2005 DODGE MAGNUM spare tire

•Lift the access cover using the pull strap.•Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
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•Remove the spare tire.
•Remove the fastener securing the jack.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under an access cover under the
rear cargo floor. Follow these steps to access the spare
tire.
•Open the liftgate.
•Fold up the tri-fold floor by lifting the handle.
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•Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
Jacking and Changing a Tire
1. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. Passengers
should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.2. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefully
pry off center cap.
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4. Before raising the vehicle loosen, but do not remove,
the lug nuts of the flat tire using the lug wrench. Turn the
wheel nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is
still on the ground.5. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack
saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, use the lift area
closest to the flat tire.
6. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.
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7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and
tire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off.
8. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with
wheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc-
tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a
compact spare.
9. Tighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs.
10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
11. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque the wheel lug nuts
to 100 ft/lb. (135N. m).
12. Store the flat tire, jack and tools.
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.
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.
Compact Spare Tire-For Temporary Emergency
Use Only
•
Keep tire inflated to 60 PSI (414 KPa) Cold Inflation
Pressure.
•Avoid driving more than 50 miles (80 km) before
replacing tire and wheel.
•This tire is designed as an emergency spare only-do
not exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) speed.
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
22 40 Amp
GreenRadiator Fan High/Low
23 50 Amp
RedHigh Intensity Lighting
24——
25 30 Amp
PinkLighting Left High Beam/
Right Low Beam
26 20 Amp
Lt. BlueTransmission
27 30 Amp
PinkLighting Left Low Beam/
Right High BeamRear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
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Clean Air Gasoline...................... 243
Climate Control........................ 185
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 184
Compact Spare Tire..................... 231
Compass............................. 144
Compass Calibration.................... 144
Compass Variance...................... 145
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 143
Console.............................. 118
Console, Floor......................... 118
Console, Overhead...................... 106
Contract, Service....................... 342
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 296
Cooling System........................ 295
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 296
Coolant Capacity..................... 319
Coolant Level........................ 297
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 297
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 295
Inspection........................... 295
Points to Remember................... 297
Pressure Cap........................ 296
Radiator Cap........................ 296Selection of Coolant.............295,319,320
Cruise Control......................... 103
Cup Holder........................ 117,306
Customer Assistance.................... 340
Data Recorder, Event..................... 47
Dealer Service......................... 280
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 185
Defroster, Windshield...............58,187,192
Delay Wipers........................... 95
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 278
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 95
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 297
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 107
Drive Belts............................ 286
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 292
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 269
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 344
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 26
Safety Information, Tire.................. 220
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................... 178
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 180
Schedule, Maintenance................... 324
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 306
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 34
Seat Belts.............................. 29
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 33
And Pregnant Women.................. 35
Child Restraint....................48,49,54
Extender............................ 36
Front Seat............................ 30
Operating Instructions.................. 30
Reminder........................... 137
Seats................................. 84
Heated.............................. 85
Lumbar Support....................... 85
Power.............................. 84
Rear Folding......................... 87Reclining............................ 85
Security Alarm......................... 24
Selection of Coolant..................... 320
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 236
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 340
Service Contract........................ 342
Service Engine Soon Light................ 140
Service Manuals........................ 344
Setting the Clock.................152,157,167
Settings, Personal....................... 148
Shift Speeds........................... 201
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 33
Side Airbag............................ 42
Signals, Turn.......................... 135
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 269
Snow Chains.......................... 240
Snow Tires............................ 241
Spare Tire.......................231,232,261
Spark Plugs........................... 287
Speed Control......................... 103
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 199
INDEX 359
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