2014 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 406

404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. • To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 9. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel blocks. Reassemble the jack handle to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means provided. Release the parking brake before driving the vehicle. 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. 8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the jack handle while at the end of the handle for increased 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. each nut has been tightened twice. Refer to "Torque Specifications" in this section for the correct lug nut 11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required. torque. If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.