lights DODGE CHARGER 2009 6.G Owner's Guide

Cavity Car-tridge
FuseMini-
Fuse
Description
35 — 5 Amp OrangeAntenna Module - if
equipped/Power Mir-
rors
36 — 20 Amp YellowHands-Free Phone - if
equipped/Video Moni-
tor - if equipped/Radio
37 — 15 Amp BlueTransmission
38 — 10 Amp RedCargo Light/Satellite
Receiver (SDARS) Video
- if equipped/Vehicle
Information Module - if
equipped
39 — 10 Amp RedHeated Mirrors - if
equippedCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
Fuse
Description
40 — 5 Amp OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror - if equipped/
Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank
41 — 10 Amp RedAC Heater Control/
Headlights/Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring - if
equipped
42 30 Amp Pink— Front Blower Motor
43 30 Amp Pink— Rear Window Defroster
44 20 Amp Blue— Amplifier - if equipped/
Sunroof - if equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417
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*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.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
Interior
Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light ............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lights ............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights ..................... A6220
Glove Box Light ......................... 194
Door Courtesy .......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light ................. JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket / Cupholder
Lighting ........ LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight (Standard Halogen) ......9006
Low Beam Headlight – High Intensity
Discharge (HID) ......................... D1S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
High Beam Headlight ..................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Light ................... 3157A
Front Fog Light — If Equipped ..........9145/H10
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker ........................ 194
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Tail/Stop Light ......................... 3057
Tail/Turn Light ......................... 3057Rear Side Marker
........................ 168
Backup Light ........................... 921
Center High-Mount Stop Light (CHMSL) ....... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License ................................ 168
BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Park/Turn Light, and Front Side Marker Light —
Models with Halogen Headlights
1. Open the hood.
NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight assem-
bly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419
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Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light — Models with High Intensity
Discharge Headlights (HID)
HID Headlights
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
HEADLIGHT switch off and the key removed.Because
of this, you should not attempt to service a headlight
bulb yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlights when the HEADLIGHT switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or
electrocution if not serviced properly. See your au-
thorized dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlights,
when the headlights are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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
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Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 294
Fluid Check ....................... 403,430
Master Cylinder ....................... 403
Parking ............................. 292
Warning Light ........................ 179
Brakes ............................... 402
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 275
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 136
Bulb Replacement ..................... 418,419
Bulbs, Light .......................... 80,418
Calibration, Compass ..................... 191
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 427
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 337
Oil (Engine) .......................... 387
Power Steering ........................ 291
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 400Car Washes
............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............78,336
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 340
Cellular Phone ........................ 89,252
Certification Label ....................... 340
Chains, Tire ............................ 319
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 357
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 303
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 383
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 67,69,72,74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,72
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 333
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 408
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 393
462 INDEX

Climate Control......................... 253
Clock ........................ 199,213,216,226
Coin Holder ........................... 159
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 252
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 313
Compass .............................. 190
Compass Calibration ..................... 191
Compass Variance ....................... 191
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 187
Connector UCI ................................ 236
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 236
Console, Floor .......................... 159
Console, Overhead ....................... 145
Contract, Service ........................ 453
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 400
Cooling System ......................... 397
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 399
Coolant Capacity ...................... 427 Coolant Level
...................... 397,401
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 400
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 398
Inspection ........................... 401
Points to Remember .................... 401
Pressure Cap ......................... 400
Radiator Cap ......................... 400
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......398,427,429
Corrosion Protection ..................... 406
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 141
Cruise Light ........................... 172
Cupholders ......................... 158,410
Customer Assistance ..................... 451
Customer Programmable Features ............ 193
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 136
Daytime Running Lights ................... 133
Dealer Service .......................... 385
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Exterior Lighting........................ 131
Exterior Lights .......................... 80
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 337
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 389
Air Conditioning .................... 262,392
Engine Oil ........................ 388,429
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 388
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 356
Turn Signal ...................... 80,134,174
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 135
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 357
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 271
Floor Console .......................... 159
Fluid, Brake ........................... 430
Fluid Capacities ......................... 427
Fluid Leaks ............................. 80 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 404
Brake .............................. 403
Cooling System ....................... 397
Engine Oil ........................ 385,386
Power Steering ........................ 291
Transfer Case ......................... 405
Fluids ................................ 429
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 429
Fog Lights .......................... 133,176
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 128
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 372
Fuel ................................. 332
Adding ............................. 337
Additives ............................ 335
Clean Air ............................ 333
Ethanol ............................. 333
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 337
Gasoline ............................ 332
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Gauge.............................. 172
Materials Added ....................... 335
Methanol ............................ 333
Octane Rating ...................... 332,429
Requirements ......................... 332
Specifications ......................... 429
Tank Capacity ........................ 427
Fuel System Caution ..................... 338
Fueling ............................... 337
Fuses ................................ 411
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 146
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............337,382
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 333
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 333
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 173
Fuel ............................... 172
Odometer ........................... 177 Speedometer
......................... 172
Tachometer .......................... 172
Gear Ranges ........................ 277,282
General Information ...............18,26,117,332
General Maintenance ..................... 385
Glass Cleaning .......................... 409
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............340,343
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............340,342
GVWR ............................... 340
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ................ 89
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 288
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 356
Head Restraints ......................... 126
Headlight Washers ....................... 393
Headlights ............................ 422
Automatic ........................... 132
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