Jump-starting procedures – Dodge 2012 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel 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. 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. The correct tightness of

each lug nut is 110 ft/lbs (150 N·m). If in doubt about the

correct tightness, have them checked with a torque

wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.

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.

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.
NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack

follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and

precautions.

374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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