2010 DODGE AVENGER spare tire

WARNING! (Continued)
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
Jack Warning Label
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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.
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. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts, 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.
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WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have
the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
the tire pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 309
Oil (Engine) .................. 347,348,349,356
Power Steering ........................ 259
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 369
Car Washes ............................ 378
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,304
Cargo Area Features ...................... 135
Cargo Compartment ...................... 135
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 135
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 135
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,224
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 394
Chains, Tire ............................ 289
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 329
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 274
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 351
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80Checks, Safety
........................... 80
Child Restraint .................... 69,71,75,78
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Cigar Lighter ........................... 132
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 301
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 379
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 363
Climate Control ......................... 224
Clock ..................... 176,190,192,195,204
Coin Holder ........................... 136
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 224
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 285
Compass .............................. 169
Compass Calibration ..................... 169
Compass Variance ....................... 170
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 19,167
Console ............................ 104,136
Console, Floor ....................... 104,136
430 INDEX

Cleaning............................ 104
Heated ............................. 101
Lumbar Support ....................... 96
Power ............................... 99
Rear Folding ....................... 103,104
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 135
Reclining ............................. 95
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........368,397
Selection of Oil ......................... 355
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 419
Service Contract ......................... 421
Service Manuals ........................ 423
Setting the Clock .............176,190,192,195,204
Settings, Personal ........................ 171
Shoulder Belts ........................... 40
Side Airbag ............................. 63 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)
.......... 236
Signals, Turn ......................... 84,392
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 255
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 289
Snow Tires ............................ 290
Spare Tire .......................... 285,329
Specifications Oil ................................ 355
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........... 118,157
Speedometer ........................... 150
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 148
Starting ............................... 243
Engine Fails to Start .................... 244
Starting and Operating .................... 243
Starting Procedures ...................... 243
Steering Power ........................... 258,259
Tilt Column .......................... 117
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 117
442 INDEX

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 222
Storage ............................ 134,388
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 235
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 339
Sun Roof .............................. 127
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 53
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 357
Tachometer ............................ 154
Taillights .............................. 392
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 117
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 229
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......150,327
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 117
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 108 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......... 278
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 276
Tire Markings .......................... 272
Tire Safety Information .................... 272
Tires ............................ 84,282,425
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 288
Air Pressure .......................... 282
Chains .............................. 289
Changing ............................ 329
Compact Spare ........................ 285
General Information .................... 282
High Speed .......................... 284
Inflation Pressures ..................... 283
Jacking ............................. 329
Life of Tires .......................... 288
Load Capacity ..................... 278,279
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 291
Pressure Warning Light .................. 159
Quality Grading ....................... 425
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INDEX 443

Radial.............................. 285
Replacement ......................... 288
Rotation ............................ 290
Safety ........................... 272,282
Sizes ............................... 274
Snow Tires ........................... 290
Spare Tire ........................... 329
Spinning ............................ 286
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 287
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 318
Towing ............................... 313
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 341
Guide .............................. 317
Recreational .......................... 324
Weight .............................. 317
Traction .............................. 255
Trailer Towing .......................... 313
Cooling System Tips .................... 324
Hitches ............................. 316 Minimum Requirements
................. 319
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 318
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 317
Trailer Weight .......................... 317
Transaxle ............................. 246
Additives ............................ 376
Automatic .................... 12,243,246,374
Autostick ............................ 253
Filter ............................... 376
Maintenance ......................... 374
Operation ........................... 246
Overdrive ........................... 251
Selection of Lubricant ................... 398
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 121
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
444 INDEX