DODGE CHARGER 2008 6.G Owners Manual

Cooling System....................... 388
Engine Oil........................374,375
Power Steering........................ 384
Transfer Case......................... 398
Fluids................................ 421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 421
Fog Lights..........................126,168
Folding Rear Seat........................ 120
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 359
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 385
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 398
Fuel................................. 319
Adding............................. 323
Additives............................ 321
Clean Air............................ 320
Conserving.......................... 178
Ethanol............................. 320
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 323
Filter............................... 379Gasoline............................ 319
Gauge.............................. 164
Hoses.............................. 393
Materials Added....................... 321
Methanol............................ 320
Octane Rating......................319,421
Requirements......................... 319
Saver Mode.......................... 178
Specifications......................... 421
Tank Capacity........................ 419
Fuel System Caution..................... 324
Fueling............................... 323
Fuses................................ 404
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 139
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............323,370
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 320
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 319
Conserving.......................... 178
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Gasoline, Reformulated................... 320
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 165
Fuel................................ 164
Odometer........................... 169
Speedometer......................... 164
Tachometer.......................... 164
Gear Ranges........................262,268
General Information...............18,26,114,318
General Maintenance..................... 373
Glass Cleaning.......................... 402
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............326,330
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............326,329
GVWR............................... 326
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)........87,209,211
Hard Drive (HDD)....................191,209Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 276
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 344
Head Restraints......................... 118
Headlight Washers....................... 386
Headlights
Automatic........................... 124
Bulb Replacement...................... 413
Cleaning............................ 402
Delay.............................. 125
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 127
Lights On Reminder.................... 126
On With Wipers....................125,131
Passing............................. 128
Switch.............................. 123
Time Delay.......................... 125
Washers............................. 386
Heated Mirrors.......................... 86
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Heated Seats........................... 118
Heater............................... 239
Heater, Engine Block..................... 258
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 333
Holder, Coin........................... 153
Holder, Cup........................... 151
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 139
Hood Release.......................... 121
Hoses................................ 393
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 284
Infant Restraint........................65,66Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 172
Information Center, Vehicle................. 175
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster.................162,163,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 161
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 402
Interior Appearance Care.................. 401
Interior Fuses.......................... 404
Interior Lights.......................... 128
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 130
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 348
Jack Operation.......................... 350
Jacking Instructions...................... 350
Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 50
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 127
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................68,70
Latch Plate............................. 42
Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 121
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 319
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 304
Light Bulbs..........................78,412
Lights..............................78,123
Airbag........................57,62,77,167Anti-Lock.........................173,282
Automatic Headlights................... 124
Brake Assist Warning................... 289
Brake Warning.....................170,280
Bulb Replacement...................412,413
Courtesy/Reading...................128,139
Cruise.............................. 164
Daytime Running...................... 126
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............126,127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................286,289
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 165
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 167
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................126,168
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
Headlights On Reminder................. 126
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Headlights On With Wipers............125,131
High Beam........................127,168
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 127
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................123,164
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................128,139
License............................. 418
Lights On Reminder.................... 126
Low Fuel............................ 174
LowTire ............................ 172
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading......................128,139
Oil Pressure.......................... 168
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 129
Passing............................. 128
Reading..........................128,139
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 168Service...........................412,413
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........172,309
Traction Control....................... 289
Turn Signal...................78,126,127,166
Vanity Mirror.......................... 87
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
Load Leveling System.................... 156
Loading Vehicle......................326,327
Capacities........................... 327
Tires ............................... 294
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock.......................... 31
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 32
Door................................ 28
Power Door........................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 309
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................68,70
Lubrication, Body....................... 385
Lumbar Support........................ 117
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 381
Maintenance, General..................... 373
Maintenance Procedures................... 373
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 148
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,371
Manual, Service......................... 438
Map/Reading Lights..................128,139
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 395
Methanol............................. 320
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 178
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 86
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 87
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 178
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 309
Mopar Parts.........................372,437
MP3 Player.........................191,209
MTBE/ETBE........................... 320
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 283
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 126
Navigation Radio........................ 209
Navigation System....................... 209
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
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Occupant Restraints....................... 40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............319,421
Odometer..........................164,169
Trip .............................164,169
Oil Change Indicator..................169,178
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............169,178
Oil, Engine.........................374,421
Capacity............................ 419
Change Interval..................169,178,376
Checking.........................374,375
Dipstick..........................374,375
Disposal............................ 378
Filter............................378,421
Filter Disposal........................ 378
Identification Logo..................... 376
Materials Added to..................... 377
Recommendation...................376,419
Synthetic............................ 377
Viscosity.......................376,377,419Oil Filter, Change........................ 378
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 378
Onboard Diagnostic System..............370,371
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 139
Operating Precautions.................... 370
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 84
Overdrive............................. 264
Overhead Console....................... 138
Overheating, Engine...................166,345
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 438
Paint Care............................. 398
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 278
Parking On Hill......................... 278
Passing Light........................... 128
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 134
Personal Settings........................ 186
Pets.................................. 74
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Phone, Cellular.....................87,209,211
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........87,209,211
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 294
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............191,209
USB .............................191,209
Power
Brakes.............................. 280
Deck Lid Release....................... 38
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 404
Door Locks........................... 29
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 149
Seats............................... 115
Steering............................. 282
Steering, Checking..................... 384
Sunroof............................. 146
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................384,423Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 49
Preparation for Jacking.................... 347
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features............ 186
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 301
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 390
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 190
Radio, Navigation....................... 209
Radio Operation...................192,211,239
Radio Remote Controls.................... 237
Radio, Satellite...............191,192,209,211,226
Radio (Sound Systems).................191,209
Rear Cup Holder........................ 152
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 120
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 398
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Rear Window Defroster................... 250
Rear Window Features.................... 250
Rearview Mirrors........................ 83
Reception, Radio........................ 190
Reclining Front Seats..................... 116
Recorder, Event Data...................... 63
Recreational Towing...................... 342
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 320
Refrigerant............................ 384
Release, Hood.......................... 121
Reminder, Lights On..................... 126
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 47
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 237
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Remote Trunk Release..................... 38
Replacement Bulbs....................... 412Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 372
Replacement Tires....................... 305
Reporting Safety Defects................... 437
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........169,178
Restraint, Head......................... 118
Restraints, Child......................... 65
Restraints, Occupant...................... 40
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 359
Rotation, Tires.......................... 308
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 78
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 437
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 75
Safety Information, Tire................... 290
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio...............191,192,209,211,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 227
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Schedule, Maintenance.................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 403
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts..........................40,41,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 46
And Pregnant Women................... 49
Child Restraint...................65,66,67,72
Extender............................. 50
Front Seat..........................41,42
Inspection............................ 77
Operating Instructions................... 42
Pretensioners.......................... 47
Rear Seat............................. 41
Reminder............................ 168
Untwisting Procedure.................... 46
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 114
Head Restraints....................... 118
Heated.............................. 118Height Adjustment..................... 115
Lumbar Support....................... 117
Power.............................. 115
Rear Folding......................... 120
Reclining............................ 116
Seatback Release....................... 120
Tilting.............................. 115
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,172
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........389,421
Selection of Oil......................... 376
Self-Sealing Tires........................ 307
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 434
Service Contract......................... 436
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 174
Service Manuals........................ 438
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