Dodge Charger: JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING / 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.
- Open the trunk.
- Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
- Rotate the fastener securing the spare tire counterclockwise to remove it.
- Remove the spare tire.
- Rotate the fastener securing the jack counterclockwise to remove it.
- Remove the wheel chocks, jack and lug wrench assembly 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.
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...
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...
Other information:
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you can start the engine.
Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the vehicle has come
to a complete stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine
is above idle speed...
The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of the torque warning
and the warning zone sensitivity (early/med/late) that you can configure through
the Uconnect system.
NOTE:
When enabled the system operates above 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph
(180 km/h)...