Dodge Dart (2016 year). Manual

NOTE:

If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and

the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air
Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).

If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the
Sealant Hose (6):

1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no

longer flowing through hose (typically takes 30 - 70
seconds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant
Hose (6), the Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70
psi (4.8 Bar). The Pressure Gauge (3) will decrease
quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the
actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is
empty.

2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi-

ately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to
operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure
indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side

latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire
pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3).

If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar)
pressure within 15 minutes:

• The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive

the vehicle further. Call for assistance.

NOTE:

If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Defla-

tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-
mended inflation pressure before continuing.

If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at
least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service

Kit.

2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the

Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instru-
ment panel.

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3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the

valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of
the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle
storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Ve-
hicle.”

CAUTION!

• The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get

hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.

• Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end

of the Sealant Hose (6) can result in sealant con-
tacting your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s inte-
rior. It can also result in sealant contacting internal
Tire Service Kit components which may cause
permanent damage to the kit.

(D) Drive Vehicle:

Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire,
drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure
distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within the tire.
Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h).

WARNING!

Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair.
Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after
using Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 55 mph (90
km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to
follow this warning can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others
around you.

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(E) After Driving:

Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop
to Use Tire Service Kit” before continuing.

1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Air

Mode position.

2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the

vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.

3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and

screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve
stem.

4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure

Gauge (3).

If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):

The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle further. Call for assistance.

If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit

and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire
and loading information label on the driver-side door
opening.

NOTE:

If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Defla-

tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-
mended inflation pressure before continuing.

2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem,

reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12
Volt outlet.

3. Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper storage area in

the vehicle.

4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the

earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire
service center.

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5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument

panel after the tire has been repaired.

6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6)

assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible. Refer to (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replace-
ment”.

NOTE:

When having the tire serviced, advise the autho-

rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed
using the Tire Service Kit.

(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:

1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).

2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the

recessed area under the sealant bottle.

3. Push the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant

Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose
of it accordingly.

4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit

housing.

5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so

that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in
the front of the housing. Push the bottle into the
housing. An audible click will be heard indicating the
bottle is locked into place.

6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end

of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its
storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).

7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in the

vehicle.

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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

WARNING!

• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the

vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The

vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that 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.

• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is

on a jack.

• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for

changing tires only. The jack should not be used to

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WARNING! (Continued)

lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.

Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage — If Equipped

The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access
cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack
and spare tire.

1. Open the trunk.

2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.

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NOTE:

Lift and remove foam insert before removing jack

and spare tire.

3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire.

4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from

the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to
the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove
the wrench from the jack assembly.

5. Remove the spare tire.

Pull Strap

Fastener Location

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WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.

Preparations For Jacking

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the

edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

3. Set the parking brake.

4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission)

or REVERSE (manual transmission).

5. Turn OFF the ignition.

6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally

opposite of the jacking position. For ex-
ample, if changing the right front tire,
block the left rear wheel.

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle

when the vehicle is being jacked.

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Jacking And Changing A Tire

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the

edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.

• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to

be raised.

• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic

transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.

• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a

jack.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a

jack.

• Do not get under the vehicle when it 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.

• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for

lifting this vehicle during a tire change.

• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely

careful of motor traffic.

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CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.

1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench.

NOTE:

The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack

with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment
points holds the jack handle in place.

Jack Warning Label

Jacking Locations

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2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center

cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench
to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the
vehicle.

3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench

to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter-
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.

4. Place the jack underneath the notched lift area that is

closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to
firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the
sill flange, centering the jack saddle between the
locating notches on the sill flange.

Removing Jack Handle From Jack

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WARNING!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.

6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.

7. Mount the spare tire.

CAUTION!

Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

Mounting Spare Tire

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NOTE:

• For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a

center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.

• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use

Spare” under “Tires — General Information” in
“Starting and Operating” for additional warnings,
cautions, and information about the spare tire, its
use, and operation.

8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the

wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
wheel bolts.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.

9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer
to “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper
lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tight-
ness, have them checked with a torque wrench by
your authorized dealer or at a service station.

11. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel

blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the
parking brake before driving the vehicle.

12. Stow the jack and tools in the storage location and

secure the flat tire in the trunk.

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WARNING!

Road Tire Installation

Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with

wheel covers, install two wheel bolts on the wheel
which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the
wheel bolts with the threaded end of the bolt toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.

3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the

valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,

Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap

1 — Valve Stem

4 — Wheel Cover

2 — Valve Notch

5 — Road Wheel

3 — Wheel Bolt

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snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not
use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover.

4. Install the remaining wheel bolts and lightly tighten.

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 serious injury.

5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.

7. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel

blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the park-
ing brake before driving the vehicle.

8. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque

with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.

Road Tire Installation

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded

end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the wheel bolts.

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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 serious injury.

3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer to
“Torque Specifications” in this section for the proper
lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.

5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel

blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the park-
ing brake before driving the vehicle.

6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque

with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES

If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.

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