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Dodge 2015 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. For the correct lug

nut torque refer to Torque Specifications in this sec-

tion. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them

checked with a torque wrench by your 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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