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Dodge 2014 Grand_Caravan - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

Do not install the wheel cover on the compact

spare.

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

8. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for

proper wheel lug nut torque.

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

WARNING!

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

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 compact 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 in-

structions 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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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES