towing DODGE CHARGER 2019 Owner's Guide

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
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If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
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For the following example, the combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
404 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was
originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be
operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For
speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment
or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating
speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting
And Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare
tire designated for temporary emergency use.8
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 413

About Your Brakes........................ .428
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .253
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............390
Adding Fuel ............................. .287
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .374
Additives, Fuel ........................... .431
Adjust Forward ................................48
Rearward ...............................48
AirBag ................................ .191
Advance Front Air Bag ....................191
Air Bag Operation ....................... .193
Air Bag Warning Light .....................190
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .194
Enhanced Accident Response .............200, 358
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................358
FrontAirBag .......................... .191
If Deployment Occurs .....................199
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .193
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............201
Maintenance ........................... .201
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............191
Side Air Bags .......................... .194
Transporting Pets ....................... .219
Air Bag Light ...................... .136, 190, 220Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)
......379
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................380
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ................380, 381
Air Conditioner System ..................... .380
Air Conditioning ...................... .79, 85, 91
Air Conditioning Filter ....................93, 381
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................92
Air Filter ............................... .379
Air Pressure Tires................................. .407
Alarm Arm The System ...................... .35, 36
Panic ..................................22
Rearm The System ........................36
Security

Alarm....................... .34, 140
Alarm System Security Alarm ...........................34
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .357
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .396
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Android Auto ............................ .529
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................389, 436
Disposal .............................. .392
540 INDEX

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................152
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................143
Apple CarPlay ........................... .530
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................34
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .158
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .443
Auto Down Power Windows ...................95
Automatic Door Locks ........................42
Automatic Headlights ........................69
Automatic High Beams .......................67
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........85, 92
Automatic Transmission ..................239, 396
Adding Fluid .....................396, 438, 440
Fluid And Filter Change ...................396
Fluid Change .......................... .396
Fluid Level Check ....................... .395
Fluid Type ...................... .395, 438, 440
Special Additives ........................ .395
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....42, 245
AutoPark ............................... .230
Autostick Operation ............................. .246
Auto Up Power Windows .....................95
AUXCord .............................. .510Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)
.........115
AW D Towing ............................... .357
Axle Fluid ........................... .438, 440
Axle Lubrication ....................... .438, 440
Back-Up ................................ .285
Battery .............................. .137, 374
Charging System Light ....................137
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................22
Location .............................. .374
Belts, Seat ............................... .220
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................384
B-Pillar Location .......................... .402
Brake Assist System ........................ .153
Brake

Control System ....................... .153
Brake Fluid ....................... .393, 438, 440
Brake System ......................... .393, 428
Fluid Check ..................... .393, 438, 440
Master Cylinder ........................ .393
Parking .............................. .235
Warning Light ...................... .136, 428
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................239
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........233
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................74
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INDEX 541

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

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .303
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................307
Headlights Automatic ..............................69
Cleaning .............................. .421
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........67
Lights On Reminder .......................70
On With Wipers ..........................69
Passing ................................68
Switch .................................66
Time Delay ..............................69
Washers .............................. .374
Head Restraints ......................... .56, 57
Head Rests ............................ .56, 57
Heated Mirrors .............................65
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .233
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......67
Hill Start Assist ........................... .158
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .295
Holder, Coin ..............................112
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............105Hood Prop
.............................. .100
Hood Release ............................ .100
Ignition ..................................27
Switch .................................27
Information Center, Vehicle ...................126
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................62, 307
Instrument Cluster ..................... .122, 125
Descriptions ........................... .146
Display ........................... .126, 129
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................423
Interior Appearance Care .....................422
Interior Lights ..............................71
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............76
Introduction ................................4
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ........................17
Jack Location ............................ .326
Jack Operation ........................... .397
Jump Starting ......................... .349, 351
Key

Fob
Arm The System ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
546 INDEX

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

Telescoping Steering Column................59, 60
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............92
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .59, 60
Time Delay Headlight ...............................69
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............402
Tire Markings ............................ .397
Tires ..................... .222, 406, 413, 414, 419
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .410
Air Pressure ........................... .406
Chains ............................... .417
Changing ...................... .325, 332, 397
Compact Spare ......................... .414
Flat Changing .......................... .332
General Information ................406, 413, 414
High Speed ............................ .408
Inflation Pressure ....................... .407
Jacking ........................... .327, 397
Life Of Tires ........................... .410
Load Capacity ...................... .402, 403
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........142, 172
Quality Grading ........................ .419
Radial ............................... .408
Replacement ........................ .332, 411
Rotation .............................. .418Safety
............................ .397, 406
Sizes ................................ .398
Snow Tires ............................ .413
Spare Tires ...................326, 413, 414, 415
Spinning .............................. .409
Trailer Towing .......................... .298
Tread Wear Indicators .....................410
Wheel Mounting ........................ .332
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .428
Tire Safety Information ...................... .397
Tire Service Kit......333,
334, 335, 337, 341, 342, 343, 345, 347, 348
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................296
To Open Hood ........................... .100
Towing ................................. .292
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .302
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .356
Guide ................................ .295
Recreational ........................... .302
Weight ............................... .295
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................302
Traction ................................ .302
Traction Control .......................... .161
Trailer Towing ............................ .292
Cooling System Tips ..................... .301
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INDEX 553

Hitches............................... .295
Minimum Requirements ....................297
Tips ................................. .301
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................296
Wiring ............................... .299
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .295
Trailer Weight ............................ .295
Transfer Case Fluid .......................... .396, 438, 440
Maintenance ........................... .396
Transmission ............................. .239
Automatic ......................... .239, 395
Fluid ............................. .438, 440
Maintenance ........................... .395
Shifting .............................. .237
Transporting Pets ......................... .219
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .410
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ....................... .101
Trunk Release Remote Control .................101
Turn Signals ........................... .71, 146
Uconnect Uconnect Settings .................21, 22, 32, 445
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display ........466
Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display ................446Uconnect Settings
Customer Programmable Features ........32, 38, 445
Passive Entry Programming ..................38
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................419
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........105
Universal Transmitter ....................... .105
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .429
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................184
USB................................... .510
Vanity Mirrors .............................65
Vehicle Certification Label ....................291
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............427
Vehicle Loading .....................291, 292, 403
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................
5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................34
Vehicle Storage ......................... .93, 420
Vehicle User Guide In Vehicle Help ...........................17
Navigation ..............................17
Operating Instructions ......................17
Searching User Guide ......................17
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................377, 378
Voice Command .......................... .513
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................513
554 INDEX