heater DODGE CHARGER 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable restraints
should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as
practical.
The head restraints have a locking button, which must be
pushed in to lower the head restraint. The restraints may
be raised without pushing in the button.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Heated seats, which are available only with leather
upholstery, provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters
provide the same heat level for both cushion and back.
The driver seat and front passenger seat are heated.
The controls for each heater are located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel. After turning on the
ignition, you can choose from High, Off, or Low heat
Lumbar Support Control LeverAdjustable Head Restraint
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settings. Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs will illuminate
for high, one for low, and none for off.
Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press
the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut off the heating elements.
If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati-
cally switch to the low level after 30 minutes of continu-
ous operation. At that time, the number of illuminatedLEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change.
Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically
after 30 minutes.
NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods.
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat.
Front Heated Seat Switch
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures....................194
▫Automatic Transmission................195
▫Normal Starting......................195
▫Extremely Cold Weather
(Below20°F Or29°C)................195
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................195
▫After Starting........................196
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped........197
Automatic Transmission.................197
▫Automatic Transmission —
General Information...................198
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . 200▫4 Speed Automatic Transmission..........200
▫5 Speed Automatic Transmission..........205
AutoStick— If Equipped...............209
▫AutoStick— 3.5L Engine...............209
▫AutoStick— 5.7L Engine...............210
All Wheel Drive — If Equipped...........211
Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............212
▫Acceleration.........................212
▫Traction............................212
Parking Brake.........................213
Brake System.........................214
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Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the “START” position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine has not started
within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal
while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the key to the “LOCK” position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting
procedure.
Extremely Cold Weather (below20°F or29°C)
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“NORMAL STARTING” procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the
engine is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to HI. This allows the heater core to act as
a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the
hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is
on. You can be hurt by the fan.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If
the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may
be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow
this procedure carefully.
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to
touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush
contaminated area immediately with large quantities of
water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable
and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent
holes.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not
be disconnected and should only be replaced with a
battery of the same type (vented).
NOTE:The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump-starting.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch one another.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-
sion in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF (or
LOCK) position on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
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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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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
35 — 5 Amp
OrangeAmplifier - if equipped/
Antenna/Ignition
Delay/Overhead
Console/Passenger Door
Lock & Express Power
Window Switch - if
equipped/Power Mir-
rors - if equipped/Rear
Defrost
36 — 20 Amp
YellowHands Free Phone - if
equipped/Media System
Monitor DVD - if
equipped/Radio/
Satellite Receiver - if
equipped
37 — 15 Amp
BlueTransmission - NAG1
38 — 5 Amp
OrangeCargo Light/Overhead
Console
39 — 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors - if
equippedCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
40 — 5 Amp
OrangeHeated Seats - if
equipped/Inside Rear-
view Mirror
41 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/Tire
Pressure Monitoring - if
equipped
42 30 Amp
Pink— Front Blower Motor
43 30 Amp
Pink— Amplifier - if equipped/
Antenna/Rear Defrost
44 20 Amp
Blue— Amplifier - if equipped/
Front Control Module
(FCM)/Sunroof - if
equipped
*Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses
(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The Cluster is fused by the 25 amp circuit
breaker in Cavity 11. The Passenger Seat Switch is fused
by the 25 amp circuit breaker in Cavity 12. The Door
Modules (except base), the Driver Door Lock Switch
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
2.7 Liter Engine 18 gallons 68 liters
3.5 Liter Engine 18 gallons 68 liters
5.7 Liter Engine 19 gallons 72 liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
3.5 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7.0 qts. 6.6 liters
Cooling System *
2.7 Liter Engine (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile For-
mula) or equivalent.9.9 qts 9.4 liters
3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant
5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.11.1 qts 10.5 liters
3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.11.4 qts 10.8 liters
5.7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.14.7 qts 13.9 liters
5.7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.15.1 qts 14.3 liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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