Tirefit kit — if equipped, Tirefit storage – Dodge 2013 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. The correct
tightness of each wheel bolt is 95 ft/lbs (128 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 wheel bolt torque
with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.

TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED

Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can
be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or
nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can
be used in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C).

This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/h).

TIREFIT Storage

The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk under the load
floor.

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