Flat Tire Storage; Road Tire Installation - Dodge Durango 2017 User Manual

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S
12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protective plate until it is directly under
the winch and between the rear bumper and exhaust system heat shields. Raise the
tire by turning the lug wrench on the winch extension clockwise until it clicks/ratchets
three times to make sure the cable is tight.
NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug
against the underbody of the vehicle. Dam-
age to the winch cable may result if the
vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact-type tools may damage the
winch mechanism.
13. Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the tools to the proper positions in
the tool bag. Fold the flap on the tool bag under the tools and roll the tools in the bag
underneath the others. Use the Velcro straps to secure the tool bag to the jack with
the lug wrench on the forward side of the jack. Expand the jack on the bracket by
turning the thumb screw clockwise until it is tight to prevent rattles.
14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo area. Roll up and store the Jack,
Tool Kit and Tire Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack in the rear
storage bin.
15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly
secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
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.

Road Tire Installation

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING!
WARNING!

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