2007 DODGE CHARGER spare tire

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher.................272
If Your Engine Overheats................272
Jacking And Tire Changing...............274
▫Preparations For Jacking................274
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage..........275
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire.............277
▫Compact Spare Tire....................280
▫Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)......281
Jump-Starting Procedures................282
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................284
Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............285
▫Without The Ignition Key...............285
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels
On The Ground)......................285
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................286
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5. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
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.3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
Opening The Access Panel
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4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.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.
Spare Tire FastenerJack Fastener
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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. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the
wheel cover at this time. If equipped with aluminum
wheels, before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to
pry the center cap off carefully.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with the metal
edges and retention teeth.
Center Cap Removal
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6. 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.
7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped), and
tire. Remove the cover by hand. Do not pry it off.
8. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with
wheel covers, refer to “Wheel Cover Installation.” 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 counter-clockwise.
11. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque the wheel lug nuts
to 100 ft/lb. (135 N. m).12. Store the flat tire, jack, and tools.
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
The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency use
with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
•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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CAUTION!
•When installing the Power Distribution Center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Power Distribu-
tion Center, and possibly result in an electrical
system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin-
ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)
There is also a power distribution center located in the
rear compartment under the spare tire access panel. This
center contains fuses and relays.
Opening The Access Panel
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325
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Cellular Phone.......................... 69
Chains, Tire........................... 240
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 274
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 225
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 293
Child Restraint.................51,52,53,55,57
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........54,55
Child Safety Locks....................... 26
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 251
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 320
Climate Control........................ 180
Clock..........................152,158,169
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 179
Compact Spare Tire..................... 235
Compass............................. 142
Compass Calibration.................... 142
Compass Variance...................... 143
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 140
Console.............................. 120
Console, Floor......................... 120
Console, Overhead...................... 108Contract, Service....................... 364
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 310
Cooling System........................ 308
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 310
Coolant Capacity..................... 337
Coolant Level.....................308,311
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 311
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 309
Inspection........................... 311
Points to Remember................... 312
Pressure Cap........................ 310
Radiator Cap........................ 310
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....309,337,338
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 105
Cruise Light........................... 129
Cup Holder........................ 119,322
Customer Assistance.................... 362
Data Recorder, Event..................... 49
Daytime Running Lights.................. 97
Dealer Service......................... 294
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 190
Defroster, Windshield...............61,181,186
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Untwisting Procedure................... 39
Seats................................. 88
Adjustment.......................... 88
Heated.............................. 91
Lumbar Support....................... 90
Power.............................. 89
Rear Folding......................... 93
Reclining............................ 90
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............15,135
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........309,338
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 240
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 13
Service Assistance...................... 362
Service Contract........................ 364
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 136
Service Manuals........................ 365
Setting the Clock.................152,158,169
Settings, Personal....................... 146
Shifting.............................. 197
Automatic Transmission..........197,200,205
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 38
Shoulder Belts.......................... 34Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn........................98,131
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 212
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 240
Snow Tires............................ 241
Spare Tire.......................235,236,275
Spark Plugs........................... 300
Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 105
Speedometer.......................... 129
Starting.............................. 194
Automatic Transmission................ 195
Engine Fails to Start................... 195
Starting and Operating................... 194
Starting Procedures..................... 194
Steering
Column Controls...................... 98
Linkage............................ 306
Power...........................217,305
Tilt Column......................... 103
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 103
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls........................ 176
Storage...........................120,329
INDEX 381
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