2006 DODGE CHARGER key battery

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher.................262

If Your Engine Overheats................262

Jacking And Tire Changing...............263
▫Preparations For Jacking................264
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage..........265
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire.............266
▫Compact Spare Tire....................269
▫Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)......270

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...270

Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............272▫Acceleration.........................272
▫Traction............................273

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................273

Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............274
▫With Ignition Key.....................274
▫Without The Ignition Key...............275
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................275
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................2756

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off
the ignition key or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle’s OBD system isnot readyand you
shouldnotproceed to the I/M station.
b.
The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD sys-
tem isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283
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Ball Joints............................ 296
Battery............................... 292
Jump Starting........................ 270
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 24
Location.........................271,292
Bearings.............................. 307
Belts, Drive........................... 290
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 296
B-Pillar Location....................... 222
Brake Assist System..................... 108
Brake, Parking......................... 212
Brake System.......................214,303
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 214
Fluid Check......................304,325
Hoses.............................. 303
Warning Light....................... 139
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 210
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 59
Bulb Replacement...................... 318
Bulbs, Light........................... 317
Calibration, Compass.................... 146
Capacities, Fluid....................... 323Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 244
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 301
Car Washes........................... 307
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............59,244
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 127
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 180
Catalytic Converter..................... 291
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............154,161
Cellular Phone.......................... 70
Chains, Tire........................... 238
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 263
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 219
Child Restraint...................51,53,55,57
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 55
Child Safety Locks....................... 20
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 241
Climate Control........................ 181
Clock..........................156,162,178
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 181
Compact Spare Tire..................... 229
Compass............................. 146
Compass Calibration.................... 146
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High Speed......................... 228
Inflation Pressures.................... 227
Jacking..........................264,266
Life of Tires......................... 232
Load Capacity....................222,223
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 234
Quality Grading...................... 349
Radial............................. 229
Replacement......................... 232
Rotation............................ 240
Safety...........................218,226
Self-Sealing.......................... 234
Sizes............................... 219
Snow Tires.......................... 239
Spare Tire........................... 265
Spinning............................ 230
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 231
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 253
Torque Converter Clutch................. 201
Towing.............................. 249
Behind a Motor Home................. 259
Disabled Vehicle...................... 274
Guide.............................. 251Recreational......................... 259
Weight............................. 251
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 259
Traction Control........................ 107
Traction Control Switch.................. 107
Trailer Towing......................... 249
Cooling System Tips................... 258
Hitches............................. 251
Minimum Requirements................ 254
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 253
Wiring............................. 256
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 251
Trailer Weight......................... 251
Transmission.......................... 306
Automatic.....................198,203,306
Fluid.............................. 325
Shifting............................ 198
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 21
Transporting Pets........................ 58
Tread Wear Indicators................... 231
INDEX 363
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