2012 DODGE JOURNEY spare tire

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-
clockwise with the jack handle.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 95 ft/lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by you authorized dealer or service station.
10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
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. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area.
Do not
stow the deflated tire in the spare tire stowage location.
Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced as soon
as possible.
12. To stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the as-
sembled jack-handle over the winch drive nut. Rotate the
jack-handle assembly clockwise until you hear the winch
mechanism click three times. It cannot be over tightened.
13. Stow the jack-handle and jack.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the
tire pressure as required.
480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F131 10 Amp
Red Passenger
Assistance/Hands
Free System – If
Equipped
F132 10 Amp
Red Tire Pressure Mod-
ule
F133 10 Amp
Red Spare
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
The power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment.
Cavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F101 60 Amp
Yellow Interior Power Dis-
tribution Center Rail
F102 60 Amp
Yellow Interior Power Dis-
tribution Center Rail7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537

CleaningWheels ............................ 531
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 512
Climate Control ......................... 344
Coin Holder ........................... 251
Cold Weather Operation ................... 370
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 343
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 422
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 293
Connector UCI .............................. 341
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 341
Conserving Fuel ........................ 292
Console, Floor .......................... 251
Console, Overhead ....................... 227
Contract, Service ........................ 571
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 521
Cooling System ......................... 518
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 520Coolant Capacity
..................... 548
Coolant Level .................... 518,522
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 521
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 519
Inspection .......................... 522
Points to Remember .................. 522
Pressure Cap ........................ 521
Radiator Cap ....................... 521
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....519,548,549
Corrosion Protection ..................... 529
Cupholders ......................... 249,534
Customer Assistance ..................... 569
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 75
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 208
Daytime Running Lights ................... 204
Dealer Service .......................... 501
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 264
Defroster, Windshield ................... 92,351
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INDEX 581

Shoulder Belts........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 70
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 102
Signals, Turn ................... 94,205,276,544
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 392
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 427
Snow Tires ............................ 429
Spare Tire ....................... 422,423,472
Spark Plugs ............................ 549
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 549
Oil ............................ 504,549
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 213
Speedometer ........................... 281
Starting ............................. 25,368
Automatic Transmission ................ 368
Cold Weather ....................... 370
Engine Fails to Start .................. 371
Remote ............................ 25 Starting and Operating
.................... 368
Starting Procedures ...................... 368
Steering Column Controls ..................... 205
Column Lock ....................... 212
Power ............................ 395
Tilt Column ........................ 212
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 212
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 342
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 342
Storage ............................... 251
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 360
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 487
Sun Roof .............................. 239
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 105
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 242
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 61
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INDEX 595

Sway Control, Trailer.................. 407,453
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 505
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 274
Taillights .............................. 544
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 212
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 353
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 82
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 259
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 212
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 203
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 414
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 412
Tire Markings .......................... 408
Tire Safety Information .................... 408 Tires ............................
94,418,575
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 425
Air Pressure ........................ 418
Chains ............................ 427
Changing .......................... 471
Compact Spare ...................... 422
General Information .................. 418
High Speed ......................... 421
Inflation Pressures .................... 419
Jacking ............................ 471
Life of Tires ........................ 425
Load Capacity .................... 414,415
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 431
Pressure Warning Light ................ 277
Quality Grading ..................... 575
Radial ............................ 421
Replacement ........................ 426
Rotation ........................... 430
Safety .......................... 408,418
596 INDEX

Sizes............................. 410
Snow Tires ......................... 429
Spare Tire .......................... 472
Spinning ........................... 424
Trailer Towing ....................... 461
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 425
To Open Hood .......................... 200
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 458
Towing ............................... 451
Behind a Motorhome .................. 465
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 490
Guide ............................. 457
Recreational ........................ 465
Weight ............................ 457
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 465
Traction .............................. 392
Traction Control ......................... 403
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 407 Trailer Towing
.......................... 451
Cooling System Tips .................. 465
Hitches ............................ 456
Minimum Requirements ................ 459
Tips .............................. 464
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 458
Wiring ............................ 462
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 457
Trailer Weight .......................... 457
Transaxle Autostick .......................... 390
Selection of Lubricant ................. 550
Transmission Automatic ....................... 372,525
Filter ............................. 528
Fluid .......................... 526,528
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
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