DODGE CHARGER 2008 6.G Owners Manual

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopart
Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only
Mopartor equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels'
protective finish.
Interior Care
Use MopartFabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and MopartCarpet Cleaner for carpeting.Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MopartSatin Select. Do not use harsh cleaners
or Armorall. Use MopartTotal Clean to clean vinyl
upholstery.
MopartTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MopartTotal Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
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WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MopartGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
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1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild
soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol
content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use MopartTotal Clean, a mild
soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the
belts from the vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
Perform the following steps to clean the center console
cup holders:
²Grab the center of the rubber portion of the cup holder
firmly and lift upward to remove.
²Soak the rubber cup holder liner in a mixture of
medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid
dish soap. Let soak for approximately one hour.
²After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it
back into the water about six times. This will loosen
any remaining debris.
²Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the
outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
²Carefully tuck the front, followed by the rear, then side
edges of the cup holder into the center console.
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FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)
A power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1 Ð 15 Amp
BlueWasher Motor
2 Ð 25 Amp
NeutralPowertrain Control
Module (PCM)
3 Ð 25 Amp
NeutralIgnition Run/Start
4 Ð 25 Amp
NeutralAlternator/EGR Sole-
noid
5ÐÐÐ
6 Ð 25 Amp
NeutralIgnition Coils/Injectors/
Short Runner Valve
7ÐÐÐ
8 Ð 25 Amp
NeutralStarter
9ÐÐÐ
Front Power Distribution Center
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
10 30 Amp
PinkÐ Windshield Wiper
11 30 Amp
PinkÐ Anti-lock Brakes System
(ABS) Valves - if
equipped
12 40 Amp
GreenÐ Radiator Fan
13 50 Amp
RedÐ Anti-lock Brakes System
(ABS) Pump Motor - if
equipped
14 60 Amp
YellowÐ Radiator FanCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
15 50 Amp
RedÐ Radiator Fan
16ÐÐÐ
17ÐÐÐ
18ÐÐÐ
19ÐÐÐ
20ÐÐÐ
21ÐÐÐ
22ÐÐÐ
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CAUTION!
²When installing the Power Distribution Center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Power Distribution
Center, and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
²When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
Opening The Access Panel
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1 60 Amp
YellowÐ Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
2 40 Amp
GreenÐ Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM)
3ÐÐÐ
4 40 Amp
GreenÐ Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM)
5 30 Amp
PinkÐ Heated Seats - if
equipped
6 Ð 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
7ÐÐÐ
Rear Power Distribution Center
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
8 Ð 15 Amp
BlueDiagnostic Link Connec-
tor (DLC)/Wireless Con-
trol Module (WCM)/
Wireless Ignition Node
(WIN)
9 Ð 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet
10ÐÐÐ
11*ÐÐÐ
12*ÐÐÐ
13*ÐÐÐ
14 Ð 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Security Mod-
ule - if equipped
15 Ð 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Mod-
ule - if equippedCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
16ÐÐÐ
17 Ð 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 Ð 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 Ð 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20ÐÐÐ
21ÐÐÐ
22ÐÐÐ
23ÐÐÐ
24ÐÐÐ
25ÐÐÐ
26ÐÐÐ
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
27 Ð 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC)
28 Ð 10 Amp
RedIgnition Run
29 Ð 5 Amp
OrangeCluster/Electronic Sta-
bility Program (ESP) - if
equipped/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)/
Stop Light Switch
30 Ð 10 Amp
RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors/Steering Con-
trol Module (SCM)
31ÐÐÐ
32ÐÐÐ
33ÐÐÐ
34ÐÐÐCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
35 Ð 5 Amp
OrangeAntenna Module - if
equipped/Power Mir-
rors
36 Ð 20 Amp
YellowHands Free Phone - if
equipped/Video Moni-
tor - if equipped/Radio
37 Ð 15 Amp
BlueTransmission
38 Ð 10 Amp
RedCargo Light/Satellite
Receiver (SDARS) Video
- if equipped/Vehicle
Information Module - if
equipped
39 Ð 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors - if
equipped
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
40 Ð 5 Amp
OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror - if equipped/
Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank
41 Ð 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Headlights/Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring - if
equipped
42 30 Amp
PinkÐ Front Blower Motor
43 30 Amp
PinkÐ Rear Window Defroster
44 20 Amp
BlueÐ Amplifier - if equipped/
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 and the Driver Seat Switch (if
equipped) are fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in
Cavity 11. The Passenger Seat Switch (if equipped) is
fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in Cavity 12. The
Door Modules, the Driver Power Window Switch, and
the Passenger Power Window Switch are fused by the 25
amp circuit breaker in Cavity 13. If you experience
temporary or permanent loss of these systems, see your
authorized dealer for service.
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