Dodge Charger: JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING / Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage

Dodge Charger 2011-2024 Owner's Manual / IN CASE OF EMERGENCY / 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.

Preparations For Jacking

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...

Jacking Instructions

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...

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