2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 542

540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES correct tightness, have them checked with a torque 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. handle counterclockwise. 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly wrench while at the end of the handle for increased seated against the wheel. leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of Vehicles Without Wheel Covers each lug nut is 102 ft/lbs (138 N·m). If in doubt about the 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a nuts. 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 personal injury. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted 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.