spare tire location CHRYSLER 200 2012 1.G User Guide

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If youfeel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact
local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light
• If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains
on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers)
at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you do not operate the vehicle.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during
acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to
adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes
when TCS is active. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand
or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by
momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manualtransmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right front tire, block
the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrenchfrom the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn
the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug
wrench, and remove the wrench from the
jack assembly.
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.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle.
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking
location. Once the jack is positioned, turn
the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift
area closest to the wheel to be changed.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel
wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough
clearance is obtained to install the spare
tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum
stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel covers (where
applicable) off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone
shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts.
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6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handlefor increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.
7. 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.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.
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.
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated inthe Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 3.
• 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.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull farenough 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.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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Instrument ClusterIndicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....66
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .....89
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....19
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........52
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......58
Jack Location ...............71
Jack Operation ............. 71,72
Jacking Instructions ............72
Jump Starting ...............76
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....59
Lane Change Assist ............18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
LightBulbs ................92
Lights Airbag .................69
Anti-Lock ................69
Brake Warning .............68
Charging System ............68
Electronic Throttle Control Warning . . 69
Engine Temperature Warning ......67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............68
Oil Pressure ...............68
Transmission Warning ..........69
TurnSignal ...............18
Maintenance Record ...........88
Maintenance Schedule ...........87
Media Center Radio ..........26,28
Mirrors Heated ................ 21,22
MOPAR® Accessories ...........95
Navigation ............... 36,46
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........17
Oil Change Indicator ...........69 Oil, Engine
Capacity ................85
Outlet Power ..................63
Overheating, Engine ...........70
Panic Alarm .................8
Phone (Pairing) ..............54
Phone (Uconnect) .............53
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 91
Power Glass Sunroof ..............22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 63
Seats ..................13
Steering .................85
Preparation for Jacking ...........71
Programmable Electronic Features .....59
Radio Operation ............ 30,39
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........19
Rear Seat, Folding .............14
Recreational Towing ............65
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............92
R

eporting Safety Defects .........94
Restraints, Child ..............11
Seat Belts ..................9
Seats ....................13
Adjustment ...............13
Heated .................15
Power ..................13
Rear Folding ..............14
Seek Button ............... 27,29
Setting the Clock .........26,28,31,39
Shift Lever Override ............78
Short Message Service (SMS) .......57
Signals, Turn ................18
SIRIUSTravelLink .............51
SpareTire .................71
Spark Plugs ................85
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............20
Cancel .................20
Resume .................20
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......19
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