DODGE CHARGER 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Fluid Level Check..................... 316
Fluid Type.......................... 339
Gear Ranges......................... 201
Shifting..........................200,205
Special Additives..................... 317
Torque Converter..................... 204
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 204
Autostick..........................207,209
Ball Joints............................ 306
Battery............................... 303
Emergency Starting.................... 282
Jump Starting........................ 282
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................282,303
Bearings.............................. 318
Belts, Drive........................... 300
Belts, Seat............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 306
B-Pillar Location....................... 228
Brake Assist System..................... 220
Brake, Parking......................... 213
Brake System.......................214,313Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 214
Fluid Check......................315,339
Hoses.............................. 314
Master Cylinder...................... 315
Parking............................ 213
Warning Light....................133,214
Brakes............................... 214
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 200
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 59
Bulb Replacement...................... 331
Bulbs, Light........................... 330
Calibration, Compass.................... 142
Capacities, Fluid....................... 337
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 254
Oil (Engine)......................... 298
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 310
Car Washes........................... 319
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............60,253
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 178
Catalytic Converter..................... 301
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............150,157
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Cellular Phone.......................... 69
Chains, Tire........................... 240
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 274
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 225
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 293
Child Restraint.................51,52,53,55,57
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........54,55
Child Safety Locks....................... 26
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 251
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 320
Climate Control........................ 180
Clock..........................152,158,169
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 179
Compact Spare Tire..................... 235
Compass............................. 142
Compass Calibration.................... 142
Compass Variance...................... 143
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 140
Console.............................. 120
Console, Floor......................... 120
Console, Overhead...................... 108Contract, Service....................... 364
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 310
Cooling System........................ 308
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 310
Coolant Capacity..................... 337
Coolant Level.....................308,311
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 311
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 309
Inspection........................... 311
Points to Remember................... 312
Pressure Cap........................ 310
Radiator Cap........................ 310
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....309,337,338
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 105
Cruise Light........................... 129
Cup Holder........................ 119,322
Customer Assistance.................... 362
Data Recorder, Event..................... 49
Daytime Running Lights.................. 97
Dealer Service......................... 294
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 190
Defroster, Windshield...............61,181,186
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Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 101
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 292
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 98
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 311
Door Locks............................ 23
Door Locks, Automatic................... 24
Door Opener, Garage.................... 109
Drive Belts............................ 300
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 212
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 172
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 68
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 117
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 105
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 221
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 130
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..... 137
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 284
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 272
Jacking............................. 274Jump Starting........................ 282
Overheating......................... 272
Towing............................. 285
Emission Control System Maintenance....293,342
Engine.........................289,290,291
Air Cleaner.......................... 300
Block Heater......................... 197
Break-In Recommendations............... 59
Checking Oil Level.................295,296
Compartment..................289,290,291
Coolant (Antifreeze)................308,338
Cooling............................ 308
Exhaust Gas Caution................60,253
Fails to Start......................... 195
Flooded, Starting..................... 195
Fuel Requirements.................250,337
Oil ..........................295,337,338
Oil Change Interval................... 297
Oil Filler Cap........................ 298
Oil Selection......................297,337
Oil Synthetic......................... 299
Overheating......................... 272
Temperature Gauge................... 130
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 48
Ethanol.............................. 251
Event Data Recorder..................... 49
Exhaust Gas Caution...............60,253,308
Exhaust System......................60,307
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 67
Exterior Lighting........................ 95
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 300
Air Conditioning..................188,305
Engine Fuel......................... 301
Engine Oil.......................300,338
Engine Oil Disposal................... 299
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 272
Turn Signal........................98,131
Flash-To-Pass........................... 98
Flat Tire Changing...................... 274
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 195
Floor Console.......................... 120
Fluid Capacities........................ 337
Fluid Leaks............................ 61Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 315
Cooling System....................... 308
Engine Oil.......................295,296
Power Steering....................... 305
Fluids............................... 338
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 338
Fog Lights..........................97,133
Folding Rear Seat....................... 93
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 284
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 306
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 318
Fuel................................. 250
Adding............................. 254
Clean Air........................... 251
Ethanol............................. 251
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 254
Filter.............................. 301
Gasoline............................ 250
Gauge............................. 129
Hoses.............................. 313
Methanol........................... 251
Octane Rating.....................250,338
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Requirements.....................250,337
Tank Capacity........................ 337
Fuel System Caution.................... 255
Fueling.............................. 254
Fuses................................ 323
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 109
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............254,293
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 251
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 250
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 251
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 130
Fuel............................... 129
Speedometer......................... 129
Tachometer.......................... 129
Gear Ranges.......................... 201
General Information.................15,22,249
Glass Cleaning......................... 321
Gross Axle Weight Rating..............257,259
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............257,259
GVWR ............................... 257Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 69
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 272
Head Restraints......................... 91
Headlights
Cleaning............................ 321
High Beam........................... 98
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 98
Lights On Reminder.................... 97
On With Wipers....................96,102
Passing............................. 98
Switch.............................. 95
Time Delay........................... 96
Heated Seats........................... 91
Heater............................... 180
Heater, Engine Block.................... 197
