2017 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.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the
spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the
recommended pressure for your vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
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CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............380
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............380
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .381
▫ Torque Specifications ....................381
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........382
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ...........383
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................384
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ..............385
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................389
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ............389
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ...............390 ▫
Jump-Starting Procedure .................391
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............392
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................394
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............396
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............397
▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ...........398
▫ Without The Key Fob ....................398
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ...............................399
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............399
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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. 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
Opening The Access Panel
Spare Tire Fastener
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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 andinstall 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.
Front Jacking LocationRear Jacking Location
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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 con-
tains fuses and relays. Fuse cavity location and descrip-
tions are printed on the inside of the power distribution
center cover.
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned 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 overload. If a
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Opening The Access Cover
Rear Power Distribution Center
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