spare wheel DODGE CHALLENGER 2023 User Guide

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It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on
ice. If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be
aware these tires are not designed for Winter or cold
driving conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when
ambient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if
roads are covered with ice or snow. For more information,
contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
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 original 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
studded 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.
WARNING!
 Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor -
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to
steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with
load ratings approved for your vehicle.
 Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
 Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.

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For restrictions when towing with a spare tire designated
for temporary emergency use Úpage 102.
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.
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.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
collapsible 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive
brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and
wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent
damage to the wheels. Mopar® Wheel Treatment or Mopar® Chrome Cleaner or
their equivalent is recommended or select a non-abrasive,
non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome wheels.
NOTE:If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel
cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply the brakes to remove
the water droplets from the brake components. This
activity will remove the red rust on the brake rotors and
prevent vehicle vibration when braking.
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss
Clear Coat Wheels
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® Wheel Cleaner
or equivalent is recommended.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
metal polishes or oven cleaner. These products may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only
car wash soap, Mopar® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty wheels,
DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or polishing
compounds. They will permanently damage this finish
and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY USING MILD SOAP
AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular
basis; this is all that is required to maintain this finish.

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Brake Assist System .................................................... 160
Brake Control System .................................................. 160
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 240
, 279
Brake System ...................................................... 240, 273
Fluid Check..................................................... 240, 279
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 240
Parking ....................................................................... 74
Warning Light ................................................... 64
, 273
Brake/Transmission Interlock........................................79
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................... 74
Brightness, Interior Lights .............................................. 43
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 250
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 198
, 250
CCamera, Rear ..................................................................96
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 277
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................................................................96
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 228
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 239
Car Washes .................................................................. 270
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 198
Cargo Vehicle Loading..........................................................97
Cargo Net .........................................................................55
CD.................................................................................. 133
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 158
Certification Label ...........................................................98
Chains, Tire................................................................... 267
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........70
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 196
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 196 Child Restraint .............................................................. 185
Child Restraints
Booster Seats .......................................................... 187
Child Seat Installation ............................................. 194How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................192Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 186
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 188
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 187
Seating Positions ..................................................... 188
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 275
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................266
Climate Control ............................................................... 45
Cold Weather Operation ................................................. 74
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 265
Contract, Service .......................................................... 282
Controls ......................................................................... 125
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................239
Cooling System ............................................................. 237 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................238
Coolant Level ................................................. 238
, 239
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 277
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 239 Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................238
Inspection ................................................................ 239
Points To Remember............................................... 239
Pressure Cap ...........................................................239
Radiator Cap ............................................................239Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 238
, 277, 278
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 270
Cruise Control ................................................................. 84
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...................................... 84 Cruise Light ..................................................................... 69 Cupholders
Illuminated................................................................. 50
Customer Assistance ................................................... 280
Customer Programmable Features ............................. 107
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 106
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 40 Dealer Service .............................................................. 231
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 197
De-Icer, Remote Start .................................................... 19
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 44
Deleting A Phone .......................................................... 139
Deluxe Vehicle Security System .................................... 20
Diagnostic System, Onboard ......................................... 69Dimmer Control .............................................................. 43Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 230
Disabled Vehicle Towing .............................................. 221
Disc Drive ...................................................................... 133
Disconnecting ............................................................... 139
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 239
Disturb........................................................................... 141
Door Ajar ......................................................................... 64
Door Ajar Light ................................................................ 64
Door Locks Automatic .................................................................. 24
Remote Keyless Entry ............................................... 12
Doors ............................................................................... 21
Drag & Drop .................................................................. 123
Drive Modes.................................................................. 154
Driver Memory Presets ................................................ 131
Driver Memory Settings ................................................. 27

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Seats ................................................................................ 28Adjustment .................................................................28
Easy Entry ...................................................................31
Head Restraints .........................................................34
Heated ........................................................................31
Height Adjustment ..................................................... 30
Power ..........................................................................30
Rear Folding ........................................................ 28
, 30
Seatback Release ...................................................... 30
Tilting ............................................................ 28
, 30, 33
Vented ........................................................................32
Ventilated ...................................................................32
Security Alarm ................................................... 19
, 20, 66
Arm The System .........................................................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................................15
Sentry Key Replacement ................................................15
Service Assistance ....................................................... 280
Service Contract ........................................................... 282
Service Manuals........................................................... 283
Settings, Audio ............................................................. 131
Shift Indicator Light.........................................................77 Shifting.............................................................................78 Automatic Transmission..................................... 78
, 79
Shoulder Belts .............................................................. 174
Side View Mirror Adjustment ..........................................35
Signals, Turn................................................... 42
, 69, 198
Sirius Satellite Radio ................................................... 126 Favorites.................................................................. 129
Replay ...................................................................... 128
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Browse in SXM ........................................................ 129Favorites.................................................................. 129
Replay ...................................................................... 128 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...........................................267
Snow Tires .....................................................................264
Spare Tires ........................................202
, 264, 265, 266
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)......................................................... 278
Oil .............................................................................278
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...................................... 84 Sport Mode ..................................................................... 83
Starting ............................................................................ 71 Automatic Transmission ........................................... 71
Button......................................................................... 15
Cold Weather ............................................................. 74
Engine Fails To Start ................................................. 74
Remote....................................................................... 17
Starting And Operating ................................................... 71
Starting Procedures ........................................................ 71
Steering Column Lock .............................................................. 24
Power ......................................................................... 83
Tilt Column ................................................................. 24
Wheel, Heated ........................................................... 25
Wheel, Tilt .................................................................. 24
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....................................124
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System .................... 124
Storage ...................................................................49
, 269
Storage, Vehicle .....................................................48, 269
Store Radio Presets ...................................................... 131
Storing Your Vehicle ..................................................... 269
Stuck, Freeing ............................................................... 220
Sun Roof ................................................................... 52
, 53
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..................180
Symbol Glossary ............................................................... 9
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................................................... 232
System, Remote Starting ............................................... 17
TTelescoping Steering Column ........................................ 24
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......................... 48
Tilt Steering Column ....................................................... 24 Time Delay Headlight ................................................................... 41
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........................ 258
Tire Markings ................................................................ 254
Tire Safety Information ................................................ 253
Tire Service Kit .......................................... 211
, 212, 213
Tire Service Kit — If Equipped
b
.............................. 206
Tires .......................................... 198, 261, 264, 265, 268
Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................................. 263 Air Pressure ............................................................. 261
Chains ...................................................................... 267Changing.........................................................202
, 203
Compact Spare........................................................ 265 General Information............................. 261
, 264, 265
High Speed .............................................................. 262 Inflation Pressure .................................................... 261
Jacking ............................................................ 202
, 203
Life Of Tires ............................................................. 263
Load Capacity .......................................................... 258
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .............. 67
, 168
Quality Grading........................................................ 268 Radial ....................................................................... 262
Replacement ........................................................... 263
Rotation ................................................................... 268
Safety .............................................................. 253
, 261
Sizes......................................................................... 255
Snow Tires ............................................................... 264 Spare Tires .................................. 202
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