DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................... 366
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 369
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 211
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 482
Adding Fuel ........................... 418
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 477
Additives, Fuel ......................... 413
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 206
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 470
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 473
Air Conditioning Filter .................340,474
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............473,474
Air Conditioning System ................338,473
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 341
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 389
Airbag .............................. 57,68
Airbag Deployment ....................... 69
Airbag Light ................... 66,67,72,86,281
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 71 Airbag, Side
........................ 60,65,68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........61,65,68
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 281
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................360,490
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............369,371
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 276
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............481,510
Disposal ........................... 484
Appearance Care ........................ 491
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 375
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 40
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 96
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Headlights .................... 190
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 293
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 338
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 488
Automatic Transmission .............355,488,489
Adding Fluid .................... 489,512
Autostick .......................... 359
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 489
Fluid Change ....................... 489
Fluid Level Check .................... 489
Fluid Type ......................... 512
Gear Ranges ........................ 356
Shifting ........................... 355
Special Additives ..................... 488
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 358
Autostick ............................. 359 Axle Fluid
............................. 512
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 512
B-Pillar Location ........................ 384
Battery ............................... 471
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 23
Location ........................... 471
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,86
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 476
Brake Assist System ...................... 372
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 371
Brake Fluid ............................ 512
Brake System ........................... 486
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 369
Fluid Check ..................... 486,512
Master Cylinder ..................... 486
Parking ........................... 366
Warning Light ....................... 281
Brake, Parking .......................... 366
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INDEX 543

Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 355
Brakes ............................... 486
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 197
Bulb Replacement ..................... 505,506
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,505
Camera, Rear ........................... 243
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 510
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... 468,469
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 483
Car Washes ............................ 491
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 421
Cellular Phone .......................... 329
Certification Label ....................... 422
Chains, Tire ............................ 397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 439 Chart, Tire Sizing
........................ 380
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............278,463
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 84
Checks, Safety ........................... 84
Child Restraint .................... 73,75,78,82
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,78
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 411
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 493
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 476
Climate Control ......................... 330
Coin Holder ........................... 265
Cold Weather Operation ................... 350
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 329
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 392
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 295
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ConnectorUCI .............................. 327
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 327
Conserving Fuel ........................ 294
Console, Floor .......................... 265
Console, Overhead ....................... 245
Contract, Service ........................ 535
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 483
Cooling System ......................... 480
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 482
Coolant Capacity ..................... 510
Coolant Level .................... 481,484
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 484
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 481
Inspection .......................... 484
Points to Remember .................. 485
Pressure Cap ........................ 483
Radiator Cap ....................... 483
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....481,510,511 Corrosion Protection
..................... 491
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 211
Cupholders ......................... 262,496
Customer Assistance ..................... 533
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 198
Daytime Running Lights ................... 192
Dealer Service .......................... 465
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 43
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 42
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 269
Defroster, Windshield ................... 87,336
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 199
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 463
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 194
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 467
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 455
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 484
Engine Oil ......................... 470
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 247
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 361
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 362
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 294
E-85 Fuel ............................. 415
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 269
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 257
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 371
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 371
Brake Assist System ................... 372 Traction Control System
................ 371
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 496
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....207,211
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 372
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 243,285
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 43
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 452
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Jacking ............................ 439
Jump Starting ....................... 448
Overheating ........................ 438
Towing ............................ 455
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 463
Engine ............................... 462
Air Cleaner ......................... 470
Block Heater ........................ 352
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Break-In Recommendations.............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 467
Compartment .................... 461,462
Compartment Identification ............. 461
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 481,511
Cooling ........................... 480
Exhaust Gas Caution ................85,414
Fails to Start ........................ 351
Flooded, Starting ..................... 351
Fuel Requirements .................... 410
Jump Starting ....................... 448
Multi-Displacement ................... 366
Oil ......................... 467,510,511
Oil Change Interval ................ 293,468
Oil Filler Cap .................... 468,469
Oil Filter ........................... 470
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 470
Oil Selection ..................... 468,510
Oil Synthetic ........................ 469 Overheating
........................ 438
Starting ........................... 348
Temperature Gauge ................... 283
Engine Oil Viscosity ................... 468,469
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 69
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 411
Event Data Recorder ...................... 72
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 85,414
Exhaust System ....................... 85,478
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 98
Exterior Lighting ........................ 189
Exterior Lights .......................... 88
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 280
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 470
Air Conditioning .................. 340,474
Engine Oil ....................... 470,511
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INDEX 547

Engine Oil Disposal................... 470
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 194
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 438
Turn Signal .................... 88,193,275
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 439
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 417
Engine Oil ......................... 417
Fuel Requirements ................. 415,416
Maintenance ........................ 418
Replacement Parts .................... 418
Starting ........................... 417
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 351
Floor Console .......................... 265
Fluid Capacities ......................... 510
Fluid Leaks ............................. 88 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................ 489
Brake ............................. 486
Cooling System ...................... 481
Engine Oil ......................... 467
Transfer Case ....................... 490
Fluid, Brake ........................... 512
Fluids ................................ 511
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 511
Fog Lights .......................... 192,275
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 181
Forward Collision Warning ..............232,289
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 452
Fuel ................................. 410
Additives .......................... 413
Clean Air .......................... 411
Conserving ......................... 294
Ethanol ............................ 411
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 280
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