spare tire DODGE DART 2014 PF / 1.G User Guide

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca-tion, including the 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 you feel
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
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine
running. 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 drive to the
nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated 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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WARNING!
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.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
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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3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire.
4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel boltwrench from the spare wheel as an as-
sembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to
loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and re-
move the wrench from the jack assembly.
5. Remove the spare tire.
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.
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 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.
Wheel Blocked
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Jacking And Changing A Tire
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheelbolt wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts,
use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the cen-
ter 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 counterclock-
wise 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, centering
the jack saddle between the locating notches on the sill flange.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
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7. Mount the spare tire.
8. Install the wheel bolts with the threadedend of the wheel bolt toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turn- ing 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 bolt has been tightened twice.
The correct tightness of each wheel bolt
is 100 ft/lb. (135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with
a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Install the jack with the base facing the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fastener.
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 wheelbolts 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, 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 with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the
wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turn- ing the jack handle counterclockwise.
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Road Wheel
3 — Wheel bolt
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6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of thehandle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel
bolt has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each wheel bolt 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 wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
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.
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 bolt has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each wheel bolt 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 wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated
in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• 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.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pullfar 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 an authorized 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 lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• 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.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact
with any sharp edges.
•
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.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
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Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini FuseDescription
F22 —10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
F23 —25 Amp Natural Brake System Module
F24 —20 Amp Yellow
Engine Control Module, Fuel Injectors
F30 —20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Console)
F81 60 Amp Blue —Interior PDC Battery Feed,
Power Seats
F82 30 Amp Green —Amplifier
F83 40 Amp Orange —HVAC Blower Motor
F84 —20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F85 —10 Amp Red Sunroof, LRSM, Power Outlet
(Console), UCI/AUX Port,Cigar Lighter
F86 —20 Amp Yellow —
F87 —10 Amp Red Wastegate, Purge Solenoid, OBD
Vent Valve, Oxygen Sensor Heaters
F88 —10 Amp Red Heated Outside Mirrors
TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
Tire And Loading Information Location
(Example)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
119

Replacement Bulbs...........121
Reporting Safety Defects ........123
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ......104
Schedule, Maintenance .........113
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). .15
Child Restraints ..........15,17
Energy Management Feature .....15
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode .................18
Lap/ShoulderBelts..........15
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........15
SeatBeltReminder ..........15
Seats...................20 Adjustment ..............21
Heated ................22
Lumbar Support ...........20
Power.................20
Rear Folding .............22
Security Alarm Security Alarm ............13
Setting the Clock .............40
Shift Lever Override ...........103
Short Message Service (SMS) ......48
Signals, Turn ...............25
SIRIUSTravelLink ............64
SpareTire.................89
Spark Plugs ................111
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............28
Cancel ................29
Resume ...............29
Set ..................28
Starting Remote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............23
Wheel, Heated ............24
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......72Store Radio Presets
..........41,52
Stuck, Freeing ..............104
SunRoof.................34
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ......19
Text Messaging ..............48
Tilt Steering Column ...........23
TIREFIT..................95
Tires Air Pressure .............119
Changing .............89,91
Flat Changing ............89
Jacking ..............90,91
SpareTire ..............89
Towing ..................82 Disabled Vehicle ...........104
Recreational .............82
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .82
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......82
Trailer Weight ...............82
Transmission Fluid ................ .111
TurnSignals ...............25
Uconnect® Phone ...........44,65
Uconnect® Voice Command .....46,70
USBPort ...............43,56
Voice Command ...........46,70
Navigation ...............71
Washers, Windshield ...........26
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......120
Wind Buffeting ..............35
Windshield Washers ...........26
Windshield Wipers ............26
INDEX
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