automatic transmission DODGE CHARGER 2010 7.G Owner's Guide

Fluid and Filter Changes
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the
fluid and filter should be changed.
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturer ’s recommended transmis-
sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be main-
tained at the prescribed level using the recommended
fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant may be used.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPARATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent li-
censed ATF+4 product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use
only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Front Axle API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Rear Axle API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Transfer Case MOPARTransfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44–40 or equiva-
lent.
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60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive
(AWD).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).
❏ 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.
Odometer Reading Date
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ 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 automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive (AWD).
❏ Replace the accessory drive belt (2.7L/3.5L Engines).
Odometer Reading Date
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126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the
front axle fluid — All Wheel Drive
(AWD).
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 88
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Headlights .................... 134
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........180,189
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 250
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 402
Automatic Transmission ...........270,276,401,402
Adding Fluid ...................... 402,429
Autostick ............................ 280
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 402
Fluid Change ......................... 402
Fluid Level Check ..................... 401
Fluid Type ........................... 429
Gear Ranges ....................... 271,276
Overdrive ........................... 273
Shifting .......................... 270,276Special Additives
...................... 402
Torque Converter ...................... 274
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 275,278
Autostick ............................. 280
Axle Fluid ............................. 429
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 429
Battery ............................... 384
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Location ............................ 384
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,79
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 389
B-Pillar Location ........................ 302
Brake Assist System ...................... 293
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 292
Brake Fluid ............................ 429
Brake, Parking .......................... 287
Brake System ........................... 399
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 290
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Filler Location Fuel...................... 330
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Air Conditioning .................... 256,387
Engine Oil ........................ 383,428
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 383
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 350
Turn Signal ...................... 81,137,175
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 138
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 351
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 264
Floor Console .......................... 162
Fluid, Brake ........................... 429
Fluid Capacities ......................... 426
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 401
Brake .............................. 399 Cooling System
....................... 394
Engine Oil ........................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 286
Transfer Case ......................... 403
Fluids ................................ 428
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 428
Fog Lights .......................... 136,178
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 131
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 366
Fuel ................................. 326
Adding ............................. 330
Additives ............................ 329
Clean Air ............................ 327
Conserving .......................... 190
Ethanol ............................. 327
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 330
Gasoline ............................ 326
Gauge .............................. 173
Materials Added ....................... 329
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Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 173
Load Leveling System .................... 166
Loading Vehicle ...................... 333,335
Capacities ........................... 335
Tires ............................... 302
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 33
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 315
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,72
Lubrication, Body ....................... 389
Lumbar Support ........................ 128
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 384
Maintenance, General ..................... 379 Maintenance Procedures
................... 379
Maintenance Schedule .................... 432
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 157
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,377
Manual, Service ......................... 457
Manual Transmission ..................... 403
Fluid Level Check ..................... 403
Map/Reading Lights .................. 138,148
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 399
Methanol ............................. 327
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 190
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming ..................... 88
Electric Powered ....................... 90
Electric Remote ........................ 90
Exterior Folding ........................ 89
Heated .............................. 90
Outside .............................. 88
Rearview ............................. 87
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Service Manuals........................ 457
Setting the Clock ................ 202,203,207,216
Settings, Personal ........................ 197
Shifting ............................... 266
Automatic Transmission ............266,270,276
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 47
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42
Signals, Turn ...................... 81,137,175
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 282
Snow Tires ............................ 314
Sound System Kicker .............................. 240
Spare Tire ....................... 309,310,352
Spark Plugs ............................ 428
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 428
Oil ................................ 428
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 144
Speedometer ........................... 173 Starting
............................. 26,263
Automatic Transmission ................. 263
Engine Fails to Start .................... 264
Remote .............................. 26
Starting and Operating .................... 263
Starting Procedures ...................... 263
Steering Column Controls ...................... 136
Column Lock ......................... 142
Power .............................. 286
Tilt Column .......................... 142
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 142
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 244
Storage ............................ 162,417
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 256,417
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 417
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 366
Sun Roof .............................. 155
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Safety........................... 297,306
Self-Sealing .......................... 314
Sizes ............................... 298
Snow Tires ........................... 314
Spare Tire ........................... 352
Spinning ............................ 311
Trailer Towing ........................ 343
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 312
To Open Hood .......................... 132
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 340
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 274
Towing ............................... 335
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 105
Behind a Motor Home .................. 348
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 367
Guide .............................. 339
Recreational .......................... 348
Weight .............................. 339
Towing Assistance ....................... 105 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home
......... 348
Traction Control ......................... 292
Trailer Towing .......................... 335
Cooling System Tips .................... 347
Hitches ............................. 338
Minimum Requirements ................. 341
Tips ................................ 346
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 340
Wiring .............................. 344
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 339
Trailer Weight .......................... 339
Transfer Case ........................... 403
Fluid ............................ 403,429
Maintenance ......................... 403
Transmission ........................... 401
Automatic ................... 266,270,276,401
Fluid ............................... 429
Range Indicator .................... 271,276
Shifting ............................. 266
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