spare tire location DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Owners Manual

Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s
side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the
spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the
recommended pressure for your vehicle.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions. Under-inflation increases tire flex-
ing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.
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Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
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CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............382
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............382
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........383
▫ Description .......................... .383
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ..................383
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .384
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........385
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........387
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .391
▫ Torque Specifications ....................391
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........392
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ...........393
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................394
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ..............395▫
Road Tire Installation ...................398
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ............399
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ...............400
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure .................401
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............402
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ....................... .404
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............406
▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ...........407
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............407
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................. .408
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............408
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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.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed in order to access
the jack.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
Opening The Access Panel
Spare Tire Fastener
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1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center capcovers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center
cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
3. 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 counterclockwise 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.
NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the
jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
Jack Engagement Locations
Front Jacking Location
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire andinstall 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.
6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7. Mount the spare tire.
CAUTION!
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.
Rear Jacking Location
Mounting Spare Tire
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Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center con-
tains fuses and relays. Fuse cavity location and descrip-
tions are printed on the inside of the power distribution
center cover.
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.
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Opening The Access Cover
Rear Power Distribution Center
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