jacking DODGE CHARGER 2013 7.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........508
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............508
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........509
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .........510
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................512
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire .............513
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................518 
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ............518
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............519
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................520
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............522
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...................... .524
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine) .............525
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........527
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509

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. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
Preparations For Jacking
1.Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block 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.
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Jacking And Changing A Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• 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.
Jack Warning Label
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
2. 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.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with
the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
4. 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.
Jacking Locations
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NOTE:If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide
the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location6
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .425
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......336
E-85 Fuel .............................. .481
Electrical Power Outlets .....................296
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................308
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................113
Electronic Brake Control System ...............433
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................433
Brake Assist System .....................434
Traction Control System ...................434
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......570
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........240
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............435
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......279
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................522
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................508
Jacking .............................. .509
Jump Starting ......................... .518
Overheating .......................... .508
Towing ............................. .527
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........536
Engine ................................ .534
Air Cleaner .......................... .543
Block Heater ......................... .399
Break-In Recommendations .................97
Checking Oil Level ..................... .539
Compartment ......................... .533
Compartment Identification ................533
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................553
Cooling ............................. .553
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Identification Logo..................... .541
Materials Added to ..................... .542
Recommendation ...................... .540
Synthetic ............................ .542
Viscosity ............................ .541
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .543
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................535
Operating Precautions ..................... .535
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................111
Overdrive .............................. .418
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .418
Overheating, Engine ...................... .325
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .564
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .429
Park Sense System, Rear ....................271 Passing Light
........................... .225
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .238
Pets ....................................97
Pets, Transporting ..........................97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........448
Power Deck Lid Release ........................44
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................574
Door Locks ............................32
Mirrors ..............................113
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........296
Seats ............................... .199
Steering ............................. .427
Sunroof ............................. .293
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............235
Windows ..............................40
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .586
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................59
Preparation for Jacking .....................512
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............372
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .372
Storage ............................... .579
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .386
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .579
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .522
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .283
Sun Roof .............................. .293
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .542
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Tachometer ............................. .316
Telescoping Steering Column .................234
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........384
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............325
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .234Time Delay, Headlight
..................... .222
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........448
Tire Markings ........................... .441
Tires ................................. .102
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................461
Air Pressure .......................... .452
Chains .............................. .463
Changing ............................ .509
Compact Spare ........................ .458
General Information .....................452
High Speed .......................... .455
Inflation Pressures ...................... .453
Jacking .............................. .509
Life of Tires .......................... .461
Load Capacity ........................ .448
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............466
Pressure Warning Light ...................318
Quality Grading ....................... .603
Radial .............................. .455
624 INDEX