coolant temperature DODGE CHARGER SRT 2006 6.G Owners Manual

immediate service is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or en-
gine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is first turned on
and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does
not come on during starting, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
8. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H),
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H”, and you hear a chime, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
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removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads 240°F
(116°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range (200–
230°F). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or
greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR
Small punctures, particularly those in the tread, can be
sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or
nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can
be used in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C).
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, whereapplicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
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Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This
coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before
replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-
nance period, it is important that you use the same
coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review
these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Addi-
tive Technology (HOAT) coolant.
When adding coolant, a minimum solution of 50% rec-
ommended Mopar Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technol-
ogy), or equivalent, in water should be used. Use higher
concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below

34°F (
37°C ) are anticipated.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution.
The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
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WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. 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.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated
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 engine coolant in open
containers or allow it to remain in puddles on theground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
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 coolant 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 cap unless checking for
coolant 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 coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
few 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
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SCHEDULE “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated
under one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 205
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 273
Adding Fuel.......................... 235
Adding Washer Fluid.................101,270
Additives, Fuel........................ 233
Adjustable Pedals....................... 93
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 267
Air Conditioning....................... 178
Air Conditioning Filter................187,268
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 188
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 268
Air Conditioning System................. 178
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 218
Airbag................................ 36
Airbag Deployment....................40,46
Airbag Light....................41,48,58,134
Airbag Maintenance...................... 48
Airbag, Side........................... 45
Airbag, Window......................37,45
Alarm System.......................... 22
Alignment and Balance.................. 223
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 172Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............272,295
Disposal............................ 274
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..........103,205
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 138
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 280
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Auto Up Power Windows................. 25
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 65
Automatic Door Locks.................... 17
Automatic Temperature Control............ 181
Automatic Transmission............194,278,279
Adding Fluid.....................279,296
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 279
Fluid Change........................ 279
Fluid Level Check..................... 278
Fluid Type.......................... 296
Autostick..........................196,201
Ball Joints............................ 269
Battery............................... 266
Jump Starting........................ 247
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
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Emission Control System Maintenance....257,298
Engine............................... 255
Air Cleaner.......................... 263
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 263
Break-In Recommendations............... 57
Checking Oil Level.................... 260
Compartment........................ 255
Coolant (Antifreeze)................271,296
Cooling............................ 271
Exhaust Gas Caution................57,234
Fails to Start......................... 193
Fuel Requirements.................231,295
Oil ..........................260,295,296
Oil Change Interval................... 261
Oil Selection......................261,295
Overheating......................... 242
Temperature Gauge................... 133
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 262
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 262
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 47
Event Data Recorder..................... 48
Exhaust Gas Caution...............57,234,270
Exhaust System........................ 270Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 66
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 263
Air Conditioning..................187,268
Engine Fuel......................... 264
Engine Oil.......................262,296
Engine Oil Disposal................... 262
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 242
Turn Signal.......................... 134
Flash-To-Pass........................... 99
Floor Console.......................... 124
Fluid Capacities........................ 295
Fluid Leaks............................ 59
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 277
Cooling System....................... 271
Engine Oil.......................... 260
Power Steering....................... 268
Fluids............................... 296
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 296
Fog Lights..........................99,135
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Folding Rear Seat....................... 92
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 250
Fuel................................. 231
Adding............................. 235
Additives........................... 233
Clean Air........................... 232
Filler Cap........................... 235
Filter.............................. 264
Gasoline............................ 231
Gauge............................. 132
Hoses.............................. 278
Octane Rating........................ 296
Requirements.....................231,295
Tank Capacity........................ 295
Fueling.............................. 235
Fuses................................ 283
Garage Door Opener.................... 112
GasCap .............................. 235
Gasoline............................. 231
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 232
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 232Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 133
Fuel............................... 132
Speedometer......................... 132
Tachometer.......................... 132
General Information..............15,21,227,230
Glass Cleaning......................... 282
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 237
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 237
Ground Clearance...................... 231
Hands-Free Phone....................... 68
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 242
Head Restraints......................... 91
Headlight Washers...................... 270
Headlights
High Beam........................... 99
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 99
Passing............................. 99
Switch............................97,98
Time Delay........................... 98
Washers............................ 270
Heated Seats........................... 90
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 174
Storage...........................124,289
Storage, Vehicle.....................187,289
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 289
Sun Roof............................. 117
Sunglass Storage....................... 111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 36
System, Navigation..................... 173
Tachometer........................... 132
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 102
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 181
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......133,243
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 124
Tilt Steering Column.................... 102
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 213
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 212
Tire Markings......................... 208
Tire Safety Information................... 208
TIREFIT.............................. 243Tires ...........................58,217,319
Air Pressure......................... 217
Alignment.......................... 223
Chains............................. 228
General Information................... 217
High Speed......................... 219
Inflation Pressures.................... 218
Load Capacity....................213,214
Pressure Monitor System............... 223
Quality Grading...................... 319
Radial............................. 220
Replacement......................... 222
Rotation............................ 229
Safety...........................208,217
Sizes............................... 210
Snow Tires.......................... 229
Spinning............................ 220
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 221
Towing.............................. 239
Behind a Motor Home................. 239
Disabled Vehicle...................... 251
Recreational......................... 239
Trailering........................... 239
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