flat tire CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2004 2.G User Guide

5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and
tire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off.
7. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with
wheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc-
tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a
compact spare.
8. Tighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs.
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9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
10. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque the wheel lug nuts
to 100 ft/lb. (135N. m).
11. Store the flat tire, jack and tools.
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.
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-For Temporary Emergency
Use Only
•
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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6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.
NOTE:If so equipped, turn on the Traction Control
System to accelerate on slippery surfaces.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn
the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
CAUTION!
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 30 mph (48 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Only two ways of towing are approved; front towing and
flat bed towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
•Always use wheel lift equipment when towing
from the front. The only other approved method
of towing is with a flat bed truck.
•Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle may result.
If damage to the vehicle prevents towing from the front,
move the vehicle onto a flat bed tow truck.
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corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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Saving Feature....................65,66,68
Belts, Drive........................... 200
Belts, Engine.......................... 202
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 207
Brake, Parking......................... 156
Brake System.......................157,214
Anti-Lock........................... 157
Fluid Check......................... 216
Hoses.............................. 215
Master Cylinder...................... 216
Warning Light....................... 112
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........153,154
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Brightness, Interior Lights................. 65
Bulb Replacement...................... 227
Bulbs, Light........................226,227
Calibration, Compass..................... 98
Capacities, Fluid....................... 233
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 171
Car Washes........................220,221
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 171Luggage Carrier...................... 172
Carpeting............................. 221
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 135
Cassette Tape Player............... 114,121,135
Catalytic Converter..................... 200
CD Changer.....................124,129,130
CD Player.................... 119,126,128,134
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 163
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 177
Charging System Light................... 112
Check Engine Light..................... 111
Checks, Safety.......................... 49
Child Restraint...................41,43,45,46
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........44,45
Child Safety Locks....................... 15
Circuit Breakers........................ 224
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 168
Cleaning
Carpets............................. 221
Cloth.............................. 221
Glass.............................. 223
Headlights.......................... 222
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Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 176
Flat Tire Changing...................... 177
Floor Shift Interlock...................... 13
Fluid Capacities........................ 233
Fluid Leaks............................ 50
Fluid Level Checks...................... 218
Fog Lights............................. 68
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 186
Fuel..............................109,167
Adding............................. 170
Filler Cap........................... 171
Filter.............................. 202
Gauge............................. 109
Materials Added...................... 169
Octane Rating........................ 167
System Hoses........................ 217
Fuses.............................224,225
Garage Door Opener...................76,81
GasCap .............................. 171
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 168
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 168Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 110
Fuel............................... 109
Oil Pressure......................... 109
Speedometer/Odometer................ 111
Glass Cleaning......................... 223
Glove Compartment..................... 13
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 176
Head Restraints......................... 63
Headlights
Automatic........................... 67
Bulb Replacement..................226,227
Cleaning............................ 222
Dimmer Switch....................... 69
Lights On Reminder.................... 67
Switch.............................. 66
Time Delay........................... 67
Heated Mirrors......................... 56
Heated Seats........................... 61
Heater............................137,140
High Beam Indicator.................... 110
Holder, Cup........................... 55
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Tilt Steering Column..................... 71
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 67
Timing Belt........................... 202
Tires ...........................50,159,259
Air Pressure......................159,161
Alignment.......................... 167
Balancing........................... 167
Chains............................. 163
Changing........................177,178
Flat Changing........................ 177
High Speed......................... 161
Jacking............................. 178
Pressure Label....................... 161
Quality Grading...................... 259
Radial............................. 162
Replacement......................... 165
Rotation............................ 166
Snow Tires.......................... 164
Spare Tire........................... 162
Spinning............................ 163
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 164
To Open Hood.......................... 64Towing.............................. 172
Disabled Vehicle...................... 186
Trailering........................... 172
Traction Control...................72,109,159
Trailer Towing......................... 172
Transaxle
Additives........................... 219
Automatic........................153,217
Filter.............................. 219
Operation........................... 154
Selection of Lubricant.................. 217
Transmission
Range Indicator.................... 112,154
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener..........76,81
Transmitter Programming................. 20
Transporting Pets........................ 48
Traveler Trip Computer................... 93
Tread Wear Indicators................... 164
Trip Computer........................93,96
Trip Odometer.......................... 98
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 111
272 INDEX