Jump-starting, What to do in emergencies – Chrysler 2010 PT Cruiser - User Guide User Manual

Page 36

Advertising
background image

NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts. When reinstalling
original wheel, properly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel
cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.

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

• Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel

nuts. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut
torque is 100 ft lbs (135 N m). If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts
correctly, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at
a qualified service station.

• Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Stow the lug wrench

and jack in their designated location. Secure all parts using the means provided.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.

• Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area; have the tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

• Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the pressure as required.

JUMP-STARTING

• 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.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

34

Advertising