spare tire location CHRYSLER 200 2013 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 location,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
• 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 and inflatedto 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 (manual trans-
mission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. 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.
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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 prop-
erly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the ve-
hicle 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 pro-
vides maximum stability.
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6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle forincreased 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 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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Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....18
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ..........55
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......61
Jacking Instructions ............75
Jack Location ...............74
Jack Operation .............74, 75
Jump Starting ...............79
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features ......62
Lane Change and Turn Signals .......17
Lane Change Assist ............17
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren)..............11
LightBulbs ................96
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .69
Turn Signal ...............17
Maintenance Record ............92
Maintenance Schedule ...........89
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .............71
Mirrors Heated .............. .20, 21
MOPAR® Accessories ...........99
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .37, 47
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........16
Oil Change Indicator ...........72
Oil, Engine Capacity ................87
Outlet Power .................66
Overheating, Engine ............73
Panic Alarm .................8
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . .95
Power Glass Sunroof .............22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). . .66 Seats
..................13
Steering ............. .87, 88
Preparation for Jacking ..........74
Programmable Electronic Features .....62
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........18
Rear Seat, Folding .............14
Recreational Towing ............68
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............96
Reporting Safety Defects .........98
Schedule, Maintenance ..........89
Seat Belts ..................9
Seats ....................13
Adjustment ..............13
Heated ................15
Power .................13
Rear Folding ..............14
Setting the Clock .............54
Shift Lever Override ............81
Signals, Turn ................17
SpareTire.................74
Spark Plugs ................87
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............19
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....19
Starting Remote.................8
Steering TiltColumn ..............15
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......54
SunRoof..................22
Theft System Arming ............9
Theft System Disarming ..........9
Tilt Steering Column ............15
Ti re s Air Pressure ..............95
Changing ...............74
Jacking ................74
SpareTire ...............74
Towing...................67 Disabled Vehicle ............82
Recreational ..............68
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .68
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