2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 342

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to Tire Changing Procedure avoid tangling the loose cable. 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 raise this vehicle using a bumper jack. The scissor jack is designed as a tool for changing tires on this vehicle only. It is not recommended that the jack be used for service purposes or to lift more than one wheel at a time. 6 Spare Tire Stowage Location NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other Preparations power tools is not recommended and can damage the 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid icy or winch. slippery areas.