Preparations For Jacking; Jacking Instructions - Dodge DURANGO 2020 Owner's Manual

7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to
remove the protective plate from the steel
spare wheel.
Releasing Protective Plate
P F J
REPARATIONS OR ACKING
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if changing the driver's front tire,
block the passenger's rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
J I
ACKING NSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings
to help prevent personal injury or damage to
your vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far

from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.

Apply the parking brake firmly and set the

transmission in PARK.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the

vehicle on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it

is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a

jack. If you need to get under a raised
vehicle, take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated

and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
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