coolant temperature DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual

• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is
restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stopthe vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C)
or greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack/Spare Tire Location
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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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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