2016 DODGE CHARGER spare tire

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.
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.
Jack Warning Label
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire.
WARNING!
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.
6. Remove the lug nuts and tire.
7. Mount the 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.Rear Jacking Location
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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
“Starting 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 lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
Mounting Spare Tire
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9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
10. Refer to Torque Specifications for proper lug nut torque.
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 ve-
hicle. 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.
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.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Refer to Torque Specifications for proper lug nut torque.
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.
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Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays. Fuse cavity location and de-
scriptions are printed on the inside of the power distri-
bution center cover.
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly
positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may
(Continued)Opening The Access Cover
Rear Power Distribution Center
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597

CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
20 ––Fuse – Spare
21 30 Amp Pink –Fuel Pump
22 –20 Amp Yellow – Police Right Spot Lamp – Police
23 –10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic
Port
24 –10 Amp Red Integrated Center Stack
25 –10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
26 –15 Amp Blue Cygnus Transmission
Module (Charger/300)/
Electronic Shift Module
(Charger/300)
27 –25 Amp Clear Amplifier – If Equipped
31 –25 Amp Breaker Power Seats –
If Equipped
32 –15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster
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Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............100
Checks, Safety .......................... .100
Child Restraint ............................77
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................82
Center Seat LATCH ......................90
Child Restraints .........................77
Child Seat Installation .....................95
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........91
Infants And Child Restraints ................80
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......84
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........80
Seating Positions ........................83
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .484
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .586
Climate Control ......................... .364Automatic
........................... .364
Coin Holder ............................ .251
Cold Weather Operation ....................413
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .469
Connector UCI................................ .361
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........361
Console, Floor .......................... .251
Contract, Service ......................... .629
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........576
Cooling System .......................... .573
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............575
Coolant Capacity .......................611
Coolant Level ..................... .573, 577
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................577
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................574
Inspection ........................... .577
Points To Remember .....................578
Pressure Cap ......................... .576
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Spare Tire....................... .469, 470, 516
Spark Plugs ...................... .613, 614, 615
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..................613, 614, 615
Oil .......................... .613, 614, 615
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .178, 179
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................192
Cancel .............................. .178
Resume ............................. .178
Set................................. .177
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........176, 177, 180
Starting ............................. .26, 410
Automatic Transmission ...................411
Cold Weather ......................... .413
Engine Fails To Start .....................413
Remote ...............................26
Starting And Operating .....................410
Starting Procedures ....................... .410Steering
Column Controls ...................... .159
Column Lock ......................... .170
Power .............................. .432
Tilt Column ....................... .170, 171
Wheel, Heated ........................ .172
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .170, 171
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............362
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .362
Storage ............................... .605
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .379, 605
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .605
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .539
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .231
Sun Roof .............................. .241
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........62
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .562
System, Remote Starting .....................26
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