2012 DODGE CHALLENGER spare tire

CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.NOTE:
•For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
•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.
Mounting Spare Tire
372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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 increased
leverage. 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.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373

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.CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the power distribution
center and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
Rear Power Distribution Center
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement ..................... 432,433
Bulbs, Light .......................... 82,432
Calibration, Compass ..................... 196
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 438
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 332
Oil (Engine) ........................ 396
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 411
Car Washes ............................ 419
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............79,331
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 334
Cellular Phone ........................ 92,237
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 436
Certification Label ....................... 334
Chains, Tire ............................ 314
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 297 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 391
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 328
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 421
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 404
Clock ............................. 204,213
Cold Weather Operation ................... 258
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 196
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 191
472 INDEX

Sound SystemKicker ............................ 234
Spare Tire ....................... 309,310,365
Spark Plugs ............................ 439
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 439
Oil ............................... 439
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 148
Speedometer ........................... 176
Sport Mode ............................ 275
Starting ............................. 27,252
Automatic Transmission ................ 253
Cold Weather ....................... 258
Engine Fails to Start .................. 258
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 252
Starting Procedures ...................... 252 Steering
Column Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 147
Power ............................ 280
Tilt Column ........................ 147
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 147
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 235
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 235
Storage ............................... 431
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 243,431
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 431
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 378
Sun Roof .............................. 161
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 152
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 54
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 338
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 397
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System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 176
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 147
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......177,354
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 72
Text Messaging ......................... 113
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 139
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 301
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 299
Tire Markings .......................... 296
Tire Safety Information .................... 296
TIREFIT .............................. 354
Tires ............................ 82,305,467
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 312 Air Pressure
........................ 305
Chains ............................ 314
Changing ....................... 365,368
Compact Spare ...................... 309
Flat Changing ....................... 365
General Information .................. 305
High Speed ......................... 308
Inflation Pressures .................... 306
Jacking ......................... 367,368
Life of Tires ........................ 312
Load Capacity ....................... 301
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 317
Pressure Warning Light ................ 183
Quality Grading ..................... 467
Radial ............................ 308
Replacement ........................ 313
Rotation ........................... 316
Safety .......................... 296,305
Sizes ............................. 297
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INDEX 487

Snow Tires......................... 316
Spare Tire .......................... 365
Spinning ........................... 311
Trailer Towing ....................... 343
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 312
To Open Hood .......................... 137
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 340
Towing ............................... 336
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 105
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 381
Guide ............................. 340
Recreational ........................ 348
Weight ............................ 340
Towing Assistance ....................... 105
Traction Control ......................... 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 336
Cooling System Tips .................. 347
Hitches ............................ 339
Minimum Requirements ................ 341 Tips .............................. 346
Trailer and Tongue Weight
.............. 340
Wiring ............................ 345
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 340
Trailer Weight .......................... 340
Transfer Case Fluid ............................. 440
Transmission ........................... 416
Automatic ....................... 266,416
Fluid ............................. 440
Manual ........................... 260
Shifting ........................... 265
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 152
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
488 INDEX