jacking DODGE JOURNEY 2012 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 469
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 469
▫ 2.4L Engine — If Equipped ............. 470
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 471
▫ Jack Location ....................... 472
▫ Spare Tire Location ................... 472
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 472
▫ Spare Tire Removal ................... 473 ▫
Spare Tire Stowage ................... 475
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 475
▫ Road Tire Installation ................. 481
 Jump-Starting ........................ 483
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 483
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 485
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 487
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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.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
•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.
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Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed underneath a cover
in the rear storage bin in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Location
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the
vehicle and is held in place by means of a cable winch
mechanism.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge 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 the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
Jack Storage Location
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4. Place the shift lever in PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing 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.
Spare Tire Removal
NOTE: On seven-passenger models, fold the third-row
passenger seats flat. This will provide more space when
accessing the jacking tools and when operating the winch
mechanism. 1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2 and 3 from
storage and assemble them.
NOTE:
Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the
small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at
the end of component 3. This will lock these components
together. Assemble components 1 and 2 so that the wheelLowering/Raising Spare Tire
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Spare Tire Stowage
NOTE:Refer to “Spare Tire Removal” for information
on assembling the winch tools.
1. Place the spare tire near to the winch cable. Hold the
spare upright so that the tire’s tread is on the ground and
the valve stem is at the top of the wheel facing away from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and drop
it through the center of the wheel. Then place the spare
tire with the cable and retainer underneath the vehicle.
3. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive
nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise to raise
the spare tire into the storage area. Continue to rotate the
jack-handle assembly until you hear the winch mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be over tightened. Push
against the tire several times to be sure it is held securely
in place.
Jacking Instructions
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.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
(Continued)
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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.
•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.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
Jack Warning LabelJacking Locations
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1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from
stowage.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel nuts counter-
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to
the flat tire. Center the jack saddle between the drain
flute formations on the sill flange. Turn the jack screw
clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift
area of the sill flange.
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4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise
with the jack handle. Raise the vehicle until the tire just
clears the road 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.
5. Remove the wheel nuts. For vehicles so equipped,
remove the wheel cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
6. Install the spare tire.Rear Jacking Location
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Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 209
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 499
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 206
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .............526,528
Oil (Engine) ........................ 503
Power Steering ...................... 395
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 490
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 521
Engine Oil ......................... 506
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 230
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 392
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 393
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 292E-85 Fuel
............................. 443
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 103
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 242
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 242
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 400
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 400
Brake Assist System ................... 403
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 404
Electronic Stability Program ............. 405
Traction Control System ................ 403
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 404
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 213
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 405
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 225,282
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 487
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 469
Jacking ............................ 471
582 INDEX

IgnitionKey ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 76,77
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 282
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 101
Instrument Cluster ....................... 274
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 272
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 532
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 534
Interior Appearance Care .................. 532
Interior Fuses .......................... 535
Interior Lights .......................... 206
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 209
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 247 Jack Location
........................... 472
Jack Operation ....................... 471,475
Jacking Instructions ...................... 475
Jump Starting .......................... 483
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 34,369
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go ............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 61
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 205
Lane Change Assist ...................... 206
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
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