engine DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owner's Manual

5.7L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 10 Quarts (9.5 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7L without Severe Duty II
Cooling System. MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 14.5 Quarts (13.9 Liters)
Engine Coolant 5.7L with Severe Duty II
Cooling System. MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 15 Quarts (14.3 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil,
meeting Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane
Recommended. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L, 5.7L MOPAR®Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR®ATF+4
®Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle
fluid – All Wheel Drive (AWD). XX
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. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive
(AWD). XX
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). X
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Inspect 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. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. XXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on theright hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and
relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
2 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan #1
3 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink — Starter
5 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes
9 — 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If
Equipped
10 — 10 Amp Red Security
11 — 20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 — 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
14 — 25 Amp Neutral Anti-Lock Brakes
15 — 25 Amp Neutral Transmission
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2
19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
28 — 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description29 — 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter
31 — 25 Amp Neutral Engine Module
34 — 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain #1
35 — 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain #2
36 — 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module
37 — 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays
38 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
39 — 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch
Relay
48 — 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect
51 — 20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump
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CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–423–6343
CHRYSLER CANADA
INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer, who has access
to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United
States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian
residents with hearing difficulties
that require assistance can use the
special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter
users, dial 711 and for Voice callers,
dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect
with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS
ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail
owner of your vehicle, you may obtain
one free printed copy of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals on your DVD by calling
1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional
printed copies of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals may be purchased by
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calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
Master Card, American Express and
Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call
the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when
ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge
websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select
your desired model year and vehicle
from the drop down lists.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)................. 24
AdjustablePedals ........... 20
Airbag .................. 12
Alarm,Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 11
Audio Settings ........... 35,37
Automatic Headlights ......... 23
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 27
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 81
AxleFluid ................ 81
Belts, Seat ............... 12
Brake Fluid ............... 81
BulbReplacement ........... 91
Calibration,Compass ......... 56
ChangeOilIndicator .......... 66
Child Restraint ............. 13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 13
Clock Setting ............ 35,37
Compass Calibration .......... 56
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 81
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 24
CruiseLight ............... 24
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage
Holder) ................ 20
Customer Assistance .......... 92
Customer Programmable
Features ............... 57,58
Defects, Reporting ........... 93
Dimmer Control ............. 23
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 23
Disarming, Theft System ....... 11
Driver Cockpit .............. 4
ECO ................... 56
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 24
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 56,57 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 32
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Overheating ............. 66
Engine Compartment ............. 79
Oil Selection ............. 81
Overheating ............. 66
Starting ................ 10
Stopping ............... 10
Event Data Recorder .......... 75
Exterior Lights ............. 91
Fluid Capacities ............ 81
Fluids .................. 81
FogLights ................ 23
FoldingRearSeat ........... 18
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 74
Front Heated Seats ........... 18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........ 77
Filler Door Emergency Release . . . 77
Specifications ............ 81
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..58
Headlights Automatic .............. 23
Dimmer Switch ........... 23
HighBeam .............. 22
Heated Seats .............. 18
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 22
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 58
Hood Release .............. 76
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,63
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 22
Introduction ............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 49
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Jack Location.............. 67
Jump Starting .............. 70
KeyFob .................. 8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........... 9
Lock/Unlock .............. 9
Starting/Stopping .......... 10
Lane Change Assist .......... 22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 13
Lights TurnSignal .............. 22
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 85
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 83
MemorySeat .............. 16
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 94
Navigation ................ 44
Oil Change Indicator .......... 66
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 81
Outlet Power ................. 60
Overheating, Engine .......... 66
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Pedals, Adjustable ........... 20
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 49
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 90
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 30
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 60
Seats ................. 16
Steering ................ 81
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ................ 21
Programmable Electronic Features . . 57
Radio Operation ............ 38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 22Rear Heated Seats
........... 19
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 18
Recreational Towing .......... 62
Remote Starting System ........ 9
Replacement Bulbs .......... 91
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 93
Restraints, Child ............ 13
Seat Belts ................ 12
Seats ................... 16
Adjustment .............. 17
Heated ................ 18
Lumbar Support ........... 16
Memory ................ 16
Power ................. 16
RearFolding ............. 18
Setting the Clock .......... 35,37
Shift Lever Override .......... 72
Signals, Turn .............. 22
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 47
SmartBeams .............. 23
Spark Plugs ............... 81
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 24
Starting Remote ................. 9
Steering Tilt Column .............. 21
Store Radio Presets .......... 39
SunRoof ................ 30
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 12
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 67
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 11
Theft System Arming ......... 11
Theft System Disarming ........ 11
Tilt Steering Column .......... 21
Tires AirPressure ............. 90
Changing ............... 68
FlatChanging ............ 68
Jacking ................ 68
Pressure Warning Light ....... 63
Towing .................. 61 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 63
Disabled Vehicle ........... 73
Recreational ............. 6
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