2012 CHRYSLER 300 spare tire location

Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
driver’s side door.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) total weight your vehicle can carry
3) tire size designed for your vehicle
4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Tire Placard Location
Tire and Loading Information Placard
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers................ 448
If Your Engine Overheats................ 448
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 449
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage........ 450
▫Preparations For Jacking............... 452
▫Jacking And Changing A Tire............ 453
▫Road Tire Installation................. 458
Jump-Starting Procedures................ 458
▫Preparations For Jump-Start............. 459▫Jump-Starting Procedure............... 460
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................. 462
Shift Lever Override —
5 Speed Transmission................... 464
Manual Park Release —
8 Speed Transmission (3.6L Engine)......... 465
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 467
▫Without The Ignition Key Fob........... 469
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to be used 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.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed in order to
access the jack.
1. Open the trunk.2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
Opening The Access Panel
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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.
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.
Jacking Locations
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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.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location6
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