DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual

Gasoline........................... 410
Gauge ............................ 280
Light ............................. 289
Materials Added ..................... 413
Methanol .......................... 411
Octane Rating ....................... 511
Saver Mode ........................ 294
Specifications ....................... 511
Tank Capacity ....................... 510
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 294
Fuel Saver ............................. 294
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 415
Fuses ................................ 496
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 247
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 410
Conserving ......................... 294
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 411
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 411 Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................. 283
Fuel .............................. 280
Speedometer ........................ 280
Tachometer ......................... 275
Gear Ranges ........................... 356
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 453
General Information .........17,24,131,163,230,410
General Maintenance ..................... 466
Glass Cleaning .......................... 495
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............422,425
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............422,424
GVWR ............................... 422
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 362
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 438
Head Restraints ......................... 178
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INDEX 549

Headlight Washers....................... 477
Headlights ............................ 507
Automatic ......................... 190
Bulb Replacement .................... 506
Cleaning ........................... 494
Delay ............................. 191
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 194
Lights On Reminder .................. 192
On With Wipers ................... 190,200
Passing ............................ 194
Switch ............................ 189
Time Delay ......................... 191
Washers ........................... 477
Heated Mirrors ......................... 100
Heated Seats ........................... 174
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 352
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 194
Hill Start Assist ......................... 375 Hitches
Trailer Towing ....................... 427
Holder, Coin ........................... 265
Holder, Cup ........................... 262
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 247
Hood Release .......................... 188
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 73,74
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 285
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ....................... 275
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 273
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 495
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 496
Interior Appearance Care .................. 494
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Interior Fuses.......................... 496
Interior Lights .......................... 196
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 199
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 440
Jack Operation .......................... 443
Jacking Instructions ...................... 443
Jump Starting .......................... 448
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 35,349
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 57 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 193
Lane Change Assist ...................... 194
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....77,78
Latch Plate ............................. 47
Latches ................................ 88
Hood ............................. 188
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 410
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 88
Life of Tires ............................ 395
Light Bulbs .......................... 88,505
Lights .............................. 88,189
Airbag .................... 66,67,72,86,281
Alarm ............................ 281
Anti-Lock .......................... 276
Automatic Headlights ................. 190
Brake Assist Warning .................. 377
Brake Warning ...................... 281
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INDEX 551

Bulb Replacement................. 505,506
Daytime Running .................... 192
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........193,194
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 377
Exterior ............................ 88
Fog ............................ 192,275
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Headlight Switch ..................... 189
Headlights ...................... 189,507
Headlights On Reminder ............... 192
Headlights On With Wipers ..........190,200
High Beam ......................... 194
High Beam Indicator .................. 275
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 194
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 189
Intensity Control ..................... 197
Interior ............................ 196
License ............................ 509 Lights On Reminder
.................. 192
Low Fuel .......................... 289
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 278
Map Reading ....................... 195
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 198
Passing ............................ 194
Reading ........................ 195,246
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 283
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 281
Service ......................... 505,506
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 278
SmartBeams ........................ 190
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......277,400
Traction Control ..................... 377
Turn Signal ....................... 88,193
Vanity Mirror ....................... 100
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 275
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Load Leveling System.................... 270
Loading Vehicle ...................... 421,423
Capacities .......................... 423
Tires .............................. 384
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock ......................... 31
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 400
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 77,78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 476
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 471
Maintenance Procedures ................... 466
Maintenance Schedule .................... 514
Maintenance, General ..................... 466 Maintenance, Sunroof
..................... 256
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 278,463
Manual Transmission ..................... 490
Fluid Level Check .................... 490
Manual, Service ......................... 537
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 486
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 183
Memory Seat ........................... 183
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 183
Methanol .............................. 411
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 295
Mirrors ................................ 96
Automatic Dimming ................... 96
Electric Powered ...................... 99
Electric Remote ....................... 99
Exterior Folding ...................... 98
Heated ............................ 100
Outside ............................ 97
Rearview ........................... 96
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INDEX 553

