Dodge 2016 GRAND CARAVAN User Manual page 110

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S
2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the wheel
spacer from under the vehicle.
3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down, and place the tire into the
compact spare tire/cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the
wheel and compact spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two retainer tabs snap out
and engage the compact spare tire cover on the opposite side.
The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is
stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact spare tire.
Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended through
the center of the wheel and compact spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to properly
engage both retainer tabs could result in loss of the compact spare tire and cover
assembly, which will cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle control and
serious personal injury.
4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the right until the compact spare
tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.
5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three
times. It cannot be overtightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the compact
spare tire/cover assembly is positioned correctly against the underside of the vehicle.
The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow a compact spare tire only. Do not
attempt to use the winch to stow the full size deflated tire, or any other full-size tire, as
the tire may not be held securely. Vehicle damage may result.
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