engine DODGE CHARGER SRT 2010 7.G Owners Manual

150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
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products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
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About Your Brakes.................... 260,262
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............263,265
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 350
Adding Fuel ........................... 302
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 345
Additives, Fuel ......................... 300
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 134
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 338
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 341
Air Conditioning Filter .................237,342
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 238
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............341,342
Air Conditioning System ................231,341
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 282
Airbag .............................. 47,56
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ................... 49,55,60,74,165
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side .......................... 53,56Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........50,53,56
Alarm, Panic ............................ 21
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................17,170
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 221
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........349,350,380
Disposal ............................ 352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............263,265
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............172,265
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Anti-Theft System ....................... 170
Appearance Care ........................ 358
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ....................... 100
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 28
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
412 INDEX

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 131
Bulb Replacement ..................... 372,373
Bulbs, Light .......................... 75,372
Calibration, Compass ..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 380
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 302
Oil (Engine) .......................... 337
Power Steering ........................ 259
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 351
Car Washes ............................ 359
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............73,302
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 305
Cellular Phone ........................ 85,231
Certification Label ....................... 305
Chains, Tire ............................ 287
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 273 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 333
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 72
Checks, Safety ........................... 72
Child Restraint .................. 62,63,64,67,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............66,67
Child Safety Locks ........................ 29
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 298
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 360
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 344
Climate Control ......................... 231
Clock ........................ 191,192,196,205
Coin Holder ........................... 153
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 230
Compass .............................. 184
Compass Calibration ..................... 184
Compass Variance ....................... 185
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 178
414 INDEX

ConnectorUCI ................................ 215
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 215
Console, Floor .......................... 153
Console, Overhead ....................... 139
Contract, Service ........................ 405
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 351
Cooling System ......................... 348
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 350
Coolant Capacity ...................... 380
Coolant Level ...................... 349,352
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 352
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 349
Inspection ........................... 352
Points to Remember .................... 353
Pressure Cap ......................... 351
Radiator Cap ......................... 351
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......349,380,381
Corrosion Protection ..................... 358 Cruise Control (Speed Control)
.............. 136
Cruise Light ........................... 163
Cupholders ......................... 152,363
Customer Assistance ..................... 403
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 132
Daytime Running Lights ................... 128
Dealer Service .......................... 334
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 36
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 35
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 156
Defroster, Windshield ................... 74,235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 133
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 332
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 130
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 336
Power Steering ........................ 259
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 327
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 352
Engine Oil ........................... 338
Door Locks ............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 27
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 140
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 255
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 256
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 226
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 156
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 84
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 265
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 267
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 164Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 174
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 36
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 325
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 310
Jump Starting ......................... 321
Overheating .......................... 310
Towing ............................. 327
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 36
Emission Control System Maintenance ......333,384
Engine ............................... 331
Air Cleaner .......................... 338
Block Heater ......................... 245
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Checking Oil Level ..................... 336
Compartment ......................... 331
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 349,381
Cooling ............................. 348
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 73,302
416 INDEX

Fails to Start.......................... 244
Flooded, Starting ...................... 244
Fuel Requirements ..................... 298
Jump Starting ......................... 321
Oil ........................... 336,380,381
Oil Change Interval .................... 336
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 337
Oil Filter ............................ 338
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 338
Oil Selection ....................... 337,380
Oil Synthetic ......................... 337
Overheating .......................... 310
Temperature Gauge .................... 164
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 337
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 57
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 18
Ethanol ............................... 299
Exhaust Gas Caution ................73,302,346
Exhaust System ....................... 73,345Exterior Folding Mirrors
................... 83
Exterior Lighting ........................ 127
Exterior Lights .......................... 75
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 302
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 338
Air Conditioning .................... 237,342
Engine Oil ........................ 338,381
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 338
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 310
Turn Signal ...................... 75,130,165
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 130
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 244
Floor Console .......................... 153
Fluid, Brake ........................... 382
Fluid Capacities ......................... 380
Fluid Leaks ............................. 75
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Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ................. 356
Brake .............................. 354
Cooling System ....................... 349
Engine Oil ........................... 336
Power Steering ........................ 259
Fluids ................................ 381
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 381
Fog Lights .......................... 129,167
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 325
Fuel ................................. 298
Adding ............................. 302
Additives ............................ 300
Clean Air ............................ 298
Ethanol ............................. 299
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 302
Gasoline ............................ 298
Gauge .............................. 163 Materials Added
....................... 300
Methanol ............................ 299
Octane Rating ...................... 298,381
Requirements ......................... 298
Specifications ......................... 381
Tank Capacity ........................ 380
Fuel System Caution ..................... 303
Fueling ............................... 302
Fuses ................................ 364
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 140
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............302,332
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 298
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 298
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 298
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 164
Fuel ............................... 163
Speedometer ......................... 163
418 INDEX

Tachometer.......................... 163
General Information ............16,22,113,255,297
General Maintenance ..................... 335
Glass Cleaning .......................... 362
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 305
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 305
GVWR ............................... 305
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 85
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 256
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 310
Head Restraints ......................... 121
Headlight Washers ....................... 345
Headlights ............................ 375
Automatic ........................... 127
Bulb Replacement ...................... 373
Cleaning ............................ 362 Delay
.............................. 128
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 130
Lights On Reminder .................... 129
On With Wipers .................... 128,134
Passing ............................. 130
Switch .............................. 127
Time Delay .......................... 128
Washers ............................. 345
Heated Mirrors .......................... 84
Heated Seats ........................... 123
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 245
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 130
Holder, Coin ........................... 153
Holder, Cup ........................... 152
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 140
Hood Release .......................... 125
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
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