What to do in emergencies – Dodge 2013 Grand_Caravan - User Guide User Manual

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3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly

engaged in the described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack
is securely engaged.

4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench. Raise the

vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to
install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.

5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the

wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.

6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.

NOTE:

• Do not install the wheel cover on the

compact spare.

• Do not use a hammer or force to install

the wheel covers.

7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack

screw to the left.

8. 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 wheel
nut tightness is 102 ft lbs (138 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.

9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.

10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo

area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full-sized tire
repaired or replaced, as soon as possible.

11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Reassemble the winch

handle extensions to form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the
nut to the right until the winch mechanism clicks at least three times.

NOTE:
Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for instructions on assembling the T-handle.

12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back in the stowage compartment.

13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as

required.

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