engine cooling DODGE CHARGER 2019 User Guide

NOTE:
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci-
fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not
be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology
(HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally
compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system
in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be
drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibi-
tors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the
radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propyl-
ene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of
propylene glycolbased engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended. •
Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant prop-
erly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to
severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed
to be added to the system please contact an authorized
dealer.
Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows
extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (anti-
freeze) can be used up to ten years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this
extended maintenance period, it is important that you use
the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to
MS.90032) throughout the life of your vehicle.
Please review these recommendations for using Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze)
that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
• We recommend using Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology) that meets the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
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•Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant
that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032 and distilled water. Use higher concentrations
(not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F (37°C)
are anticipated. Please contact an authorized dealer for
assistance.
• Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti-
freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will
reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.
NOTE:
• It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper
level of protection against freezing according to the
temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is
operated.
• Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant prop-
erly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to
severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed
to be added to the system, please contact a local autho-
rized dealer. •Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have
a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
expansion bottle/recovery tank if so equipped.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
• Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is over-
heated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an
overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up
in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury,
do not remove the pressure cap while the system is
hot or under pressure.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 391

•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•
Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your
engine which contains aluminum components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically. Refer
to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi-
bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding
on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake
temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. You would not have your full braking
capacity in an emergency.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if
the brake system warning light indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when perform-
ing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
“FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the requirements
described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes,
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 393

U.S.Metric
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
6.4L Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula or equivalent) 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
5.7L Engine – without Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km)
Formula or equivalent) 14.5 Quarts
13.9 Liters
5.7L Engine – with Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula or equiva-
lent)15 Quarts14.3 Liters
6.4L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant con-
forming to MS.90032) 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula or
equivalent) 15.2 Quarts
14.4 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 437

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam-
age and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ-
ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (anti-
freeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (anti-
freeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is
introduced into the cooling system in an emergency,
the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed,
and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 439

Bulb Replacement......................... .312
Bulbs, Light .......................... .223, 312
Camera, Rear ............................ .285
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .436
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .370, 378
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................391
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................219, 433
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .291
Cargo Area Cover ......................... .104
Cargo Compartment ....................... .104
Car Washes .............................. .421
Cellular Phone ............................511
Certification Label ......................... .291
Chains, Tire ............................. .417
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .397
Charging Wireless ...............................118
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .398
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .148
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............219
Checks, Safety ............................ .219
Child Restraint ........................... .202Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .206
Child Seat Installation .....................215
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........212
Infant And Child Restraints .................204
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......208
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........205
Seating Positions ........................ .207
Child Safety Locks ..........................42
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .431
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .416
Climate Control ............................78
Automatic ..............................85
Manual ................................79
Coin Holder ..............................112
Cold

Weather Operation ..................... .232
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .414
Console Floor .................................112
Contract, Service .......................... .536
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............391
Cooling System ........................... .389
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................390
Coolant Level ....................... .389, 392
542 INDEX

Cooling Capacity........................ .436
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................392
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................389
Inspection ............................. .392
Points To Remember ..................... .392
Pressure Cap ........................... .391
Radiator Cap .......................... .391
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......389, 436, 438
Corrosion Protection ....................... .420
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............250, 253
Cruise Light .......................... .145, 146
Cupholders ...............................113
Customer Assistance ....................... .534
Cybersecurity ............................ .444
Daytime Running Lights ......................67
Dealer Service ............................ .376
Deck Lid Power Release .......................... .101
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .221
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................147
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................67 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) ........................... .373
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................356
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................392
Do Not Disturb ........................... .528
Door Ajar ............................... .138
Door Ajar Light ........................... .138
Door Locks Automatic ..............................42
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......42
Doors ....................................36
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .443
Drive Modes ............................. .498
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt .....................43, 44
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .303
E-85 Fuel ............................... .434
Electric
Brake Control System ..................153
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................152
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............154, 161
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................64
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......31612
INDEX 543

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control).........251
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............155
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........138
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................355
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................307
Jacking ........................... .325, 397
Jump Starting ....................... .349, 351
Towing ............................... .356
Emission Control System Maintenance ............148
Engine .......................... .370, 371, 372
Air Cleaner ............................ .379
Block Heater ........................... .233
Break-In Recommendations .................233
Checking Oil Level ...................... .373
Compartment ....................370, 371, 372
Compartment Identification .................370
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................389, 438
Cooling .............................. .389
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................219, 433
Fails To Start ........................... .232
Flooded, Starting ........................ .232
Fuel Requirements ....................429, 436
Jump Starting ....................... .349, 351
Oil ........................... .376, 436, 438Oil Filler Cap
....................... .370, 378
Oil Filter .............................. .379
Oil Selection ........................ .377, 436
Oil Synthetic ........................... .378
Overheating ........................... .352
Starting ........................... .228, 229
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................377, 378
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................377
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........200, 358
Ethanol ............................. .431, 434
Exhaust

Gas Cautions ....................219, 433
Exhaust System ....................... .219, 387
Exterior Lighting ............................66
Exterior Lights ......................... .66, 223
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .379
Air Conditioning ..................... .93, 381
Engine Oil ......................... .379, 438
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .379
Flashers ................................ .307
Hazard Warning ........................ .307
Turn Signals ..................... .71, 146, 223
Flash-To-Pass ..............................68
544 INDEX

Flexible Fuel VehiclesCruising Range ......................... .435
Engine Oil ............................ .435
Fuel Requirements ....................... .434
Maintenance ........................... .436
Replacement Parts ....................... .436
Starting .............................. .435
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .232
Floor Console .............................112
Fluid, Brake .......................... .438, 440
Fluid Capacities ........................... .436
Fluid Leaks .............................. .223
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .393
Cooling System ......................... .389
Engine Oil ............................ .373
Transfer Case .......................... .396
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .438
Fog Lights ................................70
Fold-Flat Seats .............................43
Folding Rear Seats ..........................46
Forward Collision Warning ....................168
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................307
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .355Fuel
................................... .429
Additives ............................. .431
Clean Air ............................. .431
Ethanol ........................... .431, 434
Flexible .............................. .434
Gasoline .............................. .429
Materials Added ........................ .431
Methanol ............................. .431
Octane Rating ....................429, 430, 438
Requirements ....................... .429, 436
Specifications .......................... .438
Tank Capacity .......................... .436
Fuses .................................. .315
Garage
Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............105
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .431
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .431
Gear Ranges ............................. .242
Glass Cleaning ........................... .424
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................291, 293
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............291, 292
GVWR ................................. .291
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