DODGE CHARGER 2018 Owners Manual

Replacing Exterior Bulbs
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the large dust cap from the headlamp housing by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise, and remove.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head- lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 6. Reinstall the dust cap.
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID)
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.
Because of this,
you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocu-
tion if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when
the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the
lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
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Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an
assembly, see your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamp
The Front Fog Lamps use LED sources that are not
serviceable separately. The Front Fog Lamp must be re-
placed as an assembly; see your authorized dealer.
Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the hood.NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the turn signal (inboard) bulb cap.
3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it.
4. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the lamp assembly.
Headlamp Assembly Location
Headlamp Assembly
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring connector andinstall the replacement bulb.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly straight into the lamp until it locks in place.
7. Install the turn signal bulb cap in the headlamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
Backup Lamps
The Backup Lamps use LED sources that are not service-
able separately. The Applique must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.
License Lamp
The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not service-
able separately. The License Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not service-
able separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.
FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-
priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not
place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice
versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is
off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.
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General Information
The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive cur-
rent.
When a device does not work, you must check the fuse
element inside the blade fuse for a break/melt.
Also, please be aware that when using power outlets for
extended periods of time with the engine off may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
Underhood Fuses
The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the
engine compartment. This module contains fuses and
relays. Fuse cavity location and descriptions are printed on
the inside of the power distribution center cover.
Blade Fuses
1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse with a good/functional fuse element.
3 — Blade fuse with a NOT functional / BAD fuse element (blown
fuse).
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CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 –– Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp Green –Radiator Fan #1 – (Non 6.2L Supercharged)
3 50 Amp Red –Electric Power Steering #1 – If Equipped
4 30 Amp Pink – Starter
5 40 Amp Green –Anti Lock Brake
Front Power Distribution Center
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
6 30 Amp Pink –Anti Lock Brake
7 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run / ACC #1
8 50 Amp Red / 20
Amp Blue –
Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) / Police
Ignition Run / ACC # 2
9 –20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 –10 Amp Red Intrusion MOD (300) – If Equipped / Under
Hood Lamp – Police
11 –20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
13 –– Fuse – Spare
14 –– Fuse – Spare
15 –20 Amp Yellow Left HID – If Equipped
16 –20 Amp Yellow Right HID – If Equipped
18 50 Amp Red –Radiator Fan – (Non 6.2L Supercharged)
19 50 Amp Red –Electric Power Steering #2 – If Equipped
20 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink
20 Amp Blue – Po- lice –
Headlamp Washers – If Equipped
Police Bat Feed #2
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
22 40 Amp Green / 20
Amp Blue – Police –
Engine Cooling Pump (6.2L Supercharged) /
Police Bat Feed # 3
23 20 Amp Blue –Police Bat Feed # 1
24 50 Amp Red / 20
Amp Blue –
Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) / Police
Ignition Run/ACC Feed # 3
28 –– Fuse – Spare
29 –15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module (Challenger/
Charger Police) / Electronic Shift Module(Challenger)
30 –– Fuse – Spare
31 –25 Amp Clear Engine Module
32 –– Fuse – Spare
33 –– Fuse – Spare
34 –25 Amp Clear Powertrain #1
35 –20 Amp Yellow Powertrain #2
36 –10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module
37 –10 Amp Red Engine Controller / Rad Fan Relays
(Charger/300) / Electric Power Steering Mod- ule (Charger/300) / 5-Speed TCM
38 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
39 –10 Amp Red EPS (Challenger) / EHPS (Police) / AC
Clutch Relay / Vacuum Pump Relay / RadFan Relays (Challenger)
48 –10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect – If
Equipped
49 –– Fuse – Spare
50 –– Fuse – Spare
51 –20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump
52 –5 Amp Tan Adaptive Cruise – If Equipped
53 –– Fuse – Spare
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Rear Interior Fuses
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center con-
tains fuses and relays. Fuse cavity location and descrip-
tions are printed on the inside of the power distribution
center cover.
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
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Opening The Access Cover
Rear Power Distribution Center
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CAUTION!(Continued)
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
2 60 Amp Yellow –Front PDC Feed #1
3 ––Fuse – Spare
4 60 Amp Yellow –Front PDC Feed #2
5 30 Amp Pink
20 Amp Blue – Police –
Sunroof/Dome Lamp –
Police
6 40 Amp Green –Exterior Lighting #1
7 40 Amp Green –Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink –Interior Lighting
9 40 Amp Green –Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink –Driver Door Control Mod-
ule
11 30 Amp Pink –Passenger Door Control
Module
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