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Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tire Placard Location
NOTE:
Some vehicles have a“Tire and Loading Infor-
mation”placard located on the driver’s side“B”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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher.................256
If Your Engine Overheats................256
Jacking And Tire Changing...............257
▫Preparations For Jacking................258
▫Jack Location........................259
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................261
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire.............263
▫Compact Spare Tire-For Temporary Emergency
Use Only...........................266
▫Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)......267
Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...267
Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............269
▫Acceleration.........................269
▫Traction............................270
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................270
Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............271
▫With Ignition Key.....................271
▫Without The Ignition Key...............272
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................272
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley....................272
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Jack Location
The jack is stowed under an access cover under the rear
cargo floor. Follow these steps to access the jack.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed in order to
access the jack.
•Open the liftgate.
•Fold up the tri-fold floor by lifting the handle.
Dodge Load Floor Fully Folded
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