2012 DODGE DURANGO spare tire

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 lug nuts and wheel.
7. Install the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install
the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
Mounting Spare Tire6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563

12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protec-
tive plate until it is directly under the winch and between
the rear bumper and exhaust system heat shields. Raise
the tire by turn the lug wrench on the winch extension
clockwise until it clicks/ratchets three times to make sure
the cable is tight.NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against
the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
Installing WinchRoad Wheel Installed In Spare Location6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565

WARNING!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact-type tools may damage the winch mecha-
nism.
13. Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the
tools to the proper positions in the tool bag. Fold the flap
on the tool bag under the tools and roll the tools in the
bag underneath the others. Use the Velcro straps to
secure the tool bag to the jack with the lug wrench on the
forward side of the jack. Expand the jack on the bracket
by turning the thumb screw clockwise until it is tight to
prevent rattles.
14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo
area. Roll up and store the Jack, Tool Kit and Tire
Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack in
the rear storage bin. 15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as
soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack
and tool kit.
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.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Cargo Area Features...................... 279
Cargo Compartment ...................... 279
Light ............................. 280
Luggage Carrier ..................... 284
Cargo Light ............................ 280
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 281
Cellular Phone ....................... 123,408
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 631
Certification Label ....................... 523
Chains, Tire ............................ 497
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 552
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 480
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 584
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 98
Checks, Safety ........................... 98
Child Restraint .................... 81,84,87,91
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............85,87
Child Safety Locks ........................ 36 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 512
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 616
Climate Control ......................... 408
Clock ............................. 341,350
Cold Weather Operation ................... 428
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 407
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 492
Compass .............................. 327
Compass Calibration ..................... 329
Compass Variance ....................... 328
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 325
Connector UCI .............................. 364
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 364
Conserving Fuel ........................ 323
Console, Overhead ....................... 248
Contract, Service ........................ 657
666 INDEX

Shoulder Belts........................... 52
Side Airbag ............................. 75
Signals, Turn ................... 101,303,628,630
SmartBeams ........................... 190
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 497
Snow Plow ............................ 539
Snow Tires ............................ 498
Spare Tire ....................... 492,493,554
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 511
Oil ............................... 588
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........205,208
Speedometer ........................... 304
Starting ............................. 29,424
Automatic Transmission ................ 424
Cold Weather .................... 428,429
Engine Block Heater .................. 429
Engine Fails to Start .................. 428
Remote ............................ 29 Starting and Operating
.................... 424
Starting Procedures ...................... 424
Steering Power .......................... 461,464
Tilt Column ...................... 202,203
Wheel, Heated ...................... 204
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 202,203
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 406
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 406
Storage ............................... 625
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 417,625
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 625
Sun Roof .............................. 259
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 114
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 474
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Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 589
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 299
Telescoping Steering Column .............202,203
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 408
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 308
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 85
Text Messaging ......................... 145
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 281
Tilt Steering Column ................... 202,203
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 484
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 482
Tire Markings .......................... 478
Tire Safety Information .................... 478
Tires ........................... 101,488,661
Air Pressure ........................ 489
Chains ............................ 497
Changing .......................... 552 Compact Spare
...................... 492
General Information .................. 488
High Speed ......................... 491
Inflation Pressures .................... 489
Jacking ............................ 552
Life of Tires ........................ 495
Load Capacity .................... 484,485
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 500
Pressure Warning Light ................ 299
Quality Grading ..................... 661
Radial ............................ 491
Replacement ........................ 496
Rotation ........................... 499
Safety ............................. 478
Sizes ............................. 480
Snow Tires ......................... 498
Spare Tire .......................... 554
Spinning ........................... 494
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 494
680 INDEX