Dodge 2007 Durango, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
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Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of
the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
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Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
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Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
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Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
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Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
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Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
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Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
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If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of
motor traffic.
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To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the value stem facing
the ground.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn
into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue
to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click
2 times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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