spare tire DODGE CHALLENGER 2019 Owner's Manual

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.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting
And Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare
tire designated for temporary emergency use.
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
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
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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
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WARNING!(Continued)
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.
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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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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested
operating speed of the device manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in “Servicing And Mainte-
nance” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons
for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to
rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
Tire Rotation
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Camera, Rear............................ .261
Capacities, Fluid ...........................411
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .263
Oil (Engine) ........................ .345, 353
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................367
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................201, 411
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .265
Car Washes .............................. .398
Cellular Phone ........................... .483
Certification Label ......................... .265
Chains, Tire ............................. .394
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .373
Charging Wireless ................................98
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .375
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .126
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............201
Checks, Safety ............................ .201
Child Restraint ........................... .180
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .184
Child Seat Installation .....................197
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........193Infant And Child Restraints
.................183
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......187
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........183
Seating Positions ........................ .186
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .408
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .393
Climate Control ............................68
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .212
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .391
Contract, Service .......................... .508
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............367
Cooling System ........................... .365
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................366
Coolant

Level ....................... .365, 368
Cooling Capacity .........................411
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................368
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................365
Inspection ............................. .368
Points To Remember ..................... .368
Pressure Cap ........................... .367
Radiator Cap .......................... .367
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......365, 411, 413
Corrosion Protection ....................... .397
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............233, 236
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Reminder............................. .158
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .163
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................164
Untwisting Procedure .....................163
Seat Belts Maintenance ...................... .399
Seats ............................ .42, 46, 47, 50
Adjustment .......................... .42, 46
Head Restraints ..........................51
Heated .................................47
Height Adjustment ........................45
Power .................................45
Rear Folding ......................... .42, 44
Seatback Release ...................... .42, 44
Tilting ........................... .42, 45, 50
Vented .................................48
Ventilated ...............................48
Security Alarm ......................... .33, 117
Arm The System ..........................34
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............413
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................33
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................32
Sentry Key Replacement ....................25, 33
Service Assistance ......................... .506
Service Contract .......................... .508Service Manuals
.......................... .510
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .221
Shifting ................................ .222
Automatic Transmission ................222, 224
Shoulder Belts ............................ .159
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................58
Signals, Turn ....................... .63, 123, 204
Siri .................................... .498
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .496
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................394
Snow Tires .............................. .390
Spare Tires .....................301, 390, 391, 392
Spark Plugs ............................. .413
Specifications Fuel

(Gasoline) ......................... .413
Oil.................................. .413
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .234, 235
Cancel ............................... .236
Resume .............................. .236
Set .................................. .234
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........233, 234, 236
Sport Mode .............................. .232
Starting ............................. .208, 209
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Automatic Transmission....................208
Button .................................26
Cold Weather .......................... .212
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .213
Starting And Operating ...................208, 209
Starting Procedures ..................... .208, 209
Steering ..................................54
Column Lock ............................54
Power ............................... .232
Tilt Column .......................... .54, 55
Wheel, Heated ...........................56
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .54, 55
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................482
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .482
Storage .............................. .93, 397
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .77, 397
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .397
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .330
Sun Roof .............................. .80, 82
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........170
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .353
Telescoping Steering Column ................54, 55
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............76
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .54, 55Time Delay
Headlight ...............................62
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............379
Tire Markings ............................ .374
Tires......................... .204, 383, 390, 396
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .387
Air Pressure ........................... .383
Chains ............................... .394
Changing ....................301, 303, 308, 373
Compact Spare ......................... .391
Flat Changing .......................... .308
General Information ...................383, 390
High Speed ............................ .385
Inflation Pressure ....................... .384
Jacking ........................... .303,

373
Life Of Tires ........................... .387
Load Capacity ...................... .379, 380
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........121, 149
Quality Grading ........................ .396
Radial ............................... .385
Replacement ........................ .308, 388
Rotation .............................. .395
Safety ............................ .374, 383
Sizes ................................ .375
Snow Tires ............................ .390
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Spare Tires..................... .301, 390, 392
Spinning .............................. .386
Trailer Towing .......................... .272
Tread Wear Indicators .....................386
Wheel Mounting ........................ .308
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .405
Tire Safety Information ...................... .374
Tire Service Kit ...........308, 309, 310, 312, 316, 317,
318, 320, 322, 324
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................270
To Open Hood .............................83
Towing ................................. .266
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .332
Guide ................................ .269
Recreational ........................... .276
Weight ............................... .269
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................276
Traction ................................ .276
Traction Control .......................... .139
Trailer Towing ............................ .266
Cooling System Tips ..................... .275
Hitches ............................... .269
Minimum Requirements ....................270
Tips ................................. .275
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................270 Wiring
............................... .273
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .269
Trailer Weight ............................ .269
Transfer Case Fluid .......................... .373, 413, 415
Maintenance ........................... .373
Transmission ............................. .224
Automatic ...................... .222, 224, 371
Fluid ............................. .413, 415
Maintenance ........................... .371
Manual ............................... .218
Shifting .............................. .222
T

ransporting Pets ......................... .201
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .386
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .........................84
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................84
Turn Signals ........................... .63, 123
Uconnect Uconnect Settings .................20, 21, 31, 435
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display ........443
Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display ................422
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ..........31, 435
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................396
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