automatic transmission DODGE CHARGER 2019 Owner's Manual

5. Turn off the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite of the jacking position using the provided
wheel chocks. For example, if changing the right front
tire, chock the left rear wheel. Place both chocks under
the tire.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being
jacked.
Jacking And Changing A Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Apply the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1.
Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cable’s reach, apply the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.
Jump Starting Locations
(+) — Remote Positive Post
(-) — Remote Negative Post 350 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, this vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•The automatic transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
Refer to Manual Park Release in this section for instruc-
tions on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when
the engine is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
30 miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of
towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................361
▫ 3.6L And 5.7L Engines ...................361
▫ 6.4L Engine ......................... .365
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................370
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .370
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .371
▫ 6.4L Engine ......................... .372
▫ Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine . . .373
▫ Checking Oil Level — 6.4L Engine ...........373
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................374
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................374
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .376
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .376▫
Engine Oil Filter ...................... .379
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................379
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............380
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............383
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .384
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................384
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .387
▫ Cooling System ....................... .389
▫ Brake System ........................ .393
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................395
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......396
▫ Rear Axle ........................... .396
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................397
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Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid.
NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.
Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmis-
sion. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may ad-
versely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine
fluid level checks are not required; therefore the transmis-
sion has no dipstick. An authorized dealer can check your
transmission fluid level using special service tools. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit an
authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission
fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with an im-
proper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage.8
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission — 8-Speed
Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Front Axle – AWD (If Equipped) We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 3.6/5.7 Engine We recommend you use Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Transfer Case – AWD (If Equipped) We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44–40.
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Mirrors & Wipers
After pressing the “Mirrors & Wipers” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected and the wipers are on, the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it
senses moisture on the windshield. Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Side Mirror In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors will tilt downward when the
ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move
back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. Headlights with Wipers OnOff
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The following describes each feature and its operation:
Home
When Home is selected, a series of widgets (gauges) can be
customized by the user. Follow these steps to change a
widget:
1. Press any of the gauges to change them.
2. Press the gear icon and select the following option fromthe menu:
• Set Widget: Top Left
• Set Widget: Top Right
• Set Widget: Bottom Left
• Set Widget: Bottom Right
3. After selecting a Widget location: select the gauge to display:
• Gauge: Oil Temp
• Gauge: Oil Pressure
• Gauge: Coolant Temp
• Gauge: Battery Voltage
• Gauge: Trans Temp — If Equipped with an Automatic
Transmission
• Gauge: Boost Pressure — If Equipped
• Gauge: Air/Fuel Ratio — If Equipped
Performance Pages — Home
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Gauges
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure. •
Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
• Battery Voltage
Shows the actual battery voltage
• Trans Oil Temp — If Equipped with an Automatic
Transmission
Shows the actual transmission oil temperature.
• Boost Pressure — If Equipped
Shows actual boost pressure.
• Air Fuel Ratio — If Equipped
Shows current air fuel ratio
• I/C Coolant Temp — If Equipped
Shows actual I/C Coolant temperature.
• Intake Air Temperature
Shows the actual intake air temperature.
If a gauge is selected, the Gauge Detail View page will
appear on the screen. This page shows further information
on the selected gauge.
Performance Pages — Gauges
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EngineWhen selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Vehicle Speed
Shows the actual vehicle speed.
• Engine Power
Shows the instantaneous power.
• Engine Torque
Shows the instantaneous torque.
• Oil Pressure (6.4L only)
Shows the actual engine oil pressure.
• Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the
vehicle.
Engine
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