flat tire DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster willcome on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go
out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected
in the ESC system.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we
recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD
OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER
INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
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• Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite of the
jacking position. For example, if
changing the right front tire, block the
left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions
• Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench.
• If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the wheel cover at this time. 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.
• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
• Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthlyand inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, shouldbe cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Jack Location.............. 67
Jump Starting .............. 70
KeyFob .................. 8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........... 9
Lock/Unlock .............. 9
Starting/Stopping .......... 10
Lane Change Assist .......... 22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 13
Lights TurnSignal .............. 22
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 85
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 83
MemorySeat .............. 16
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 94
Navigation ................ 44
Oil Change Indicator .......... 66
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 81
Outlet Power ................. 60
Overheating, Engine .......... 66
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Pedals, Adjustable ........... 20
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 49
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 90
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 30
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 60
Seats ................. 16
Steering ................ 81
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ................ 21
Programmable Electronic Features . . 57
Radio Operation ............ 38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 22Rear Heated Seats
........... 19
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 18
Recreational Towing .......... 62
Remote Starting System ........ 9
Replacement Bulbs .......... 91
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 93
Restraints, Child ............ 13
Seat Belts ................ 12
Seats ................... 16
Adjustment .............. 17
Heated ................ 18
Lumbar Support ........... 16
Memory ................ 16
Power ................. 16
RearFolding ............. 18
Setting the Clock .......... 35,37
Shift Lever Override .......... 72
Signals, Turn .............. 22
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 47
SmartBeams .............. 23
Spark Plugs ............... 81
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 24
Starting Remote ................. 9
Steering Tilt Column .............. 21
Store Radio Presets .......... 39
SunRoof ................ 30
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 12
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 67
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 11
Theft System Arming ......... 11
Theft System Disarming ........ 11
Tilt Steering Column .......... 21
Tires AirPressure ............. 90
Changing ............... 68
FlatChanging ............ 68
Jacking ................ 68
Pressure Warning Light ....... 63
Towing .................. 61 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 63
Disabled Vehicle ........... 73
Recreational ............. 6
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