belt DODGE CHARGER 2017 7.G Workshop Manual

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 make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children 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 trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (of 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into
any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above idle
speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331

WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over
a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in
eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame
or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster
battery or any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
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CAUTION! (Continued)
positive post and the negative cable is attached to the
negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+)
and negative (-) and are identified on the battery
case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal
posts and free of corrosion.
• If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before
connecting the charger to the battery. Do not use a
“fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
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.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap-
proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning
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452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with
Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type
glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use
caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped
with electric defrosters or windows equipped with radio
antennas. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument
that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or cloth that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
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 cloth. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
cloth.
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.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies
must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
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 471

Appearance Care.......................... .466
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................16
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .355
Auto Down Power Windows ...................33
Automatic Door Locks ........................26
Automatic Headlights .......................119
Automatic High Beams ..................... .120
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........309
Automatic Transmission ..................336, 465
Adding Fluid .....................465, 487, 490
Autostick ............................. .343
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................465
Fluid Change .......................... .465
Fluid Level Check .....................464, 465
Fluid Type ......................... .487, 490
Special Additives ........................ .464
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........342
Autostick ............................... .343
Operation ............................. .343
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................26
Auto Up Power Windows .....................34
AW D Towing ............................... .437
Axle Fluid ........................... .487, 490Axle Lubrication
....................... .487, 490
Battery .............................. .204, 451
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................20
Location .............................. .451
Belts, Seat .................................78
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................455
B-Pillar Location .......................... .367
Brake Assist System ........................ .354
Brake Control System, Electronic ................352
Brake Fluid .......................... .487, 490
Brake, Parking ............................ .350
Brakes ................................. .351
Brake System ......................... .351,
462
Fluid Check ..................... .463, 487, 490
Master Cylinder ........................ .463
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light ...................... .202, 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................336
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........75
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................126
Bulb Replacement ...................... .482, 483
Bulbs, Light ........................... .81, 482
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INDEX 511

Camera, Rear............................ .170
Capacities, Fluid ....................... .485, 486
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .449, 450
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................461
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................78, 394
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .399
Car Washes .............................. .467
Certification Label ......................... .399
Chains, Tire ............................. .381
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .414
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .363
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................77
Checks, Safety .............................77
Child Restraint .............................60
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................63
Child Restraints ..........................60
Child Seat Installation ......................72
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........69
Infants And Child Restraints .................62
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........65
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........62
Seating Positions ..........................64 Child Safety Locks
..........................27
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .391
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .468
Climate Control ........................... .294
Coin Holder ............................. .190
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .333
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .377
Connector UCI ................................. .291
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........291
Console, Floor ............................ .190
Contract, Service .......................... .506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............461
Cooling System ........................... .458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................460
Coolant Capacity .....................485,
486
Coolant Level ....................... .458, 461
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................461
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................459
Inspection ............................. .461
Points To Remember ..................... .462
Pressure Cap ........................... .461
Radiator Cap .......................... .461
512 INDEX

Jump Starting......................... .429, 431
KeyFob..................................11 Arm The Alarm ..........................16
Lock The Doors ..........................19
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........15, 20
Remote Keyless Entry ......................18
Towing ............................... .438
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Unlock The Doors .........................18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....20
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......20
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................18
Key-In Reminder ............................12
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .28, 332
Enter The Trunk ..........................19
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .............19, 243, 265
Passive Entry ............................28
Passive Entry Programming ...........28, 243, 265
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ...............18
Unlock From The Passenger Side ..............18
Keyless Go ................................11
Key, Replacement ...........................15
Keys ....................................11 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)
......................14
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................122
Lane Change Assist ........................ .123
LaneSense ............................... .159
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................39
Latches ..................................81
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .390
Leaks, Fluid ...............................81
Life Of Tires ............................. .380
Light Bulbs ........................... .81, 482
Lights ............................... .81, 118
AirBag ......................... .49, 79, 201
Automatic Headlights .....................119
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .360
Brake Warning ...................... .202, 351
Bulb Replacement ....................... .483
Cruise ............................ .217, 220
Daytime Running ....................... .121
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..............122,
123
Engine Temperature Warning ................204
Exterior ................................81
Fog ................................. .121
Headlights ..........................118,484
Headlights On Reminder ...................121
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INDEX 517

