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Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

• For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a

center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.

• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use

Spare” under “Tires — General Information” in

“Starting and Operating” for additional warnings,

cautions, and information about the spare tire, its

use, and operation.

8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the

wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the

wheel bolts.

WARNING!

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

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

handle counterclockwise.

10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased

leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern

until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer

to “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper

lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tight-

ness, have them checked with a torque wrench by

your authorized dealer or at a service station.

11. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel

blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-

bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the

assembly using the means provided. Release the

parking brake before driving the vehicle.

12. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire.

554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES