Dodge 2013 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-

clockwise with the jack handle.

9. 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 tight-
ness of each lug nut is 95 ft/lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by you authorized dealer or service
station.

10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.

11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Do not

stow the deflated tire in the spare tire stowage
location.

Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or

replaced as soon as possible.

12. To stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the as-

sembled jack-handle over the winch drive nut. Rotate
the jack-handle assembly clockwise until you hear
the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be
over tightened.

13. Stow the jack-handle and jack. Remove the wheel

blocks from the vehicle and release the park brake.

14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the

tire pressure as required.

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