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch.... 98
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 262
Holder, Cup........................... 119
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter.... 109
Hood Release.......................... 94
Hoses............................312,313
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Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 13
Infant Restraint.......................51,52
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 135
Information Center, Vehicle............... 137
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 66
Instrument Cluster................127,128,129
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 126
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 321
Interior Appearance Care................. 320
Interior Fuses.......................... 323
Interior Lights.......................... 99
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 101
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 275
Jack Operation......................... 277
Jacking Instructions..................... 277
Jump Starting......................... 282Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 42
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 98
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 34
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . 54,55
Latch Plate............................ 35
Latches............................... 61
Hood............................... 94
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 250
Life of Tires........................... 238
Lights..............................61,95
Airbag.......................46,49,61,131
Anti-Lock........................136,216
Automatic Headlights................... 96
Brake Assist Warning.................. 223
Brake Warning....................133,214
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Bulb Replacement..................... 330
Courtesy/Reading..................99,108
Cruise............................. 129
Daytime Running...................... 97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 98
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator....................221,223
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 130
Engine Temperature Warning............ 131
Fog .............................97,133
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 272
Headlight Switch...................... 95
Headlights........................... 95
Headlights On With Wipers...........96,102
High Beam........................98,132
High Beam Indicator................... 132
Illuminated Entry...................... 17
Instrument Cluster..................95,129
Interior...........................99,108
License............................. 336
Lights On Reminder.................... 97
Low Fuel........................... 136
LowTire ............................ 135Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 136
Oil Pressure......................... 132
Passing............................. 98
Reading............................ 108
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 133
Service..........................330,331
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator)... 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......135,242
Traction Control...................... 223
Turn Signal........................98,131
Voltage............................. 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 129
Load Leveling System................... 122
Loading Vehicle.....................256,258
Capacities........................... 258
Tires ............................... 228
Locks................................ 23
Auto Unlock......................... 25
Child Protection....................... 26
Door............................... 23
Power Door.......................... 24
Low Tire Pressure System................ 242
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Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)....................54,55
Lubrication, Body....................... 306
Lumbar Support........................ 90
Maintenance Free Battery................. 303
Maintenance Procedures.................. 295
Maintenance Schedule................... 342
Schedule “A”........................ 355
Schedule “B”........................ 345
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine). . . 136,293
Manual, Service........................ 365
Methanol............................. 251
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 140
Mirrors............................... 66
Automatic Dimming.................... 66
Electric Remote....................... 68
Exterior Folding....................... 67
Heated.............................. 68
Outside............................. 67
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 68
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 242
Mopar Parts........................294,364
MTBE/ETBE.......................... 251
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 218
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 98
Navigation Radio....................... 168
Navigation System...................... 168
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 59
Occupant Restraints...................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 250
Odometer............................ 129
Trip ............................... 129
Oil, Engine.........................295,338
Capacity............................ 337
Change Interval...................... 297
Checking........................295,296
Dipstick.........................295,296
Disposal............................ 299
Filter...........................300,338
Filter Disposal....................... 299
Identification Logo.................... 298
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Materials Added to.................... 299
Recommendation..................297,337
Synthetic........................... 299
Viscosity.........................298,337
Onboard Diagnostic System............292,293
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 109
Operating Precautions................... 292
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 67
Overdrive............................ 202
Overhead Console...................... 108
Overheating, Engine..................130,272
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 365
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 213
Parking On Hill........................ 213
Passing Light........................... 98
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 104
Personal Settings....................... 146
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 69
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 69
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 228Power
Brakes............................. 214
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 323
Door Locks.......................... 24
Mirrors............................. 68
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 117
Seats............................... 89
Steering.........................217,305
Steering, Checking.................... 305
Sunroof............................ 114
Windows............................ 28
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 41
Preparation for Jacking................... 274
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 39
Programmable Electronic Features..... 110,113,146
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)..............21,110,113
Radial Ply Tires........................ 235
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 310
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 149
Radio, Navigation...................... 168
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Radio Operation..................150,157,180
Radio Remote Controls.................. 176
Radio, Satellite......................169,173
Radio (Sound Systems)................150,157
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 93
Rear Window Defroster.................. 190
Rear Window Features................... 190
Rearview Mirrors........................ 66
Reclining Front Seats..................... 90
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49
Recreational Towing..................... 270
Reformulated Gasoline................... 251
Refrigerant............................ 305
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 176
Remote Trunk Release.................... 32
Replacement Parts...................... 294
Replacement Tires...................... 238
Reporting Safety Defects................. 365
Restraint, Head......................... 91
Restraints, Child........................ 51
Restraints, Occupant..................... 33Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 284
Rotation, Tires......................... 241
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 61
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 365
Safety Information, Tire.................. 224
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................169,173
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 176
Schedule, Maintenance................... 342
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 322
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 39
Seat Belts............................33,34
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 38
And Pregnant Women.................. 41
Child Restraint.................51,52,53,57
Extender............................ 41
Front Seat.........................34,35
Operating Instructions.................. 35
Pretensioners......................... 39
Rear Seat............................ 34
Reminder........................... 133
380 INDEX