Dodge avenger 2013 User Manual page 78

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle.
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the
jack can be placed under the jacking lo-
cation. Once the jack is positioned, turn
the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area
closest to the wheel to be changed. Do
not raise the vehicle until you are sure the
jack is securely engaged.
5. 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.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel
and wheel covers (where applicable) off the
hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts
with the cone shaped end of the nuts
toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw
to the left.
8. Finish tightening the 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 torque is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m). If you
doubt that you have tightened the nuts
correctly, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer
or at a service station.
9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the
jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug
wrench to the jack assembly and stow it
in the spare tire area. Secure the assem-
bly using the means provided.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo
area and have the tire repaired or re-
placed as soon as possible.
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
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