spare tire location DODGE HORNET 2023 Owners Manual

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TRAILER TOWING............................................................. 121Common Towing Definitions .................................... 121
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .......................... 122Trailer And Tongue Weight ....................................... 123
Towing Requirements .............................................. 123
Towing Tips ............................................................... 125
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) .... 126 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle .......... 126
Recreational Towing ................................................. 127
DRIVING TIPS ................................................................... 127 Driving On Slippery Surfaces.................................... 127
Driving Through Water ............................................. 128
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..................................................... 129
CYBERSECURITY ............................................................. 129
UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................................................... 130Customer Programmable Features ......................... 130
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................................... 150 Steering Wheel Rotary Control ................................. 150Controls on Central Tunnel....................................... 151
MY CAR ............................................................................. 151
PERFORMANCE PAGES .................................................. 152 Technical Gauges...................................................... 152Consumption History ................................................ 152Accessory Gauges ..................................................... 153
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .................. 153 Regulatory And Safety Information .......................... 153
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .......................................................... 154Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................ 154
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System .................. 155
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ...................................... 159 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................................ 159Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
With Mitigation — If Equipped .................................. 162
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............... 165
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ............................... 168 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ................... 168
Important Safety Precautions .................................. 168
Seat Belt Systems .................................................... 169
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).................. 175
Child Restraints ........................................................ 188
SAFETY TIPS .................................................................... 199 Transporting Passengers ......................................... 199
Transporting Pets .................................................... 199
Connected Vehicles .................................................. 199Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ............................................................... 200Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ................................................................ 201Exhaust Gas .............................................................. 202
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..................................... 202
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................................203
SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.......................................... 203
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED

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Preparations For Jacking ......................................... 206
Jack And Tools Location/Spare Tire Stowage —
If Equipped................................................................. 207
Jacking Instructions ................................................. 208
TIRE INFLATOR KIT — IF EQUIPPED

b
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Description................................................................. 211
Inflation Procedure.................................................... 212
Checking And Restoring Tire Pressure..................... 214
Sealant Cartridge Replacement ............................... 214
JUMP STARTING ...............................................................215 Preparations For Jump Start..................................... 215
Jump Starting Procedure .......................................... 216
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ........................................... 217
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................................218
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .......................................... 218
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........................................... 219
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.......................................220 Without The Key Fob ................................................. 221
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ................................. 221
Tow Eye — If Equipped .............................................. 221
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................222
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)......................................222

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY207
5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For example, if the
driver’s front wheel is being changed, block the
passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked Example

NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being lifted or raised.
JACK AND TOOLS LOCATION/SPARE
T
IRE STOWAGE — IF EQUIPPED
If equipped, the jack, tools and spare tire are located
under the load floor in the rear cargo compartment.

Jack, Tools And Spare Tire Location

To access the jack, tools and spare tire proceed as follows:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Locate and lift up on the load floor handle.

Load Floor Handle Spare Tire

3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire by
turning it counterclockwise.

Spare Tire Fastener

4. Pull upward to remove the jack and tools tray to gain access to the spare tire.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY209

1. Remove the jack, wheel bolt wrench and spare tire.

2. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench
to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter -
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.

Loosening The Wheel Bolts

NOTE:
Placement for the front and rear jack locations are critical.
See the following images for proper jacking locations.

Jacking Locations

3. Jack lifting points can be identified by an opening under an access panel that exposes the steel lifting
flange. Before positioning the jack, remove the
access panel with the provided screwdriver or similar
tool. Place the jack underneath the lifting area that is
closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise
to securely engage the jack saddle to the lifting area
of the sill flange, centering the jack saddle within the
notch of the sill trim.

Front Lifting Point
Front Jacking Location

CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
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210IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location

4. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. 5. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
6. Mount the spare tire.

Mounting Spare Tire
NOTE:

For vehicles equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
 For additional warnings, cautions, and information
about the spare tire, its use, and operation
Úpage 246.
7. Install and lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
9. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice
Úpage 265. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.
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.
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.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE251
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side
door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the
spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the
recommended pressure for your vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information about the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
LOADING
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire And Loading Information
Placard
Úpage 120.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR) for the front and rear axles must
not be exceeded
Úpage 120.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire And Loading Information Placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE271
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Call 1-800-521-2779 or visit chrysler.rsahelp.com(USA)
Call 1-800-363-4869 or visit fca.roadsideaid.com
(Canada)
Who is Covered
You are covered by Roadside Assistance services if
you are a purchaser for use of the vehicle. Roadside
Assistance services last for five years or 60,000 miles on
the odometer, whichever occurs first, calculated from the
start date of the Basic Limited Warranty, as set forth in
your Warranty Information book.
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1. Towing services provided through Cross Country Motor Club, Inc.
Medford, MA 02155, except in AK,CA, HI, OR, WI, and WY, where services
are provided by Cross Country Motor Club of California, Inc., Thousand
Oaks, CA 91360.
What to Do
If your vehicle requires jump start assistance, out of gas/
fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing as a
result of a mechanical breakdown, dial toll-free: USA:
1-800-521-2779/Canada: 1-800-363-4869. Provide your
name, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) required for
covered services, license plate number, and your location,
including the 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. If Unable to Contact Roadside Assistance
If you are unable to contact Roadside Assistance or
unable to provide a valid Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN), and you obtain towing services on your own, you may
submit your original receipts from the licensed towing or
service facility, for services rendered within 30 days of the
occurrence. Be sure to include your VIN, odometer
mileage at the time of service, and current mailing
address. We will process the claim based on vehicle and
service eligibility. If eligible, we will reimburse you for the
reasonable amount actually paid, based on the usual and
customary charges for that service in the area where they
were provided. FCA US LLC’s determination relating to
reimbursement is final. Correspondence should be
mailed to:
FCA US LLC Customer Assistance
P.O. Box 9145
Medford, MA 02155
Attention Claims Department
FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance Program at anytime.
The Roadside Assistance program is subject to restrictions
and conditions of use, which are determined solely by
FCA US LLC.
Flat Tire Service
If you are inconvenienced by a flat tire, we will dispatch a
service provider to use your vehicle’s temporary spare tire
(if equipped) as recommended in your Owner’s Manual.
This is not a permanent flat tire repair.
Out of Gas/Fuel Delivery
Drivers cannot always count on a gas station being
nearby, especially when traveling away from home. We will
dispatch a service provider to deliver a small amount of
fuel (maximum two gallons) to get you to a nearby station.
This service is limited to two occurrences in a 12-month
period.
Battery Jump Assistance
No time is a good time for a depleted battery. With
Roadside Assistance, you do not have to worry about
being stranded. We will dispatch a service provider to
provide you with a battery jump anytime, day or night.
Lockout Service
Whether the keys are locked in your vehicle or frozen locks
are keeping you from getting on your way, help is just a
phone call away. This service is limited to providing access
to the vehicle’s seating area. It does not cover the cost of
replacement keys.
Towing Service
Our towing service gives you peace of mind and
confidence. If your vehicle becomes disabled as a result of
a mechanical breakdown, Roadside Assistance will
dispatch a towing service to transport your vehicle to the
closest authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, or Ram dealer.
If you choose to go to another dealer, you will be
responsible for the cost if the extra distance exceeds
10 miles.
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