2007 DODGE POWER WAGON flat tire

Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi-
nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the
bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
of operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly
set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the
wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom-
mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque in
increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening
the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
Disc
WheelsType Nut Stud Size Torque
Ft. Lbs.Torque
Newton
Meters
Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200
Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the
winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place
against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate
until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click 3 or 4
times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
472 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Block Heater......................... 249
Break-In Recommendations................ 70
Compartment Identification............... 384
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 442
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 339
Flooded, Starting...................... 246
Fuel Requirements..................... 441
Oil ...........................389,441,442
Oil Filler Cap......................... 391
Oil Selection.......................391,441
Oil Synthetic......................... 392
Temperature Gauge..................... 175
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 363
Event Data Recorder...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution................163,339,403
Exhaust System...................163,402,403
Exterior Lighting........................ 120
Fabric Care............................ 423Filters
Air Cleaner........................393,417
Engine Fuel.......................... 394
Engine Oil........................392,442
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 392
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 123
Flat Tire Stowage.....................368,374
Flooded Engine Starting................... 246
Fluid, Brake........................... 443
Fluid Capacities......................... 441
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 413
Power Steering........................ 398
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 442
Fog Lights.......................122,179,440
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 155
Four Wheel Drive....................... 258
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 366
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Passing............................. 124
Switch.............................. 120
Heated Mirrors.......................86,154
Heated Seats........................... 115
Heater............................... 230
Heater, Engine Block..................... 249
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 124
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 349
Hoisting.............................. 375
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 139
Hood Release.......................... 117
Hoses................................ 408
Hub Caps............................. 373
Ignition............................... 13
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 393
Key ...............................12,13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 393Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Infant Restraint........................58,59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 332
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster....................172,173
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 171
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 424
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 425
Interior Appearance Care.................. 423
Interior Lights.......................... 119
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 125
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 367
Jack Operation.......................... 369
Jump Starting.......................... 375
Key, Replacement........................ 17
480 INDEX

Air Pressure.......................... 322
Alignment........................... 331
Chains.............................. 332
Changing............................ 368
Compact Spare........................ 327
General Information.................... 322
High Speed.......................... 325
Inflation Pressures..................... 323
Jacking............................. 369
Life of Tires.......................... 330
Load Capacity.....................318,319
Off-Road............................. 80
Quality Grading....................... 471
Radial.............................. 326
Replacement......................... 330
Rotation............................. 334
Safety...........................313,322
Sizes............................... 315
Snow Tires........................... 333Spare Tire........................... 368
Spinning............................ 328
Tread Wear Indicators................... 329
Wheel Mounting....................... 369
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 372
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 350
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 255
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 379
Towing............................... 345
Disabled Vehicle....................... 380
Guide.............................. 350
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 350
Traction.............................. 263
Trailer Towing.......................... 345
Cooling System Tips.................... 357
Hitches............................. 349
Minimum Requirements................. 351
Mirrors...........................86,358
488 INDEX