maintenance DODGE CHARGER SRT 2016 7.G Service Manual

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 595

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 599

are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
Call toll free at:
•1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
• www.techauthority.comDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 605

About Your Brakes.....................432, 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .174
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............546
Adding Fuel ............................ .486
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .541
Additives, Fuel .......................... .483
Adjust Down .............................. .135
Forward ............................. .134
Rearward ............................ .134
Up ................................ .135
AirBag.............................. .60, 61
Advance Front Air Bag .................61, 62
Air Bag Operation .......................63
Air Bag Warning Light ....................72
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................64
Enhanced Accident Response ................71
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................75
FrontAirBag ........................60, 61 If A Deployment Occurs
...................70
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................64
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............74
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............73
Side Air Bags ...........................65
Transporting Pets ........................97
Air Bag Deployment ........................60
Air Bag Light ..................... .72, 101, 258
Air Bag Maintenance .......................74
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .534
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................536
Air Conditioning ......................... .362
Air Conditioning Filter ..................372, 538
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........371, 373
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........536, 537, 538
Air Conditioning System .................369, 536
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .462
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
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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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INDEX 615

Headlights On With Wipers.............153, 165
Headlight Switch ...................... .152
High Beam ........................... .158
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............158
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .152
Intensity Control ....................... .161
Interior ............................. .160
License ............................. .580
Lights On Reminder .....................155
Low Fuel ............................ .276
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........269
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........162
Park ............................... .281
Passing ............................. .158
Reading .......................... .158, 222
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .257
Security Alarm ........................ .261
Service .......................... .576, 578Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
.........273, 474
Traction Control ....................... .446
Turn Signal ..................103, 156, 157, 282
Vanity Mirror ......................... .123
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .262, 282
Loading Vehicle ...................... .489, 491
Capacities ........................... .491
Tires ............................... .456
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................474
Lubrication, Body ........................ .540
Lug Nuts .............................. .495
Maintenance Free Battery ....................535
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Maintenance Procedures....................530
Maintenance Schedule ...................588, 590
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .269, 527
Manual, Service ......................... .604
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................550
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............145
Memory Seat ........................... .145
Memory Seats And Radio ...................145
Methanol .............................. .482
Mirrors ................................112
Electric Powered ....................... .122
Electric Remote ........................ .122
Exterior Folding ....................... .120
Heated .............................. .122
Outside ............................. .120
Rearview .............................112
Vanity .............................. .123
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................474MOPAR Parts
........................ .529, 603
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .482
Multi-Function Control Lever .................156
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .........481, 583, 584
Oil, Engine ....................289, 531, 583, 584
Capacity ............................ .581
Change Interval ....................... .531
Checking ............................ .531
Dipstick ............................. .531
Disposal ............................. .533
Filter ........................ .533, 583, 584
Filter Disposal ........................ .533
Materials Added To ..................... .532
Pressure Warning Light ...................264
Recommendation ....................531, 581
Viscosity ......................... .531, 581
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .533
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INDEX 621

Unlatch The Trunk.......................23
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........359
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . . .320
Uconnect Settings ...................... .320
Remote Starting System ......................26
Remote Trunk Release .......................44
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .576
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .529
Replacement Tires ........................ .471
Reporting Safety Defects ....................603
Restraint, Head ...................... .141, 143
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................513
Rotation, Tires .......................... .473Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
.................101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................103
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................603
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .100
Safety Information, Tire .....................449
Safety Tips ............................. .100
Schedule, Maintenance .....................588
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......55
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........58
Energy Management Feature ................58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................52
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............54
Pregnant Women ........................57
Seat Belt Extender .......................56
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................57
Seat Belt Reminder .......................48
Seat Belt System .........................46
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Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .560
Seat Belt Reminder .........................48
Seat Belts ........................... .48, 101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........55
Child Restraint ..........................76
Extender ..............................56
Front Seat ....................... .48, 50, 52
Inspection ........................... .101
Operating Instructions ....................52
Pregnant Women ........................57
Pretensioners ...........................57
Rear Seat ..............................50
Reminder ............................ .257
Untwisting Procedure .....................54
Seats ....................... .133, 134, 137, 139
Adjustment ....................... .133, 134
Easy Entry ........................... .149
Head Restraints .....................141, 143 Heated
....................... .136, 137, 139
Height Adjustment ..................... .134
Memory ............................. .145
Power .............................. .134
Rear Folding ......................... .144
Seatback Release ....................... .144
Tilting .............................. .134
Vented .............................. .140
Ventilated ............................ .140
Security Alarm ........................ .19, 261
Arm The System ........................19
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........583, 584
Selection Of Oil ......................... .531
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Replacement .....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .599
Service Contract ......................... .601
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INDEX 625

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
628 INDEX