2008 DODGE CHARGER jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................344
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................345
mJacking And Tire Changing................346
NPreparations For Jacking................347
NJack Location/Spare Tire Stowage..........348
NJacking And Changing a Tire.............350
NCompact Spare Tire....................354
NWheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation
(If Required).........................354mJump-Starting Procedures.................356
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................359
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................360
NWithout The Ignition Key...............360
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................361
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................362
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
²Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
2.Set the parking brakeand place the gear selector in
PARK.
3. Turn OFF the ignition.
4. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
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.
Hazard Flasher Switch
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347
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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.
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 where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the
lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before
raising the vehicle.
Center Cap Removal
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Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System
Brake Assist System.................... 285
Electronic Stability Program............... 286
Traction Control System................. 284
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 404
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 286
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 165
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 175
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 40
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Jacking............................. 346
Jump Starting......................... 356
Overheating.......................... 345
Towing............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release................... 40Emission Control System Maintenance......371,426
Engine.....................74,366,367,368,369
Air Cleaner.......................... 379
Block Heater......................... 258
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Checking Oil Level..................374,375
Compartment................366,367,368,369
Coolant (Antifreeze).................388,421
Cooling............................. 388
Exhaust Gas Caution..................75,322
Fails to Start.......................... 257
Flooded, Starting...................... 257
Fuel Requirements..................... 319
Jump Starting......................... 356
Multi-Displacement..................... 283
Oil ...........................374,419,421
Oil Change Interval...............169,178,376
Oil Filler Cap......................376,377
Oil Filter............................ 378
INDEX 449
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Heated Seats........................... 118
Heater............................... 239
Heater, Engine Block..................... 258
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 333
Holder, Coin........................... 153
Holder, Cup........................... 151
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 139
Hood Release.......................... 121
Hoses................................ 393
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 284
Infant Restraint........................65,66Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 172
Information Center, Vehicle................. 175
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster.................162,163,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 161
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 402
Interior Appearance Care.................. 401
Interior Fuses.......................... 404
Interior Lights.......................... 128
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 130
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 348
Jack Operation.......................... 350
Jacking Instructions...................... 350
Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
INDEX 453
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Phone, Cellular.....................87,209,211
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........87,209,211
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 294
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............191,209
USB .............................191,209
Power
Brakes.............................. 280
Deck Lid Release....................... 38
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 404
Door Locks........................... 29
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 149
Seats............................... 115
Steering............................. 282
Steering, Checking..................... 384
Sunroof............................. 146
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................384,423Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 49
Preparation for Jacking.................... 347
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features............ 186
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 301
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 390
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 190
Radio, Navigation....................... 209
Radio Operation...................192,211,239
Radio Remote Controls.................... 237
Radio, Satellite...............191,192,209,211,226
Radio (Sound Systems).................191,209
Rear Cup Holder........................ 152
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 120
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 398
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Storage, Vehicle......................248,411
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 411
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 359
Sun Roof.............................. 146
Sunglasses Storage....................... 139
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 148
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 50
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 330
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 377
System, Navigation...................... 209
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 164
Telescoping Steering Column............... 133
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 242
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......165,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18Tilt Steering Column..................... 133
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 125
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 294
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 293
Tire Markings.......................... 290
Tire Safety Information.................... 290
Tires ............................78,298,440
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 304
Air Pressure.......................... 298
Alignment........................... 306
Chains.............................. 307
Changing.........................346,350
Compact Spare........................ 302
Flat Changing........................ 346
General Information.................... 298
High Speed.......................... 301
Inflation Pressures..................... 299
Jacking...........................347,350
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