flat tire CHRYSLER 300 LX 2007 Owner's Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher.................312
If Your Engine Overheats................312
Jacking And Tire Changing...............314
▫Preparations For Jacking................314
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage..........315
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire.............317
▫Compact Spare Tire....................320
▫Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)......321
Jump-Starting Procedures................322
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................324
Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............325
▫Without The Ignition Key...............325
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................325
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................326
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Jacking and Changing a Tire
1. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. Passengers
should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
2. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
3. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the
wheel cover at this time. If equipped with aluminum
wheels, before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to
pry the center cap off carefully.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with the metal
edges and retention teeth.
Center Cap Removal
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4. 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 counter-clockwise one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground.5. 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.
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6. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.
WARNING!
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.
7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped), and
tire. Remove the cover by hand. Do not pry it off.
8. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with
wheel covers, refer to “Wheel Cover Installation.” Do not
attempt to install a wheel cover on a compact spare.
9. Tighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs.
10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counter-clockwise.
11. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque the wheel lug nuts
to 100 ft/lb. (135 N. m).12. Store the flat tire, jack, and tools.
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.
Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency use
with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
•Keep tire inflated to 60 PSI (414 KPa) Cold Inflation
Pressure.
•Avoid driving more than 50 miles (80 km) before
replacing tire and wheel.
•This tire is designed as an emergency spare only. Do
not exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) speed.
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween “First” and R (Reverse), do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
•Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and don’t
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, is only permitted within the following
limitations:
With The Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles (48 km),
and the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 217
Catalytic Converter..................... 341
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............188,195
Cellular Phone.......................... 72
Chains, Tire........................... 279
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 314
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 264
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 333
Child Restraint...................50,52,55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........54,55
Child Safety Locks....................... 25
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 290
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 360
Climate Control........................ 219
Clock.......................186,190,196,207
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 218
Compact Spare Tire..................... 274
Compass............................. 178
Compass Calibration.................... 178
Compass Variance...................... 179
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 175Console.............................. 153
Console, Floor......................... 153
Console, Overhead...................... 140
Contract, Service....................... 408
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 351
Cooling System........................ 349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 351
Coolant Capacity..................... 382
Coolant Level.....................349,352
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 352
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 350
Inspection........................... 352
Points to Remember................... 352
Pressure Cap........................ 351
Radiator Cap........................ 351
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....350,382,383
Cruise Control (Speed Control).......... 118,121
Cruise Light........................... 163
Cup Holder.....................151,362,363
Customer Assistance.................... 406
Data Recorder, Event..................... 49
Daytime Running Lights................. 106
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Oil Selection......................337,382
Oil Synthetic......................... 339
Overheating......................... 312
Temperature Gauge................... 166
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 48
Ethanol.............................. 290
Event Data Recorder..................... 49
Exhaust Gas Caution.............59,60,292,348
Exhaust System......................59,348
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 69
Exterior Lighting....................... 103
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 341
Air Conditioning..................227,345
Engine Fuel......................... 341
Engine Oil.......................340,383
Engine Oil Disposal................... 340
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 312
Turn Signal.......................107,163
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 107
Flat Tire Changing...................... 314Flooded Engine Starting.................. 235
Floor Console.......................... 153
Fluid Capacities........................ 382
Fluid Leaks............................ 61
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 355
Cooling System....................... 349
Engine Oil.......................335,336
Power Steering....................... 346
Fluids............................... 383
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 383
Fog Lights.........................106,163
Folding Rear Seat....................... 97
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 324
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 346
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 358
Fuel................................. 289
Adding............................. 293
Clean Air........................... 290
Ethanol............................. 290
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 293
Filter.............................. 341
Gasoline............................ 289
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High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch............................... 107
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 301
Holder, Cup........................... 151
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter........................... 141
Hood Release.......................... 101
Hoses............................353,354
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 13
Indicator, Traction Control................ 257
Infant Restraint.......................50,51
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 169
Information Center, Vehicle............... 171
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 68
Instrument Cluster................161,162,163
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 160
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 362Interior Appearance Care................. 361
Interior Fuses.......................... 363
Interior Lights......................... 108
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).......... 110
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 315
Jack Operation......................... 317
Jacking Instructions..................... 317
Jump Starting......................... 322
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 41
Lane Change and Turn Signals............. 107
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 33
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . 54,55
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Chains............................. 279
Changing........................314,317
Compact Spare....................... 274
Flat Changing........................ 314
General Information................... 271
High Speed......................... 273
Inflation Pressures.................... 272
Jacking..........................314,317
Life of Tires......................... 277
Load Capacity....................267,268
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 281
Quality Grading...................... 410
Radial............................. 274
Replacement......................... 277
Rotation............................ 280
Safety...........................262,271
Self-Sealing.......................... 279
Sizes............................... 264
Snow Tires.......................... 280
Spare Tire........................... 315
Spinning............................ 275
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 276
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 303Torque Converter Clutch................. 243
Towing.............................. 298
Behind a Motor Home................. 309
Disabled Vehicle...................... 325
Guide.............................. 301
Recreational......................... 309
Weight............................. 301
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 309
Traction Control........................ 257
Traction Control Light................... 257
Traction Control Switch.................. 257
Trailer Towing......................... 298
Cooling System Tips................... 309
Hitches............................. 301
Minimum Requirements................ 304
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 303
Wiring............................. 307
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 301
Trailer Weight......................... 301
Transmission.......................... 356
Automatic.....................240,245,356
Fluid.............................. 384
Shifting............................ 237
INDEX 427
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