jacking DODGE CHARGER 2015 7.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
!HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........495
!IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............495
!WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS......................496
▫Torque Specifications...................496
!JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........498
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage.........498
▫Preparations For Jacking................500
▫Jacking And Changing A Tire.............501
▫Road Tire Installation...................506
!TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.........507
▫Tire Service Kit Storage.................507
▫Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . .508
▫Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions..........509
▫Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit.........511
!JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES...........517
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............518
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................519
!FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............521
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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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WARNING!(Continued)
•The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access
cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack
and spare tire.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed in order to
access the jack.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
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6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from under
the spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen
the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack
assembly.
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.
Jack Fastener
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2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever/gear selector into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel 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 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.
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.
Jack Warning Label
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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.
NOTE:If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide
the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
Jacking Locations
Front Jacking Location
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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 and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
Rear Jacking Location
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Brake Assist System.....................424
Traction Control System...................423
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)......572
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............425
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................45
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................521
Jacking...............................498
Jump Starting..........................517
Overheating...........................495
Towing..............................526
Emergency Trunk Release....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance..........535
Engine.................................534
Air Cleaner...........................543
Block Heater..........................398
Break-In Recommendations.................96
Checking Oil Level......................538
Compartment..........................533
Compartment Identification................533
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................553
Cooling..............................552
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................98
Fails to Start...........................396
Flooded, Starting.......................396
Fuel Requirements......................464
Jump Starting..........................517
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..538
Oil Filler Cap..........................541
Oil Selection...........................540
Oil Synthetic..........................542
Overheating...........................495
Starting..............................393
Temperature Gauge......................263
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................541
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................541
EnhancedAccident Response Feature............70
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Passing Light............................158
Passive Entry.............................34
Pedals, Adjustable.........................172
Performance.............................283
Pets....................................96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........440
Power
Brakes...............................420
Deck Lid Release........................43
Distribution Center (Fuses)................576
Door Locks............................31
Mirrors..............................119
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........244
Seats................................132
Sunroof..............................241
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............169
Windows..............................39
Power Steering Fluid.......................593
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................55
Preparation for Jacking.....................500
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................56
Programmable Electronic Features.............293
Programmable Features.....................291
Radial Ply Tires..........................447
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........556
Radio Operation..........................351
Radio Remote Controls.....................350
Radio (Sound Systems).....................348
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................166
Rear Axle (Differential).....................564
Rear Camera............................227
Rear Cupholder..........................250
Rear ParkSense System.....................218
Rear Seat, Folding.........................144
Rear Window Defroster.....................255
Rear Window Features.....................255
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Tilt Column...........................168
Wheel, Heated.........................170
Wheel, Tilt............................168
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............350
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .350
Storage................................584
Storage, Vehicle...........................368
Storing Your Vehicle.......................584
Stuck, Freeing............................521
Sunglasses Storage........................232
Sun Roof...............................241
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........60
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................542
System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer..............................263
Telescoping Steering Column.................168
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........360
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............263
Tilt Steering Column.......................168
Time Delay, Headlight......................155
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........439
Tire Markings............................432
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..102
Aging (Life of Tires).....................454
Air Pressure...........................444
Chains...............................456
Changing.............................498
Compact Spare.........................451
General Information.....................444
High Speed...........................447
Inflation Pressures.......................446
Jacking...............................498
Life of Tires...........................454
Load Capacity.........................439
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............458
Pressure Warning Light...................263
QualityGrading........................611
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