Technical Specifications; Vehicle Identification Number (Vin); Brake System; Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications - Dodge HORNET 2024 Owner's Manual

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

The VIN is found on the left front corner of the wind-
shield and is visible from outside of the vehicle.
Vehicle Identification Number
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as
standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost
for any reason (for example, repeated brake applica-
tions with the engine off), the brakes will still function.
However, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be
much greater than that required with the power system
operating.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa-
bility, the remaining system will still function with some
loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident
by increased pedal travel during application and greater
pedal force required to slow or stop. In addition, if the
malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake
fluid in the master cylinder drops, the Brake Warning
Light will illuminate.
Driving a vehicle with the Brake Warning Light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking perfor-
mance or vehicle stability during braking may occur. It
will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make
your vehicle harder to control. You could have a colli-
sion. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench using a six-sided
(hex) deep wall socket.
WARNING!

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/Bolt
Torque Size
88.5 ft-lb
M12 x 1.25
(120 N·m)
**Use only authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/
bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface
First tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until
each nut/bolt has been tightened to 14.7 ft-lb (20 N·m).
Then repeat the operation until each lug nut/bolt has
been tightened to 88.5 ft-lb (120 N·m). Ensure that the
socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not
insert it halfway).
Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
17 mm