heating DODGE CHARGER 2017 7.G User Guide

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
•Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result
in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause
damage that result in tire failure.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability
of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
372 STARTING AND OPERATING

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic
of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to turn off
the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down. •
In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount
of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more
than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to
free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode, before
rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information. Once
the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch again
to restore ESC Onmode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).
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WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded
fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective-
ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device
and may seriously reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................432
Jacking ............................... .414
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Overheating ........................... .412
Towing ............................... .436
Emergency Trunk Release .....................36
Emission Control System Maintenance ............445
Engine .............................. .442, 443
Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Block Heater ........................... .334
Break-In Recommendations ..................75
Checking Oil Level ...................... .447
Compartment ....................441, 442, 443
Compartment Identification .................441
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............458, 487, 488, 489
Cooling .............................. .458
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................78, 394
Fails To Start ........................... .333
Flooded, Starting ........................ .333
Fuel Requirements ....................... .390
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Oil ..................447, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489
Oil Change Interval ...................... .448
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .449, 450Oil Filter
.............................. .450
Oil Selection .....................448, 485, 486
Oil Synthetic ........................... .450
Overheating ........................... .412
Starting .............................. .331
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................449, 450
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................449
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........58, 438
Entry System, Illuminated .....................17
Ethanol ............................. .391, 394
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... .78, 394
Exhaust

System ........................ .78, 456
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................94
Exterior Lighting ...........................118
Exterior Lights .............................81
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Air Conditioning ......................311,453
Engine Oil ...................450, 487, 488, 489
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .450
Flashers ................................ .412
Hazard Warning ........................ .412
Turn Signal ...................... .81, 122, 217
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .123
514 INDEX

Memory Seat..............................114
Memory Seats And Radio .....................114
Methanol ............................... .391
Mirrors ..................................88
Electric Powered ..........................95
Electric Remote ...........................95
Exterior Folding ..........................94
Heated .................................96
Outside ................................94
Rearview ...............................88
Vanity .................................96
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................384
Mopar Parts .......................... .446, 507
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .391
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................122
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................75
Occupant Restraints ...................... .36, 37
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......390, 487, 488, 489
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................223
Oil, Engine .....................447, 487, 488, 489
Capacity .......................... .485, 486
Change Interval ........................ .448Checking
............................. .447
Dipstick .............................. .447
Disposal .............................. .450
Filter ...................... .450, 487, 488, 489
Filter Disposal .......................... .450
Identification Logo ...................... .449
Materials Added To ...................... .450
Pressure Warning Light ....................205
Recommendation ..................448, 485, 486
Synthetic ............................. .450
Viscosity .....................449, 450, 485, 486
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .450
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .450
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .205
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................444
Operating

Precautions ...................... .444
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................94
Overheating, Engine ....................... .412
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,508
Paint Care ............................... .466
Panic Alarm ...............................20
Parking Brake ............................ .350
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .163
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INDEX 519