DODGE CHARGER SRT 2007 6.G Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. 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
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
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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.
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INDEX
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 204
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 280
Adding Fuel.......................... 240
Adding Washer Fluid..................97,277
Adjustable Pedals....................... 99
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 271
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 274
Air Conditioning....................175,176
Air Conditioning Controls................ 175
Air Conditioning Filter................183,275
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 184
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........274,275
Air Conditioning System........175,176,177,274
Air Pressure, Tires...................129,222
Airbag................................ 37
Airbag Deployment....................41,43
Airbag Light....................42,45,57,126
Airbag Maintenance...................... 44
Airbag, Side........................... 42
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........37,42
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 129
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 227Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 170
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........279,280,304
Disposal............................ 281
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..........204,208
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............130,206
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 129
Appearance Care....................... 287
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Auto Up Power Windows................. 25
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 62
Automatic Door Locks.................... 22
Automatic Headlights.................... 90
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 177
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 287
Automatic Transmission...............196,286
Adding Fluid.....................286,306
Autostick........................... 200
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 286
Fluid Change........................ 286
Fluid Level Check..................... 286
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Fluid Type.......................... 306
Shifting............................ 196
Special Additives..................... 287
Autostick..........................198,200
Ball Joints............................ 276
Battery............................... 273
Emergency Starting.................... 254
Jump Starting........................ 254
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 19
Location.........................255,273
Bearings.............................. 287
Belts, Drive........................... 270
Belts, Seat............................. 29
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 276
B-Pillar Location....................... 217
Brake Assist System..................... 209
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 208
Brake, Parking......................... 203
Brake System.......................204,284
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................204,208
Fluid Check......................285,306
Hoses.............................. 284Master Cylinder...................... 285
Parking............................ 203
Warning Light....................128,204
Brakes............................... 204
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 195
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 54
Bulb Replacement...................... 299
Bulbs, Light........................... 298
Calibration, Compass.................... 136
Capacities, Fluid....................... 304
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 240
Oil (Engine)......................... 269
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 281
Car Washes........................... 288
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............55,240
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 173
Catalytic Converter..................... 271
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............144,151
Cellular Phone.......................... 65
Chains, Tire........................... 227
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 214
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Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................... 265
Child Restraint...................46,48,50,52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........49,50
Child Safety Locks....................... 23
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 238
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 289
Climate Control........................ 174
Clock..........................146,152,163
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 174
Compass............................. 136
Compass Calibration.................... 136
Compass Variance...................... 137
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 134
Console.............................. 115
Console, Floor......................... 115
Console, Overhead...................... 103
Contract, Service....................... 330
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 281
Cooling System........................ 278
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 280
Coolant Capacity..................... 304Coolant Level.....................278,282
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 281
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 279
Inspection........................... 282
Points to Remember................... 282
Pressure Cap........................ 281
Radiator Cap........................ 281
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....279,304,305
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 100
Cruise Light........................... 124
Cup Holder........................ 114,291
Customer Assistance.................... 328
Data Recorder, Event..................... 45
Daytime Running Lights.................. 92
Dealer Service......................... 266
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 185
Defroster, Windshield...............57,176,181
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................ 96
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 264
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 93
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 281
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Door Locks............................ 20
Door Locks, Automatic................... 22
Door Opener, Garage.................... 104
Drive Belts............................ 270
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 202
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 166
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 112
Electronic Brake Control System............ 208
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 100
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 209
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 124
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 132
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 257
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 248
Jump Starting........................ 254
Overheating......................... 248
Towing............................. 258
Emission Control System Maintenance....265,308
Engine............................... 263Air Cleaner.......................... 271
Block Heater......................... 192
Break-In Recommendations............... 54
Checking Oil Level.................... 267
Compartment........................ 263
Coolant (Antifreeze)................278,305
Cooling............................ 278
Exhaust Gas Caution................55,240
Fails to Start......................... 191
Flooded, Starting..................... 191
Fuel Requirements.................237,304
Oil ..........................267,304,305
Oil Change Interval................... 268
Oil Filler Cap........................ 269
Oil Selection......................269,304
Overheating......................... 248
Temperature Gauge................... 125
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 44
Ethanol.............................. 238
Event Data Recorder..................... 45
Exhaust Gas Caution.............55,56,240,278
Exhaust System......................55,278
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 63
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Exterior Lighting........................ 90
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 271
Air Conditioning..................183,275
Engine Fuel......................... 271
Engine Oil.......................270,305
Engine Oil Disposal................... 270
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 248
Turn Signal........................93,126
Flash-To-Pass........................... 93
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 191
Floor Console.......................... 115
Fluid Capacities........................ 304
Fluid Leaks............................ 57
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 285
Cooling System....................... 278
Engine Oil.......................... 267
Power Steering....................... 276
Fluids............................... 305
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 305Fog Lights..........................92,127
Folding Rear Seat....................... 88
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 257
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 276
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 287
Fuel................................. 237
Adding............................. 240
Clean Air........................... 238
Ethanol............................. 238
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 240
Filter.............................. 271
Gasoline............................ 237
Gauge............................. 124
Hoses.............................. 283
Methanol........................... 238
Octane Rating.....................237,305
Requirements.....................237,304
Tank Capacity........................ 304
Fuel System Caution.................... 242
Fueling.............................. 240
Fuses................................ 291
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) .......... 104
340 INDEX