tow DODGE CHARGER 2016 7.G Manual PDF

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
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. XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
622 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

AlarmArm The System ........................19
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 271
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .546
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................428, 583
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............574, 611
Disposal ............................. .577
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................438
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................286
Appearance Care ........................ .584
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .441
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .155Automatic High Beams
.....................155
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . .364, 370, 378
Automatic Transmission .................417, 582
Adding Fluid ...................582, 613, 616
Autostick ............................ .425
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................582
Fluid Change ......................... .582
Fluid Level Check ...................581, 582
Fluid Type ........................ .613, 616
Special Additives ...................... .581
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......423
Autostick .............................. .425
Operation ............................ .425
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
AW D Towing ............................. .546
Axle Fluid .......................... .613, 616
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INDEX 637

Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............100
Checks, Safety .......................... .100
Child Restraint ............................77
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................82
Center Seat LATCH ......................90
Child Restraints .........................77
Child Seat Installation .....................95
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........91
Infants And Child Restraints ................80
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......84
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........80
Seating Positions ........................83
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .484
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .586
Climate Control ......................... .364Automatic
........................... .364
Coin Holder ............................ .251
Cold Weather Operation ....................413
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .469
Connector UCI................................ .361
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........361
Console, Floor .......................... .251
Contract, Service ......................... .629
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........576
Cooling System .......................... .573
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............575
Coolant Capacity .......................611
Coolant Level ..................... .573, 577
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................577
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................574
Inspection ........................... .577
Points To Remember .....................578
Pressure Cap ......................... .576
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INDEX 639

Radiator Cap......................... .576
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ..............574, 611, 613, 614, 615
Corrosion Protection ...................... .584
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................180
Cruise Light ......................... .292, 294
Cupholders ......................... .249, 590
Customer Assistance ...................... .627
Customer Programmable Features ..........309, 311
Data Recorder, Event .......................76
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............164
Daytime Running Lights ....................157
Dealer Service ........................... .557
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................47
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................45
Defroster, Rear Window .....................254
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .102
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................165 Diagnostic System, Onboard
.................554
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................160
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .559
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................544
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................577
Door Ajar .............................. .278
Door Ajar Light ......................... .278
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ......................... .23, 30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Driver Information Display DID ............................ .298, 301
Instrument Cluster Display .............298, 301
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .430
E-85 Fuel .............................. .488
Electrical Power Outlets .....................245
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................254
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............437
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................438
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................449
Traction Control System ...................444
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......591
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control). .176, 177, 180
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............444
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........275
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................47
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................539 Jacking
.............................. .516
Jump Starting ..................... .535, 537
Overheating .......................... .513
Towing ............................. .544
Emergency Trunk Release ....................47
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........555
Engine ................................ .553
Air Cleaner .......................... .563
Block Heater ......................... .414
Break-In Recommendations .................99
Checking Oil Level ..................... .559
Compartment ...................... .552, 553
Compartment Identification ................552
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........573, 613, 614, 615
Cooling ............................. .573
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 488
Fails To Start ......................... .413
Flooded, Starting ...................... .413
Fuel Requirements ..................... .483
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INDEX 641

GVWR................................ .496
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .430
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................513
Headlights ............................. .609
Automatic ........................... .155
Cleaning ............................ .588
Delay ............................... .157
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........160
Lights On Reminder .....................158
On With Wipers .....................155, 168
Passing ............................. .160
Switch .............................. .154
Time Delay ........................... .157
Washers ............................. .570
Headlight Washers ....................... .570
Head Restraints ...................... .143, 145Head Rests
......................... .143, 145
Heated Mirrors .......................... .122
Heated Seats ............................ .137
Heater ................................ .364
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .414
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .160
Hill Start Assist .......................... .441
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .500
Holder, Coin ............................ .251
Hood Release ........................... .152
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Information Center, Vehicle ..................296
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................112,113
Instrument Cluster ........261, 264, 272, 277, 288, 291
644 INDEX

Instrument Panel And Controls...............260
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............589
Interior Appearance Care ....................587
Interior Lights .......................... .163
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............165
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................361
Jack Location ........................... .516
Jack Operation .......................... .516
Jump Starting ........................ .535, 537
KeyFob.................................13 Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 24
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................21Towing
............................. .547
Unlatch The Trunk .......................23
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................35, 411
Enter The Trunk .........................23
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ............23, 318, 335
Passive Entry ...........................35
Passive Entry Programming ..........35, 318, 335
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ..............22
Unlock From The Passenger Side .............22
Keyless Entry System .......................21
Keyless Go ...............................12
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............160
Lane Change Assist ....................... .160
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INDEX 645

Radio Operation......................... .363
Radio Remote Controls .....................362
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................360
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................168
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................583
Rear Camera ........................... .227
Rear Cupholder ......................... .250
Rear ParkSense System .....................218
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .146
Rear Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .546
Rear Window Defroster .....................254
Rear Window Features .....................254
Recorder, Event Data .......................76
Recreational Towing ...................... .509
Reformulated Gasoline .....................484
Refrigerant .......................... .566, 567
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .158
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................49 Remote Control
Starting System .........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 24
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................21
Unlatch The Trunk .......................23
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........362
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . . .337
Uconnect Settings ...................... .337
Remote Starting System ......................26
Remote Trunk Release .......................45
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .606
Replacement Keys .........................17
650 INDEX

Replacement Parts........................ .557
Replacement Tires ........................ .473
Reporting Safety Defects ....................631
Restraint, Head ...................... .143, 145
Restraints, Child ...........................77
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................539
Rotation, Tires .......................... .476
RWD Towing ............................. .546
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................103
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................631
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .100
Safety Information, Tire .....................451
Safety Tips ............................. .100
Schedule, Maintenance .....................618 Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......56
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........59
Energy Management Feature ................59
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................54
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............56
Pregnant Women ........................58
Seat Belt Extender .......................57
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................59
Seat Belt Reminder .......................49
Seat Belt System .........................47
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .589
Seat Belt Reminder .........................49
Seat Belts ........................... .49, 101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................56
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........56
Child Restraint ..........................77
Extender ..............................57
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INDEX 651

Telescoping Steering Column..............170, 171
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .......370, 378
Tilt Steering Column ....................170, 171
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .157
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......457, 458
Tire Markings ........................... .451
Tires ....................... .103, 462, 469, 633
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................472
Air Pressure .......................... .462
Chains .............................. .475
Changing ........................ .516, 524
Compact Spare ........................ .469
Flat Changing ......................... .524
General Information ..................462, 469
High Speed .......................... .465
Inflation Pressures ...................... .464
Jacking .......................... .516, 518
Life Of Tires .......................... .472
Load Capacity ..................... .457, 458Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
............477
Pressure Warning Light ...................283
Quality Grading ....................... .633
Radial .............................. .466
Replacement ...................... .473, 524
Rotation ............................. .476
Safety ........................... .451, 462
Sizes ............................... .452
Snow Tires ........................... .467
Spare Tire ..................... .469, 470, 516
Spinning ............................ .471
Trailer Towing ........................ .504
Tread Wear Indicators ....................472
Wheel Mounting ....................... .524
Tire Safety Information .....................451
Tire Service Kit .......525,
526, 527, 529, 530, 533, 534
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................502
To Open Hood .......................... .152
Towing ............................... .497
654 INDEX