2019 DODGE CHARGER jacking

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............307
 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .307
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................312
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................312
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................314
 FUSES ............................... .315
▫ General Information .....................316
▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .316
▫ Rear Interior Fuses .....................320
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........325
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ...........326
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................327
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ..............328
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................332 
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........333
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ...................333
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .334
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........335
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........337
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........341
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ...................341
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .342
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........343
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........345
 JUMP STARTING ....................... .349
▫ Preparations For Jump Start ...............349
▫ Jump Starting Procedure .................351
 IF

YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............352
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
View Mirror / Police Run Acc Relay
68 –10 Amp Red Dual USB Power Outlet – R/A Sense (Charger/
300) Rear Sunshade (Charger/300) RR USB Timer
69 – –Fuse – Spare
70 – –Fuse – Spare
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
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WARNING! (Continued)
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.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
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5. Rotate the fastener securing the jack counterclockwise toremove it.
6. Remove the wheel chocks, jack and lug wrench assem- bly from under the 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 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. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK.Jack Fastener
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5. Turn off the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite of the jacking position using the provided
wheel chocks. For example, if changing the right front
tire, chock the left rear wheel. Place both chocks under
the tire.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being
jacked.
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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Apply the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
• 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.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
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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, wheel chocks, and lug wrench. NOTE:
When the following label is present, the spare tire
must be used for the rear wheel(s) only. For a flat front tire,
you must first install the spare on one of the rear tires.
Then, follow the jacking instructions for front tire replace-
ment and replace the front road wheel with the wheel
removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Jack Warning Label
Spare Tire Label
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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.
Jacking Locations
Front Jacking Location
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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.
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
Mounting Spare Tire
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control).........251
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............155
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........138
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................355
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................307
Jacking ........................... .325, 397
Jump Starting ....................... .349, 351
Towing ............................... .356
Emission Control System Maintenance ............148
Engine .......................... .370, 371, 372
Air Cleaner ............................ .379
Block Heater ........................... .233
Break-In Recommendations .................233
Checking Oil Level ...................... .373
Compartment ....................370, 371, 372
Compartment Identification .................370
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................389, 438
Cooling .............................. .389
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................219, 433
Fails To Start ........................... .232
Flooded, Starting ........................ .232
Fuel Requirements ....................429, 436
Jump Starting ....................... .349, 351
Oil ........................... .376, 436, 438Oil Filler Cap
....................... .370, 378
Oil Filter .............................. .379
Oil Selection ........................ .377, 436
Oil Synthetic ........................... .378
Overheating ........................... .352
Starting ........................... .228, 229
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................377, 378
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................377
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........200, 358
Ethanol ............................. .431, 434
Exhaust

Gas Cautions ....................219, 433
Exhaust System ....................... .219, 387
Exterior Lighting ............................66
Exterior Lights ......................... .66, 223
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .379
Air Conditioning ..................... .93, 381
Engine Oil ......................... .379, 438
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .379
Flashers ................................ .307
Hazard Warning ........................ .307
Turn Signals ..................... .71, 146, 223
Flash-To-Pass ..............................68
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