tires DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.G Workshop Manual

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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
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152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 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
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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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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Jacking Instructions...................... 469
Jump Starting .......................... 475
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 32,365
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 342
Knee Bolster ............................ 54
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 204
Lane Change Assist ...................... 205
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,75 Latch Plate
............................. 44
Latches ................................ 85
Hood ............................. 198
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 436
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 85
Life of Tires ............................ 420
Light Bulbs .......................... 85,533
Lights .............................. 85,199
Airbag ...................... 63,69,83,294
Alarm ............................ 295
Anti-Lock .......................... 295
Automatic Headlights ................. 200
Brake Assist Warning .................. 402
Brake Warning ...................... 296
Bulb Replacement ................. 533,534
Daytime Running .................... 202
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........204,205
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 402
Exterior ............................ 85
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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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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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Rear Seat, Folding....................... 191
Rear Window Defroster ................... 282
Rear Window Features .................... 282
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 94
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 69
Recreational Towing ...................... 461
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 437
Refrigerant ............................ 502
Release, Hood .......................... 198
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 202
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 52
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 343
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 533
Replacement Keys ........................ 16 Replacement Parts
....................... 493
Replacement Tires ....................... 421
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 564
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........291,308
Restraint, Head ......................... 189
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 479
Rotation, Tires .......................... 425
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 564
Safety Information, Tire ................... 404
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 542
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 524
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52
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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
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