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:
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" or
"Cold Weather Operation" procedure it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15
seconds...
Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra
caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or
rising (as in storm run-off)...