2005 Dodge Neon Owner Manual SRT-4 - Page 133

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 133 7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft. lbs. (135 N·m.). If you are not sure about the tightness, have them checked with a torgue wrench by your dealer or at a service station. 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Stow the lug wrench, replaced tire, and jack. Secure all parts using the means provided. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY WARNING! Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. 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. 9. Adjust the tire pressure as soon as possible. NOTE: The spare tire well is designed to hold the compact spare tire or a deflated (flat) tire. A fully inflated tire will not fit in the spare tire well. WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully. 6