2011 DODGE CHALLENGER jacking

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CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 349
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 349
 TIREFIT Kit — If Equipped .............. 350
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... 351
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation . . . 351
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ............. 353
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ............ 355
Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 360
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ........ 361
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 363
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ............ 364
▫ Compact Spare Tire ................... 368
▫ Center Cap Installation — If Equipped ..... 369
 Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 370
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 371
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 372
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2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the
recessed area under the sealant bottle.
3. Press the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant
Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of
it accordingly.
4. Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT hous-
ing.
5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so
that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the
front of the housing. Press the bottle into the housing. An
audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked
into place.
6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end
of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage
area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
7. Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the
vehicle.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.
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put 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.(Continued)
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6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
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.
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.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
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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:
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
•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.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 2. 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.
Jack Warning Label
Center Cap Removal
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3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to
loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with
the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground.4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to
the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly
engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
Lug Nut Removal/Installation
1 — Tighten
2 — Loosen
Front Jacking Location
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with a center cap, do not
attempt to install it on the compact spare. However,
when reinstalling the road tire, follow the procedure
under “Center Cap Installation — If Equipped” in place
of the remaining steps in this procedure.
Rear Jacking Location6
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DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 390
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 376
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 405
Engine Oil ......................... 393
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 153
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 273
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 274
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 193
E-85 Fuel ............................. 326
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 284Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
.... 421
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 188
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 374
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 349
Jacking ............................ 360
Jump Starting ....................... 370
Overheating ........................ 349
Towing ............................ 376
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 387
Engine ............................... 385
Air Cleaner ......................... 393
Block Heater ........................ 259
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
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