belt DODGE CHARGER SRT 2008 6.G Service Manual

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 posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
•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.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
If the belts need cleaning, use MoparTotal Clean, a mild
soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the
belts from the vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cupholder in the center console.
NOTE:The cupholder cannot be removed.
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)
A power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays.
Front Power Distribution Center
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 29
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks................... 28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 126
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 247
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 375
Automatic Transmission.............269,374,375
Adding Fluid......................375,397
Autostick.........................272,274
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 375
Fluid Change......................... 375
Fluid Level Check...................... 374
FluidType ........................... 397
Shifting ............................. 269
Special Additives...................... 375
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 273,274Autostick ...........................272,274
AxleFluid ............................. 397
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 397
BallJoints ............................. 362
Battery............................... 358
Emergency Starting..................... 338
Jump Starting......................... 338
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................339,359
Bearings.............................. 375
Belts,Drive ............................ 355
Belts, Seat............................ 39,75
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 363
B-Pillar Location........................ 296
Brake Assist System...................... 286
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 284
Brake Fluid............................ 397
Brake, Parking.......................... 279
INDEX 419
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 131
Daytime Running Lights................... 128
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 256
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,246,252
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 132
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 349
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........194,213
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 130
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 353
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 342
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 369
Engine Oil........................... 355
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28Door Opener, Garage..................... 141
DriveBelts ............................ 355
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 276
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 277
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 234
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 256
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 84
Electrical Power Outlets................... 151
Electronic Brake Control System............. 284
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 380
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 137
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 174
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 37
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Interior Lights.......................... 130
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 132
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 338
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 129
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 67,68
Latch Plate............................. 40Latches................................ 76
Hood............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 321
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
LifeofTires ............................ 305
LightBulbs .......................... 76,388
Lights .............................. 76,125
Airbag........................ 55,60,75,167
Anti-Lock.........................173,283
Automatic Headlights................... 126
Brake Assist Warning................... 291
Brake Warning.....................169,281
Bulb Replacement...................388,389
Courtesy/Reading...................130,141
Cruise .............................. 165
Daytime Running...................... 128
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............129,130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 291
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 166
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Engine Temperature Warning.............. 167
Exterior.............................. 76
Fog .............................128,169
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 332
Headlight Switch...................... 125
Headlights........................... 125
Headlights On Reminder................. 128
Headlights On With Wipers............127,133
High Beam........................130,168
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 130
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................125,165
Intensity Control....................... 131
Interior..........................130,141
License............................. 394
Lights On Reminder.................... 128
Low Fuel............................ 173
LowTire ............................ 171Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 173
Map Reading......................130,141
Oil Pressure.......................... 168
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 131
Passing............................. 130
Reading..........................130,141
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 169
Service...........................388,389
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 173
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........171,311
Traction Control....................... 291
Turn Signal...................... 76,129,167
VanityMirror .......................... 85
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 165
Loading Vehicle......................327,329
Capacities........................... 329
Tires ............................... 296
Locks................................. 26
428 INDEX

Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)........ 85,213,214
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 296
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............194,213
USB .............................194,213
Power
Brakes.............................. 281
Deck Lid Release....................... 36
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 380
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 151
Seats............................... 117
Steering............................. 283
Steering, Checking..................... 362
Sunroof............................. 148
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................362,397
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features............ 190
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 303
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 368
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 193
Radio, Navigation....................... 213
Radio Operation...................195,214,244
Radio Remote Controls.................... 242
Radio, Satellite............194,195,213,214,229,234
Radio (Sound Systems).................194,213
Rear Cup Holder........................ 154
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 122
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 375
Rear Window Defroster................... 256
Rear Window Features.................... 256
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Rearview Mirrors........................ 81
Reception, Radio........................ 193
Reclining Front Seats..................... 118
Recorder, Event Data...................... 61
Recreational Towing...................... 330
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 321
Refrigerant............................ 361
Release, Hood.......................... 123
Reminder, Lights On..................... 128
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 45
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 242
Remote Starting System.................... 24
Remote Trunk Release..................... 36
Replacement Bulbs....................... 388
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 351Replacement Tires....................... 306
Reporting Safety Defects................... 412
Restraint, Head......................... 120
Restraints, Child......................... 63
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 341
Rotation, Tires.......................... 309
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 412
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire................... 292
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio............194,195,213,214,229,234
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 231
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 400
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 380
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 45
432 INDEX

Seat Belts.......................... 38,39,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint................... 63,64,65,70
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat.......................... 39,40
Inspection............................ 75
Operating Instructions................... 40
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Rear Seat............................. 39
Reminder............................ 169
Untwisting Procedure.................... 44
Seats................................. 117
Adjustment.......................... 117
Head Restraints....................... 120
Heated............................. 120
Height Adjustment..................... 117
Lumbar Support....................... 119
Power.............................. 117Rear Folding......................... 122
Reclining ............................ 118
Seatback Release....................... 122
Tilting .............................. 117
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,171
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........366,396
Selection of Oil......................... 354
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 173
Service Manuals........................ 413
Setting the Clock................196,199,214,218
Settings, Personal........................ 190
Shifting ............................... 265
Automatic Transmission...............265,269
INDEX 433
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Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 39
Side Airbag........................... 49,56
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 49
Signals, Turn...................... 76,129,167
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 276
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 307
Snow Tires............................ 309
Sound Systems (Radio).................194,213
Spark Plugs.........................356,396
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 396
Oil ................................ 396
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 137
Speedometer........................... 165
Starting............................. 24,261
Automatic Transmission................. 262
Cold Weather......................... 263
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 338Engine Fails to Start.................... 264
Remote.............................. 24
Starting and Operating.................... 261
Starting Procedures...................... 261
Steering
Column Controls...................... 129
Column Lock......................... 135
Linkage............................. 363
Power...........................283,362
TiltColumn .......................... 135
Wheel, Tilt........................... 135
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 242
Storage............................155,387
Storage, Vehicle......................254,387
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 387
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 341
Sun Roof.............................. 148
Sunglasses Storage....................... 141
434 INDEX