spare wheel CHRYSLER 300 2018 User Guide

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................341
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .342
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................346
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .346
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .347
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................348
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................348
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................349
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .350
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .351
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .353
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................353
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............354
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............356▫
Body Lubrication ..................... .357
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................358
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .360
▫ Cooling System ....................... .362
▫ Brake System ........................ .367
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................369
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......370
▫ Rear Axle ........................... .370
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................371
 TIRES ............................... .371
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................371
▫ Tires — General Information ..............381
▫ T

ire Types ........................... .387
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................388
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WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
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WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
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your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s
side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact
spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18
103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a collaps-
ible spare by looking at the spare tire description on the
Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver ’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly
installed to the vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire using the
electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.8
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Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control.
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Brightness, Interior Lights.....................70
Bulb Replacement ......................... .304
Bulbs, Light .......................... .212, 304
Camera, Rear ............................ .277
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .412
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .346, 352
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................365
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................209, 409
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .281
Cargo Area Cover ...........................93
Cargo Compartment .........................93
Car Washes .............................. .397
Cellular Phone ........................... .447
Certification Label ......................... .281
Chains, Tire ............................. .392
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .371
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .373
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .137
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............208
Checks, Safety ............................ .208
Child Restraint ........................... .191Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .195
Child Seat Installation .....................205
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........202
Infant And Child Restraints .................193
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......197
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........194
Seating Positions ........................ .196
Child Safety Locks ..........................39
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .406
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .391
Climate Control ............................75
Automatic ..............................75
Coin Holder ............................. .103
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .220
Compact

Disc (CD) Maintenance ................464
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .389
Console, Floor ............................ .103
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............365
Cooling System ........................... .362
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................364
Coolant Capacity ........................ .412
Coolant Level ....................... .363, 366
474 INDEX

Security Alarm......................... .32, 129
Arm The System ..........................32
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............413
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................31
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................30
Sentry Key Replacement ....................23, 31
Service Assistance ......................... .466
Service Contract .......................... .468
Service Manuals .......................... .470
Shifting ................................ .224
Automatic Transmission ................224, 226
Shoulder Belts ............................ .169
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................58
Signals, Turn ....................... .67, 135, 212
Siri .................................... .459
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .458
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................392
Snow Tires .............................. .388
Spare Tire ............................... .321
Spare Tires ........................ .388, 389, 390
Spark Plugs ............................. .413Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .413
Oil.................................. .413
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .237, 238
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................244
Cancel ............................... .239
Resume .............................. .239
Set .................................. .237
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........236, 237, 239
Sport Mode .............................. .234
Starting ............................. .216, 217
Automatic Transmission ....................216
Button .................................24
Cold Weather .......................... .220
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .220
Starting

And Operating ...................216, 217
Starting Procedures ..................... .216, 217
Steering ..................................54
Column Lock ............................54
Power ............................... .235
Tilt Column .......................... .54, 55
Wheel, Heated ...........................56
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .54, 55
484 INDEX

Steering Wheel Audio Controls.................445
Storage ................................. .395
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .81, 395
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .395
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .334
Sunglasses Storage ..........................112
Sun Roof .................................86
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........180
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .352
Telescoping Steering Column ................54, 55
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............80
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .54, 55
Time Delay, Headlight ........................65
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............377
Tire Markings ............................ .371
Tires......................... .212, 381, 388, 394
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .385
Air Pressure ........................... .381
Chains ............................... .392
Changing ....................321, 324, 328, 371
Compact Spare ......................... .389
Flat Changing .......................... .328
General Information ...................381, 388
High Speed ............................ .383Inflation Pressure
....................... .382
Jacking ........................... .324, 371
Life Of Tires ........................... .385
Load Capacity ...................... .377, 378
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........131, 160
Quality Grading ........................ .394
Radial ............................... .383
Replacement ........................ .328, 386
Rotation .............................. .393
Safety ............................ .371, 381
Sizes ................................ .373
Snow Tires ............................ .388
Spar

e Tire ............................. .321
Spare Tires ......................... .388, 390
Spinning .............................. .384
Trailer Towing .......................... .288
Tread Wear Indicators .....................385
Wheel Mounting ........................ .328
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .404
Tire Safety Information ...................... .371
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................286
To Open Hood .............................90
Towing ................................. .282
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .292
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .336
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