2009 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 362

360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. 7. Set the parking brake. 8. Place the shift lever into PARK. 9. Turn OFF the ignition. 10. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. 11. Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking and Changing a Tire WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE. (Continued)