2006 DODGE CHARGER cooling

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
2.7 Liter Engines (87 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (87 to 89 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (87 to 89 Octane) 19 gallons 72 liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7.0 qts. 6.6 liters
Cooling System *
2.7 Liter Engines (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula) or equivalent.9.7 qts 9.2 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula) or equivalent.10.6 qts 10.0 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula) or equivalent.14.6 qts 13.8 liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323
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Compass Variance...................... 147
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 144
Console.............................. 127
Console, Floor......................... 127
Console, Overhead...................... 114
Contract, Service....................... 346
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 301
Cooling System........................ 298
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 300
Coolant Capacity..................... 323
Coolant Level.....................299,301
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 301
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 299
Inspection........................... 301
Points to Remember................... 302
Pressure Cap........................ 301
Radiator Cap........................ 301
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....299,323,324
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 111
Cup Holder........................125,310
Customer Assistance.................... 344
Data Recorder, Event..................... 50Dealer Service......................... 284
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 182
Defroster, Windshield...............60,183,188
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 105
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 282
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 103
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 301
Door Locks............................ 16
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 290
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 272
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 176
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 123
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 109
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 142
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 273
354 INDEX

Hazard Warning Flasher................ 262
Jacking............................. 263
Jump Starting........................ 270
Overheating......................... 262
Towing............................. 274
Emission Control System Maintenance....283,328
Engine.........................279,280,281
Air Cleaner.......................... 291
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 290
Block Heater......................... 198
Break-In Recommendations............... 59
Checking Oil Level.................285,286
Compartment..................279,280,281
Coolant (Antifreeze)................299,324
Cooling............................ 298
Exhaust Gas Caution................59,244
Fails to Start......................... 197
Fuel Requirements.................241,323
Oil ..........................285,323,324
Oil Change Interval................... 287
Oil Selection......................287,323
Oil Synthetic......................... 289
Overheating......................... 262Temperature Gauge................... 135
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 49
Event Data Recorder..................... 50
Exhaust Gas Caution...............59,244,298
Exhaust System........................ 297
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 68
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 290
Air Conditioning..................190,295
Engine Fuel......................... 291
Engine Oil.......................290,324
Engine Oil Disposal................... 289
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 262
Turn Signal.......................... 136
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 103
Flat Tire Changing...................... 263
Floor Console.......................... 127
Fluid Capacities........................ 323
Fluid Leaks............................ 61
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 304
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Cooling System....................... 299
Engine Oil.......................285,286
Power Steering....................... 295
Fluids............................... 324
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 324
Fog Lights.........................103,138
Folding Rear Seat....................... 94
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 273
Fuel................................. 241
Adding............................. 244
Additives........................... 243
Clean Air........................... 241
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 244
Filter.............................. 291
Gasoline............................ 241
Gauge............................. 135
Hoses.............................. 305
Octane Rating.....................241,324
Requirements.....................241,323
Tank Capacity........................ 323
Fueling.............................. 244
Fuses................................ 311Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 115
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................. 244
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 241
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 241
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 242
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 135
Fuel............................... 135
Speedometer......................... 135
Tachometer.......................... 135
Gear Ranges.......................... 199
General Information.................15,24,238
Glass Cleaning......................... 309
Gross Axle Weight Rating..............247,250
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............247,249
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ............ 70
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 262
Head Restraints......................... 94
Headlights
High Beam.......................... 103
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 103
On With Wipers...................... 102
356 INDEX

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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