2009 DODGE CHALLENGER jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 338
If Your Engine Overheats................ 338
TIREFIT Tire Repair — If Equipped........ 339
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 345
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage........ 345
▫Preparations For Jacking............... 347
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire............ 348
▫Compact Spare Tire................... 352
▫Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation
(If Equipped)....................... 353Jump-Starting........................ 356
FreeingAStuckVehicle ................. 359
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 360
▫Without The Ignition Key.............. 360
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)........................... 360
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
WithATowDolly .................... 361
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•If TIREFIT is liquid, clean water and a damp cloth will
remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel
components. Once TIREFIT sealing material has dried,
it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
•Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the tire has
been inspected.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Getting 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.
•The 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.
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.
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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.
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.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
Jack Fastener
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2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
6. Block the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.Jacking and Changing a Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
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348 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Defroster, Rear Window................... 147
Defroster, Windshield................ 69,232,233
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 125
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 368
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 123
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 372
Power Steering........................ 273
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 387
Engine Oil........................... 375
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 133
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................... 269
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 270Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 172
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 76
Electrical Power Outlets................... 142
Electronic Brake Control System............. 280
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 403
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 128
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 284
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 157
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 168
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 35
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 338
Jacking............................. 345
Jump Starting......................... 356
Overheating.......................... 338
Towing ............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release................... 35
448 INDEX

Cleaning............................ 398
Delay .............................. 120
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 123
Lights On Reminder.................... 121
On With Wipers....................120,126
Passing............................. 123
Switch .............................. 119
TimeDelay .......................... 120
Heated Mirrors.......................... 77
Heated Seats........................... 115
Heater............................... 230
Heater, Engine Block..................... 250
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 123
Hill Start Assist......................... 283
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 328
Holder,Cup ........................... 144
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 133
Hood Release.......................... 117Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 14
Infant Restraint........................ 57,58
Information Center, Vehicle................. 168
Instrument Cluster....................154,156
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 153
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 399
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 398
InteriorLights .......................... 123
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 125
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 345
Jack Operation.......................... 348
Jacking Instructions...................... 348
452 INDEX

Passing Light........................... 123
Personal Settings........................ 178
Pets.................................. 65
Phone, Cellular.......................... 78
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 293
Power
Brakes.............................. 277
Deck Lid Release....................... 34
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 403
Door Locks........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 142
Seats............................... 112
Steering............................. 273
Sunroof............................. 139
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 416
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 44Preparation for Jacking.................... 347
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 42
Programmable Electronic Features............ 178
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 300
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 387
Radio Operation........................ 230
Radio Remote Controls.................... 228
Radio, Satellite (uconnectstudios)........... 222
Rear Cupholder......................... 145
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 116
Rear Window Defroster................... 147
Rear Window Features.................... 147
Recorder, Event Data...................... 55
Recreational Towing...................... 336
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 317
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Tachometer............................ 156
Telescoping Steering Column............... 127
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......157,339
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 60
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 127
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 120
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 293
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 292
Tire Markings.......................... 288
Tire Safety Information.................... 288
TIREFIT.............................. 339
Tires ............................ 69,297,440
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 303
Air Pressure.......................... 297
Chains.............................. 304
Changing.........................345,348
Compact Spare........................ 300Flat Changing........................ 345
General Information.................... 297
High Speed.......................... 299
Inflation Pressures..................... 298
Jacking...........................347,348
LifeofTires .......................... 303
Load Capacity.....................293,294
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 307
Pressure Warning Light.................. 164
Quality Grading....................... 440
Radial.............................. 300
Replacement......................... 303
Rotation ............................ 306
Safety...........................288,297
Sizes ............................... 290
Snow Tires........................... 306
Spare Tire........................... 345
Spinning ............................ 301
TrailerTowing ........................ 332
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