2009 CHRYSLER 300 spare tire

Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If
Equipped)
NOTE:Do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel
cover on the compact spare.
1. Mount the road tire on the axle. For vehicles equipped
with wheel covers, perform Steps 2 and 3. For vehicles
equipped with center caps, proceed to Step 4.
2. Install two lug nuts on the mounting studs, which are
on each side of the stud that is in alignment with the
valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to
the ground.
Tire and Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
3 — Wheel Lug Nut 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,
snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a
hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is
lowered to the ground.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The
correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lb. (135 N·m). If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.7. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install the
center cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive
force to install the center cap.
8. Stow the jack, tools, and spare tire. Make sure the base
of the jack faces the rear of the vehicle before tightening
down the fastener.
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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407
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Rear 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.
Opening The Access Panel
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451
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Cleaning
Wheels............................. 446
Windshield Wiper Blades................ 431
Climate Control......................... 294
Clock.....................237,239,253,257,266
Coin Holder........................... 195
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 292
Compact Spare Tire...................... 353
Compass.............................. 229
Compass Calibration..................... 230
Compass Variance....................... 230
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 226
Connector
UCI ................................ 276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 276
Console, Floor.......................... 195
Console, Overhead....................... 180
Contract, Service........................ 495
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 438Cooling System......................... 435
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 437
Coolant Capacity...................... 468
Coolant Level......................435,439
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 436
Inspection........................... 439
Points to Remember.................... 439
Pressure Cap......................... 438
Radiator Cap......................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......436,468,470
Corrosion Protection..................... 444
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........150,154
Cruise Light........................... 208
Cupholders.........................194,448
Customer Assistance..................... 493
Customer Programmable Features............ 232
Data Recorder, Event...................... 63
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........436,470
Selection of Oil......................... 425
Self-Sealing Tires........................ 358
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 493
Service Contract......................... 495
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 219
Service Manuals........................ 497
Setting the Clock.............237,239,253,257,266
Settings, Personal........................ 232
Shifting............................... 312
Automatic Transmission............312,316,321
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 46
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Side Airbag...........................52,59Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 52
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 86
Signals, Turn......................78,141,208
Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios)........ 288
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 327
SmartBeams........................... 138
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 358
Snow Tires............................ 360
Sound System
Kicker.............................. 287
Spare Tire.......................353,354,398
Spark Plugs............................ 470
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 470
Oil ................................ 470
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........150,154
Speedometer........................... 208
Starting.............................26,309
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 408
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Aging (Life of Tires).................... 356
Air Pressure.......................... 350
Chains.............................. 358
Changing.........................397,400
Compact Spare........................ 353
Flat Changing........................ 397
General Information.................... 350
High Speed.......................... 353
Inflation Pressures..................... 351
Jacking............................. 400
Life of Tires.......................... 356
Load Capacity........................ 346
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 361
Quality Grading....................... 498
Radial.............................. 353
Replacement......................... 357
Rotation............................ 360
Safety...........................342,350
Self-Sealing.......................... 358Sizes............................... 343
Snow Tires........................... 360
Spare Tire........................... 398
Spinning............................ 355
Trailer Towing........................ 387
Tread Wear Indicators................... 355
To Open Hood.......................... 135
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 385
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 320
Towing............................... 380
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 104
Behind a Motor Home.................. 393
Disabled Vehicle....................... 412
Guide.............................. 384
Recreational.......................... 393
Weight.............................. 384
Towing Assistance....................... 104
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 393
Traction Control......................... 337
520 INDEX