warning light DODGE CHARGER SRT 2007 6.G Service Manual

WARNING!
Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.
You could have an accident. If you see any signs of
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hoses replaced immediately.
Master Cylinder Ð Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
ªFULLº mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With discbrakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to ªFluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Partsº in this
section for the correct fluid type.WARNING!
²Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
²Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling
point than the recommended MOPARtDOT 3
product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to
FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake
failure during hard prolonged braking. You could
have an accident.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
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WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MopartGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive typecleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild
soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol
content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
336 INDEX

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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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

Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............240,264
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 238
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 237
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 238
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 125
Fuel............................... 124
Speedometer......................... 124
Tachometer.......................... 124
General Information.................14,20,237
Glass Cleaning......................... 290
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 244
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 244
GVWR............................... 244
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............ 65
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 248
Head Restraints......................... 86
Headlights
Cleaning............................ 290
High Beam........................... 93
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 93
Lights On Reminder.................... 92On With Wipers.....................91,97
Passing............................. 93
Switch.............................. 90
Time Delay........................... 91
Heated Seats........................... 86
Heater............................... 175
Heater, Engine Block.................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 93
Holder, Cup........................... 114
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 104
Hood Release.......................... 89
Hoses............................... 283
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint.......................46,47
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 129
Information Center, Vehicle............... 132
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 62
Instrument Cluster...................123,124
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Instrument Panel and Controls............. 122
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 290
Interior Appearance Care................. 289
Interior Fuses.......................... 291
Interior Lights.......................... 94
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).......... 96
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 254
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 37
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 93
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)...........................49,50
Latch Plate............................ 30Latches............................... 57
Hood............................... 89
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 237
Life of Tires........................... 225
Lights..............................57,90
Airbag.......................42,45,57,126
Anti-Lock........................130,206
Automatic Headlights................... 90
Brake Assist Warning.................. 213
Brake Warning....................128,204
Bulb Replacement..................... 298
Courtesy/Reading..................94,103
Cruise............................. 124
Daytime Running...................... 92
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 93
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 213
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 124
Engine Temperature Warning............ 126
Fog .............................92,127
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 248
Headlight Switch...................... 90
Headlights........................... 90
Headlights On With Wipers............91,97
342 INDEX

High Beam........................93,127
High Beam Indicator................... 127
Illuminated Entry...................... 16
Instrument Cluster..................90,124
Interior...........................94,103
License............................. 304
Lights On Reminder.................... 92
Low Fuel........................... 131
LowTire ............................ 129
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 131
Oil Pressure......................... 127
Passing............................. 93
Reading............................ 103
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 127
Service..........................298,299
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......129,230
Traction Control...................... 213
Turn Signal........................93,126
Voltage............................. 124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 124
Load Leveling System................... 117
Loading Vehicle.....................243,244Capacities........................... 244
Tires ............................... 217
Locks................................ 20
Auto Unlock......................... 22
Child Protection....................... 23
Door............................... 20
Power Door.......................... 21
Low Tire Pressure System................ 230
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................49,50
Lubrication, Body....................... 276
Lumbar Support........................ 86
Maintenance Free Battery................. 273
Maintenance Procedures.................. 267
Maintenance Schedule................... 308
Schedule ªAº........................ 321
Schedule ªBº........................ 311
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 131,265
Manual, Service........................ 331
Methanol............................. 238
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 134
Mirrors............................... 62
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Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 34
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 64
Variance, Compass...................... 137
Vehicle Certification Label................ 243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................218,243,244
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................182,297
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 15
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video
System).............................. 166
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 248
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 124
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 330
Washer, Adding Fluid.................97,277
Washers, Windshield..................96,277
Washing Vehicle........................ 288
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 227
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 289Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 289
Wheel Bearings........................ 287
Wind Buffeting.......................27,111
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............37,42
Window Fogging....................... 183
Windows.............................. 24
Power.............................. 24
Windshield Defroster.................176,181
Windshield Washers................95,96,277
Fluid.............................. 277
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 277
Windshield Wipers...................... 95
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 277
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 96
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