2020 DODGE JOURNEY wheel

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 201
(Continued)
3. Pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle and raise it upright so the tire's
tread is on the ground.
4. T ilt the retainer at the end of the winch
c
able and remove it from the center of the
wheel.

Spare Tire Retainer

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. T urn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3
. A pply the parking brake.
4
. P lace the gear selector in PARK (automatic
t
ransmission) or in GEAR (manual
transmission).
5. T urn OFF the ignition.
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. B lock both the front and rear of the wheel
d
iagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if the driver’s front wheel is being
changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel. NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
w h

en the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the jack wrench extension tool only.
Use of air wrench or power tool may damage
t h

e winch.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING!
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 Flashers.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set the
transmission in PARK.
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202 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Jack Warning Label
Jacking Locations
1. R
emove the spare tire, jack, and
j
ack-handle from stowage.

2. Lo osen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts
o
n the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the
wheel nuts counterclockwise one turn while
the wheel is still on the ground.

3. Place the jack in the notches underneath the l
ift area that is closest to the flat tire. Center
the jack saddle between the drain flute
formations on the sill flange. Turn the jack
screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack
saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
Front Lifting Point

Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
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. If you need to get under a raised
vehicle, take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.
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.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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Front Jacking Location
Rear Lifting Point Rear Jacking Location

4. R aise the vehicle by turning the jack screw
c
lockwise with the jack handle. Raise the
vehicle until the tire just clears the road
surface and enough clearance is obtained
to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
5. R emove the wheel nuts. If equipped with
w
heel covers, remove the wheel cover from
the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel
cover off. Then, pull the wheel off the hub. 6. M
ount the spare tire.

M
ounting 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.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the
wheel covers with care to avoid contact with
any sharp edges.
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.
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204 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
NOTE:
For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the
compact spare.
Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to
“Limited Use Spare” under “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for additional
warnings, cautions, and information about
the spare tire, its use, and operation.
7. I nstall the wheel nuts with the cone-shaped
e
nd of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the wheel nuts.
8. Lo wer the vehicle by turning the jack screw
c
ounterclockwise with the jack handle.
9. F
inish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
t
he wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in
a star pattern until each nut has been
t i

ghtened twice. For the correct lug nut
torque, refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque
Specifications” in “Technical Specifications”.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.

10. Lo wer the jack to its fully closed position.
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1. P lace the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo
a
rea. 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. T o stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the
a
ssembled 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.
Stowing The Winch Cable And Retainer

13. S tow the jack-handle and jack. Remove the
w
heel blocks from the vehicle and release
the park brake.
14. C heck the tire pressure as soon as possible.
A
djust the tire pressure as required.WARNING!

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 serious injury.

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ROAD TIRE INSTALLATION
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. T o ease the installation process for steel
w
heels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts
on the mounting studs which are on each
side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts
with the cone shaped end of the nut toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap

3. A lign the valve notch in the wheel cover with
t
he valve stem on the wheel. Install the
cover by hand, snapping the cover over the
two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or
excessive force to install the cover.
4. I nstall the remaining lug nuts with the cone
s
haped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 5. Lo
wer the vehicle to the ground by turning
t
he jack handle counterclockwise.

6. F inish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
t
he wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts
in a star pattern until each nut has been
t i

ghtened twice. For the correct lug nut
torque, refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque
Specifications” in “Technical Specifications”.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.

7. A fter 25
miles (40 km), check the lug nut
to
rque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the
wheel.
WARNING!

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 serious injury.

1 — Valve Stem
2 — Valve Notch
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
4 — Wheel Cover
5 — Road Wheel
WARNING!

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 serious injury.

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206 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. I nstall the remaining lug nuts with the cone
s
haped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lo wer the vehicle to the ground by turning
t
he jack handle counterclockwise.
4. F inish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
t
he 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. For proper lug nut torque,
refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque Specifi -
cations” in “Technical Specifications”. If in
d o

ubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.
5. A
fter 25
miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque
wi
th a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts
are properly seated against the wheel.

SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
NOTE:
Refer to “Spare Tire Location And Removal” in
t h

is section, for information on assembling the
winch tools.

1. P lace the spare tire near the winch cable.
H
old the spare upright so that the tire's
tread is on the ground and the valve stem
is at the top of the wheel facing away from
the rear of the vehicle.

2. T ilt the retainer at the end of the winch
c
able and drop it through the center of the
wheel. Then place the spare tire with the
cable and retainer underneath the vehicle.

3. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch d
rive nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly
clockwise to raise the spare tire into the storage
area. Continue to rotate the jack-handle
assembly until you hear the winch mechanism
click three times. It cannot be over tightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it
is held securely in place.

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,
f o

llow the manufacturer's operating instruc -
tions and precautions.
WARNING!

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 serious injury.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
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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PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
The battery in your vehicle is located between
the left front headlight assembly and the left
front wheel splash shield. To allow jump
starting, there are remote battery posts located
on the left side of the engine compartment.
The positive terminal has a protective cover on
i t

, please remove.

Jump Starting Post Remote Battery Posts

1. Ap
ply the parking brake, shift the
a
utomatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition OFF.

2. T urn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
a
ccessories.
3. R emove the protective cover over the
r
emote positive (+) battery post. To remove
the cover, push the locking tab and pull
upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump start the b
attery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cable’s reach, apply the parking brake and
make sure the ignition is OFF.
Remote Positive (+) Post
Remote Negative (-) Post
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can
be injured by moving fan blades.
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,
watch bands and bracelets that could
make an inadvertent electrical contact.
You could be seriously injured.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can
burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
WARNING! (Continued)
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 211
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the
area around the front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE (R) while
gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least
amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
Push the ESC OFF switch, to place the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
s
y
stem in "ESC Partial Off" mode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Safety”
for further information. Once the vehicle has
been freed, push the ESC OFF switch again to
restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may
lead to transmission overheating and failure.
Allow the engine to idle with the transmission
in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after
every five rocking-motion cycles. This will
minimize overheating and reduce the risk of
transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle
and tires. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels
faster than 30
mph (48 km/h) or for longer
t h

an 30 seconds continuously without
stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
CAUTION!
When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting
between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h),
o r

drivetrain damage may result.
Revving the engine or spinning the wheels
too fast may lead to transmission over -
heating and failure. It can also damage the
t i

res. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph
( 4

8 km/h) while in gear (no transmission
s h

ifting occurring).
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