2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN spare tire location

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tire Placard Location
NOTE: Some vehicles have a ªTire and Loading Infor-
mationº placard located on the driver's side ªBº pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the,
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) the total weight your vehicle can carry
3) the tire size designed for your vehicle
4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear
and spare tires. STARTING AND OPERATING 247
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESCONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher ..................280
m If Your Engine Overheats .................281
m Jacking And Tire Changing ................282
N Jack Location ........................283
N Spare Tire Stowage ....................283
N Preparations For Jacking ................284
N Jacking Instructions ....................285
m Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low ....288
m Driving On Slippery Surfaces ..............290
N Acceleration .........................290 N Traction ............................290
m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................291
m Towing A Disabled Vehicle ................291
N With Ignition Key .....................291
N Without The Ignition Key ...............293
N Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground) ............................293
N Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley ....................293
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Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed behind the rear left
side trim panel in the cargo area. Pull up on the lever to
release the cover. Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by
means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow
the spare, use the jack handle to rotate the ªspare tire
driveº nut. The nut is located under the plastic cover at
the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the
liftgate opening. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283
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² Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
² Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and jack-handle
from stowage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
3. There are two jack engagement locations on each side
of the body Ð see illustration. 4. These locations are on the sill flange of the body and
consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be
located, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabs
closest to the wheel to be changed. Place the wrench on
the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285
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properly engaged in the described location. 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.
WARNING!Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 7. Install the spare wheel, for vehicles with wheel covers,
align the notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on
the wheel. Install the cover on the wheel by hand only
and install the wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To
avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered.
NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 N´m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES