2015 CHRYSLER 300 jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
!HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........442
!IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............442
!WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS......................443
▫Torque Specifications...................444
!JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........445
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage.........446
▫Preparations For Jacking................448
▫Jacking And Changing A Tire.............449
▫Road Tire Installation...................454
!JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES...........455
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............455
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................457
!FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............459
!MANUAL PARK RELEASE................460
!TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...........463
▫All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models...........466
▫Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models..........467
▫Without The Key Fob...................467
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
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. 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.
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Torque Patterns
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WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. 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/gear selector into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking 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.
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Jacking And Changing A Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•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.
Jack Warning Label
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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.
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.
NOTE:If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide
the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
Jacking Locations
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.
Front Jacking LocationRear Jacking Location
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Electric Rear Window Defrost.................255
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................114
Electronic Brake Control System...............364
Brake Assist System.....................367
Traction Control System...................366
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)......509
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........168
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............367
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................42
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................459
Hazard Warning Flasher..................442
Jacking...............................445
Jump Starting..........................455
Overheating...........................442
Towing..............................463
Emergency Trunk Release....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance..........473
Engine.................................472
Air Cleaner...........................481
Block Heater..........................342
Break-In Recommendations.................93
Checking Oil Level......................477
Compartment..........................471
Compartment Identification................471
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................491
Cooling..............................490
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................95
Fails To Start..........................340
Flooded, Starting.......................340
Fuel Requirements......................413
Jump Starting..........................455
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..477
Oil Filler Cap..........................479
Oil Selection...........................478
Oil Synthetic..........................480
Overheating...........................442
Starting..............................337
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INDEX 555

Panic Alarm..............................22
Parking Brake............................361
ParkSense® System, Rear....................209
Passing Light............................152
Passive Entry.............................32
Pedals, Adjustable.........................166
Pets....................................93
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........383
Power
Brakes...............................363
Deck Lid Release........................40
Distribution Center (Fuses)................513
Door Locks............................29
Mirrors..............................114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........241
Seats................................127
Sunroof..............................237
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............163
Windows..............................37
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............52
Preparation For Jacking.....................448
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................52
Programmable Features.....................277
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Radial Ply Tires..........................390
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........494
Radio Operation..........................303
Radio Remote Controls.....................301
Radio (Sound Systems).....................299
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................160
Rear Axle (Differential).....................501
Rear Camera............................223
Rear Cupholder..........................247
Rear ParkSense System.....................209
Rear Seat, Folding.........................138
Rear Window Defroster.....................255
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INDEX 563