tow DODGE CHARGER 2018 Manual PDF

IDENTIFICATION DATA
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left front
corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number
also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure
Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle
registration, and the title.The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is also located on
the right front strut tower inside the engine compartment.
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VIN Location
VIN Location
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 421

About Your Brakes........................ .422
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .246
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............382
Adding Fuel ............................. .281
Adding Washing Fluid .......................366
Additives, Fuel ............................425
Adjust Forward ................................45
Rearward ...............................45
AirBag ................................ .186
Advance Front Air Bag ....................186
Air Bag Operation ........................188
Air Bag Warning Light .....................184
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .189
Enhanced Accident Response .............194, 349
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................350
FrontAirBag .......................... .186
If Deployment Occurs .....................193
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .188
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............196
Maintenance ............................196
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............185
Side Air Bags .......................... .189
Transporting Pets ........................213
Air Bag Light .......................131, 184, 215 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)
......371
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................371
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ................371, 372
Air Conditioner System ..................... .371
Air Conditioning ........................ .76, 82
Air Conditioning Filter ....................90, 373
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................89
Air Filter ............................... .371
Air Pressure Tires................................. .400
Alarm Arm The System .......................33, 35
Panic ..................................20
Rearm The System ........................35
Security Alar

m....................... .33, 135
Alarm System Security Alarm ...........................33
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .348
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .388
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................5
Android Auto ............................ .522
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................381, 431
Disposal ...............................384
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................146
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Anti-Lock Warning Light.....................139
Apple CarPlay ............................524
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................33
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .153
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................437
Auto Down Power Windows ...................92
Automatic Door Locks ........................41
Automatic Headlights ........................67
Automatic High Beams .......................66
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........82, 88
Automatic Transmission ..................232, 388
Adding Fluid .....................388, 432, 434
Fluid And Filter Change ...................388
Fluid Change .......................... .388
Fluid Level Check ........................387
Fluid Type .......................387, 432, 434
Special Additives ........................ .387
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....41, 238
Autostick Operation ............................. .238
Auto Up Power Windows .....................92
AuxCord............................... .505
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........112AW D
Towing ............................... .348
Axle Fluid ............................432, 434
Axle Lubrication ........................432, 434
Back-Up .................................279
Battery ...............................133, 366
Charging System Light ....................133
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Location ...............................366
Belts, Seat ............................... .215
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................375
B-Pillar Location .......................... .395
Brake Assist System ........................ .147
Brake Control System ........................147
Brake Fluid ....................... .385, 432, 434
Brake System ..........................385,

422
Fluid Check ..................... .385, 432, 434
Master Cylinder ........................ .385
Parking ...............................227
Warning Light .......................132, 422
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................231
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........226
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................72
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INDEX 535

Bulb Replacement..........................307
Bulbs, Light .......................... .217, 307
Camera, Rear ............................ .279
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .431
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... .362, 369, 370
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................383
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................214, 428
Cargo Vehicle Loading ..........................283
Cargo Area Cover ..........................101
Cargo Compartment ........................101
Car Washes ...............................414
Cellular Phone ............................506
Certification Label ..........................284
Chains, Tire ............................. .410
Changing A Flat Tire ........................388
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .391
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .143
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............213
Checks, Safety ............................ .213
Child Restraint ............................197
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................201 Child Seat Installation
.....................210
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........207
Infant And Child Restraints .................200
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......203
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........200
Seating Positions ........................ .202
Child Safety Locks ..........................41
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .425
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .409
Climate Control ............................76
Automatic ............................76, 82
Manual ................................76
Coin Holder ............................. .109
Cold W

eather Operation ..................... .225
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................526
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .407
Console Floor .................................109
Contract, Service .......................... .530
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............383
Cooling System ............................380
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................382
Coolant Level ........................381, 384
Cooling Capacity ........................ .431
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Disposal Of Used Coolant..................384
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................381
Inspection ............................. .384
Points To Remember ..................... .384
Pressure Cap ............................383
Radiator Cap .......................... .383
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......381, 431, 432
Corrosion Protection ........................413
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............243, 246
Cruise Light .......................... .140, 141
Cupholders ...............................111
Customer Assistance ........................528
Cybersecurity ............................ .438
Daytime Running Lights ......................65
Dealer Service ............................ .367
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................98
Defroster, Windshield ........................215
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................74
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................142
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................66
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ............................365 Disable Vehicle Towing
..................... .346
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................384
Disturb ................................. .522
Door Ajar ............................... .133
Door Ajar Light ............................133
Door Locks Automatic ..............................41
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......41
Doors ....................................35
Drag And Drop Menu .......................437
Drive Modes ............................. .495
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................43
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................296
E-85 Fuel ............................... .428
Electric Brake Control System ..................147
Anti-Lock Brake

System ....................146
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............148, 155
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................62
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......312
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........244
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............149
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INDEX 537

Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.........133
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................345
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................301
Jacking ............................323, 388
Jump Starting ........................338, 340
Towing ............................... .346
Emission Control System Maintenance ............143
Engine .......................... .362, 363, 364
Air Cleaner ............................ .371
Block Heater ............................225
Break-In Recommendations .................226
Checking Oil Level .......................365
Compartment ....................362, 363, 364
Compartment Identification .................362
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................381, 432
Cooling ...............................380
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................214, 428
Fails To Start ............................225
Flooded, Starting ........................ .225
Fuel Requirements ....................424, 431
Jump Starting ........................338, 340
Oil ............................368, 431, 432
Oil Filler Cap .....................362, 369, 370
Oil Filter ...............................371 Oil Selection
........................ .368, 431
Oil Synthetic ............................370
Overheating ............................342
Starting ............................222, 223
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................369, 370
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................369
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........194, 349
Ethanol ............................. .426, 428
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................214, 428
Exhaust System ........................214, 379
Exterior Lighting............................

