Dodge 2008 Charger Automobile User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TOUSETHIS MANUAL WARNINGSAND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLEMODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORESTARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORDABOUT YOUR KEYS
Wireless IgnitionNode(WIN)Fobwith Integrated KeyTipStartFeatureIgnitionKey RemovalKey-In-IgnitionReminderSENTRY KEYReplacementKeysCustomer Key(Fob)ProgrammingGeneralInformationSECURITY ALARMSYSTEM -IFEQUIPPEDRearmingof the
SystemToArm the SystemTo Disarm theSystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEMREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To unlockthedoorsTolockthe doorsTo unlatch thetrunkUsing ThePanicAlarmProgrammingAdditionalTransmittersTransmitter BatteryServiceGeneral Information
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM- IFEQUIPPED HowTo Use RemoteStartDOOR LOCKSManual DoorLocksPower DoorLocksChild ProtectionDoor LockWINDOWSPower WindowsWindBuffetingTRUNK LOCKANDRELEASE TRUNKSAFETY WARNINGTrunk
Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeatBeltPretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Automatic Locking Mode - If EquippedSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt Extender
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS) - AirbagEvent Data Recorder(EDR)ChildRestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETYTIPSTransporting PassengersLock YourVehicleExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should MakeInside
The VehiclePeriodicSafetyChecks YouShould Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THEFEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORSInsideDay/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Inside Mirror- If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior Mirrors FoldingFeature - If Equipped
Drivers Side Outside MirrorAuto Dimmer - If EquippedPower Remote-Control MirrorsHeated Remote Control Mirrors-If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - IfEquippedHANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPEDOperationPhoneCall FeaturesUConnect
System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThingsYou Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Manual Seats - IfEquippedPower Seats - If EquippedPowerRecliningSeats - If EquippedLumbar Support - IfEquippedHeadRestraintsHeated
Seats - IfEquippedFoldingRearSeatTO OPEN ANDCLOSETHEHOODLIGHTSHeadlightSwitchAutomaticHeadlights -IfEquippedHeadlightsOnwithWipers(Availablewith AutoHeadlightsOnly)Headlight Time DelayDaytimeRunningLights-IfEquippedLights-on
ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedMulti-Function LeverOverhead ConsoleMap/ReadingLightsInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent WiperSystemMistFeatureWindshield WashersHeadlights On with Wipers (Available withAuto Headlights Only)
Adding Washer FluidTILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTABLE PEDALS-IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set AtA Desired SpeedToDeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary the Speed Setting
ToAccelerate For PassingOVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsSunglasses StorageGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/CanadianProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurity
Troubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosingSunroof - ExpressPinchProtect FeaturePinchProtect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshadeOperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off
OperationSunroof Fully ClosedELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCUP HOLDERS Front SeatCupHoldersRear Seat Cup HoldersSTORAGE Console FeaturesCargo AreaLOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING
YOUR INSTRUMENTPANEL INSTRUMENTPANEL AND CONTROLS BASEINSTRUMENTCLUSTER PREMIUMINSTRUMENTCLUSTER -IFEQUIPPED INSTRUMENTCLUSTERDESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONICVEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER(EVIC) -IF
EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)DisplaysOilChange RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayTelephone - IfEquippedNavigation - If EquippedPersonal Settings (CustomerProgrammableFeatures)RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast
SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REN -MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio(IfEquipped)Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing
MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button(DISCMode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC ModeforMP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IFEQUIPPEDOperating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication(UConnect)
(If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES -AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3AUXJACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD andMP3Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CDMode
