flat tire DODGE CHALLENGER 2022 Owner's Guide

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE303
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 equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle
at the first opportunity.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned
regularly using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to
maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion.
Wash wheels with the same soap solution
recommended for the body of the vehicle and
remember to always wash when the surfaces are
not hot to the touch.
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration
caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road
chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt
roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap to
wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh chemicals or
a stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s
protective coating that helps keep them from
corroding and tarnishing.
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.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only.
Installation 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.
CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or
harsh brushes. Many aftermarket wheel
cleaners and automatic car washes may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar®
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TREADWEAR
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well on
the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION GRADES
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle 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.VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more
than 3 weeks, you may want to take these steps to
protect your battery.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire 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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Tire And Loading Information Placard
........... 294Tire Markings................................................. 290Tire Safety Information.................................. 290Tire Service Kit........................... 241, 242, 244Tires..........................231, 297, 301, 302, 306Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 300Air Pressure............................................... 297Chains....................................................... 304Changing......................................... 237, 238Compact Spare......................................... 302General Information............... 297, 301, 302High Speed................................................ 298Inflation Pressure...................................... 298Jacking............................................ 237, 238Life Of Tires............................................... 300Load Capacity............................................ 294Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................... 78, 196Quality Grading.......................................... 306Radial........................................................ 298Replacement............................................. 300Rotation.................................................... 306Safety.............................................. 290, 297Sizes.......................................................... 291Snow Tires................................................. 301Spare Tires.................... 237, 301, 302, 303Spinning.................................................... 299Trailer Towing............................................ 118Tread Wear Indicators............................... 299Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 311
To Open Hood.................................................. 62Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 117Towing.......................................................... 114Disabled Vehicle....................................... 252Guide........................................................ 116Recreational............................................. 120Weight...................................................... 116Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 120Traction......................................................... 120Traction Control............................................ 190Trailer Towing............................................... 114Hitches..................................................... 116Minimum Requirements........................... 117Tips........................................................... 119Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 117Wiring....................................................... 119Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 116Trailer Weight................................................ 116Transfer CaseFluid................................................ 276, 318Maintenance............................................ 276Transmission................................................... 91Automatic....................................90, 91, 275Fluid......................................................... 318Maintenance............................................ 275Manual........................................................ 88Shifting........................................................ 90Transporting Pets.......................................... 230Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 299Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 62
Trunk Release Remote Control........................62Turn Signals..............................................47, 79
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 162Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone........................... 165Uconnect Settings.......................................20Uconnect Phone................................... 158, 160Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress........... 163Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call —No Call Currently In Progress................ 163Bluetooth Communication Link................ 167Call Continuation...................................... 164Call Controls............................................. 162Call Termination....................................... 164Cancel Command..................................... 158Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing..... 161Help Command......................................... 158Join Calls.................................................. 164Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite............................................. 161Making A Second Call While CurrentCall Is In Progress................................. 164Managing Your Favorites.......................... 162Natural Speech......................................... 158Operation.................................................. 157
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