Preparations for jacking, Jacking and tire changing instructions, What to do in emergencies – Dodge 2011 Dakota User Manual

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Preparations For Jacking

• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK. On

Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position.

• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

• Block both the front and rear of the

wheel diagonally opposite of the
jacking position. For example, if
changing the right front tire, block
the left rear wheel.

NOTE: Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being
jacked.

Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

• Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from their stored location.

• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.

• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the

extension, then to the lug wrench.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES