battery DODGE CHARGER 2019 Service Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.6L Engine
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover
5 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
7 — Air Cleaner Filter
8 — Engine Oil Fill
9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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6.4L Engine
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover
2 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 9 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid
level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blades
clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) of
washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid”
appears in the instrument cluster.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic mainte-
nance required.
NOTE:
The battery is stored under an access cover in the
trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine
compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further infor-
mation.
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WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over
a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in
eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water. Refer to “Jump Starting
Procedure” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame
or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster
battery or any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to the
negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+)
and negative (-) and are identified on the battery
case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal
posts and free of corrosion.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before
connecting the charger to the battery. Do not use a
“fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
DEALER SERVICE
An authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel,
special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera-
tions in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available
which include detailed service information for your ve-
hicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any
procedure yourself.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems may void your warranty and could result in civil
penalties being assessed against you.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you
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WARNING! (Continued)
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 12 months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Change Engine Oil — 6.4L Engine
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
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Sustained high temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all pas-
senger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. •
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
(e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi-
tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh
air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compres-
sor damage when the system is started again.
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road
surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or
cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protec-
tion.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis-
tance built into your vehicle.
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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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The USB “Charge Only” ports will recharge battery oper-
ated USB devices when connected.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance doesnot satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the an-
tenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned
down or off during mobile phone operation when not
using Uconnect (if equipped).
Regulatory And Safety Information
USA/CANADA
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio is
far below the FCC and IC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the wireless radio will be used in such a
manner that the radio is 8 in (20 cm) or further from the
human body.
The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines
found in radio frequency safety standards and recommen-
dations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific com-
munity.
The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless radio
is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is
far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire-
less devices such as mobile phones. However, the use of
Rear USB Charging Ports
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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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