spare tire location DODGE CHALLENGER 2018 Owners Manual

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............269
 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .269
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................275
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................275
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................276
 FUSES ............................... .278
▫ General Information .....................279
▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .280
▫ Rear Interior Fuses .....................284
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........290
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ...........291
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................292
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ..............293
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................297 
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........297
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ..................298
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .298
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........299
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........301
 JUMP STARTING ....................... .305
▫ Preparations For Jump Start ...............306
▫ Jump Starting Procedure .................307
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............308
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ....................... .309
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............311
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Rear Interior 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.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
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Opening The Access Cover
Rear Power Distribution Center
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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. Rotate the fastener securing the spare tire counterclock-
wise to remove it.
4. Remove the spare tire.
Opening The Access Panel
Spare Tire Fastener
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap
covers 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.
Jack Warning Label
Jack Engagement Locations
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4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest tothe 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.
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.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
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7. Mount the spare tire.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated.NOTE:
•For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use
Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Servic-
ing And Maintenance” for additional warnings, cau-
tions, and information about the spare tire, its use, and
operation.
8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifi- cations” section for proper lug nut torque.
Mounting Spare Tire
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
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.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
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