for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CDMode forMP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) -IF EQUIPPED(REQ AND RES RADIOSONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber(ENS/SID)Selecting SatelliteModeSatellite AntennaReception Quality
Operating Instructions - SatelliteModeOperatingInstructions- HandsFreePhone(IfEquipped)Operating Instructions-Video EntertainmentSystem(VES)(IfEquipped)VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -IF EQUIPPEDUNIVERSAL CONSUMERINTERFACE (UCI) -
IF EQUIPPEDConnecting theiPodControlling theiPodusing RadioButtonsPlay ModeListorBrowse ModeREMOTESOUND SYSTEMCONTROLS CD/DVDDISCMAINTENANCE RADIOOPERATION AND CELLULARPHONESCLIMATE CONTROLS ManualAir
Conditioning andHeating SystemAutomatic Temperature Control- IfEquipped OperatingTipsREARWINDOW FEATURES ElectricRear WindowDefrosterSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURESAutomatic TransmissionNormalStarting(Tip Start)
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or-29degrees C)If Engine Fails ToStartAfterStartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission -GeneralInformationBrake/Transmission Shift Interlock System4 Speed
Automatic Transmission5SpeedAutomatic TransmissionAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPEDAutostick - 3.5L EngineAutostick -5.7L EngineALL WHEELDRIVE- IF EQUIPPED DRIVINGONSLIPPERY SURFACESAccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGHWATER Flowing/Rising
WaterShallow Standing WaterPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System - If EquippedPOWER STEERING MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM
(BAS) - IFEQUIPPEDELECTRONIC STABILITYPROGRAM(ESP) - IF EQUIPPEDSynchronizingESPESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator andESP/TCSIndicator LightsTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire MarkingsTire Identification Number (TIN)TireLoadingand Tire Pressure
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceSELF-SEALING TIRES - IF
EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.7L Engine3.5Land
5.7L EnginesReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMTIn GasolineMaterials AddedtoFuelFuelSystemCautionsCarbonMonoxideWarningsADDING FUEL FuelFillerCap(GasCap)LooseFuel FillerCapMessageVEHICLELOADINGVehicle Certification
LabelGrossVehicleWeightRating(GVWR)GrossAxleWeightRating(GAWR)OverloadingLoadingTRAILERTOWINGCommonTowingDefinitionsTrailerHitchClassificationTrailerTowing Weights(Maximum TrailerWeightRatings)TrailerandTongueWeightTowing
RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME,ETC.)TOWING THIS VEHICLEBEHIND ANOTHERVEHICLE (Flat towingwith all fourwheels on theground)WHAT TO DO INEMERGENCIESHAZARDWARNINGFLASHERIF YOUR
ENGINE OVERHEATSJACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGPreparationsFor JackingJack Location/Spare Tire StowageJacking and ChangingaTireCompact Spare TireWheel Cover or CenterCapInstallation (If Required)JUMP-STARTINGPROCEDURES FREEING ASTUCK
VEHICLE TOWING ADISABLED VEHICLE WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEYTOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flattowingwith all four wheels on the ground)TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLEWITHA TOW DOLLYMAINTAINING
YOUR VEHICLE 2.7L ENGINECOMPARTMENT 3.5L ENGINECOMPARTMENT 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - EXCEPTDAYTONA AND R/T 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DAYTONA AND R/T ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICSYSTEM-OBDIILooseFuelFillerCap
EMISSIONS INSPECTION ANDMAINTENANCEPROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALERSERVICEMAINTENANCEPROCEDURES Engine OilEngineOil FilterDrive Belts- CheckConditionandTensionSpark PlugsEngine AirCleanerFilterFuelFilterCatalytic
ConverterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - IfEquippedPower Steering -Fluid CheckFrontand RearSuspension BallJointsSteering LinkageBodyLubricationWindshield WiperBladesWindshield WashersExhaust SystemCooling System
Hoses AndVacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuelSystemBrakeSystemAutomatic TransmissionAllWheelDrive (AWD)-If EquippedFrontAndRear WheelBearingsAppearance Careand ProtectionfromCorrosionCleaning TheCenter ConsoleCup HoldersFUSES(POWER
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, HighBeam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, and Front Side Marker
LightBackupLight,SideMarkerLight, Tail/TurnLight,andTail/StopLightLicenseLightFLUIDSANDCAPACITIESFLUIDS,LUBRICANTS,ANDGENUINEPARTSEngineChassisMAINTENANCESCHEDULESEMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEMMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCESCHEDULERequiredMaintenanceIntervalsIFYOUNEEDCONSUMERASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONSFOR OBTAININGSERVICE FORYOURVEHICLEPrepareForThe AppointmentPrepareA ListBeReasonable WithRequestsIFYOUNEED
ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION(U.S.Vehicles Only)MOPAR PARTS REPORTINGSAFETYDEFECTSInCanadaPUBLICATION ORDERFORMSDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIREQUALITYGRADES TreadwearTractionGrades
Temperature GradesINDEX