automatic transmission DODGE CHARGER SRT 2016 7.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and place the ignition in the OFF position. 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward anddown, to its original position, until the locking tab
snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the Manual Park Release cover and the
console storage bin.TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) maxspeed
• 30 miles (48 km) maxdistance
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow FrontNOT RECOMMENDED (but, if
used, same limitations as above)
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517

▫Brake System ....................... .550
▫ Automatic Transmission ................552
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .554
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .554
 FUSES ............................. .561
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....562
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....567
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................576
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................576
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................578
▫
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps . . . .578
▫ Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID) .....................579
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp ............580
▫ Front Fog Lamp ..................... .580
▫ Backup Lamps ....................... .580
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .580
▫ License Lamp ....................... .580
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................581
▫ Fluid Capacities — SRT 6.2L ..............581
▫ Fluid Capacities — SRT 6.4L ..............582
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .583
▫ Important Information .................583
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”. It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emissions control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
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Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
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WARNING!(Continued)
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 brake fluid. If
DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable.
Hydraulic Power Steering Reservoir — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR Hydraulic System Power Steering Fluid or equivalent meeting the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS-10838.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR LSD Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585

Alarm, Panic.............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 261
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............545, 581
Disposal ............................. .548
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................436
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................277
Appearance Care ........................ .554
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .439
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .153
Automatic High Beams .....................153
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......362, 369
Automatic Transmission .................406, 553
Adding Fluid ...................553, 583, 585
Autostick ............................ .413Fluid And Filter Changes
..................553
Fluid Change ......................... .553
Fluid Level Check ...................552, 553
Fluid Type ........................ .583, 585
Special Additives ...................... .552
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......412
Autostick .............................. .413
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
Axle Fluid .......................... .583, 585
Axle Lubrication ..................... .583, 585
Battery ............................ .263, 535
Charging System Light ...................263
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .535
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................540
B-Pillar Location ......................... .456
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Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol ............................... .482
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................100, 485
Exhaust System ...................... .100, 541
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................120
Exterior Lighting ......................... .152
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .534
Air Conditioning ....................372, 538
Engine Oil .....................533, 583, 584
Engine Oil Disposal .....................533
Flashers ............................... .494
Hazard Warning ....................... .494
Turn Signal .....................103, 157, 282
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .158
Flooded Engine Starting ....................402 Floor Console
........................... .243
Fluid, Brake ......................... .583, 585
Fluid Capacities ......................... .581
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .554
Automatic Transmission ..................553
Brake ............................... .550
Cooling System ........................ .544
Engine Oil ........................... .531
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........583
Fog Lights ............................. .156
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .144
Forward Collision Warning ..................201
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................513
Fuel .................................. .481
Additives ............................ .483
Clean Air ............................ .482
Ethanol ............................. .482
Gasoline ............................. .481
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Service Manuals......................... .604
Shifting ............................... .404
Automatic Transmission ..................404
Shoulder Belts ............................50
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................120
Signals, Turn ..................... .103, 157, 282
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................473
Snow Tires ............................. .466
Spare Tire ....................... .467, 468, 469
Spark Plugs ......................... .583, 584
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..................... .583, 584
Oil ............................. .583, 584
Speed .......................... .295, 296, 297
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .172, 173
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................186
Cancel .............................. .172
Resume ............................. .172Set.................................
.171
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........170, 171, 174
SRT Console Shifter ........................ .413
G-Force ............................. .297
Lap History .......................... .298
Paddle Shifter ......................... .413
Timers ....................... .295, 296, 297
Top Speed ........................... .298
SRT Performance Features ...................325
Starting ............................. .26, 399
Automatic Transmission ..................400
Cold Weather ......................... .402
Engine Fails To Start .....................402
Remote ...............................26
Starting And Operating .....................399
Starting Procedures ....................... .399
Steering Column Controls ...................... .156
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Radial.............................. .464
Replacement .......................... .471
Rotation ............................. .473
Safety ........................... .449, 461
Sizes ............................... .451
Snow Tires ........................... .466
Spare Tire ..................... .467, 468, 469
Spinning ............................ .469
Tread Wear Indicators ....................470
Tire Safety Information .....................449
Tire Service Kit . . . .497, 498, 499, 500, 502, 503, 506, 508
To Open Hood .......................... .150
Top Speed ............................. .298
SRT ................................ .298
Towing ............................... .491
Behind A Motorhome ....................491
Recreational .......................... .491
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........491
Traction ............................... .427Traction Control
......................... .442
Trailer Towing .......................... .491
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .583
Transmission Automatic ..................... .404, 406, 552
Fluid ........................ .552, 583, 585
Maintenance .......................... .552
Shifting ............................. .404
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Transporting Pets ..........................97
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .470
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................44, 45
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................44
Turn Signals ......................... .157, 282
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