
Changing ........................ .602, 616
Compact Spare ........................ .543
Flat Changing ......................... .616
General Information ...............536, 542, 543
High Speed .......................... .539
Inflation Pressures ...................... .538
Jacking .............................. .602
Life Of Tires .......................... .546
Load Capacity ..................... .531, 532
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............551
Pressure Warning Light ...................313
Quality Grading ........................711
Radial .............................. .539
Replacement ...................... .547, 616
Rotation ............................. .550
Safety ........................... .524, 536
Sizes ............................... .525
Snow
Tires........................... .541
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Spare Tire...................542, 543, 544, 604
Spinning ............................ .545
Trailer Towing ........................ .582
Tread Wear Indicators ....................546
Wheel Mounting ....................... .616
Tire Safety Information .....................524
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................579
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................624
Towing ............................ .571, 628
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .628
Guide .............................. .576
Recreational .......................... .587
Weight .............................. .576
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........587
Traction Control ......................... .515
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................522
Trailer Towing .......................... .571
Cooling System Tips .....................586
Hitches ............................. .575Minimum Requirements
..................580
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................579
Wiring .............................. .583
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .576
Trailer Weight ........................... .576
Transfer Case ........................... .667
Electronically Shifted .....................492
Fluid ............................... .695
Maintenance .......................... .667
Transmission ........................... .483
Automatic ........................ .483, 668
Fluid ............................... .695
Maintenance .......................... .668
Shifting ............................. .480
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....244
T

ransmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ............................. .24, 27
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........2410
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