2005 Dodge Neon Owner Manual SRT-4 - Page 130

130 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle 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. • 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 the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear selector in REVERSE. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Instructions The spare wheel, scissors jack, and lug wrench are stowed under the spare tire cover in the rear cargo area. Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack. 1. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage.