Chrysler 2014 200 - Owner Manual User Manual

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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 personal injury.

To avoid possible personal injury, handle the

wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any
sharp edges.

7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.

8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the jack

handle 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 the correct lug nut
torque. If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts
correctly, have them checked with a torque wrench by
your authorized dealer or service station.

9. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel

blocks. Reassemble the jack handle 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.

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.

10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have

the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct

the tire pressure as required.

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