2006 DODGE CHARGER maintenance

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INTRODUCTION.............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...........................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................63
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................129
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STARTING AND OPERATING................................................193
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES.............................................261
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE..............................................277
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES................................................327
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE.......................................343
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INDEX...................................................................351
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE:After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine Moparparts, and is interested in
your satisfaction.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this owner’s manual:
4 INTRODUCTION

Brake Assist System (BAS)—If Equipped....108

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)—
If Equipped
..........................109
▫Synchronizing ESP....................111

Electronic Speed Control.................111
▫To Activate..........................112
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............112
▫To Deactivate........................112
▫To Resume Speed.....................112
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............112
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............113

Overhead Console—If Equipped..........114
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................114
▫Sunglasses Storage....................114

Garage Door Opener—If Equipped........115
▫Programming HomeLink................116▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 118
▫Using HomeLink.....................119
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............119
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 119
▫Security............................120

Power Sunroof—If Equipped............120
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............121
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............121
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................121
▫Pinch Protect Override.................122
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............122
▫Sunshade Operation...................122
▫Wind Buffeting.......................122
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................122
▫Ignition Off Operation..................122
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................123
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65
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Pinch Protect Override
If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing,
press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after
the reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to move
towards the closed position.
NOTE:Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is
pressed.
Venting Sunroof - Express
Press and release theVbutton, and the sunroof will
open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent, and
will occur regardless of sunroof position. During Express
Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the
sunroof.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
NOTE:The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch
will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
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▫Selecting a Channel....................174
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......174
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................174
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................174
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................175
▫Satellite Antenna......................175
▫Reception Quality.....................175

Video Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV)—If Equipped
..........176

Navigation System (Sales Code REC)—
If Equipped
..........................177
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................178

Remote Sound System Controls...........178
▫Radio Operation......................179
▫Tape Player Operation..................179
▫CD Player Operation...................179▫Satellite Radio Operation................180

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......180

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............181

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......181

Climate Controls......................181
▫Climate Controls—Manual..............181
▫Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped.........................184
▫Summer Operation....................189
▫Winter Operation.....................190
▫Vacation Storage......................190
▫Window Fogging.....................190
▫Outside Air Intake....................190
▫A/C Air Filter—If Equipped............190
▫Operating Tips.......................191
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131
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Press either the top or bottom of the SCROLL button
twice to listen to the second track on the CD, three times
to listen to the third track, and so forth.
Satellite Radio Operation
Press the top of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the
next listenable station up from the current setting. Press
the bottom of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the next
listenable station down from the current setting.
CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE
To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition,
take the following precautions:
1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise,
sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin-
ished.
2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from
slackness and dust when it is not in use.
3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat
and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers.
4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is
adhering flatly to the cassette.5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind
a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape
drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions.
Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan
shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape
deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of
deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap
around and become lodged in the tape transport. The
other adverse condition is low or“muddy”sound from
one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were
turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should
periodically clean the head with a commercially available
WET cleaning cassette.
As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every
30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very
dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to
remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette.
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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily“clear”by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Climate Controls—Manual
Air Conditioning
The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti-
lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary
knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired
interior conditions.
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the rear window defroster is ON. The defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 10 minutes of opera-
tion for the first push of the button, and will turn off after
approximately 5 minutes for the second push of the
button.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
This button can be used to block out smoke,
odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid cooling
is desired. The recirculation mode should only
be used temporarily. The button includes an
LED that illuminates when the recirculation mode is
active. You may use this feature separately.
NOTE:Extended use of recirculation may cause the
windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to
fog, press the“Recirculate”icon button to return to
outside air. Some temp./humidity conditions will cause
captured interior air to condense on windows and ham-
per visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow
“Recirculate”to be selected while in the defrost or
defrost/floor modes. Attempting to use the recirculation
while in these modes will cause the LED in the button to
blink and then turn off.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles
must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect
against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene
glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer
to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for
proper coolant selection.
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