key DODGE CHARGER 2010 7.G Workshop Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 350
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 350
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 351
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ........ 352
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 354
▫ Jacking And Changing a Tire ............ 354
▫ Compact Spare Tire ................... 359
▫ Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation — If
Equipped .......................... 360 
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 362
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 363
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 364
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 366
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 367
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 367
▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle. . 368
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .................... 369
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACC position. Make certain the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
A Tow Dolly
The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow this
vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369

TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377

Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID)
HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlight switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421

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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INDEX 463

Automatic........................... 134
Bulb Replacement ...................... 418
Cleaning ............................ 407
Delay .............................. 135
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 137
Lights On Reminder .................... 136
On With Wipers .................... 135,142
Passing ............................. 138
Switch .............................. 134
Time Delay .......................... 135
Washers ............................. 390
Heated Mirrors .......................... 90
Heated Seats ........................... 130
Heater ............................... 247
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 338
Holder, Coin ........................... 162 Holder, Cup
........................... 161
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 149
Hood Release .......................... 132
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 67,68
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 186
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 87
Instrument Cluster .................... 171,173
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 408
Interior Appearance Care .................. 407
Interior Fuses .......................... 409
Interior Lights .......................... 139
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 140
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Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 352
Jack Operation .......................... 354
Jacking Instructions ...................... 354
Jump Starting .......................... 362
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 240
Knee Bolster ............................ 52
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 137
Lane Change Assist ...................... 137
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)
............................ 71,72
Latch Plate ............................. 44
Latches ................................ 82
Hood .............................. 132
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 326
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 82
Life of Tires ............................ 312
Light Bulbs .......................... 81,417
Lights .............................. 81,134
Airbag ........................ 60,64,79,176
Alarm .............................. 182
Anti-Lock ........................... 184
Automatic Headlights ................... 134
Brake Assist Warning ................... 296
Brake Warning ........................ 181
Bulb Replacement ................... 417,418
Courtesy/Reading ................... 138,148
Cruise .............................. 173
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INDEX 471

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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INDEX 475

Radio Remote Controls.................... 244
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 236
Rear Cupholder ......................... 162
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 131
Rear Window Defroster ................... 165
Rear Window Features .................... 165
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 87
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 127
Recreational Towing ...................... 348
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 327
Refrigerant ............................ 387
Release, Hood .......................... 132
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 136
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 49
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 244
Remote Starting System .................... 26 Remote Trunk Release
..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 417
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 378
Replacement Tires ....................... 313
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 456
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........180,189
Restraint, Head ......................... 128
Restraints, Child ......................... 67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 366
Rotation, Tires .......................... 314
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 81
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 456
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 78
Safety Information, Tire ................... 297
Safety Tips ............................. 77
476 INDEX