Jump-Starting Procedures - Chrysler Journey User Manual

WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or re-
placed immediately.
11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo
area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the
spare tire stowage location. Have the de-
flated (flat) tire repaired or replaced as soon as
possible.
12. To stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the
assembled jack-handle over the winch drive
nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly clock-
wise until you hear the winch mechanism click
three times. It cannot be over tightened.
13. Stow the jack-handle and jack.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as pos-
sible. Adjust the tire pressure as required.
Wheel Nuts
Tighten all wheel nuts occasionally to eliminate
the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or
the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elon-
gated. This is especially important during the
first few hundred miles (kilometers) of operation
and after changing a tire. This allows the wheel
nuts to seat properly. All wheel nuts should first
be firmly seated against the wheel. The wheel
nuts should then be tightened to recommended
torque. Tighten the wheel nuts to the final
torque in increments. Progress around the bolt
circle, tightening the nut opposite of the one
you previously tightened until the final torque is
achieved. Recommended torque is 95 ft lbs
(130 N·m).

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES

Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto-
matic transaxle cannot be started this way.
Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter and once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and vehicle. If the
vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from
another vehicle. This type of start can be dan-
gerous if done improperly, so follow this proce-
dure carefully.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can
be hurt by the fan.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch
bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be
seriously injured.
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution that
can cause serious burns; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth-
ing. Wear safety glasses and protect your
eyes at all times. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush contaminated area immedi-
ately with large quantities of water.
• A battery generates hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flame or
spark away from the vent holes. Do not
lean over a battery when attaching clamps
or allow the clamps to touch each other.
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