heating DODGE CHARGER SRT 2016 7.G User Guide

WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
•Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result
in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect ve-
hicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the
right or left.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
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 flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
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.
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
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear
selector. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the
least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than 2 seconds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” in your Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for further information. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to
restore ESC On mode.
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE 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 trans-
mission 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
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WARNING! (Continued)
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.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
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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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543

Electric Remote Mirrors.....................122
Electronic Brake Control System ...............435
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................436
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................447
Traction Control System ...................442
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......562
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control). . .170, 171, 174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............442
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........265
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................513
Jump Starting ...................... .508, 511
Overheating .......................... .494
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........527
Engine ............................. .524, 525
Air Cleaner .......................... .534
Block Heater ......................... .403Checking Oil Level
..................... .531
Compartment ......................... .525
Compartment Identification ................524
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............544, 583, 584
Cooling ............................. .544
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 485
Fails To Start ......................... .402
Flooded, Starting ...................... .402
Fuel Requirements ..................... .481
Jump Starting ...................... .508, 511
Oil....................... .531, 581, 583, 584
Oil Change Interval ..................... .531
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .531
Oil Filter ............................ .533
Oil Selection ...................... .531, 581
Overheating .......................... .494
Starting ............................. .399
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .531
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
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Oil Filter, Selection....................... .534
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .264
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................526
Operating Precautions ..................... .526
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................120
Overheating, Engine ...................... .494
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,604
Paddle Shifter ........................... .413
SRT ................................ .413
Paint Care ............................. .554
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .432
ParkSense System, Rear .....................211
Passing Light ........................... .158
Passive Entry .............................35
Performance ......................... .293, 325
Personalized Menu Bar .....................374 Pets
....................................97
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........457
Power Brakes .............................. .435
Deck Lid Release ........................44
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................567
Door Locks ............................32
Mirrors ............................. .122
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........236
Seats ............................... .134
Sunroof ............................. .233
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............167
Windows ..............................40
Power Seats Down .............................. .135
Forward ............................. .134
Power Lumbar ........................ .136
Rearward ............................ .134
Recline .............................. .135
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