2012 CHRYSLER 300 spare wheel

•Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use
Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Start-
ing and Operating” for additional warnings, cautions,
and information about the spare tire, its use, and
operation.
8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug
nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully 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 at the end of the handle for increasedleverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457

Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
1 — — Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp
Green— Radiator Fan #1
3 50 Amp
Red— Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp
Pink— Starter
5 40 Amp
Green— Anti-Lock Brakes
6 — — Fuse – Spare
7 — — Fuse – Spare
8 — — Fuse – Spare
9 — 20 Amp
YellowAll-Wheel Drive Module –
If Equipped
10 — 10 Amp
RedSecurity
11 — 20 Amp
YellowHornsCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
12 — 10 Amp
RedAir Conditioning Clutch
13 — — Fuse – Spare
14 — 25 Amp
NaturalAnti-Lock Brakes
15 — 25 Amp
NaturalTransmission
16 — — Fuse – Spare
18 50 Amp
Red— Radiator Fan #2
19 50 Amp
Red— Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp
Pink— Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp
Pink— Headlamp Washers
22 — — Fuse – Spare
23 — — Fuse – Spare
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
33 — 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Switch/Wireless
Module
34 — 10 Amp
RedSteering Column
Module/Clock
35 — 10 Amp
RedBattery Sensor
36 — — Fuse — Spare
37 — 15 Amp
BlueRadio
38 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet Inside
Arm Rest
40 — — Fuse — Spare
41 — — Fuse — Spare
42 30 Amp
Pink— Rear DefrostCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
43 — 25 Amp
NaturalRear Heated Seats/
Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp
RedPark Assist/Blind Spot/
Camera
45 — 15 Amp
BlueCluster/Rearview
Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp
RedAdaptive Cruise Control
47 — 10 Amp
RedAdaptive Front Lighting
48 — 20 Amp
YellowActive Suspension
49 — — Fuse — Spare
50 — — Fuse — Spare
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 184
Bulb Replacement.....................516,517
Bulbs, Light..........................86,516
Camera, Rear........................... 235
Capacities, Fluid........................ 521
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 481
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 495
Car Washes............................ 503
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............83,424
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 431
Cellular Phone.......................... 332
Certification Label....................... 431
Chains, Tire............................ 406
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 449
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 389
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............279,475Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 82
Checks, Safety........................... 82
Child Restraint..................71,72,73,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............75,76
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 421
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 504
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 488
Climate Control......................... 332
Clock................................ 328
Coin Holder........................... 262
Cold Weather Operation................... 351
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 331
Compact Spare Tire...................... 401
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 297
Connector
UCI .............................. 328
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 328
554 INDEX

SmartBeams........................... 177
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 406
Snow Tires............................ 408
Sound System
Kicker............................ 328
Spare Tire.......................401,402,450
Spark Plugs............................ 522
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)...................420,522
Oil ............................... 522
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........196,199
Speedometer........................... 280
Starting.............................26,348
Automatic Transmission................ 348
Cold Weather....................... 351
Engine Fails to Start.................. 351
Remote............................ 26
Starting and Operating.................... 348
Starting Procedures...................... 348Steering
Column Controls..................... 180
Column Lock....................... 190
Power............................ 373
Tilt Column......................190,191
Wheel, Heated...................... 192
Wheel, Tilt......................190,191
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 330
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 330
Storage............................262,516
Storage, Vehicle......................342,516
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 516
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 462
Sun Roof...........................247,251
Sunglasses Storage....................... 238
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 56
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 435
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 481
568 INDEX