DODGE CHARGER 2017 7.G Owners Manual

INDEX
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About Your Brakes..................... .350, 351
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .136
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............460
Adding Fuel ............................. .396
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .456
Additives, Fuel ........................... .393
Adjust Down ................................ .105
Forward .............................. .105
Rearward ............................. .105
Up.................................. .105
AirBag ..................................50 Advance Front Air Bag .....................50
Air Bag Operation .........................52
Air Bag Warning Light .....................49
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................53
Enhanced Accident Response ..............58, 438
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................438
FrontAirBag ............................50
If A Deployment Occurs ....................57
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................52
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............59
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............50
Side Air Bags ............................53
Transporting Pets .........................75 Air Bag Light
....................... .49, 79, 201
Air Bag Maintenance .........................59
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......451
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................452
Air Conditioning ...................... .295, 302
Air Conditioning Controls .................295, 302
Air Conditioning Filter ...................311,453
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............310, 312
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............452, 453
Air Conditioning System ...........295, 302, 309, 452
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .373
Alarm Arm The System ..........................16
Rearming The System ......................16
Alarm, Panic ...............................20
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................16, 203, 208
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................16
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .437
All

Wheel Drive (AWD) ...................346, 465
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............459, 485, 486
Disposal .............................. .461
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................352
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................213
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Appearance Care.......................... .466
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................16
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .355
Auto Down Power Windows ...................33
Automatic Door Locks ........................26
Automatic Headlights .......................119
Automatic High Beams ..................... .120
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........309
Automatic Transmission ..................336, 465
Adding Fluid .....................465, 487, 490
Autostick ............................. .343
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................465
Fluid Change .......................... .465
Fluid Level Check .....................464, 465
Fluid Type ......................... .487, 490
Special Additives ........................ .464
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........342
Autostick ............................... .343
Operation ............................. .343
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................26
Auto Up Power Windows .....................34
AW D Towing ............................... .437
Axle Fluid ........................... .487, 490Axle Lubrication
....................... .487, 490
Battery .............................. .204, 451
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................20
Location .............................. .451
Belts, Seat .................................78
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................455
B-Pillar Location .......................... .367
Brake Assist System ........................ .354
Brake Control System, Electronic ................352
Brake Fluid .......................... .487, 490
Brake, Parking ............................ .350
Brakes ................................. .351
Brake System ......................... .351,
462
Fluid Check ..................... .463, 487, 490
Master Cylinder ........................ .463
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light ...................... .202, 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................336
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........75
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................126
Bulb Replacement ...................... .482, 483
Bulbs, Light ........................... .81, 482
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Camera, Rear............................ .170
Capacities, Fluid ....................... .485, 486
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .449, 450
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................461
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................78, 394
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .399
Car Washes .............................. .467
Certification Label ......................... .399
Chains, Tire ............................. .381
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .414
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .363
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................77
Checks, Safety .............................77
Child Restraint .............................60
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................63
Child Restraints ..........................60
Child Seat Installation ......................72
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........69
Infants And Child Restraints .................62
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........65
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........62
Seating Positions ..........................64 Child Safety Locks
..........................27
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .391
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .468
Climate Control ........................... .294
Coin Holder ............................. .190
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .333
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .377
Connector UCI ................................. .291
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........291
Console, Floor ............................ .190
Contract, Service .......................... .506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............461
Cooling System ........................... .458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................460
Coolant Capacity .....................485,
486
Coolant Level ....................... .458, 461
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................461
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................459
Inspection ............................. .461
Points To Remember ..................... .462
Pressure Cap ........................... .461
Radiator Cap .......................... .461
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Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............459, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489
Corrosion Protection ....................... .466
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................136
Cruise Light .......................... .217, 220
Cupholders .......................... .188, 471
Customer Assistance ....................... .504
Customer Programmable Features ...........233, 234
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............127
Daytime Running Lights .....................121
Dealer Service ............................ .446
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................36
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................35
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .192
Defroster, Windshield ........................79
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................127
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................444
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................123
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .447
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................436
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................461
Door Ajar ............................... .207Door Ajar Light
........................... .207
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......27
Door Locks .......................... .19, 25
KeyFob................................25
Remote ................................25
Remote Keyless Entry ......................25
Door Locks, Automatic .......................26
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .347
E-85 Fuel ............................... .394
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .184
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................192
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................95
Electronic Brake Control System ................352
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................352
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................361
T

raction Control System ....................357
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......472
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......133, 136
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............357
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................36
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................432
Jacking ............................... .414
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Overheating ........................... .412
Towing ............................... .436
Emergency Trunk Release .....................36
Emission Control System Maintenance ............445
Engine .............................. .442, 443
Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Block Heater ........................... .334
Break-In Recommendations ..................75
Checking Oil Level ...................... .447
Compartment ....................441, 442, 443
Compartment Identification .................441
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............458, 487, 488, 489
Cooling .............................. .458
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................78, 394
Fails To Start ........................... .333
Flooded, Starting ........................ .333
Fuel Requirements ....................... .390
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Oil ..................447, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489
Oil Change Interval ...................... .448
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .449, 450Oil Filter
.............................. .450
Oil Selection .....................448, 485, 486
Oil Synthetic ........................... .450
Overheating ........................... .412
Starting .............................. .331
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................449, 450
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................449
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........58, 438
Entry System, Illuminated .....................17
Ethanol ............................. .391, 394
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... .78, 394
Exhaust

