spare wheel DODGE CHARGER SRT 2015 7.G Owners Manual

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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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 pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi-
ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor-
mation.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for further information.
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.
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
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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 equip-
ment 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.
WARNING!
Compact 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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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.
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.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In-
stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limit-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.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
1––Fuse – Spare
240 Amp Green–Radiator Fan #1 – If Equipped
350 Amp Red–Power Steering #1 / Radiator Fan
(6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped
430 Amp Pink–Starter
540 Amp Green–Electronic Stability Control
630 Amp Pink–Electronic Stability Control
7––Fuse – Spare
820 Amp Blue–Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2
9–20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10–10 Amp Red Security – If Equipped / Under hood Lamp
– Police
11–20 Amp YellowHorns
12–10 Amp RedAir Conditioning Clutch
13––Fuse – Spare
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CavityCartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
43—20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats/
Steering Wheel Module
44—10 Amp Red Park Assist / Blind Spot
/ Rear View Camera
45—15 Amp Blue Cluster / Rearview Mir-
ror / Compass(LDLX)/
Humidity Sensor
46——Fuse — Spare
47—10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting
/ Auto High BEAM /
Day Time Running
Lamps- If Equipped
48—20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension – SRT
49——Fuse — Spare
50——Fuse — Spare
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......80
Older Children And Child Restraints..........76
Seating Positions........................79
Child Safety Locks.........................32
Clean Air Gasoline........................451
Cleaning
Wheels...............................524
Climate Control..........................337
Automatic............................337
Coin Holder.............................240
Cold Weather Operation....................372
Compact Spare Tire........................436
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..333
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........333
Console, Floor...........................240
Contract, Service..........................565
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........514
Cooling System...........................509
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............512
Coolant Capacity.......................547
Coolant Level..........................510
Disposal of Used Coolant.................514
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................511
Inspection............................515
Points to Remember.....................515
Pressure Cap..........................514
Radiator Cap..........................514
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............511
Corrosion Protection.......................521
Cruise Control (Speed Control)................169
Cupholders.............................237
Customer Assistance.......................563
Customer Programmable Features.............280
Data Recorder, Event.......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............155
Daytime Running Lights....................149
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Steering
Column Controls.......................150
Tilt Column...........................160
Wheel, Heated.........................162
Wheel, Tilt............................160
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............334
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .334
Storage................................542
Storage, Vehicle...........................347
Storing Your Vehicle.......................542
Stuck, Freeing............................482
Sunglasses Storage........................221
Sun Roof...............................230
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........58
System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer..............................251
Telescoping Steering Column.................160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........338
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............251
Tilt Steering Column.......................160
Time Delay, Headlight......................148
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........424
Tire Markings............................418
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..100
Aging (Life of Tires).....................439
Air Pressure...........................429
Chains...............................441
Compact Spare.........................436
General Information.....................429
High Speed...........................432
Inflation Pressures.......................430
Life of Tires...........................439
Load Capacity.........................424
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............443
Pressure Warning Light...................251
Quality Grading........................569
Radial...............................432
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