Dodge Avenger 2013 User Manual page 79

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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 assembly using the
means provided.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have the tire repaired or replaced as
soon as possible.
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
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