spare tire DODGE CHARGER 2009 6.G Owner's Manual

4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
Spare Tire FastenerJack Fastener
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
Jack Warning Label
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install 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, wheel cover (if equipped), and
tire. Remove the cover by hand. Do not pry it off.
7. Mount the spare tire.
NOTE: For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
However, when reinstalling the road tire, follow the
procedure under “Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installa-
tion” in place of the remaining steps in this procedure. 8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To
avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to
the ground.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The
correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lb. (135 N·m). If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the base
of the jack faces the rear of the vehicle before tightening
down the fastener.
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WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency use
with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
•Keep tire inflated to 60 psi (414 KPa) cold inflation
pressure.
•This tire is designed as an emergency spare only. Do
not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) speed.
WARNING!
The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more
than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire
inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or
limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace
(or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in loss of vehicle control.
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If
Equipped)
NOTE:Do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel
cover on the compact spare.
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snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a
hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is
lowered to the ground.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The
correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lb. (135 N·m). If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.7. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install the
center cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive
force to install the center cap.
8. Stow the jack, tools, and spare tire. Make sure the base
of the jack faces the rear of the vehicle before tightening
down the fastener.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
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Cavity Car-tridge
FuseMini-
Fuse
Description
19———
20———
21———
22———
Rear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
Opening The Access Panel
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413
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Climate Control......................... 253
Clock ........................ 199,213,216,226
Coin Holder ........................... 159
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 252
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 313
Compass .............................. 190
Compass Calibration ..................... 191
Compass Variance ....................... 191
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 187
Connector UCI ................................ 236
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 236
Console, Floor .......................... 159
Console, Overhead ....................... 145
Contract, Service ........................ 453
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 400
Cooling System ......................... 397
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 399
Coolant Capacity ...................... 427 Coolant Level
...................... 397,401
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 400
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 398
Inspection ........................... 401
Points to Remember .................... 401
Pressure Cap ......................... 400
Radiator Cap ......................... 400
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......398,427,429
Corrosion Protection ..................... 406
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 141
Cruise Light ........................... 172
Cupholders ......................... 158,410
Customer Assistance ..................... 451
Customer Programmable Features ............ 193
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 136
Daytime Running Lights ................... 133
Dealer Service .......................... 385
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 319
Snow Tires ............................ 320
Sound System Kicker .............................. 246
Spare Tire ....................... 313,314,358
Spark Plugs ............................ 429
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 429
Oil ................................ 429
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 141
Speedometer ........................... 172
Starting ............................. 26,269
Automatic Transmission ................. 269
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 369
Engine Fails to Start .................... 271
Remote .............................. 26
Starting and Operating .................... 269
Starting Procedures ...................... 269 Steering
Column Controls ...................... 134
Column Lock ......................... 139
Power .............................. 291
Tilt Column .......................... 139
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 139
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 250
Storage ............................ 159,418
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 262,418
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 418
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 372
Sun Roof .............................. 152
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 145
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 155
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 343
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 388
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
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Tachometer............................ 172
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 139
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 256
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......173,357
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 139
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 132
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 306
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 305
Tire Markings .......................... 301
Tire Safety Information .................... 301
Tires ............................ 80,310,457
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 316
Air Pressure .......................... 310
Chains .............................. 319
Changing ......................... 357,360
Compact Spare ........................ 313 Flat Changing
........................ 357
General Information .................... 310
High Speed .......................... 312
Inflation Pressures ..................... 311
Jacking ............................. 360
Life of Tires .......................... 316
Load Capacity ........................ 306
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 322
Pressure Warning Light .................. 180
Quality Grading ....................... 457
Radial .............................. 313
Replacement ......................... 317
Rotation ............................ 321
Safety ........................... 301,310
Self-Sealing .......................... 318
Sizes ............................... 303
Snow Tires ........................... 320
Spare Tire ........................... 358
Spinning ............................ 315
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