2019 CHRYSLER 300 spare tire

Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly
installed to the vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire using the
electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
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WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using
mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain their luster
and to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap
solution recommended for the body of the vehicle and
remember to always wash when the surfaces are not hot to
the touch.Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt,
sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride,
etc., and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control
dust on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap
to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh chemicals or a
stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s protective coating
that helps keep them from corroding and tarnishing.
CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh brushes.
Many aftermarket wheel cleaners and automatic car
washes may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar Wheel
Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive
brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and
wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent dam-
age to the wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar
Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is recommended or
select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or
chrome wheels.
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•No other tire sizes are recommended for use with a tire
chain or traction device.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs
that could indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested
operating speed of the device manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
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Brightness, Interior Lights.....................73
Bulb Replacement ......................... .305
Bulbs, Light .......................... .215, 305
Camera, Rear ............................ .279
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .414
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .348, 354
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................367
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................212, 411
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .285
Cargo Area Cover ...........................97
Cargo Compartment .........................97
Car Washes .............................. .398
Cellular Phone ........................... .448
Certification Label ......................... .285
Chains, Tire ............................. .394
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .373
Charging Wireless ...............................116
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .375
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .143
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............212
Checks, Safety ............................ .212Child Restraint
........................... .197
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .200
Child Seat Installation .....................208
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........206
Infant And Child Restraints .................199
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......202
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........199
Seating Positions ........................ .201
Child Safety Locks ..........................43
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .408
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .393
Climate Control ......................... .78, 79
Automatic ..............................79
Coin Holder ............................. .107
Cold

Weather Operation ..................... .224
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .391
Console Floor ................................ .107
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............367
Cooling System ........................... .364
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................366
Coolant Level ....................... .365, 368
474 INDEX

Service Contract.......................... .468
Service Manuals .......................... .470
Shifting ................................ .228
Automatic Transmission ................228, 230
Shoulder Belts ............................ .175
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................61
Signals, Turn ....................... .70, 141, 215
Siri .................................... .460
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .458
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................394
Snow Tires .............................. .390
Spare Tires .....................321, 390, 391, 392
Spark Plugs ............................. .415
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .415
Oil.................................. .415
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .242, 243
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................249
Cancel ............................... .243
Resume .............................. .243
Set .................................. .242
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............241, 244
Sport Mode .............................. .239Starting
............................. .220, 221
Automatic Transmission ....................220
Button .................................27
Cold Weather .......................... .224
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .224
Starting And Operating ...................220, 221
Starting Procedures ..................... .220, 221
Steering ..................................58
Column Lock ............................58
Power ............................... .239
Tilt Column .............................58
Wheel, Heated ...........................59
Wheel, Tilt ..............................58
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................445
Steering

Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .445
Storage ............................. .107, 397
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .86, 397
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .397
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .335
Sunglasses Storage ..........................117
Sun Roof .............................. .90, 93
Closing ................................92
Sunshade Operation .........................92
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........186
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Synthetic Engine Oil....................... .354
Telescoping Steering Column ...................58
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............84
Tilt Steering Column .........................58
Time Delay Headlight ...............................69
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............379
Tire Markings ............................ .373
Tires ..................... .215, 383, 390, 391, 396
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .387
Air Pressure ........................... .383
Chains ............................... .394
Changing ....................321, 324, 328, 373
Compact Spare ......................... .391
Flat Changing .......................... .328
General Information ................383, 390, 391
High Speed ............................ .385
Inflation Pressure ....................... .384
Jacking ........................... .324, 373
Life Of Tires ........................... .387
Load Capacity ...................... .379, 380
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........137, 166
Quality Grading ........................ .396
Radial ............................... .385Replacement
........................ .328, 388
Rotation .............................. .395
Safety ............................ .373, 383
Sizes ................................ .375
Snow Tires ............................ .390
Spare Tires ...................321, 390, 391, 392
Spinning .............................. .386
Trailer Towing .......................... .292
Tread Wear Indicators .....................387
Wheel Mounting ........................ .328
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .406
Tire Safety Information ...................... .373
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................290
T
o Open Hood .............................94
Towing ................................. .286
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .296
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .336
Guide ................................ .289
Recreational ........................... .296
Weight ............................... .289
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................296
Traction ................................ .296
Traction Control .......................... .155
Trailer Towing ............................ .286
Cooling System Tips ..................... .295
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