airbag DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use
when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug and in the recommended seating posi-
tions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column.
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolster
3 — Supplemental Driver Side
Knee Air Bag
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NOTE:These air bags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Air Bags.
The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
35 — 20 Amp YellowPowertrain #2
36 — 10 Amp RedAnti-Lock Brake
Module
37 — 10 Amp RedEngine Controller/
Rad Fan Relays
38 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
39 — 10 Amp RedPower Steering
Module/AC Clutch
RelayCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
48 — 10 Amp RedAWD Module/Front
Axle Disconnect
49 — — Fuse – Spare
50 — — Fuse – Spare
51 — 20 Amp YellowVacuum Pump
52 — — Fuse – Spare
53 — — Fuse – Spare
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
52 — 10 Amp RedHeated Cupholders/
Rear Heated Seat
Switches
53 — 10 Amp RedHVAC Module/In
Car Temperature Sen-
sor
54 — — Fuse — Spare
55 — — Fuse — Spare
56 — — Fuse — Spare
57 — — Fuse — Spare
58 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
59 — — Fuse — Spare
60 — — Fuse — Spare
61 — — Fuse — Spare
62 — — Fuse — SpareCavity Cartridge FuseMini-
Fuse Description
63 — — Fuse — Spare
64 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Windows
65 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
66 — — Fuse — Spare
67 — 15 Amp BlueRun Sense
68 — 15 Amp BlueIllumination/Rear
Sunshade
69 — — Fuse — Spare
70 — — Fuse — Spare
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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
542 INDEX

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

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

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 57
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 425
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 469
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 275
Telescoping Steering Column .............202,203
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 338
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......283,439
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ................... 202,203
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 191
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 384
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 382
Tire Markings .......................... 379
Tire Safety Information .................... 379 Tires ............................
88,388,539
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 395
Air Pressure ........................ 388
Chains ............................ 397
Changing ....................... 439,443
Compact Spare ...................... 392
Flat Changing ....................... 439
General Information .................. 388
High Speed ......................... 391
Inflation Pressures .................... 389
Jacking ......................... 442,443
Life of Tires ........................ 395
Load Capacity .................... 384,385
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 400
Pressure Warning Light ................ 277
Quality Grading ..................... 539
Radial ............................ 391
Replacement ........................ 396
Rotation ........................... 399
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