2020 DODGE CHARGER flat tire

300SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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 equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
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.

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.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use
only. Installation 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.
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.

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304SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more
than 21 days, you may want to take these steps
to protect your battery.
Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery.
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out
of service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or
more, run the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh air and
high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice and
those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne
contaminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or
removal of paint and protective coatings from
your vehicle.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

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396 Autostick Operation
.................................................. 172AUX Cord........................................................ 383Aux Mode....................................................... 365Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 78AWDTowing....................................................... 249Axle Fluid........................... 315, 317, 318, 320Axle Lubrication................. 315, 317, 318, 320
B
Back-Up......................................................... 199Battery.................................................... 96, 271Charging System Light................................. 96Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Location.................................................... 271Belts, Seat..................................................... 156BluetoothConnect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
...... 381Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................376Bluetooth Mode............................................. 366Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 277B-Pillar Location............................................. 290Brake Assist System...................................... 107Brake Control System.................................... 107Brake Fluid...............284, 315, 317, 318, 320
Brake System...................................... 284, 308Fluid Check.......... 284, 315, 317, 318, 320Master Cylinder........................................ 284Parking..................................................... 164Warning Light.....................................95, 308Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 167Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.... 163Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 50Bulb Replacement........................................ 217Bulbs, Light.......................................... 157, 217
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 199Capacities, Fluid.................................. 313, 314Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 266, 274Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 282Car Washes................................................... 305Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 155, 312CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 202Cargo Area Cover............................................. 70Cargo Compartment........................................ 70Cellular Phone.............................................. 383Certification Label......................................... 202Chains, Tire.......................................... 301, 302Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 286Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 105Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 155Checks, Safety.............................................. 155Child Restraint.............................................. 143Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 145Child Seat Installation............................... 152How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 150Infant And Child Restraints....................... 144Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 147Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 145Seating Positions...................................... 146Child Safety Locks............................................30Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 310CleaningWheels...................................................... 300Climate Control................................................52Automatic....................................................57Manual........................................................53Coin Holder......................................................76Cold Weather Operation................................ 162Compact Spare Tire...................................... 299ConsoleFloor............................................................76Contract, Service........................................... 392Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 282

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Time Delay Headlight
..................................................... 47Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 290Tire Markings................................................. 286Tire Safety Information.................................. 286Tire Service Kit........................... 234, 235, 237Tires..........................157, 293, 298, 299, 303Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 296Air Pressure............................................... 293Chains............................................. 301, 302Changing................................ 229, 234, 286Compact Spare......................................... 299Flat Changing............................................ 234General Information............... 293, 298, 299High Speed................................................ 295Inflation Pressure...................................... 294Jacking............................................ 230, 286Life Of Tires............................................... 296Load Capacity.................................. 290, 291Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).. 99, 120Quality Grading.......................................... 303Radial........................................................ 295Replacement................................... 234, 297
Rotation........................................... 302, 303Safety.............................................. 286, 293Sizes......................................................... 287Snow Tires................................................ 298Spare Tires....................230, 298, 299, 300Spinning................................................... 296Trailer Towing........................................... 207Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 296Wheel Mounting....................................... 234Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 308To Open Hood.................................................. 68Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 206Towing.......................................................... 203Behind A Motorhome................................ 210Disabled Vehicle....................................... 248Guide........................................................ 205Recreational............................................. 210Weight...................................................... 205Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 210Traction......................................................... 210Traction Control............................................ 113
Trailer Towing................................................ 203Cooling System Tips.................................. 209Hitches..................................................... 205Minimum Requirements........................... 206Tips........................................................... 209Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 206Wiring....................................................... 208Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 205Trailer Weight................................................ 205Transfer CaseFluid........................................315, 317, 318Transmission................................................. 167Automatic........................................ 167, 285Fluid.............................. 315, 317, 318, 320Maintenance............................................ 285Shifting..................................................... 165Transporting Pets.......................................... 155Tread Wear Indicators................................... 296Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).........................................68Trunk Release Remote Control........................68Turn Signals........................................... 48, 103
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