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Jacking and tire changing, What to do in emergencies – Dodge 2010 Grand Caravan - User Guide User Manual

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CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

WARNING!

• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.

Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel.

• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack

and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.

• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be

used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm,
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

• If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle on the side of the

vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit.

WARNING!

• The compact spare tire is for emergency use only. Installation of this compact spare

tire affects vehicle handling.

• Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare tire.

• Keep the compact spare tire inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure, listed on

either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly.

• Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your

vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.

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