DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 2012, Model line: CHARGER, Model: DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.GPages: 594, PDF Size: 4.48 MB
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About Your Brakes....................... 391
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 394
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 222
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 510
Adding Fuel ........................... 444
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 505
Additives, Fuel ......................... 439
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 217
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 498
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 501
Air Conditioning Filter .................356,502
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............501,502
Air Conditioning System ................354,501
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 357
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 414
Airbag .............................. 54,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ..................... 63,69,83,294
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68 Airbag, Side
........................ 57,62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........58,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 295
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................385,518
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............394,396
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 295
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............509,538
Disposal ........................... 512
Appearance Care ........................ 519
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 400
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 37
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 37
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
Automatic Headlights .................... 200
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 308
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 354
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 516
Automatic Transmission ...........370,374,516,517
Adding Fluid .................... 517,540
Autostick .......................... 381
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 517
Fluid Change ....................... 517
Fluid Level Check .................... 517
Fluid Type ......................... 540
Special Additives ..................... 516
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 373
Autostick ............................. 381
Axle Fluid ............................. 540
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 540B-Pillar Location
........................ 409
Battery ............................... 499
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 499
Belts, Seat ............................ 43,83
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 504
Brake Assist System ...................... 397
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 396
Brake Fluid ............................ 540
Brake System ........................... 514
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 394
Fluid Check ..................... 514,540
Master Cylinder ..................... 514
Parking ........................... 391
Warning Light ....................... 296
Brake, Parking .......................... 391
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 370
Brakes ............................... 514
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 207
Bulb Replacement ..................... 533,534
Bulbs, Light .......................... 85,533
Camera, Rear ........................... 254
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 538
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... 496,497
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 511
Car Washes ............................ 519
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,440
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 447
Cellular Phone .......................... 345
Certification Label ....................... 447
Chains, Tire ............................ 422
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 465
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 405
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............293,491Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint .................. 70,72,73,75,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,75
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 437
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 521
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 504
Climate Control ......................... 346
Coin Holder ........................... 279
Cold Weather Operation ................... 367
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 345
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 417
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 311
Connector UCI .............................. 341
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 341
Conserving Fuel ........................ 310
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Console, Floor.......................... 279
Console, Overhead ....................... 256
Contract, Service ........................ 563
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 511
Cooling System ......................... 508
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 510
Coolant Capacity ..................... 538
Coolant Level .................... 509,512
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 512
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 509
Inspection .......................... 512
Points to Remember .................. 513
Pressure Cap ........................ 511
Radiator Cap ........................ 511
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....509,538,539
Corrosion Protection ..................... 519
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 222
Cupholders ......................... 275,524
Customer Assistance ..................... 561 Data Recorder, Event
...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 209
Daytime Running Lights ................... 202
Dealer Service .......................... 493
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 282
Defroster, Windshield ................... 84,352
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 210
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 491
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 205
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 495
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 484
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 512
Engine Oil ......................... 498
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
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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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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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Methanol.......................... 437
Octane Rating ....................... 539
Saver Mode ........................ 310
Specifications ....................... 539
Tank Capacity ....................... 538
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 310
Fuel Saver ............................. 310
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 440
Fuses ................................ 524
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 258
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 436
Conserving ......................... 310
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 437
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 437
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 298
Fuel .............................. 294
Speedometer ........................ 294 Tachometer
......................... 290
Gear Ranges ........................ 371,375
General Information .........17,25,129,163,241,435
General Maintenance ..................... 494
Glass Cleaning .......................... 523
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............448,450
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............448,449
GVWR ............................... 448
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 387
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 464
Head Restraints ......................... 189
Headlight Washers ....................... 505
Headlights ............................ 535
Automatic ......................... 200
Bulb Replacement .................... 534
Cleaning ........................... 523
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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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