belt DODGE CHARGER 2013 7.G Workshop Manual

After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Start-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
22. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H” and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off imme-
diately and call an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You
may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood
yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Follow the
warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap para-
graph.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
394 STARTING AND OPERATING

Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1.
Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a
mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft
cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cupholder in the center console.
NOTE:
The cupholder cannot be removed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569

Automatic Headlights..................... .220
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............334
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........384
Automatic Transmission ....................402
Adding Fluid ......................... .563
Autostick ............................ .418
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................563
Fluid Change ......................... .563
Fluid Level Check ...................... .561
Fluid Type ........................... .561
Special Additives ...................... .562
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......410
Autostick .............................. .418
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................41
Axle Fluid ............................. .586
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................586Battery
................................ .544
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .544
Belts, Seat ...............................49
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................549
B-Pillar Location ......................... .448
Brake Assist System ...................... .434
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............433
Brake Fluid ............................ .586
Brake, Parking .......................... .429
Brake System ........................... .559
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .431
Fluid Check .......................... .559
Master Cylinder ....................... .559
Parking ............................. .429
Warning Light ........................ .322
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................401
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INDEX 609

Kicker Sound System...................... .371
Knee Bolster ..............................60
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................225
Lane Change Assist ....................... .225
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches ............................... .102
Latch Plate ...............................50
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .476
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .102
Life of Tires ............................ .461
Light Bulbs ............................. .102
Lights ................................ .102
Airbag ................................68
Alarm .............................. .322
Anti-Lock ............................ .321
Automatic Headlights ....................220
Brake Assist Warning ....................440
Brake Warning ........................ .322Bulb Replacement
...................... .580
Daytime Running ...................... .222
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................225
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....440
Exterior ............................. .102
Fog ................................ .223
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................508
Headlights ........................... .219
Headlights On Reminder ..................223
Headlights On With Wipers ................220
Headlight Switch ...................... .219
High Beam ........................... .225
High Beam Indicator .....................316
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............225
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .219
Intensity Control ....................... .228
Interior ............................. .228
License ............................. .583
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INDEX 617

Lights On Reminder.....................223
Low Fuel ............................ .331
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........319
Map Reading ......................... .226
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........229
Passing ............................. .225
Reading ............................. .226
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .324
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............322
Service .............................. .579
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .319
SmartBeams .......................... .221
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............322
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............318
Traction Control ....................... .440
Turn Signal .......................... .102
Vanity Mirror ..........................114
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......316Loading Vehicle
......................... .489
Capacities ........................... .491
Tires ............................... .448
Load Leveling System ..................... .309
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................33
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................466
Lubrication, Body ........................ .549
Maintenance Free Battery ....................544
Maintenance Procedures ....................538
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .588
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......319
Manual, Service ......................... .602
618 INDEX

Identification Logo..................... .541
Materials Added to ..................... .542
Recommendation ...................... .540
Synthetic ............................ .542
Viscosity ............................ .541
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .543
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................535
Operating Precautions ..................... .535
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................111
Overdrive .............................. .418
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .418
Overheating, Engine ...................... .325
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .564
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .429
Park Sense System, Rear ....................271 Passing Light
........................... .225
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .238
Pets ....................................97
Pets, Transporting ..........................97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........448
Power Deck Lid Release ........................44
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................574
Door Locks ............................32
Mirrors ..............................113
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........296
Seats ............................... .199
Steering ............................. .427
Sunroof ............................. .293
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............235
Windows ..............................40
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .586
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................59
Preparation for Jacking .....................512
620 INDEX

PretensionersSeat Belts ..............................57
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .455
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........556
Radio Operation ......................... .375
Radio Remote Controls .....................372
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................232
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................563
Rear Camera ........................... .279
Rear Cupholder ......................... .303
Rear Park Sense System .....................271
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .212
Rear Window Defroster .....................308
Rear Window Features .....................308
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .505
Reformulated Gasoline .....................477 Refrigerant
............................. .547
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .223
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................58
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........372
Remote Starting System ......................27
Remote Trunk Release .......................44
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .579
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .537
Replacement Tires ........................ .461
Reporting Safety Defects ....................601
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................317
Restraint, Head .......................... .209
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
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INDEX 621

Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.................522
Rotation, Tires .......................... .465
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................100
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................102
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................601
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................99
Safety Information, Tire .....................441
Safety Tips ...............................98
Schedule, Maintenance .....................588
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .569
Seat Belt Reminder .........................58
Seat Belts ................................46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........54
And Pregnant Women .....................59
Child Restraint ..........................76
Extender ..............................59
Front Seat .............................49
Inspection ........................... .100Operating Instructions
....................50
Pretensioners ...........................57
Rear Seat ..............................49
Untwisting Procedure .....................55
Seats ................................. .199
Adjustment .......................... .199
Easy Entry ........................... .216
Head Restraints ....................... .209
Heated .............................. .202
Height Adjustment ..................... .199
Memory ............................. .213
Power .............................. .199
Rear Folding ......................... .212
Seatback Release ....................... .212
Tilting .............................. .199
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............585
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Programming ....................18
622 INDEX