64
Exterior Lights ..........................64, 217
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .371
Air Conditioning ..................... .90, 373
Engine Oil ..........................371, 432
Engine Oil Disposal .......................370
Flashers .................................301
Hazard Warning ........................ .301
Turn Signals ..................... .69, 141, 217
Flash-To-Pass ..............................67
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................430
Engine Oil ............................ .429
538 INDEX

HeadlightsAutomatic ..............................67
Cleaning ...............................414
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........66
Lights On Reminder .......................68
On With Wipers ..........................67
Passing ................................67
Switch .................................64
Time Delay ..............................68
Washers ...............................366
Head Restraints .......................54, 55, 56
Head Rests .......................... .54, 55, 56
Heated Mirrors .............................63
Heater, Engine Block ........................225
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......66
Hill Start Assist ............................153
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .288
Holder, Coin ............................. .109
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............102
Hood Prop ................................97
Hood Release ..............................97 Ignition
..................................25
Switch .................................25
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................31
Information Center, Vehicle ...................122
Inside Rearview Mirror .................60, 61, 301
Instrument Cluster ......................118,121
Descriptions ............................141
Display ............................122, 125
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................416
Interior Appearance Care .....................415
Interior Lights ..............................69
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............74
Introduction ................................4
Jack Location ............................ .324
Jack Operation ............................388
Jump Starting ..........................338, 340
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................33
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 32
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
540 INDEX

Recline.................................46
Power Steering Fluid ........................432
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................181
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .325
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .181
Radial Ply Tires ............................401
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............383
Radio Frequency General Information ................25, 31, 33, 41
Radio Operation .......................... .506
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................74
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .388
Rear Camera ............................. .279
Rear Cross Path ............................161
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .267
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................53
Rear Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .349
Recreational Towing ........................ .295
Reformulated Gasoline .......................425
Refrigerant ...............................372
Release, Hood ..............................97
Reminder, Lights On .........................68 Reminder, Seat Belt
........................ .174
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................33
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 32
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................30
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......31
Uconnect Settings .........................31
Remote Trunk Release ........................98
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .307
Replacement Keys ........................24, 32
Replacement Tires ..........................404
Reporting Safety Defects .....................531
Restraints, Child .......................... .197
Restraints, Head .......................54, 55, 56
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................345
Rotation, T

ires.............................411
RWD Towing ............................... .349
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................215
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................217
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................531
544 INDEX

Tilt Steering Column..................... .57, 58
Time Delay Headlight ...............................68
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............395
Tire Markings ............................ .389
Tires..........................217, 399, 406, 411 Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .403
Air Pressure ............................399
Chains ............................... .410
Changing .......................323, 330, 388
Compact Spare ..........................407
Flat Changing .......................... .330
General Information ...................399, 406
High Speed ............................ .401
Inflation Pressure ........................400
Jacking ............................325, 388
Life Of Tires ............................403
Load Capacity .......................395, 396
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........137, 166
Quality Grading .........................411
Radial ............................... .401
Replacement ........................ .330, 404
Rotation ...............................411
Safety ............................ .389, 399
Sizes .................................391 Snow Tires
............................ .406
Spare Tires ..................... .324, 406, 408
Spinning ...............................402
Trailer Towing .......................... .291
Tread Wear Indicators .....................402
Wheel Mounting ........................ .330
Wheel Nut Torque ........................422
Tire Safety Information .......................389
Tire Service Kit ............330, 331, 332, 334, 337, 338
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................289
To Open Hood .............................97
Towing ................................. .285
Behind A

Motorhome..................... .295
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .346
Guide .................................289
Recreational ............................295
Weight ............................... .289
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................295
Traction ............................. .295, 296
Traction Control .......................... .155
Trailer Towing ............................ .285
Cooling System Tips ..................... .295
Hitches ............................... .288
Minimum Requirements ....................290
Tips ................................. .294
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INDEX 547

Trailer And Tongue Weight..................289
Wiring ............................... .292
Trailer Towing Guide ........................289
Trailer Weight ............................ .289
Transfer Case Fluid .......................... .388, 432, 434
Maintenance ............................388
Transmission ............................. .232
Automatic ..........................232, 387
Fluid ............................. .432, 434
Maintenance ............................387
Shifting ...............................230
Transporting Pets ..........................213
Tread Wear Indicators .......................402
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .........................98
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................98
Turn Signals ............................69, 141
Uconnect Uconnect Settings .................19, 20, 31, 439
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display ........463
Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display ................441
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ........31, 37, 439
Passive Entry Programming ..................37 Uniform Tire Quality Grades
..................411
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........102
Universal Transmitter ........................102
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .424
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................179
USB....................................505
Vanity Mirrors .............................64
Vehicle Certification Label ....................284
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............421
Vehicle Loading .....................283, 285, 396
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................33
Vehicle Storage ..........................89, 413
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................369, 370
Voice Command .......................... .508
V oice

Recognition System (VR) .................508
Warning Flashers, Hazard ....................301
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) . . . .137
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
Warranty Information .......................531
Washer Adding Fluid .......................... .366
Washers, Windshield ..................... .74, 366
548 INDEX