cooling DODGE CHARGER 2015 7.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering (If Equipped) and
fill as needed.
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled
service
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
•Inspect exhaust system
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 597

Child Seat Installation.....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........89
Infants And Child Restraints................78
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....88
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......82
Older Children And Child Restraints..........78
Seating Positions........................81
Child Safety Locks.........................32
Clean Air Gasoline........................466
Cleaning
Wheels...............................567
Climate Control..........................352
Automatic............................352
Coin Holder.............................252
Cold Weather Operation....................396
Compact Spare Tire........................451
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..349
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........349
Console, Floor...........................252
Contract, Service..........................607
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........556
Cooling System...........................552
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............555
Coolant Capacity.......................589
Coolant Level..........................553
Disposal of Used Coolant.................557
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................553
Inspection............................557
Points to Remember.....................558
Pressure Cap..........................556
Radiator Cap..........................556
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............554
Corrosion Protection.......................564
Cruise Control (Speed Control)................178
Cupholders.............................249
Customer Assistance.......................605
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INDEX 617

Brake Assist System.....................424
Traction Control System...................423
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)......572
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............425
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................45
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................521
Jacking...............................498
Jump Starting..........................517
Overheating...........................495
Towing..............................526
Emergency Trunk Release....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance..........535
Engine.................................534
Air Cleaner...........................543
Block Heater..........................398
Break-In Recommendations.................96
Checking Oil Level......................538
Compartment..........................533
Compartment Identification................533
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................553
Cooling..............................552
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................98
Fails to Start...........................396
Flooded, Starting.......................396
Fuel Requirements......................464
Jump Starting..........................517
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..538
Oil Filler Cap..........................541
Oil Selection...........................540
Oil Synthetic..........................542
Overheating...........................495
Starting..............................393
Temperature Gauge......................263
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................541
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................541
EnhancedAccident Response Feature............70
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INDEX 619

Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................466
Event Data Recorder........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution........................98
Exhaust System...........................98
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................118
Exterior Lighting..........................152
Exterior Lights...........................102
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................543
Air Conditioning.......................369
Engine Oil............................542
Engine Oil Disposal.....................542
Flashers................................495
Hazard Warning........................495
Turn Signal...........................102
Flash-To-Pass............................158
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................472
Engine Oil............................472
Fuel Requirements......................470
Maintenance...........................473
Replacement Parts.......................472
Starting..............................472
Flooded Engine Starting....................396
Floor Console............................252
Fluid, Brake.............................593
Fluid Capacities..........................589
Fluid Leaks.............................102
Fluid Level Checks........................564
Automatic Transmission..................562
Brake................................559
Cooling System.........................553
Engine Oil............................538
Transfer Case..........................563
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........591
620 INDEX

Radial...............................447
Replacement...........................454
Rotation..............................457
Safety...............................432
Sizes................................434
Snow Tires............................449
Spare Tire.............................498
Spinning.............................453
Trailer Towing.........................488
Tread Wear Indicators....................453
Tire Safety Information.....................432
Tire Service Kit...........................507
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................484
To Open Hood...........................150
Towing................................479
Disabled Vehicle........................526
Guide...............................484
Recreational...........................492
Weight...............................484
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........492
Traction................................412
Traction Control..........................423
Trailer Towing...........................479
Cooling System Tips.....................492
Hitches..............................482
Minimum Requirements..................486
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..491
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................484
Wiring...............................489
Trailer Towing Guide.......................484
Trailer Weight............................484
Transfer Case............................563
Fluid................................563
Maintenance...........................564
Transmission
Automatic............................398
Fluid................................561
Maintenance...........................561
632 INDEX