coolant DODGE CHARGER 2010 7.G Owner's Manual

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the
front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.7L and
3.5L Engines).
❏ Replace the timing belt (3.5L Engine).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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About Your Brakes....................... 287
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 290
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 395
Adding Fuel ........................... 330
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 390
Additives, Fuel ......................... 329
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 143
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 384
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 386
Air Conditioning ..................... 247,249
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 247
Air Conditioning Filter .................256,387
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 257
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............386,387
Air Conditioning System ..........247,249,250,386
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 307
Airbag .............................. 52,61
Airbag Deployment ....................... 62
Airbag Light ..................... 60,64,79,176Airbag Maintenance
....................... 63
Airbag, Side .......................... 58,61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........55,58,61
Alarm Light ........................... 182
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................281,403
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................227,237
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............394,426
Disposal ............................ 397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............290,292
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 184
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 404
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ....................... 105
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
462 INDEX

Fluid Check....................... 399,429
Master Cylinder ....................... 399
Parking ............................. 287
Warning Light ........................ 181
Brakes ............................... 399
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 269
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 139
Bulb Replacement ..................... 417,418
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,417
Calibration, Compass ..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 426
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 330
Oil (Engine) .......................... 382
Power Steering ........................ 286
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 396
Car Washes ............................ 404 Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............78,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 333
Cellular Phone ........................ 91,246
Certification Label ....................... 333
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 351
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 298
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 377
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 77
Checks, Safety ........................... 77
Child Restraint .................. 67,68,69,72,74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,72
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 327
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 406
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 390
Climate Control ......................... 247
Clock ........................ 202,203,207,216
464 INDEX

Coin Holder........................... 162
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 246
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 195
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 190
Connector UCI ................................ 230
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 230
Conserving Fuel ........................ 190
Console, Floor .......................... 162
Console, Overhead ....................... 148
Contract, Service ........................ 455
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 396
Cooling System ......................... 393
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 395
Coolant Capacity ...................... 426
Coolant Level ...................... 394,397Disposal of Used Coolant
................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 394
Inspection ........................... 397
Points to Remember .................... 398
Pressure Cap ......................... 396
Radiator Cap ......................... 396
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......394,426,428
Corrosion Protection ..................... 404
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 144
Cruise Light ........................... 173
Cupholders ......................... 161,409
Customer Assistance ..................... 453
Customer Programmable Features ............ 197
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 139
Daytime Running Lights ................... 136
Dealer Service .......................... 378
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 39
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 165
Defroster, Windshield ................80,248,254
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 140
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 376
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 137
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 286
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 367
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 397
Engine Oil ........................... 383
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 149
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 282
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 283 DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)
.... 242
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 165
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 158
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 292
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 292
Brake Assist System .................... 293
Electronic Stability Program ............... 293
Traction Control System ................. 292
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 409
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 293
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 174
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 186
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 40
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 366
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 350
466 INDEX

Jacking............................. 351
Jump Starting ......................... 362
Overheating .......................... 350
Towing ............................. 367
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance ......377,432
Engine .......................... 373,374,375
Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Block Heater ......................... 265
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level ..................... 380
Compartment ................... 373,374,375
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 394,428
Cooling ............................. 393
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 78,330
Fails to Start .......................... 264
Flooded, Starting ...................... 264
Fuel Requirements ..................... 326
Jump Starting ......................... 362 Multi-Displacement
.................... 287
Oil ........................... 380,426,428
Oil Change Interval ...............180,189,381
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 382
Oil Filter ............................ 383
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 383
Oil Selection ....................... 381,426
Oil Synthetic ......................... 383
Overheating .......................... 350
Temperature Gauge .................... 174
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 382
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 327
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,330
Exhaust System ....................... 78,391
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 89
Exterior Lighting ........................ 134
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
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Methanol............................ 327
Octane Rating ...................... 326,428
Requirements ......................... 326
Saver Mode .......................... 190
Specifications ......................... 428
Tank Capacity ........................ 426
Fuel System Caution ..................... 331
Fueling ............................... 330
Fuses ................................ 409
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 149
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............330,376
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 327
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving .......................... 190
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 327
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 174
Fuel ............................... 173 Odometer
........................... 178
Speedometer ......................... 173
Tachometer .......................... 173
Gear Ranges ........................ 271,276
General Information ...............17,26,119,325
General Maintenance ..................... 379
Glass Cleaning .......................... 408
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............334,336
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............334,335
GVWR ............................... 334
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 91
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 283
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 350
Head Restraints ......................... 128
Headlight Washers ....................... 390
Headlights ............................ 421
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Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 88
Overdrive ............................. 273
Overhead Console ....................... 148
Overheating, Engine ................... 175,350
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,457
Paint Care ............................. 404
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 287
Passing Light ........................... 138
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 143
Personal Settings ........................ 197
Pets .................................. 77
Phone, Cellular .......................... 91
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 91
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 302
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 409 Door Locks
........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 158
Seats ............................... 126
Steering ............................. 286
Sunroof ............................. 155
Windows ............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 429
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 51
Preparation for Jacking .................... 354
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 197
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 309
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 396
Radio Operation ........................ 246
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Satellite Radio Antenna.................227,237
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 236
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 432
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 408
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 49
Seat Belts .......................... 41,42,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 47
And Pregnant Women ................... 51
Child Restraint ................... 67,68,69,74
Extender ............................. 51
Front Seat .......................... 42,43
Inspection ............................ 79
Operating Instructions ................... 43
Pretensioners .......................... 49
Rear Seat ............................. 42
Reminder ............................ 177
Untwisting Procedure .................... 48
Seats ................................. 124
Head Restraints ....................... 128 Heated
............................. 130
Height Adjustment ..................... 126
Lumbar Support ....................... 128
Power .............................. 126
Rear Folding ......................... 131
Reclining ............................ 127
Seatback Release ....................... 131
Tilting .............................. 126
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........394,428
Selection of Oil ......................... 381
Self-Sealing Tires ........................ 314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 453
Service Contract ......................... 455
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 185
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Sunglasses Storage....................... 149
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 157
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 337
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 383
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 173
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 142
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 250
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......174,351
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 142
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 135
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 302
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 300
Tire Markings .......................... 297 Tire Safety Information
.................... 297
Tires ............................ 81,306,458
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 312
Air Pressure .......................... 306
Changing ......................... 351,354
Compact Spare ........................ 309
Flat Changing ........................ 351
General Information .................... 306
High Speed .......................... 308
Inflation Pressures ..................... 307
Jacking ............................. 354
Life of Tires .......................... 312
Load Capacity ..................... 302,303
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 315
Pressure Warning Light .................. 182
Quality Grading ....................... 458
Radial .............................. 309
Replacement ......................... 313
Rotation ............................ 314
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INDEX 479