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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
6.
Raise the vehicle by turning the jack
screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only
until the tire just clears the surface and
enough clearance is obtained to install
the spare tire. Minimum tire lift pro-
vides maximum stability.
7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
8.
Position the spare wheel/tire on the
vehicle and install the lug nuts with
the cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
screw counterclockwise, and remove
the jack and wheel blocks.
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 wheel nut tight-
ness is 130 ft lbs (176 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. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return it and the tools to the
proper positions in the foam tray.
12. Remove the small center cap and securely store the road wheel in the cargo area.
13. Have the aluminum road wheel and
tire repaired as soon as possible,
properly secure the spare tire with
the special wing nut torqued to
3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m), reinstall the jack
and tool kit foam tray, and latch the
rear load floor cover.
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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.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. 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 130 ft/lbs
(176 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure
that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to raise vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• 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.
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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. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 imme-
diately.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the
Ground2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE•
Trans inNEUTRAL
• 30 mphmax(48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km)maxdistance•
Trans inPARK
• T/case inNEUTRAL
• Tow inforwarddirection
Wheel Lift or Dolly TowFrontNO
Rear OKNO
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
NOTE:
SRT vehicles should only be towed with all four wheels off the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or transmission.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever located
below the steering wheel at the base
of the instrument panel.
2. Reach into the opening beneath the
center of the hood and move the
safety latch lever while lifting the
hood at the same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes.XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
Inspect the accessory belt(s), replace if necessary.X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed
driving, off-road or frequent trailer towing.XX X X
Drain the transfer case and refill. X X
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F80 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener /
Compass / Anti-Intrusion Module
F81 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights
F82 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/
Cruise Control
F83 10 Amp Red Fuel Door
F84 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster
F85 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 10 Amp Red Air Suspension – If Equipped/
Trailer Tow / Steering Column
Control Module
F88 15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear seats)
Selectable
F92 10 Amp Red Rear Console Lamp - If Equipped
F93 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist
F96 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch /
Flashlamp Charger - If Equipped
F97 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats & Heated
Steering Wheel - If Equipped
F98 25 Amp Natural Front Heated Seats - If Equipped
F99 10 Amp Red Climate Control / Driver
Assistance Systems Module
F100 10 Amp Red Active Damping - If Equipped
F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror/Smart
High Beams - If Equipped
F103 10 Amp Red Cabin Heater (Diesel engine only)
F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument
Panel/Center Console)
CAUTION!
•When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the
cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get
into the integrated power module, and possibly result in a 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 overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to
blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly
and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD
for more information regarding tire warn-
ings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure,
affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-
inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.
Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire
pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Always drive with each tire
inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should
be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
Tire And Loading Information Location
(Example)
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