service DODGE CHARGER 2006 6.G Repair Manual

Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your service
contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPAR PARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (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 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.NHTSA.gov. or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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 write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
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 con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) 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
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those 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.
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
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Compass Variance...................... 147
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 144
Console.............................. 127
Console, Floor......................... 127
Console, Overhead...................... 114
Contract, Service....................... 346
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 301
Cooling System........................ 298
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 300
Coolant Capacity..................... 323
Coolant Level.....................299,301
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 301
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 299
Inspection........................... 301
Points to Remember................... 302
Pressure Cap........................ 301
Radiator Cap........................ 301
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....299,323,324
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 111
Cup Holder........................125,310
Customer Assistance.................... 344
Data Recorder, Event..................... 50Dealer Service......................... 284
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 182
Defroster, Windshield...............60,183,188
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 105
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 282
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 103
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 301
Door Locks............................ 16
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 290
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 272
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 176
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 123
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 109
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 142
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 273
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Latches
Hood............................... 96
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 241
Life of Tires........................... 232
Lights..............................60,98
Airbag.......................43,50,60,136
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Automatic Headlights.................. 101
Brake Warning....................... 139
Bulb Replacement..................... 317
Courtesy/Reading..................... 98
Daytime Running..................... 102
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 100
Engine Temperature Warning............ 136
Fog .............................103,138
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 262
Headlight Switch..................... 100
Headlights.......................... 100
Headlights On With Wipers............. 102
High Beam Indicator................... 137
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster.................... 100
Interior.............................. 98License............................. 322
Lights On Reminder................... 102
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 141
Oil Pressure......................... 137
Reading............................ 114
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................317,318
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 141
Turn Signal.......................100,103
Voltage............................. 138
Load Leveling System................... 128
Loading Vehicle.....................247,248
Capacities........................... 248
Tires ............................... 222
Locks
Door............................... 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 55
Lubrication, Body....................... 296
Lumbar Support........................ 92
Maintenance Free Battery................. 292
Maintenance Procedures.................. 285
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Maintenance Schedule................... 328
Schedule“A”........................ 339
Schedule“B”........................ 331
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 141,283
Manual, Service........................ 347
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 144
Mirrors............................... 67
Automatic Dimming.................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 69
Exterior Folding....................... 68
Heated.............................. 69
Outside............................. 68
Rearview............................ 67
Vanity.............................. 69
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 234
Mopar Parts........................284,346
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 218
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 100
Navigation System...................... 177
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 59Occupant Restraints...................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 241
Oil, Engine.........................285,324
Capacity............................ 323
Change Interval...................... 287
Checking........................285,286
Disposal............................ 289
Filter...........................290,324
Filter Disposal....................... 289
Identification Logo.................... 288
Materials Added to.................... 289
Recommendation..................287,323
Synthetic........................... 289
Viscosity.........................288,323
Onboard Diagnostic System............282,283
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 115
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 114
Overheating, Engine..................136,262
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,347
Panic Alarm........................... 23
Parking Brake......................... 212
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Reporting Safety Defects................. 347
Restraint, Head......................... 94
Restraints, Occupant..................... 31
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 273
Rotation, Tires......................... 240
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 60
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 60
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 347
Safety Information, Tire.................. 218
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................... 172
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 175
Schedule, Maintenance................... 328
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 310
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 36
Seat Belts.............................. 32
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 35
And Pregnant Women.................. 37
Child Restraint....................51,52,57
Extender............................ 37
Front Seat............................ 32
Operating Instructions.................. 32Pretensioners......................... 36
Reminder........................... 138
Seats................................. 90
Heated.............................. 92
Lumbar Support....................... 92
Power.............................. 90
Rear Folding......................... 94
Reclining............................ 91
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 25
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........299,324
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 234
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 344
Service Contract........................ 346
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 141
Service Manuals........................ 347
Setting the Clock.................156,162,178
Settings, Personal....................... 150
Shift Speeds........................... 198
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 35
Side Airbag............................ 46
Signals, Turn.......................... 136
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High Speed......................... 228
Inflation Pressures.................... 227
Jacking..........................264,266
Life of Tires......................... 232
Load Capacity....................222,223
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 234
Quality Grading...................... 349
Radial............................. 229
Replacement......................... 232
Rotation............................ 240
Safety...........................218,226
Self-Sealing.......................... 234
Sizes............................... 219
Snow Tires.......................... 239
Spare Tire........................... 265
Spinning............................ 230
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 231
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 253
Torque Converter Clutch................. 201
Towing.............................. 249
Behind a Motor Home................. 259
Disabled Vehicle...................... 274
Guide.............................. 251Recreational......................... 259
Weight............................. 251
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 259
Traction Control........................ 107
Traction Control Switch.................. 107
Trailer Towing......................... 249
Cooling System Tips................... 258
Hitches............................. 251
Minimum Requirements................ 254
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 253
Wiring............................. 256
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 251
Trailer Weight......................... 251
Transmission.......................... 306
Automatic.....................198,203,306
Fluid.............................. 325
Shifting............................ 198
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 21
Transporting Pets........................ 58
Tread Wear Indicators................... 231
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