2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 555

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS an impending overheat condition: Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any system adds heat to the engine cooling system and time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. properly calibrated torque wrench. • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control Torque Specifications to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ from the engine cooling system. Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size WARNING! 100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) 1/2" x 20 19 mm You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot. **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. 6