Vanity............................ 100
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 294
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 400
Mopar Parts ......................... 465,536
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 411
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 366
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 193
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 243
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ................... 44,65,69
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........60,61,65,68
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 511
Odometer ............................. 276
Oil Change Indicator .................. 276,293
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............276,293Oil Filter, Change
........................ 470
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 470
Oil, Engine ......................... 467,511
Capacity ........................... 510
Change Interval ................... 293,468
Checking .......................... 467
Dipstick ........................... 467
Disposal ........................... 470
Filter ........................... 470,511
Filter Disposal ....................... 470
Identification Logo ................... 468
Materials Added to ................... 469
Recommendation .................. 468,510
Synthetic .......................... 469
Viscosity ..................... 468,469,510
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 463
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 247
Operating Precautions .................... 463
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
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Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 97
Overhead Console ....................... 245
Overheating, Engine ................... 284,438
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,537
Paint Care ............................. 491
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 235
Parking Brake .......................... 366
Passing Light ........................... 194
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 206
Pets .................................. 84
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 384
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 42
Distribution Center (Fuses) ...........496,500
Door Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 99
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 257Seats
............................. 171
Steering ........................... 365
Sunroof ........................... 253
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 203
Windows ........................... 39
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 512
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Preparation for Jacking .................... 442
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 391
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 483
Radio Operation ........................ 329
Radio Remote Controls .................... 327
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 200
Rear Camera ........................... 243
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INDEX 555

Rear Cupholder......................... 264
Rear Park Sense System ................... 235
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 181
Rear Window Defroster ................... 269
Rear Window Features .................... 269
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 96
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 72
Recreational Towing ...................... 436
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 411
Refrigerant ............................ 474
Release, Hood .......................... 188
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 192
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 54
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 327
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 42 Replacement Bulbs
....................... 505
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 465
Replacement Tires ....................... 396
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 536
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........276,293
Restraint, Head ......................... 178
Restraints, Child ......................... 73
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 44
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 452
Rotation, Tires .......................... 399
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 536
Safety Information, Tire ................... 379
Safety Tips ............................. 84
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 85
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 514
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Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 495
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
Seat Belts .......................... 44,46,86
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51
And Pregnant Women .................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 73,74,75,82
Extender ........................... 56
Front Seat ......................... 46,47
Inspection .......................... 86
Operating Instructions .................. 47
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 46
Untwisting Procedure .................. 51
Seats ................................. 171
Easy Entry ......................... 186
Head Restraints ...................... 178
Heated ............................ 174
Height Adjustment ................... 171
Memory ........................... 183 Power
............................ 171
Rear Folding ........................ 181
Seatback Release ..................... 181
Tilting ............................ 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........481,511
Selection of Oil ......................... 468
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 533
Service Contract ......................... 535
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 278
Service Manuals ........................ 537
Shift Lever Override ...................... 453
Shifting ............................... 352
Automatic Transmission .............352,355
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
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INDEX 557

Shoulder Belts........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 68
Signals, Turn ...................... 88,193,275
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 361
SmartBeams ........................... 190
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 397
Snow Tires ............................ 398
Spare Tire ....................... 392,393,440
Spark Plugs ............................ 511
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ................... 410,511
Oil ............................... 511
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........207,211
Speedometer ........................... 280
Starting ............................. 25,348
Automatic Transmission ................ 348
Cold Weather ....................... 350
Engine Fails to Start .................. 351
Remote ............................ 25 Starting and Operating
.................... 348
Starting Procedures ...................... 348
Steering Column Controls ..................... 193
Column Lock ....................... 202
Power ............................ 365
Tilt Column ...................... 202,203
Wheel, Heated ...................... 204
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 202,203
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 327
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 327
Storage ............................ 265,505
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 339,505
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 505
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 452
Sun Roof .............................. 253
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 246
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 256
558 INDEX