System ........................ .78, 456
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................94
Exterior Lighting ...........................118
Exterior Lights .............................81
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Air Conditioning ......................311,453
Engine Oil ...................450, 487, 488, 489
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .450
Flashers ................................ .412
Hazard Warning ........................ .412
Turn Signal ...................... .81, 122, 217
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .123
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Flexible Fuel VehiclesCruising Range ......................... .396
Engine Oil ............................ .395
Fuel Requirements ....................394, 395
Maintenance ........................... .396
Replacement Parts ....................... .396
Starting .............................. .396
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .333
Floor Console ............................ .190
Fluid, Brake .......................... .487, 490
Fluid Capacities ....................... .485, 486
Fluid Leaks ...............................81
Fluid Level Checks ........................ .466
Automatic Transmission ....................465
Brake ................................ .463
Cooling System ......................... .458
Engine Oil ............................ .447
Transfer Case .......................... .465
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............487
Fog Lights .............................. .121
Folding Rear Seat ..........................112
Forward Collision Warning ....................156
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .432
Fuel ................................... .390
Additives ............................. .393Clean Air
............................. .391
Ethanol ........................... .391, 394
Gasoline .............................. .390
Light ................................ .213
Materials Added ........................ .393
Methanol ............................. .391
Octane Rating .................390, 487, 488, 489
Requirements .......................... .390
Specifications .....................487, 488, 489
Tank Capacity ...................... .485, 486
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .394
Fuses .................................. .472
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink) ............174, 179
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .391
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .390
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .391
Gear Ranges ............................. .338
Glass Cleaning ........................... .471
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................400, 402
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............400, 401
GVWR ................................. .400
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .347
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .412
Headlights .............................. .484
Automatic ..............................119
Cleaning .............................. .470
Delay ................................ .120
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........123
Lights On Reminder ..................... .121
On With Wipers ......................119,129
Passing ............................... .123
Switch ................................118
Time Delay ............................ .120
Washers .............................. .456
Headlight Washers ......................... .456
Head Restraints .....................110,111,112
Head Rests .........................110,111,112
Heated Mirrors .............................96
Heated Seats ............................. .106
Heater .............................. .295, 302
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .334
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....123
Hill Start Assist ........................... .355Hitches
Trailer Towing .......................... .403
Holder, Coin ............................. .190
Hood Release .............................117
Ignition Key ...................................11
Illuminated Entry ...........................17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................14
Information Center, Vehicle ...................221
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................88
Instrument Cluster ............198, 204, 207, 215, 217
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................225
Instrument Panel And Controls .................197
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................471
Interior Appearance Care .....................470
Interior Lights ............................ .125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............127
Intr

oduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .291
Jack Location ............................ .414
Jack Operation ........................... .414
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Jump Starting......................... .429, 431
KeyFob..................................11 Arm The Alarm ..........................16
Lock The Doors ..........................19
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........15, 20
Remote Keyless Entry ......................18
Towing ............................... .438
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Unlock The Doors .........................18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....20
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......20
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................18
Key-In Reminder ............................12
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .28, 332
Enter The Trunk ..........................19
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .............19, 243, 265
Passive Entry ............................28
Passive Entry Programming ...........28, 243, 265
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ...............18
Unlock From The Passenger Side ..............18
Keyless Go ................................11
Key, Replacement ...........................15
Keys ....................................11 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)
......................14
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................122
Lane Change Assist ........................ .123
LaneSense ............................... .159
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................39
Latches ..................................81
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .390
Leaks, Fluid ...............................81
Life Of Tires ............................. .380
Light Bulbs ........................... .81, 482
Lights ............................... .81, 118
AirBag ......................... .49, 79, 201
Automatic Headlights .....................119
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .360
Brake Warning ...................... .202, 351
Bulb Replacement ....................... .483
Cruise ............................ .217, 220
Daytime Running ....................... .121
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..............122,
123
Engine Temperature Warning ................204
Exterior ................................81
Fog ................................. .121
Headlights ..........................118,484
Headlights On Reminder ...................121
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Headlights On With Wipers..............119,129
Headlight Switch .........................118
High Beam ............................ .123
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................123
Illuminated Entry .........................17
Instrument Cluster ........................118
Intensity Control ........................ .126
Interior ............................... .125
License ............................... .485
Lights On Reminder ..................... .121
Low Fuel ............................. .213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............127
Park ................................. .216
Passing ............................... .123
Reading ........................... .123, 172
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .482, 483
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........211,384
Traction Control ........................ .360
Turn Signal ...................... .81, 122, 217
Vanity Mirror ............................96
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 217
Loading Vehicle ....................... .399, 401Capacities
............................. .401
Tires................................. .367
Load Leveling System ...................... .193
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .230
Battery Saver On ........................ .230
Electrical Load Reduction ...................230
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................230
Locks ....................................25
Automatic Door ..........................26
Auto Unlock .............................26
Child Protection ..........................27
Door ..................................25
Power Door .............................26
Low Tire Pressure System .....................384
Lubrication,
Body......................... .455
Lug Nuts ............................... .413
Maintenance Free Battery .....................451
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .446
Maintenance Schedule .............494, 495, 498, 500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 445
Manual, Service ........................... .508
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................463
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................114
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