2017 DODGE CHALLENGER spare wheel

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............382
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............382
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........383
▫ Description .......................... .383
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ..................383
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .384
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........385
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........387
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .391
▫ Torque Specifications ....................391
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........392
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ...........393
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................394
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ..............395▫
Road Tire Installation ...................398
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ............399
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ...............400
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure .................401
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............402
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ....................... .404
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............406
▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ...........407
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............407
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................. .408
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............408
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6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from underthe spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the
lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack
assembly.
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.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from theedge 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 gear selector into PARK (automatic transmis- sion) or first gear (manual transmission).
5. Turn off the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For ex-
ample, 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.
Jack Fastener
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1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center capcovers 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.
Jack Engagement Locations
Front 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 “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 lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section 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 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 endof 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.
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
1 – – Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp Green –Radiator Fan #1 – (Non 6.2L Supercharged)
3 50 Amp Red –Electric Power Steering #1 – If Equipped / Radia-
tor Fan (6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped
4 30 Amp Pink – Starter
5 40 Amp Green –Anti Lock Brake
6 30 Amp Pink –Anti Lock Brake
7 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run / ACC #1
8 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2
9 –20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 –10 Amp Red Intrusion MOD (300) – If Equipped / Under
Hood Lamp – Police
11 –20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
13 – – Fuse – Spare
14 – – Fuse – Spare
15 –20 Amp Yellow Left HID – If Equipped
16 –20 Amp Yellow Right HID – If Equipped
18 50 Amp Red –Radiator Fan – (Non 6.2L Supercharged)
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
(300) – If Equipped
34 – 10 Amp RedSteering Column Module/Clock
(300)
35 – 5 Amp TanBattery Sensor
36 – 15 Amp BlueElectronic Exhaust Valve – If
Equipped
37 – 20 Amp YellowRadio
38 – 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet Inside Arm Rest/
Console Media Hub
40 – –Fuse – Spare
41 – –Fuse – Spare
42 30 Amp Pink –Rear Defrost
43 – 20 Amp YellowComfort Seat And Steering
Wheel Module (Heated Steering
Wheel/RR Heated Seats)
44 – 10 Amp RedPark Assist / Blind Spot / Rear
View Camera
45 – 15 Amp BlueCluster / Rearview Mirror /
Compass (Charger/300) / Hu-
midity Sensor / Forward Facing
Camera (Lane Departure)
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cargo (Vehicle Loading)..................... .370
Car Washes .............................. .439
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............459
Certification Label ......................... .370
Chains, Tire ............................. .354
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .392
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................70
Checks, Safety .............................70
Child Restraint .............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................57
Child Restraints ..........................54
Child Seat Installation ......................65
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........63
Infants And Child Restraints .................56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........59
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........56
Seating Positions ..........................58
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .365
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .440
Climate Control ........................... .268
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .302Compact Spare Tire
........................ .350
Console, Overhead ........................ .149
Contract, Service .......................... .482
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............432
Cooling System ........................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................431
Coolant Capacity .....................460, 461
Coolant Level ....................... .430, 433
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................433
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................431
Inspection ............................. .433
Points To Remember ..................... .434
Pressure Cap ........................... .432
Radiator Cap .......................... .432
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifr
eeze)............431, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Corrosion Protection ....................... .439
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................120
Cruise Light ....................194, 195, 197, 198
Cupholders .......................... .163, 444
Customer Assistance ....................... .480
Customer Programmable Features ...........212, 213
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............111
Daytime Running Lights .....................107
488 INDEX

Remote................................20
Starting And Operating ..................... .299
Starting Procedures ........................ .299
Steering Column Controls ........................ .108
Column Lock ...........................114
Power ............................... .321
Tilt Column .........................114,115
Wheel, Heated ..........................116
Wheel, Tilt ..........................114,115
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................266
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .266
Storage ................................. .455
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .277, 455
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .455
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .402
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .150
Sun Roof ............................... .157
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........44
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .422
System, Remote Starting ......................20
Telescoping Steering Column ...............114,115
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........276Tilt
Down .................................95
Up....................................95
Tilt Steering Column .....................114,115
Time Delay, Headlight ...................... .107
Tip Start ................................ .300
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........340, 341
Tire Markings ............................ .335
Tires.......................... .74, 345, 349, 356
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .353
Air Pressure ........................ .340, 345
Chains ............................... .354
Changing ...................... .392, 395, 398
Compact Spare ......................... .350
Flat Changing .......................... .398
General Information ...................345, 349
High Speed ............................ .347
Inflation

Pressures ....................... .346
Jacking ........................ .392, 394, 395
Life Of Tires ........................... .353
Load Capacity ...................... .340, 341
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............357
Pressure Warning Light ....................187
Quality Grading ........................ .356
Radial ............................... .34710
INDEX 499