ignition DODGE CHARGER SRT 2016 7.G Owners Manual

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer toManual Park Release in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.CAUTION!
• DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed
equipment is not available, and the transmission is
operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check. 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off
position or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is readyand you can proceed
to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
NOTE: Your vehicles exhaust system may be equipped
with an Electronic Exhaust Valve (EEV) system, if the
exhaust system is replaced with aftermarket products a
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
• 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 is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
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WARNING!(Continued)
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.).
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
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap-
propriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
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WARNING! (Continued)
with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never
replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other
material. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property dam-
age.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition
is off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 –– Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp Green –Radiator Fan #1 – (Non 6.2L Supercharged)
3 50 Amp Red –Electric Power Steering #1 – If Equipped /
Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped
4 30 Amp Pink – Starter
5 40 Amp Green –Electronic Stability Control
6 30 Amp Pink –Electronic Stability Control
7 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run / ACC #1
8 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2
9 –20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 –10 Amp Red Security – If Equipped / Under hood Lamp
– Police
11 –20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
13 –– Fuse – Spare
14 –– Fuse – Spare
15 –20 Amp Yellow Left HID – If Equipped
16 –20 Amp Yellow Right HID – If Equipped
18 50 Amp Red –Radiator Fan #2 – (Non 6.2L Supercharged)
19 50 Amp Red –Electric Power Steering #2 – If Equipped /
Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged)
20 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink
20 Amp Blue – Po- lice –
Headlamp Washers – If Equipped
Police Bat Feed #2
22 40 Amp Green / 20
Amp Blue – Police –
Engine Cooling Pump (6.2L Supercharged)
/ Police Bat Feed # 3
23 20 Amp Blue –Police Bat Feed # 1
24 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run/ACC Feed # 3
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
31 –25 Amp Breaker Power Seats – If
Equipped
32 –15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster
33 –15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/RF Hub
Module/Steering Col-
umn Lock (300) – If
Equipped
34 –10 Amp Red Steering Column
Module/Clock (300)
35 –5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
36 –15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve
– If Equipped
37 –20 Amp Yellow Radio
38 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm
Rest/Console Media Hub
40 ––Fuse – Spare
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Head Rests......................... .141, 143
Heated Mirrors .......................... .122
Heated Seats ............................ .136
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .403
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .158
Hill Start Assist .......................... .439
Holder, Coin ............................ .243
Hood Release ........................... .150
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Information Center, Vehicle ..................287
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................112
Instrument Cluster ........251, 254, 262, 267, 279, 282
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............250
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............560
Interior Appearance Care ....................558 Interior Lights
.......................... .160
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............163
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................358
Jump Starting ........................ .508, 511
Key Fob Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 24
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................21
Unlatch The Trunk .......................23
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................35, 400
Enter The Trunk .........................23
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