2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 267

EMERGENCIES 267 Jack Storage bracket COMPACT SPARE TIRE The compact spare tire is designed to save space in the trunk and its lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs. CAUTION! • The tire pressure should be periodically checked and maintained at the specified pressure while the tire is stowed. • Driving with an insufficient tire pressure can lead to an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with an insufficient tire pressure, keep your speed down and adjust to the specified pressure [60 psi (420 kPa)] as soon as possible. • The compact spare should only be used temporarily and should be returned to the trunk and the original tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. If your vehicle is equipped with aluminum type wheels, the wheel nuts for aluminum type wheels can be used temporarily on the compact spare tire wheel. • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) while the compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle. To remove To store N21C0010 To remove Turn the shaft end so that the jack contracts and detach it from the storage bracket. To store Turn the shaft end by hand to expand the jack until it is secured firmly in position. 8