belt DODGE CHARGER 2008 6.G Service Manual

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the spark plugs on 2.7L and 3.5L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Replace the timing belt on 3.5L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace the accessory drive belt on 2.7L engines. 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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Auto Down Power Windows................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 36
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Door Locks...................30,31
Automatic Headlights.................... 124
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........169,178
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 242
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 397
Automatic Transmission...........262,267,396,397
Adding Fluid......................397,423
Autostick.........................270,272
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 397
Fluid Change......................... 397
Fluid Level Check...................... 396
Fluid Type........................... 423
Gear Ranges.......................262,268
Overdrive........................... 264Shifting..........................262,267
Special Additives...................... 397
Torque Converter...................... 266
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode...........................266,271,272
Autostick...........................270,272
Axle Fluid............................. 423
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 423
Ball Joints............................. 385
Battery............................... 381
Emergency Starting..................... 356
Jump Starting......................... 356
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................357,381
Bearings.............................. 398
Belts, Drive............................ 378
Belts, Seat............................41,77
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 385
INDEX 445
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......389,419,421
Corrosion Protection..................... 398
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 135
Cruise Light........................... 164
Cup Holder.........................151,403
Customer Assistance..................... 434
Customer Programmable Features............ 186
Data Recorder, Event...................... 63
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 129
Daytime Running Lights................... 126
Dealer Service.......................... 373
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 38
Defroster, Rear Window................... 250
Defroster, Windshield................77,240,246
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 130
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 370
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........191,209Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 127
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................374,375
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 391
Engine Oil........................... 378
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 139
Drive Belts............................ 378
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 275
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 276
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 230
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 250
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
448 INDEX

Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 50
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 127
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................68,70
Latch Plate............................. 42
Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 121
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 319
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 304
Light Bulbs..........................78,412
Lights..............................78,123
Airbag........................57,62,77,167Anti-Lock.........................173,282
Automatic Headlights................... 124
Brake Assist Warning................... 289
Brake Warning.....................170,280
Bulb Replacement...................412,413
Courtesy/Reading...................128,139
Cruise.............................. 164
Daytime Running...................... 126
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............126,127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................286,289
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 165
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 167
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................126,168
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
Headlights On Reminder................. 126
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Headlights On With Wipers............125,131
High Beam........................127,168
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 127
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................123,164
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................128,139
License............................. 418
Lights On Reminder.................... 126
Low Fuel............................ 174
LowTire ............................ 172
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading......................128,139
Oil Pressure.......................... 168
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 129
Passing............................. 128
Reading..........................128,139
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 168Service...........................412,413
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........172,309
Traction Control....................... 289
Turn Signal...................78,126,127,166
Vanity Mirror.......................... 87
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
Load Leveling System.................... 156
Loading Vehicle......................326,327
Capacities........................... 327
Tires ............................... 294
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock.......................... 31
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 32
Door................................ 28
Power Door........................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 309
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Phone, Cellular.....................87,209,211
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........87,209,211
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 294
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............191,209
USB .............................191,209
Power
Brakes.............................. 280
Deck Lid Release....................... 38
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 404
Door Locks........................... 29
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 149
Seats............................... 115
Steering............................. 282
Steering, Checking..................... 384
Sunroof............................. 146
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................384,423Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 49
Preparation for Jacking.................... 347
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features............ 186
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 301
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 390
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 190
Radio, Navigation....................... 209
Radio Operation...................192,211,239
Radio Remote Controls.................... 237
Radio, Satellite...............191,192,209,211,226
Radio (Sound Systems).................191,209
Rear Cup Holder........................ 152
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 120
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 398
458 INDEX

Rear Window Defroster................... 250
Rear Window Features.................... 250
Rearview Mirrors........................ 83
Reception, Radio........................ 190
Reclining Front Seats..................... 116
Recorder, Event Data...................... 63
Recreational Towing...................... 342
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 320
Refrigerant............................ 384
Release, Hood.......................... 121
Reminder, Lights On..................... 126
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 47
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 237
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Remote Trunk Release..................... 38
Replacement Bulbs....................... 412Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 372
Replacement Tires....................... 305
Reporting Safety Defects................... 437
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........169,178
Restraint, Head......................... 118
Restraints, Child......................... 65
Restraints, Occupant...................... 40
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 359
Rotation, Tires.......................... 308
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 78
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 437
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 75
Safety Information, Tire................... 290
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio...............191,192,209,211,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 227
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Schedule, Maintenance.................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 403
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts..........................40,41,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 46
And Pregnant Women................... 49
Child Restraint...................65,66,67,72
Extender............................. 50
Front Seat..........................41,42
Inspection............................ 77
Operating Instructions................... 42
Pretensioners.......................... 47
Rear Seat............................. 41
Reminder............................ 168
Untwisting Procedure.................... 46
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 114
Head Restraints....................... 118
Heated.............................. 118Height Adjustment..................... 115
Lumbar Support....................... 117
Power.............................. 115
Rear Folding......................... 120
Reclining............................ 116
Seatback Release....................... 120
Tilting.............................. 115
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,172
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........389,421
Selection of Oil......................... 376
Self-Sealing Tires........................ 307
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 434
Service Contract......................... 436
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 174
Service Manuals........................ 438
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Setting the Clock................192,196,211,215
Settings, Personal........................ 186
Shifting............................... 258
Automatic Transmission............258,262,267
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 46
Shoulder Belts........................... 41
Side Airbag...........................52,58
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 52
Signals, Turn......................78,127,166
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 275
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 307
Snow Tires............................ 308
Sound Systems (Radio).................191,209
Spare Tire..........................302,348
Spark Plugs.........................379,421
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 421
Oil ................................ 421
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 135Speedometer........................... 164
Starting.............................26,255
Automatic Transmission................. 256
Cold Weather......................... 256
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 356
Engine Fails to Start.................... 257
Remote.............................. 26
Starting and Operating.................... 255
Starting Procedures...................... 255
Steering
Column Controls...................... 126
Column Lock......................... 133
Linkage............................. 385
Power...........................282,384
Tilt Column.......................... 133
Wheel, Tilt........................... 133
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 237
Storage............................153,411
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Fluid............................398,423
Maintenance.......................... 398
Transmission........................... 396
Automatic...................258,262,267,396
Fluid............................... 423
Range Indicator....................262,268
Shifting............................. 258
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 139
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 74
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 304
Trip Odometer.......................164,169
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................38,40
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 40
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 38Turn Signals.........................127,166
UCI Connector......................... 232
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)...........87,209
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 440
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 232
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........191,209
Universal Transmitter..................... 139
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 319
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 46
USB Port...........................191,209
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 393
Vanity Mirrors........................... 87
Variance, Compass....................... 182
Vehicle Certification Label................. 326
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................295,326,327
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
464 INDEX