2013 DODGE DART spare wheel

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these
steps to access the jack and spare tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire.
4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel boltwrench from the spare wheel as an as-
sembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to
loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and re-
move the wrench from the jack assembly.
5. Remove the spare tire.
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible.Avoid icy or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire,
block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking And Changing A Tire
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench.
2.
If equipped with aluminum wheels where
the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use
the wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap
off carefully before raising the vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove,
the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat
tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclock-
wise one turn while the wheel is still on
the ground.
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4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screwclockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, centering
the jack saddle between the locating notches on the sill flange.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turn- ing the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of
the handle for increased leverage.
Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each bolt has been tightened twice.
The correct tightness of each wheel bolt
is 110 ft/lb. (150 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Install the jack with the base facing the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fastener.
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Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward thewheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each bolt has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each wheel bolt is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in
doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated
in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• 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.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pullfar enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and
fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that
is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to an authorized service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact
with any sharp edges.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go............9
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping ..........12
Lane Change Assist ...........24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ................17
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .80
Warning (Instrument Cluster Descrip-
tion) ..................6
Maintenance Record ...........114
Maintenance Schedule ..........110
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ................82
MOPAR® Accessories ..........122
Navigation Voice Commands .......68
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......24
Oil Change Indicator ...........83
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........83
Oil, Engine Capacity...............108
Outlet Power .................78
Overheating, Engine ...........85
Phone (Pairing) ............42,63
Phone (Uconnect®) ..........42,62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .118
Power Glass Sunroof ............32
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .78
Seats .................19
Steering ...............108
Preparation for Jacking ..........87
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......25
Rear Seat, Folding .............21
Recreational Towing ...........79
Remote Starting System ..........9
ReplacementBulbs .......... .119
Reporting Safety Defects ........121
Restraints, Child ..............17
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......101Seat Belts
.................15
Seats ...................19
Adjustment..............20
Heated ................22
Lumbar Support ...........19
Power .................19
Rear Folding .............21
Security Against Theft ..........13
Setting the Clock .............39
Shift Lever Override ...........100
Short Message Service (SMS) ......46
Signals, Turn ...............24
SIRIUSTravelLink.............61
SpareTire.................86
SparkPlugs...............108
Speed Control Cancel ................27
Resume ................27
Set ..................27
Starting Remote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............23
Wheel, Heated ............23
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......70
Store Radio Presets .........39,50
Stuck,

Freeing ..............101
SunRoof.................32
Text Messaging ..............46
Tilt Steering Column ...........23
TIREFIT..................92
Tires Air Pressure .............118
Changing .............86,87
Flat Changing ............86
Jacking ................87
SpareTire ..............86
Towing...................79 Disabled Vehicle ..........100
Recreational .............79
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .79
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......79
Trailer Weight ...............79
Transmission Fluid .................108
INDEX
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