engine DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.G Owners Manual

Door Opener, Garage..................... 258
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 386
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 387
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 310
E-85 Fuel ............................. 440
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 282
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 270
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 396
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 396
Brake Assist System ................... 397
Traction Control System ................ 396
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 524
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....218,222
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 398Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
............................. 254,300
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 479
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 464
Jacking ............................ 465
Jump Starting ....................... 475
Overheating ........................ 464
Towing ............................ 484
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 491
Engine ............................... 490
Air Cleaner ......................... 498
Block Heater ........................ 368
Break-In Recommendations .............. 81
Checking Oil Level ................... 495
Compartment .................... 489,490
Compartment Identification ............. 489
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Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 509,539
Cooling ........................... 508
Exhaust Gas Caution ................82,440
Fails to Start ........................ 367
Flooded, Starting ..................... 367
Fuel Requirements .................... 436
Jump Starting ....................... 475
Multi-Displacement ................... 391
Oil ......................... 495,538,539
Oil Change Interval ................ 308,496
Oil Filler Cap .................... 496,497
Oil Filter ........................... 498
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 498
Oil Selection ..................... 496,538
Oil Synthetic ........................ 497
Overheating ........................ 464
Starting ........................... 364
Temperature Gauge ................... 298 Engine Oil Viscosity
................... 496,497
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 437
Event Data Recorder ...................... 69
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 82,440
Exhaust System ....................... 82,506
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 96
Exterior Lighting ........................ 199
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 294
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 498
Air Conditioning .................. 356,502
Engine Oil ....................... 498,539
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 498
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 205
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INDEX 575

FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 464
Turn Signal .................... 85,204,290
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 465
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 443
Engine Oil ......................... 442
Fuel Requirements ................. 440,441
Maintenance ........................ 443
Replacement Parts .................... 443
Starting ........................... 443
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 367
Floor Console .......................... 279
Fluid Capacities ......................... 538
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 517
Brake ............................. 514
Cooling System ...................... 509 Engine Oil
......................... 495
Transfer Case ....................... 518
Fluid, Brake ........................... 540
Fluids ................................ 539
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 539
Fog Lights .......................... 203,290
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 191
Forward Collision Warning ..............243,304
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 479
Fuel ................................. 436
Additives .......................... 439
Clean Air .......................... 437
Conserving ......................... 310
Ethanol ........................... 437
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 294
Gasoline ........................... 436
Gauge ............................ 294
Light ............................. 304
Materials Added ..................... 439
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Delay............................. 201
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 205
Lights On Reminder .................. 202
On With Wipers ................... 200,211
Passing ............................ 205
Switch ............................ 199
Time Delay ......................... 201
Washers ........................... 505
Heated Mirrors .......................... 98
Heated Seats ........................... 182
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 368
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 205
Hill Start Assist ......................... 400
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 452
Holder, Coin ........................... 279
Holder, Cup ........................... 275
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 258
Hood Release .......................... 198 Ignition
Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 300
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 94
Instrument Cluster .................... 288,290
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 287
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 523
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 524
Interior Appearance Care .................. 522
Interior Fuses .......................... 524
Interior Lights .......................... 207
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 210
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 466
Jack Operation .......................... 469
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Fog ............................203,290
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 464
Headlight Switch ..................... 199
Headlights ...................... 199,535
Headlights On Reminder ............... 202
Headlights On With Wipers ..........200,211
High Beam ......................... 205
High Beam Indicator .................. 290
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 205
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 199
Intensity Control ..................... 207
Interior ............................ 207
License ............................ 537
Lights On Reminder .................. 202
Low Fuel .......................... 304
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 293
Map Reading ....................... 205
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 209Passing
............................ 205
Reading ........................ 205,256
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 298
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 295
Service ......................... 533,534
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 293
SmartBeams ........................ 200
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 295
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......291,426
Traction Control ..................... 402
Turn Signal ....................... 85,204
Vanity Mirror ........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 290
Load Leveling System .................... 283
Loading Vehicle ...................... 447,449
Capacities .......................... 449
Tires .............................. 409
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Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock ......................... 30
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 31
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 426
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 74,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 504
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 499
Maintenance Procedures ................... 494
Maintenance Schedule .................... 542
Maintenance, General ..................... 494
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 269
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 293,492
Manual Transmission ..................... 518
Fluid Level Check .................... 518 Manual, Service
......................... 565
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 514
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 193
Memory Seat ........................... 193
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 193
Methanol ............................. 437
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 311
Mirrors ................................ 94
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 97
Electric Remote ....................... 97
Exterior Folding ...................... 96
Heated ............................. 98
Outside ............................ 95
Rearview ........................... 94
Vanity ............................. 98
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 310
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
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INDEX 581

Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 426
Mopar Parts ......................... 493,564
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 437
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 391
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 204
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 254
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 81
Occupant Restraints ................... 41,62,66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........57,58,62,65
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 539
Odometer ............................. 290
Oil Change Indicator .................. 291,308
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............291,308
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 498
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 498
Oil, Engine ......................... 495,539
Capacity ........................... 538 Change Interval
................... 308,496
Checking .......................... 495
Dipstick ........................... 495
Disposal ........................... 498
Filter .......................... 498,539
Filter Disposal ....................... 498
Identification Logo ................... 496
Materials Added to ................... 497
Recommendation .................. 496,538
Synthetic .......................... 497
Viscosity ..................... 496,497,538
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 491
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 258
Operating Precautions .................... 491
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 95
Overdrive ............................. 381
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 381
Overhead Console ....................... 256
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Overheating, Engine................... 299,464
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,565
Paint Care ............................. 519
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 246
Parking Brake .......................... 391
Passing Light ........................... 205
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 217
Pets .................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 409
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses) ...........524,528
Door Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 270
Seats ............................. 179
Steering ........................... 390 Sunroof
........................... 267
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 214
Windows ........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 540
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
Preparation for Jacking .................... 468
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 51
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 416
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 511
Radio Operation ........................ 345
Radio Remote Controls .................... 343
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 211
Rear Camera ........................... 254
Rear Cupholder ......................... 277
Rear Park Sense System ................... 246
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INDEX 583

Seat Belts.......................... 41,43,83
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 53
Child Restraint ................. 70,71,73,79
Extender ........................... 53
Front Seat ......................... 43,44
Inspection .......................... 83
Operating Instructions .................. 44
Pretensioners ........................ 51
Rear Seat ........................... 43
Untwisting Procedure .................. 49
Seats ................................. 179
Easy Entry ......................... 196
Head Restraints ...................... 189
Heated ............................ 182
Height Adjustment ................... 179
Memory ........................... 193
Power ............................ 179
Rear Folding ........................ 191 Seatback Release
..................... 191
Tilting ............................ 179
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........509,539
Selection of Oil ......................... 496
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 561
Service Contract ......................... 563
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 293
Service Manuals ........................ 565
Shifting ............................... 369
Automatic Transmission ................ 369
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 48
Shoulder Belts ........................... 43
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Signals, Turn ...................... 85,204,290
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INDEX 585

Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 386
SmartBeams ........................... 200
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 422
Snow Tires ............................ 424
Sound System Kicker ............................ 342
Spare Tire ....................... 417,418,466
Spark Plugs ............................ 539
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ................... 436,539
Oil ............................... 539
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........218,222
Speedometer ........................... 294
Sport Mode ............................ 384
Starting ............................. 25,364
Automatic Transmission ................ 364
Cold Weather ....................... 367
Engine Fails to Start .................. 367
Remote ............................ 25 Starting and Operating
.................... 364
Starting Procedures ...................... 364
Steering Column Controls ..................... 204
Column Lock ....................... 213
Power ............................ 390
Tilt Column ...................... 213,214
Wheel, Heated ...................... 215
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 213,214
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 343
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 343
Storage ............................ 278,533
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 356,533
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 533
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 479
Sun Roof .............................. 267
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 257
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 269
586 INDEX