jump start DODGE CHARGER 2009 6.G User Guide

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L
1 — Integrated Power Module6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Coolant Pressure Cap 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Integrated Power Module6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid ReservoirMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381
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NOTE:The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump-starting.WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use a
booster battery or any other booster source with an
output greater than 12 Volts. Don’t allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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Battery Location
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Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 86
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Headlights .................... 132
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........177,186
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 256
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 405
Automatic Transmission ...........276,282,404,405
Adding Fluid ...................... 405,430
Autostick ............................ 286
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 405
Fluid Change ......................... 405
Fluid Level Check ..................... 404
Fluid Type ........................... 430
Gear Ranges ....................... 277,282
Overdrive ........................... 278
Shifting .......................... 276,282
Special Additives ...................... 405 Torque Converter
...................... 280
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 281,285
Autostick ............................. 286
Axle Fluid ............................. 430
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 430
Battery ............................... 389
Emergency Starting ..................... 369
Jump Starting ......................... 369
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location .......................... 370,390
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,79
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 392
B-Pillar Location ........................ 306
Brake Assist System ...................... 297
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 296
Brake Fluid ............................ 430
Brake, Parking .......................... 292
Brake System ........................... 402
INDEX 461
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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 372
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 356
Jacking ............................. 357
Jump Starting ......................... 369
Overheating .......................... 356
Towing ............................. 374
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emission Control System Maintenance ......383,432
Engine .......................... 379,380,381
Air Cleaner .......................... 389
Block Heater ......................... 272
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level .................. 385,386
Compartment ................... 379,380,381
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 397,429
Cooling ............................. 397
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 78,336
Fails to Start .......................... 271 Flooded, Starting
...................... 271
Fuel Requirements ..................... 332
Jump Starting ......................... 369
Oil ........................... 385,427,429
Oil Change Interval ...............177,186,386
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 387
Oil Filter ............................ 388
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 388
Oil Selection ....................... 387,427
Oil Synthetic ......................... 388
Overheating .......................... 356
Temperature Gauge .................... 173
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 387
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Ethanol ............................... 333
Event Data Recorder ...................... 65
Exhaust Gas Caution ................78,336,395
Exhaust System ....................... 78,394
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 87
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Jack Location........................... 358
Jack Operation .......................... 360
Jacking Instructions ...................... 360
Jump Starting .......................... 369
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 246
Knee Bolster ............................ 52
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 134
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 71,72
Latch Plate ............................. 44 Latches
................................ 80
Hood .............................. 129
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 332
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 80
Life of Tires ............................ 316
Light Bulbs .......................... 80,418
Lights .............................. 80,131
Airbag ........................ 60,65,79,175
Anti-Lock ........................... 182
Automatic Headlights ................... 132
Brake Assist Warning ................... 300
Brake Warning ........................ 179
Bulb Replacement ................... 418,419
Courtesy/Reading ................... 135,145
Cruise .............................. 172
Daytime Running ...................... 133
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............134,135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 300
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 173
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 319
Snow Tires ............................ 320
Sound System Kicker .............................. 246
Spare Tire ....................... 313,314,358
Spark Plugs ............................ 429
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 429
Oil ................................ 429
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 141
Speedometer ........................... 172
Starting ............................. 26,269
Automatic Transmission ................. 269
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 369
Engine Fails to Start .................... 271
Remote .............................. 26
Starting and Operating .................... 269
Starting Procedures ...................... 269 Steering
Column Controls ...................... 134
Column Lock ......................... 139
Power .............................. 291
Tilt Column .......................... 139
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 139
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 250
Storage ............................ 159,418
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 262,418
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 418
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 372
Sun Roof .............................. 152
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 145
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 155
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 343
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 388
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
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