trailer DODGE CHARGER 2007 6.G Owner's Manual

Fluid and Filter Changes
Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be
changed as follows:
Normal Usage — No change necessary
Severe Usage (fluid and filter) — Refer to Maintenance
Schedule “B”
Severe Usage is defined as:
•Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle is drivenregularlyfor
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the
fluid and filter should be changed.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped
The all wheel drive system consists of a Transfer Case
and Front Differential. The exterior surface of these
components should be inspected for evidence of fluid
leaks. Confirmed leaks should be repaired as soon as
possible.
The transfer case fluid inspection plug is located in the
middle of the rear housing. To inspect the transfer case
fluid level, remove the inspection plug. The fluid level
should be even with the bottom of the hole. The transfer
case fill plug is located on the rear housing near the
output shaft.
The front differential fill plug is located on the outer
cover near the halfshaft attachment. To inspect the differ-
ential fluid level, remove the fill plug. The fluid level
should be even with or slightly below the bottom of the
hole.
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Fluid Changes
The fluid should be changed as follows:
Normal Usage
Front Differential No Service Required
Transfer Case Refer to Maintenance
Schedule “A”
Severe Usage
Front Differential No Service Required
Transfer Case Refer to Maintenance
Schedule “B”
Severe Usage is defined as:
1. More than 50% of vehicle operation in stop and go
traffic where vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45
minutes of continuous operation, such as in heavy city or
in construction zone traffic.
2. Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed.
No regular maintenance is required for these compo-
nents.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed
on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are
highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami-
nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated,
extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi-
tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1 60 Amp
Yellow— Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
2 40 Amp
Green— Battery
3———
4 40 Amp
Green— Battery
Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
5 30 Amp
Pink— Heated Seats - if
equipped
6 — 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
7———
8 — 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Switch/Airbag
Control Module (ACM)
9 — 20 Amp
YellowConsole Power Outlet
10———
11*———
12*———
13*———
14 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Sentry Key Re-
mote Keyless Entry
15 — 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Mod-
ule - if equipped
16———
Rear Power Distribution Center
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•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.

•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).

•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-
ommendations in Schedule “B” in this section.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow the
maintenance recommendations in Schedule “B” in this
section.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A.”It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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SCHEDULE “B”
Follow Schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually
operated under one or more of the conditions marked
with an
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•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.

•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).

•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-
ommendations in Schedule “B” in this section.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow the
maintenance recommendations in Schedule “B” in this
section.
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Requirements.....................250,337
Tank Capacity........................ 337
Fuel System Caution.................... 255
Fueling.............................. 254
Fuses................................ 323
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 109
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............254,293
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 251
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 250
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 251
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 130
Fuel............................... 129
Speedometer......................... 129
Tachometer.......................... 129
Gear Ranges.......................... 201
General Information.................15,22,249
Glass Cleaning......................... 321
Gross Axle Weight Rating..............257,259
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............257,259
GVWR ............................... 257Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 69
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 272
Head Restraints......................... 91
Headlights
Cleaning............................ 321
High Beam........................... 98
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 98
Lights On Reminder.................... 97
On With Wipers....................96,102
Passing............................. 98
Switch.............................. 95
Time Delay........................... 96
Heated Seats........................... 91
Heater............................... 180
Heater, Engine Block.................... 197
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch.... 98
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 262
Holder, Cup........................... 119
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter.... 109
Hood Release.......................... 94
Hoses............................312,313
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 264
Torque Converter Clutch................. 204
Towing.............................. 259
Behind a Motor Home................. 270
Disabled Vehicle...................... 285
Guide.............................. 263
Recreational......................... 270
Weight............................. 263
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 270
Traction Control........................ 218
Traction Control Switch.................. 218
Trailer Towing......................... 259
Cooling System Tips................... 270
Hitches............................. 262
Minimum Requirements................ 265
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 264
Wiring............................. 268
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 263
Trailer Weight......................... 263
Transmission.......................... 316
Automatic.....................200,205,316
Fluid.............................. 339
Shifting............................ 197Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).... 109
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 58
Tread Wear Indicators................... 237
Trip Odometer......................... 129
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 33
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 32
Turn Signals........................98,131
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 69
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 366
Universal Transmitter.................... 109
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 250
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 39
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 68
Variance, Compass...................... 143
Vehicle Certification Label................ 256
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
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