power steering fluid DODGE CHARGER 2016 7.G Owners Manual

Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide
light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If
the electric steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing assist, you will still have the
ability to steer the vehicle manually. Alternate electric power steering efforts can be selected
through the Uconnect System. Refer to ”Customer Pro-
grammable Features” or “Performance Control — If
Equipped” within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose
a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.
If the Electric Power Steering warning icon is
displayed and the “SERVICE POWER STEER-
ING” or the “POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF
– SERVICE SYSTEM” message is displayed
within the Driver Information Display (DID), this indi-
cates the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and
fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights. Required Maintenance Intervals:
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires.
Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled
service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 619

ParkSense System, Rear.....................218
Passing Light ........................... .160
Passive Entry .............................35
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .173
Personalized Menu Bar .....................382
Pets ....................................98
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........458
Power Brakes .............................. .436
Deck Lid Release ........................45
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................597
Door Locks ............................32
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........245
Seats ............................... .134
Steering ............................. .432
Sunroof ............................. .241
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............171
Windows ..............................41 Power Seats
Down .............................. .135
Forward ............................. .135
Power Lumbar ........................ .136
Rearward ............................ .135
Recline .............................. .135
Up ................................ .135
Power Steering Fluid ...................613, 616
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............58
Preparation For Jacking .....................518
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................59
Programmable Electronic Features .............311
Programmable Features ..................309, 311
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .466
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........576
Radio Frequency General Information ............16, 18, 26, 30, 40
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