2008 CHRYSLER 300 C spare tire

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see you
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
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. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
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To Set At A Desired Speed:
When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the
lever down and release (“SET DECEL”). Remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:
•Speed control will only function in third, fourth, or
fifth gear when in the Autostick\2Mode (if equipped).
•The speed control may not engage if a different size
tire is installed on one wheel, such as the compact
spare tire.
To Deactivate:
The system will disable Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the memory if you:
•Softly tap the brake pedal.
•Depress the brake pedal.
•Pull the speed control lever toward you (“CANCEL”).
Pushing and releasing the (“ON/OFF”) button or turning
off the ignition erases the set speed from memory.
To Resume Speed:
If you deactivated the speed control without erasing the
set speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above
20 mph (32 km/h) you can resume the previous set
speed. To do so, push the lever up and release (“RESUME
ACCEL”), and then remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal.
To Vary the Speed Setting:
When the speed control is set, you can increase speed by
pushing up and holding the lever (“RESUME ACCEL”).
When the lever is released, a new set speed will be
established.
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22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If
Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Ac-
cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on asignificantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
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\3Acceleration.........................319
\3Traction............................320
\1Driving Through Water..................320
\3Flowing/Rising Water..................320
\3Shallow Standing Water.................321
\1Parking Brake.........................322
\1Brake System..........................324
\3Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped.....325
\1Power Steering........................327
\1Multi Displacement System (MDS) —
5.7L Engine Only.......................328
\1Traction Control System (TCS) — If Equipped . . 328
\1Brake Assist System (BAS) — If Equipped.....330\1Electronic Stability Program (ESP) —
If Equipped...........................331
\3Synchronizing ESP....................333
\3ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator And
ESP/TCS Indicator Lights...............333
\1Tire Safety Information...................334
\3Tire Markings........................334
\3Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........338
\3Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........340
\1Tires — General Information...............344
\3Tire Pressure.........................344
\3Tire Inflation Pressures.................345
\3Radial-Ply Tires......................347
\3Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped.........348
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\3Limited Use Spare — If Equipped.........348
\3Tire Spinning........................349
\3Tread Wear Indicators..................350
\3Life Of Tire.........................350
\3Replacement Tires.....................351
\3Alignment And Balance.................352
\1Self-Sealing Tires — If Equipped............353
\1Tire Chains...........................353
\1Snow Tires...........................354
\1Tire Rotation Recommendations............354
\1Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) —
If Equipped...........................355
\3Base System — If Equipped..............358\3Premium System — If Equipped..........360
\3General Information...................364
\1Fuel Requirements......................365
\32.7L Engine.........................365
\33.5L And 5.7L Engines..................365
\3Reformulated Gasoline.................366
\3Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............366
\3MMT In Gasoline.....................367
\3Materials Added To Fuel................367
\3Fuel System Cautions..................367
\3Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............368
\1Adding Fuel..........................369
\3Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............369
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•European Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter\4P\4is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H
•LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
•Temporary Spare tires are high-pressure compact
spares designed for temporary emergency use only.
Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
•High Flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
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Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P= Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
\10....blank....\10= Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT= Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T= Temporary Spare tire
31= Overall Diameter in Inches (in)
215= Section Width in Millimeters (mm)
65= Aspect Ratio in Percent (%)
—Ratio of section height to section width of tire.
10.5= Section Width in Inches (in)
R= Construction Code
—\4R\4means Radial Construction.
—\4D\4means Diagonal or Bias Construction.
15= Rim Diameter in Inches (in)
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3) the tire size designed for your vehicle
4) the 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 and in the “Vehicle Loading” sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR’s, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the
“Vehicle Loading” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight ofoccupants 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.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
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