trailer DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.G Owner's Guide

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter (five-speed transmission only).
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the
front axle fluid – All Wheel Drive
(AWD).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive (AWD).
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the
front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing.
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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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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 451
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 497
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 290
Telescoping Steering Column .............213,214
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 354
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......298,465
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ................... 213,214
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 201
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 409
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 407
Tire Markings .......................... 404
Tire Safety Information .................... 404 Tires ............................
85,413,567
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 420
Air Pressure ........................ 413
Chains ............................ 422
Changing ....................... 465,469
Compact Spare ...................... 417
Flat Changing ....................... 465
General Information .................. 413
High Speed ......................... 416
Inflation Pressures .................... 414
Jacking ......................... 468,469
Life of Tires ........................ 420
Load Capacity .................... 409,410
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 426
Pressure Warning Light ................ 291
Quality Grading ..................... 567
Radial ............................ 416
Replacement ........................ 421
Rotation ........................... 425
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Safety.......................... 404,413
Sizes ............................. 405
Snow Tires ......................... 424
Spare Tire .......................... 466
Spinning ........................... 419
Trailer Towing ....................... 456
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 420
To Open Hood .......................... 198
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 453
Towing ............................... 449
Behind a Motorhome .................. 461
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 484
Guide ............................. 453
Recreational ........................ 461
Weight ............................ 453
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 461
Traction Control ......................... 396
Trailer Towing .......................... 449
Cooling System Tips .................. 461 Hitches
............................ 452
Minimum Requirements ................ 455
Tips .............................. 460
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 453
Wiring ............................ 458
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 453
Trailer Weight .......................... 453
Transfer Case ........................... 518
Fluid .......................... 518,540
Maintenance ........................ 518
Transmission ........................... 516
Automatic .................... 370,374,516
Fluid ............................. 540
Shifting ........................... 369
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 258
588 INDEX