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Jump-starting – Dodge 2014 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.

3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

4. 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. For proper lug nut
torque refer to Torque Specifications in this secton. If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a

torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.

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.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

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