engine overheat DODGE CHARGER SRT 2012 7.G User Guide

Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze)
will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery
bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze)
will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery
bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 242
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 363
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 364
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 290
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 265
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 373
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 373
Brake Assist System................... 374
Traction Control System................ 373
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 477
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....204,207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).......................239,281
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release................... 41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 437
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 422
Jump Starting....................... 433
Overheating........................ 422
Towing............................ 440
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 446
Engine............................... 445
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Block Heater........................ 351
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 449
Compartment....................... 445
Coolant (Antifreeze)................462,491
Cooling........................... 462
526 INDEX
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 242
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 363
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 364
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 290
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 265
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 373
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 373
Brake Assist System................... 374
Traction Control System................ 373
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 477
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....204,207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).......................239,281
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release................... 41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 437
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 422
Jump Starting....................... 433
Overheating........................ 422
Towing............................ 440
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 446
Engine............................... 445
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Block Heater........................ 351
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 449
Compartment....................... 445
Coolant (Antifreeze)................462,491
Cooling........................... 462
526 INDEX
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Exhaust Gas Caution................83,414
Fails to Start........................ 350
Flooded, Starting..................... 350
Fuel Requirements.................... 410
Jump Starting....................... 433
Oil .........................449,490,491
Oil Change Interval................289,450
Oil Filler Cap....................... 451
Oil Filter........................... 451
Oil Filter Disposal.................... 451
Oil Selection.....................450,490
Oil Synthetic........................ 451
Overheating........................ 422
Starting........................... 347
Temperature Gauge................... 279
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 411Event Data Recorder...................... 69
Exhaust Gas Caution...................83,414
Exhaust System.......................83,459
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 96
Exterior Lighting........................ 185
Exterior Lights.......................... 86
Filler Location Fuel...................... 275
Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Air Conditioning..................340,455
Engine Oil.......................451,491
Engine Oil Disposal................... 451
Flash-To-Pass........................... 190
Flashers
Hazard Warning..................... 422
Turn Signal....................86,189,271
Flooded Engine Starting................... 350
Floor Console.......................... 262
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Fails to Start........................ 350
Flooded, Starting..................... 350
Fuel Requirements.................... 410
Jump Starting....................... 433
Oil .........................449,490,491
Oil Change Interval................289,450
Oil Filler Cap....................... 451
Oil Filter........................... 451
Oil Filter Disposal.................... 451
Oil Selection.....................450,490
Oil Synthetic........................ 451
Overheating........................ 422
Starting........................... 347
Temperature Gauge................... 279
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 411Event Data Recorder...................... 69
Exhaust Gas Caution...................83,414
Exhaust System.......................83,459
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 96
Exterior Lighting........................ 185
Exterior Lights.......................... 86
Filler Location Fuel...................... 275
Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Air Conditioning..................340,455
Engine Oil.......................451,491
Engine Oil Disposal................... 451
Flash-To-Pass........................... 190
Flashers
Hazard Warning..................... 422
Turn Signal....................86,189,271
Flooded Engine Starting................... 350
Floor Console.......................... 262
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Oil, Engine.........................449,491
Capacity........................... 490
Change Interval...................289,450
Checking.......................... 449
Dipstick........................... 449
Disposal........................... 451
Filter..........................451,491
Filter Disposal....................... 451
Materials Added to................... 451
Recommendation..................450,490
Synthetic.......................... 451
Viscosity........................451,490
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 446
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)........... 242
Operating Precautions.................... 446
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 95
Overdrive............................. 359
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 359Overhead Console....................... 241
Overheating, Engine...................280,422
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,517
Paint Care............................. 472
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear................... 231
Parking Brake.......................... 368
Passing Light........................... 190
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 202
Pets.................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 387
Power
Deck Lid Release..................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)...........477,481
Door Locks......................... 29
Mirrors............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 254
Seats............................. 169
534 INDEX
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Capacity........................... 490
Change Interval...................289,450
Checking.......................... 449
Dipstick........................... 449
Disposal........................... 451
Filter..........................451,491
Filter Disposal....................... 451
Materials Added to................... 451
Recommendation..................450,490
Synthetic.......................... 451
Viscosity........................451,490
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 446
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)........... 242
Operating Precautions.................... 446
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 95
Overdrive............................. 359
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 359Overhead Console....................... 241
Overheating, Engine...................280,422
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,517
Paint Care............................. 472
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear................... 231
Parking Brake.......................... 368
Passing Light........................... 190
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 202
Pets.................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 387
Power
Deck Lid Release..................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)...........477,481
Door Locks......................... 29
Mirrors............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 254
Seats............................. 169
534 INDEX
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