2011 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 439

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. JUMP-STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper cables and a battery in 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly handle counterclockwise. so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each follow the manufacturer's operating instructions and nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of precautions. each lug nut is 95 ft/lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. 6