DODGE CHARGER 2015 7.G Owners Manual

MOPAR® PARTS
MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis-
trator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes........................418
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................421
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .178
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............555
Adding Fuel.............................473
Adding Washer Fluid......................549
Additives, Fuel...........................468
Adjustable Pedals.........................172
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................60
Air Bag Components.....................59
Air bag Operation.......................62
Air Bag Warning Light....................71
Driver Knee Air Bag......................64
Enhanced Accident Response................70
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................74
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
If A Deployment Occurs...................69
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............73
Side Air Bags...........................64
Transporting Pets........................96
Air bag Deployment........................59
Air bag Light.............................71
Air bag Maintenance........................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .543
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................545
Air Conditioning..........................352
Air Conditioning Controls...................352
Air Conditioning Filter.....................369
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............368
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................545
Air Conditioning System....................352
Air Pressure, Tires.........................446
Alarm
Arm The System........................19
Alarm Light.............................263
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Alarm, Panic.............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................411
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................554
Disposal..............................557
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................421
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................263
Appearance Care.........................564
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............18
Assist, Hill Start..........................428
Auto Down Power Windows..................40
Automatic Door Locks......................31
Automatic Headlights......................153
Automatic High Beams.....................154
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........352
Automatic Transmission....................401
Adding Fluid..........................563
Autostick.............................408
Fluid and Filter Changes..................563
Fluid Change..........................563
Fluid Level Check.......................561
Fluid Type............................593
Special Additives.......................562
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode.......407
Autostick...............................408
Auto Unlock, Doors........................32
Auto Up Power Windows....................40
Axle Fluid..............................593
Axle Lubrication..........................593
Battery.................................543
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........24
Location..............................544
Belts, Seat...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................548
B-Pillar Location..........................439
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Brake Assist System.......................424
Brake Control System, Electronic..............421
Brake Fluid.............................593
Brake, Parking...........................418
Brakes.................................420
Brake System............................420
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................421
Fluid Check...........................559
Master Cylinder........................559
Parking..............................418
Warning Light.........................263
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................400
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.........96
Brightness, Interior Lights...................161
Bulb Replacement.........................585
Bulbs, Light.............................102
Camera, Rear............................227
Capacities, Fluid..........................589
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................541
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................556
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................98
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................477
Car Washes.............................565
Cellular Phone...........................351
Certification Label.........................477
Chains, Tire.............................456
Changing A Flat Tire.......................498
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................434
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .535
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............97
Checks, Safety............................97
Child Restraint............................75
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................79
Center Seat LATCH......................88
Child Restraints.........................75
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Child Seat Installation.....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........89
Infants And Child Restraints................78
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....88
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......82
Older Children And Child Restraints..........78
Seating Positions........................81
Child Safety Locks.........................32
Clean Air Gasoline........................466
Cleaning
Wheels...............................567
Climate Control..........................352
Automatic............................352
Coin Holder.............................252
Cold Weather Operation....................396
Compact Spare Tire........................451
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..349
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........349
Console, Floor...........................252
Contract, Service..........................607
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........556
Cooling System...........................552
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............555
Coolant Capacity.......................589
Coolant Level..........................553
Disposal of Used Coolant.................557
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................553
Inspection............................557
Points to Remember.....................558
Pressure Cap..........................556
Radiator Cap..........................556
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............554
Corrosion Protection.......................564
Cruise Control (Speed Control)................178
Cupholders.............................249
Customer Assistance.......................605
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Customer Programmable Features.............291
Data Recorder, Event.......................74
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............162
Daytime Running Lights....................156
Dealer Service............................537
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.................45
Deck Lid, Power Release.....................43
Defroster, Rear Window.....................255
Defroster, Windshield......................100
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................163
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................535
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................158
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...........................538
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................526
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................557
Door Locks
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......32
Door Locks............................22
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Remote...............................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................29
Door Locks, Automatic......................31
Driver Information Display
DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..275
Instrument Cluster Display................275
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................414
E-85 Fuel...............................470
Electrical Power Outlets.....................244
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................255
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................119
Electronic Brake Control System...............421
618 INDEX