Headlights On With Wipers..............119,129
Headlight Switch .........................118
High Beam ............................ .123
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................123
Illuminated Entry .........................17
Instrument Cluster ........................118
Intensity Control ........................ .126
Interior ............................... .125
License ............................... .485
Lights On Reminder ..................... .121
Low Fuel ............................. .213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............127
Park ................................. .216
Passing ............................... .123
Reading ........................... .123, 172
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .482, 483
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........211,384
Traction Control ........................ .360
Turn Signal ...................... .81, 122, 217
Vanity Mirror ............................96
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 217
Loading Vehicle ....................... .399, 401Capacities
............................. .401
Tires................................. .367
Load Leveling System ...................... .193
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .230
Battery Saver On ........................ .230
Electrical Load Reduction ...................230
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................230
Locks ....................................25
Automatic Door ..........................26
Auto Unlock .............................26
Child Protection ..........................27
Door ..................................25
Power Door .............................26
Low Tire Pressure System .....................384
Lubrication,
Body......................... .455
Lug Nuts ............................... .413
Maintenance Free Battery .....................451
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .446
Maintenance Schedule .............494, 495, 498, 500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 445
Manual, Service ........................... .508
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................463
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................114
518 INDEX

Passing Light............................ .123
Passive Entry ..............................28
Performance ............................. .225
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .313
Pets .....................................75
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........367, 368
Power Brakes ............................... .351
Deck Lid Release .........................35
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................476
Door Locks ..............................26
Mirrors ................................95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............184
Seats ................................ .104
Steering .............................. .349
Sunroof .............................. .181
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............131
Windows ...............................32
Power Seats Down ................................ .105
Forward .............................. .105
Power Lumbar ......................... .105
Rearward ............................. .105
Recline ............................... .105
Up.................................. .105Power Steering Fluid
.....................487, 490
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................45
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .416
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................46
Programmable Electronic Features ...............234
Programmable Features ...................233, 234
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .374
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............461
Radio Frequency General Information .............14, 15, 22, 24, 32
Radio Operation .......................... .293
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .292
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .289
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................129
Rear

Axle (Differential) ..................... .466
Rear Camera ............................. .170
Rear Cupholder ........................... .188
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .163
Rear Seat, Folding ..........................112
Rear Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .438
Rear Window Defroster ..................... .192
Rear Window Features ...................... .192
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Recreational Towing........................ .410
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .391
Refrigerant .............................. .453
Reminder, Lights On ....................... .121
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................38
Remote Control Starting System ...........................22
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................16
Lock The Doors ..........................19
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........15, 20
Remote Keyless Entry ......................18
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Unlock The Doors .........................18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........292
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....268
Uconnect Settings ....................... .268
Remote Starting System .......................22
Remote Trunk Release ........................35
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .482
Replacement Keys ...........................15
Replacement Parts ......................... .446
Replacement Tires ......................... .380Reporting Safety Defects
.....................507
Restraint, Head ......................110,111,112
Restraints, Child ............................60
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................432
Rotation, Tires ............................ .382
RWD Towing ............................... .438
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................78
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................81
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................507
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................78
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .362
Safety Tips ................................77
Schedule, Maintenance ................494, 495, 498
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......44
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............46
Energy Management Feature .................46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................42
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................
39
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................43
Pregnant Women .........................45
Seat Belt Extender .........................45
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................46
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INDEX 521

Seat Belt Reminder........................38
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .471
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................38
Seat Belts ............................. .38, 78
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........44
Child Restraint ...........................60
Extender ...............................45
Front Seat ........................ .38, 39, 42
Inspection ..............................78
Operating Instructions ......................42
Pregnant Women .........................45
Pretensioners ............................46
Rear Seat ...............................39
Reminder ............................. .201
Untwisting Procedure ......................43
Seats ......................... .104, 105, 106, 107
Adjustment ........................ .104, 105
Easy Entry .............................116
Head Restraints ...................110,111,112
Heated ............................ .106, 107
Height Adjustment ...................... .104
Memory ...............................114
Power ............................... .104
Rear Folding ............................112 Seatback Release
.........................112
Tilting ............................... .104
Vented ............................... .108
Ventilated ............................. .108
Security Alarm ......................... .16, 203
Arm The System ..........................16
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........487, 488, 489
Selection Of Oil ........................... .448
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................14
Sentry Key Replacement ......................15
Service Assistance ......................... .504
Service Contract .......................... .506
Service Manuals .......................... .508
Shifting ................................ .334
Automatic Transmission ....................334
Shoulder

Belts .............................39
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................94
Signals, Turn ....................... .81, 122, 217
SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App ........................... .322
Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .322
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................381
Snow Tires .............................. .375
522 INDEX