2011 DODGE CHALLENGER spare tire

8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug
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.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
10. 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 110 ft/lb. (150 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.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the base
of the jack faces the front 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
vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare
tire in the places provided.
•Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency use
with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
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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.
•This tire is designed as an emergency spare only. Do
not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) speed.
WARNING!
The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more
than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire
inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or
limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace
(or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in loss of vehicle control.
Center Cap Installation — If Equipped
1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 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.
3. 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.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
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5. 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 110 ft/lb. (150 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.
6. 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.
7. Stow the jack, tools, and spare tire. Make sure the base
of the jack faces the front 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.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
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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.
Access Panel
Rear Power Distribution Center
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 145
Bulb Replacement ..................... 426,427
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,426
Calibration, Compass ..................... 197
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 433
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 330
Oil (Engine) ........................ 392
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 405
Car Washes ............................ 413
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,325
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 332
Cellular Phone ........................ 94,238
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 431
Certification Label ....................... 332
Chains, Tire ............................ 309
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 360
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 292 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 387
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80
Checks, Safety ........................... 80
Child Restraint .................. 70,71,72,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 322
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 415
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 398
Clock ............................. 205,214
Cold Weather Operation ................... 257
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 304
Compass .............................. 197
Compass Calibration ..................... 197
Compass Variance ....................... 198
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 193
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Side Airbag............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 245
Signals, Turn ...................... 84,143,178
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 273
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 309
Snow Tires ............................ 310
Sound System Kicker ............................ 234
Spare Tire ....................... 304,305,361
Spark Plugs ............................ 434
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 434
Oil ............................... 434
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 149
Speedometer ........................... 176
Starting ............................. 27,252
Automatic Transmission ................ 253
Cold Weather ....................... 257
Engine Fails to Start .................. 258 Remote
............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 252
Starting Procedures ...................... 252
Steering Column Controls ..................... 143
Column Lock ....................... 148
Power ............................ 277
Tilt Column ........................ 148
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 148
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 236
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 236
Storage ............................... 426
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 244,426
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 426
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 374
Sun Roof .............................. 159
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 153
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 162
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 55
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 336
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 393
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 176
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 148
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......177,350
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 148
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 296
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 294
Tire Markings .......................... 291
Tire Safety Information .................... 291 TIREFIT
.............................. 350
Tires ............................ 84,300,463
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 307
Air Pressure ........................ 300
Chains ............................ 309
Changing ....................... 360,364
Compact Spare ...................... 304
Flat Changing ....................... 360
General Information .................. 300
High Speed ......................... 303
Inflation Pressures .................... 301
Jacking ......................... 363,364
Life of Tires ........................ 307
Load Capacity ....................... 296
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 312
Pressure Warning Light ................ 185
Quality Grading ..................... 463
Radial ............................ 303
Replacement ........................ 308
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INDEX 483

Rotation........................... 311
Safety .......................... 291,300
Sizes ............................. 292
Snow Tires ......................... 310
Spare Tire .......................... 361
Spinning ........................... 306
Trailer Towing ....................... 341
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 306
To Open Hood .......................... 138
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 338
Towing ............................... 334
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 107
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 376
Guide ............................. 338
Recreational ........................ 346
Weight ............................ 338
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction Control ......................... 285 Trailer Towing
.......................... 334
Cooling System Tips .................. 345
Hitches ............................ 337
Minimum Requirements ................ 339
Tips .............................. 344
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 338
Wiring ............................ 343
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 338
Trailer Weight .......................... 338
Transfer Case Fluid ............................. 435
Transmission ........................... 410
Automatic .................... 264,268,410
Fluid ............................. 435
Manual ........................... 260
Shifting ........................... 264
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
484 INDEX