engine DODGE CHARGER SRT 2010 7.G Repair Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 310
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 310
 TIREFIT Kit ......................... 311
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... 312
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation . . . 312
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ............. 313
▫ Sealing a Tire With TIREFIT ............. 316
 Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 321
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 322▫
Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 323
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 325
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 327
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 327
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ............................ 327
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .................... 328
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the
switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even
though the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — slow down.
•In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the 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 (93–110°C). 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.
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower 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.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT
Small punctures up to14” (6 mm) in the tire 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).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/hr).6
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(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant into the deflated
tire:
•
Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE-
FIT kit.
NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the
parking brake engaged and the shifter in NEUTRAL.
•After pressing the Power Button (3), the sealant (white
fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the
Sealant Hose (7) and into the tire.
NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in
the tire.
If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 –
10 seconds through the clear Sealant Hose (7):
1. Press the Power Button (3) to turn OFF the TIREFIT
kit. Disconnect the Clear Sealant Hose (7) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Recon-
nect the Clear Sealant Hose (7) to the valve stem. Check
that mode select knob (4) is on sealant mode position and
not air mode. Press the Power Button (3) to turn ON the
TIREFIT kit.
2. Connect the Power Plug (5) to a different 12 Volt
power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if avail-
able. Make sure the engine is running before turning ON
the TIREFIT kit.
3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous
use. Call for assistance.
NOTE:
If mode select knob (4) is on air mode and pump
is operating, air will dispense from black air pump hose
(6) only, not the clear sealant hose (7).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317

WARNING!
When temperatures are below the freezing point,
electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not
attempt jump-starting because the battery could rup-
ture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery
temperature must be brought above freezing point
before attempting a jump-start.
Preparations for Jump-Start
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk.
Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the
engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:The remote battery posts are viewed by standing
on the right side of the vehicle looking over the fender. Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Negative
(-) Post
2 — Remote Positive (+) Post
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to the remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the
remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin-
ning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) —
if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 6.1L ............. 331
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 332
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ................. 332
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 333
 Replacement Parts ..................... 334
 Dealer Service ........................ 334
 Maintenance Procedures ................. 335
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 336 ▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... 338
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 338
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 339
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 341
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... 342
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 343
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 344
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 345
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 345
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▫Cooling System ..................... 348
▫ Brake System ....................... 354
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 356
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 358
 Fuses .............................. 364
▫ Integrated Power Module .............. 364
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center .......... 366
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 371
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 372
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 373
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Front Side
Marker Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps ......................... 373 ▫
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp — Models
With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
(HID) ............................. 375
▫ Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, Tail/Turn
Lamp, And Tail/Stop Lamp ............. 375
▫ License Lamp ....................... 379
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 380
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 381
▫ Engine ............................ 381
▫ Chassis ........................... 382
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