2004 Dodge Caravan Owner's Manual - Page 287

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station. 10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. • 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. • Using the jack-handle, rotate the drive nut to the right until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. • Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mechanism click three times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to be sure it is securely in place. 12. Stow jack and handle. 13. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct pressure as required. WARNING! 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. 11. Secure the flat or spare tire as follows: • If your vehicle is equipped with cast aluminum wheels, the center cap of the wheel must be removed prior to flat tire stowage. Store the center cap inside the glove box or other storage compartment. 6