radiator DODGE CHARGER 2019 User Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci-
fied for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine
damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is a regu-
lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children,
do not store ethylene glycol-based coolant in open contain-
ers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If
ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap
unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this.
As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory,
the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032 should
be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally
a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity
accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when
the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (anti-
freeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
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•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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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.
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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
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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

Windows...............................94
Power Seats Forward ................................48
Lumbar ................................49
Rearward ...............................48
Recline .................................48
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .438
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................186
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .327
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .187
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .408
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............391
Radio Frequency General Information ................26, 33, 34, 41
Radio Operation ...........................511
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................77
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .396
Rear Camera ............................. .285
Rear Cross Path ........................... .166
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .274
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................46
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Towing ............................... .358Recreational Towing
........................ .302
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .431
Refrigerant ........................... .380, 381
Release, Hood ............................ .100
Reminder, Lights On .........................70
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .179
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 34
Unlatch The Trunk ........................21
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................31
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......32
Uconnect Settings .........................32
Remote Trunk Release ...................... .101
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .312
Replacement Keys ....................... .26, 34
Replacement Tires ..........................411
Reporting Safety Defects .....................537
Restraints,
Child.......................... .202
Restraints, Head ......................... .56, 57
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................355
Rotation, Tires ............................ .418
550 INDEX