2006 DODGE CHARGER low beam

WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the trunk open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is firstturned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Lumbar Support.......................92
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............92
▫Head Restraints.......................94
▫Folding Rear Seat......................94

Adjustable Pedals—If Equipped...........95

To Open And Close The Hood.............96

Lights...............................98
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights......98
▫Interior Lights........................98
▫Headlight Switch......................99
▫Multi-Function Lever...................100
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................100
▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped.......101
▫Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Auto Headlights Only)......102▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....102
▫Lights-On Reminder...................102
▫Headlight Time Delay..................102
▫Fog Lights—If Equipped...............103
▫Turn Signals.........................103
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........103
▫Flash To Pass........................103

Windshield Wipers And Washers..........104
▫Windshield Washers...................104
▫Mist Feature.........................105
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............105
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............105
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................105

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column..........106

Traction Control System (TCS)—
If Equipped
..........................107
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lights—If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the headlight
switch below the dimmer control. To activate the
front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the
low beam headlights and press the fog light switch.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights, or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
Releasing the lever at the detent will provide 3 flashes.
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure.
NOTE:The message“Turn Signal On”will appear in
the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)—if
equipped, and a continuous chime will be heard when
the vehicle has been driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km)
with either turn signal on.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Lever away from you to switch
the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever towards
you to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you.
This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam
and remain on until the lever is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103
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critically hot, and the vehicle should be turned off
immediately. The vehicle should be serviced as soon
as possible.
10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator
Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light
—If Equipped
If this indicator light flashes during accelera-
tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While
driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt
your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS
—if equipped. (See page 109 for more information.)
11. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning
Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light—
If Equipped
The yellow ESP/BAS warning light in the
instrument cluster comes on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the“ON”position.
The light should go out with the engine
running. If the light comes on continuously with the
engine running, a malfunction has been detected in
either the ESP or the BAS system. If this light staysilluminated, have the ESP and BAS checked at your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. (See page 111 for
more information.)
12. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the
engine is started. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. A single chime will sound when this light
turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure
shown in section 7. (See page 285 for more information.)
13. High Beam Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Push the Multi-Function lever away from
the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high
beam.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137
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▫Body Lubrication.....................296
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................296
▫Windshield Washers...................297
▫Exhaust System......................297
▫Cooling System.......................298
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......303
▫Brakes.............................303
▫Brake Fluid Level Check................304
▫Fuel System Hoses....................305
▫Automatic Transmission................306
▫Front And Rear Wheel Bearings...........307
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................307
▫Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders . . . 310

Power Distribution Centers...............311▫Front Power Distribution Center...........311
▫Rear Power Distribution Center...........313

Vehicle Storage........................317

Replacement Light Bulbs................317

Bulb Replacement......................318
▫Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Park/Turn Light, And Front Sidemarker
Light..............................318
▫Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn
Light, And Tail/Stop Light...............320
▫License Light........................322

Fluids And Capacities...................323

Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts.......324
▫Engine.............................324
▫Chassis............................325
278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

LIGHT BULBS—Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Light.................3157NAK
Front Fog Light—If Equipped............9145/H10
(Serviced at Dealer)
Front Sidemarker........... 194(Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop Light.........................3057
Tail/Turn Light.........................3057
Rear Sidemarker......................... 168
Backup Light........................... 921
Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL)....... LED
License................................ 168BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Park/Turn Light, and Front Sidemarker Light
•
Open the hood.
•Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter-
clockwise and pull out. Pull the bulb out of the socket
assembly.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver’s side head-
light assembly.
•Replace the bulb and push into socket assembly.
Reinstall the socket assembly, and turn clockwise.
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Passing............................. 103
Switch...........................99,100
Time Delay.......................... 102
Heated Seats........................... 92
Heater, Engine Block.................... 198
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 103
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 251
Holder, Cup........................... 125
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 115
Hood Release.......................... 96
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................303,305
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint......................... 52
Information Center, Vehicle............... 142
Instrument Cluster...................134,135
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 310Interior Appearance Care................. 309
Interior Fuses.......................... 311
Interior Lights.......................... 98
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 105
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 265
Jack Operation......................... 266
Jacking Instructions..................... 266
Jump Starting......................... 270
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 21
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 38
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 55
Latch Plate............................ 33
INDEX 357
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