engine DODGE CHARGER 2015 7.G Repair Manual

FAQ’s
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 24
How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 29
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
How does the Automatic Climate Control operate? pg. 58
ELECTRONICS
How do I know which radio I have?
•Uconnect®5.0 pg. 81
•Uconnect®8.4A, 8.4AN pg. 91
How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 97
How do I set the clock on my radio?
•Uconnect®5.0 pg. 81
•Uconnect®8.4A, 8.4AN pg. 91
How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 100
How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 132
How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 148
How do I improve the Bluetooth®performance of my Uconnect®System? pg. 141
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Charger? pg. 152
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 160
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 166
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 178
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 208
What type of oil do I use in my 3.6L or 5.7L engine? pg. 194
What type of oil do I use in my 6.4L or 6.2L Supercharged engine? pg. 194
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 198
How often should I change my SRT engine’s oil? pg. 203
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 213
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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AccessUconnect®..............65Access, Uconnect®...........65Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .45Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..198Adding Washer Fluid..........198Adjustable Pedals............35Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag.......20Advance Front Air Bag.......20Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .20Driver Knee Air Bag.........21Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .20Passenger Knee Air Bag.......21Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Side Impacts.............20Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).....198Air Conditioner Maintenance.....198Air Conditioning........56,58,59Air Conditioning Refrigerant......198Air Conditioning System........198AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......18Alarm (Security Alarm)......18,163Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .194, 198Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Anti-Lock Warning Light........159APPUconnect®Access..........67Appearance Care............198Arming System (Security Alarm)....18Assistance Towing...........159Automatic Headlights..........42Automatic High Beams.........42Automatic Oil Change Indicator....164Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Automatic Transmission.........53Adding Fluid........196, 197Autostick..............153Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Autostick................153
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . .196, 197
Back-Up Camera............52Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Blind Spot Monitoring..........52Body Mechanism Lubrication.....198Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Brakes.................198Brake System.............198Fluid Check.........196, 197Master Cylinder..........198Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .162Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Bulb Replacement...........217Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Calibration, Compass.........143Capacities, Fluid............194Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............198Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Changing A Flat Tire..........166Charging System Light.........159Child Restraint..............23Child RestraintsChild Tether AnchorageLocations...............25Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23CleaningWheels...............198Windshield Wiper Blades.....198Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . .56, 58Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Clock Setting...............81Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .159Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .162Charging System Light......159Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .160Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .163High Beam Indicator.......163
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Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .159Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light...........160Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......163Vehicle Security Light.......163Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Compact Spare Tire..........214Compass Calibration..........143Cooling System.............198Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....198Coolant Capacity.........194Coolant Level...........198Disposal Of Used Coolant.....198Drain, Flush, And Refill......198Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Points To Remember.......198Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .198Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .194, 195, 196, 198Corrosion Protection..........198Cruise Control (Speed Control).....43Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Customer Assistance..........218Customer Programmable Features . .147
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.....18Deck Lid, Power Release........17Defects, Reporting...........219Defroster, Rear Window.........56Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .56Dimmer Control.............42Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .159, 182Disarming, Security System.......19DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....198Door Locks................12Drive Modes...........147, 155
E-85 Fuel................195Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....62Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .162Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . .163, 164Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Emergency Deck Lid Release......18Emergency, In Case OfJacking..............166Overheating............165To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .159, 182Emergency Key.............12Emergency Trunk Release........18EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Break-In Recommendations..38,39Checking Oil Level.........198Compartment............186Coolant (Antifreeze).....195, 196Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Oil . . . . . . . .194, 195, 196, 198Oil Change Interval........164Oil Filler Cap...........198Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .194, 198Overheating............165Starting...............16Stopping..............16Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....161Ethanol.................195Event Data Recorder..........184Exhaust System............198
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 1FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Engine Oil.......195, 196, 198Engine Oil Disposal........198FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............163Flat Tire Changing...........166Flexible Fuel Vehicles.........195Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Fluid Capacities............194Fluids, Lubricants AndGenuine Parts.........195, 196Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 163
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Forward Collision Warning........49Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .183Frequently Asked Questions......221FuelEthanol..............195Filler Door Emergency Release . .216Filler Door (Gas Cap).......215Octane Rating . . . . . . . .195, 196Specifications........195, 196Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........194Fuel, Flexible..............195Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..148General Maintenance.........198Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . . .132HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cleaning..............198Dimmer Switch...........42High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Head Restraints.............27Head Rests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Heated Mirrors...........57,60Heated Seats..............32Heated Steering Wheel.........34High Beam Indicator..........163High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........41HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener)...148Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Instrument Cluster............8Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . .163Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .159Instrument Panel Cover........198Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .198Interior And Instrument Lights......7Interior Appearance Care.......198Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .41Introduction................3In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access..........72
iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®StreamingAudio........83,97,124, 132
Jacking Instructions..........168Jack Location..............166Jack Operation.............168Jump Starting.............178
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Lock The Doors...........12Unlock The Doors..........12Keyless Enter-N-Go...........14Lock/Unlock.............14Starting/Stopping..........16Keyless Enter-N-Go™Lock The Vehicle’s Doors......12
Lane Change Assist...........41LaneSense................51Lap/Shoulder Belts...........19Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163High Beam Indicator.......163Low Fuel..............159Security Alarm...........163Service...............217Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g(TPMS)..............160LocksDoor.................12Lubrication, Body...........198
Maintenance Free Battery.......198Maintenance, General.........198Maintenance Procedures.......198Maintenance Record.......202, 207Maintenance Schedule...198,203,204Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine)...........163ManualTi l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g C o l u m n..36Master Cylinder (Brakes)........198Memory Seat...............29
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MirrorsHeated . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 60MOPAR®Accessories.........220
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 127New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . .38, 39
Occupant Restraints...........22Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel).............195, 196Oil Change Indicator..........164Oil Change Indicator, Reset......164Oil, Engine.........195, 196, 198Capacity..............194Change Interval.......164, 198Checking..............198Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Filter..........195, 196, 198Filter Disposal...........198Materials Added To........198Recommendation......194, 198Viscosity...........194, 198Oil Filter, Selection...........198Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .159OutletPower...............151Overheating, Engine..........165
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . .35Performance..............143Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...132Phone (Uconnect®)..........132Placard, Tire And LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .213PowerDeck Lid Release..........17Distribution Center (Fuses)....210Glass Sunroof............60Outlet(Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)....151Seats................28Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g C o l u m n..37Power Steering Fluid. . . . . . .196, 197Preparation For Jacking........168
Programmable ElectronicFeatures............147, 155Purchase AppsUconnect®Access..........68
Radio...................64Radio (Sound Systems).........64Rain Sensitive Wiper System......41Rear Camera...............52Rear Cross Path.............52Rear ParkSense System.........52Recreational Towing..........152Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors...........12Unlock The Doors..........12Remote StartingEnter Remote Start Mode......13Exit Remote Start Mode......13How To Use Remote Start......13Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Remote Starting System......13Remote Starting System........13Remote Trunk Release..........17Replacement Bulbs..........217Reporting Safety Defects.......219Resetting Oil Change Indicator....164Restraint, Head.............27
Schedule, Maintenance.....198, 203Seat Belt Maintenance........198Seat Belts................19Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . .19Pretensioners............19Seat Belt Warning..........19Seats...................28Head Restraints...........27Heated...............32Memory...............29Power................28Security Alarm.............163Security Alarm............18Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)..........195, 196
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