jacking DODGE CHARGER 2014 7.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........505
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............505
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .506
▫ Torque Specifications ...................507
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........508
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .........509
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................511
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire .............512
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................517 
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........517
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............518
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................519
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............521
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...................... .523
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...................... .524
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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 personal injury.
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.
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Torque Patterns
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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 theedge 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 into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For
example, 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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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511

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.
(Continued)
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.
Jack Warning Label
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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 lug wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center
cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the
center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with
the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
4. Place the jack underneath the 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.
NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide
the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
Jacking Locations
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire.
Front Jacking LocationRear Jacking Location
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .324
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu............................... .324
EVIC Display ......................... .326
EVIC Messages ........................ .324
Remote Start ...........................29
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................521
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................505
Jacking .............................. .508
Jump Starting ......................... .517
Overheating .......................... .505
Towing ............................. .527
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........535
Engine ................................ .534
Air Cleaner .......................... .543
Block Heater ......................... .396Break-In Recommendations
.................95
Checking Oil Level ..................... .538
Compartment ......................... .533
Compartment Identification ................533
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................552
Cooling ............................. .552
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................96
Fails to Start .......................... .395
Flooded, Starting ...................... .395
Fuel Requirements ..................... .477
Jump Starting ......................... .517
Oil................................. .538
Oil Change Interval ..................... .334
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .541
Oil Selection .......................... .540
Oil Synthetic ......................... .542
Overheating .......................... .505
Starting ............................. .392
Temperature Gauge ..................... .323
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INDEX 615

Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........295
Seats ............................... .197
Steering ............................. .425
Sunroof ............................. .292
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............232
Windows ..............................39
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .590
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................58
Preparation for Jacking .....................511
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................56
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .455
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........556
Radio Operation ......................... .373
Radio Remote Controls .....................371
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................230
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................564 Rear Camera
........................... .277
Rear Cupholder ......................... .301
Rear ParkSense System .....................269
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .209
Rear Window Defroster .....................307
Rear Window Features .....................307
Recorder, Event Data .......................72
Recreational Towing ...................... .502
Reformulated Gasoline .....................478
Refrigerant ............................. .546
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .220
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................57
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Arm The Alarm .........................19
FCC General Information ..................26
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
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Synthetic Engine Oil...................... .542
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Tachometer ............................. .314
Telescoping Steering Column .................231
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........382
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............323
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .231
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .219
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........447
Tire Markings ........................... .440
Tires ................................. .100
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................461
Air Pressure .......................... .452
Chains .............................. .463
Changing ............................ .508
Compact Spare ........................ .458
General Information .....................452
High Speed .......................... .455Inflation Pressures
...................... .453
Jacking .............................. .508
Life of Tires .......................... .461
Load Capacity ........................ .447
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............466
Pressure Warning Light ...................316
Quality Grading ....................... .607
Radial .............................. .455
Replacement .......................... .462
Rotation ............................. .465
Safety .............................. .440
Sizes ............................... .441
Snow Tires ........................... .456
Spare Tire ............................ .509
Spinning ............................ .460
Trailer Towing ........................ .497
Tread Wear Indicators ....................460
T

ire Safety Information .....................440
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................494
628 INDEX