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What to do in emergencies – Chrysler 2012 Country - User Guide User Manual

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NOTE:

In some situations the jack may need

to be placed on its side in order to be pushed
under the vehicle. Return the jack to its correct
orientation once it is under the vehicle.

3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and

turn to the right until the jack head is
properly engaged in the described
location. Do not raise the vehicle until
you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.

4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench. Raise the

vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to
install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.

5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the

wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.

6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.

NOTE:

• Do not install the wheel cover on the

compact spare.

• Do not use a hammer or force to install the

wheel covers.

7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack

screw to the left.

8. 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 wheel nut tightness is 102 ft lbs (138 N·m). If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer
or at a service station.

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

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 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.

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