2006 DODGE CHARGER SRT towing

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed inbold
typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and systems on your vehicle
may be performed by any automotive repair establish-
ment or individual using any automotive part which has
been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of
California, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is Schedule“B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule. Change the automatic trans-
mission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if
the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the
conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
298 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

SCHEDULE “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated
under one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
SCHEDULE “B” 301
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Contract, Service....................... 316
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 273
Cooling System........................ 271
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 273
Coolant Capacity..................... 295
Coolant Level.....................271,274
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 274
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 272
Inspection........................... 274
Points to Remember................... 274
Pressure Cap........................ 273
Radiator Cap........................ 273
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....272,295,296
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 108
Cup Holder........................122,283
Customer Assistance.................... 314
Data Recorder, Event..................... 48
Dealer Service......................... 258
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 178
Defroster, Windshield...............58,180,185
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 101
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 256Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 99
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 274
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 112
Drive Belts............................ 262
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 249
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 168
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 67
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 120
Electronic Brake Control System............ 103
Electronic Speed Control................. 108
Electronic Stability Program............... 104
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 139
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 250
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 242
Jump Starting........................ 247
Overheating......................... 242
Towing............................. 251
324 INDEX

Outlet.............................. 120
Seats............................... 88
Steering............................ 207
Steering, Checking.................... 268
Sunroof............................ 117
Windows............................ 24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 35
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 33
Programmable Electronic Features..... 112,116,147
Programming Transmitters............. 112,116
Radial Ply Tires........................ 220
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 273
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 175
Radio Operation..................150,156,178
Radio Remote Controls.................. 174
Radio, Satellite......................... 170
Radio (Sound Systems)................150,156
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 92
Rear Window Defroster.................. 178
Rearview Mirrors........................ 65
Reclining Front Seats..................... 89Recorder, Event Data..................... 48
Recreational Towing..................... 239
Refrigerant............................ 268
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 34
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls............ 174
Remote Trunk Release.................... 27
Replacement Tires...................... 222
Reporting Safety Defects................. 317
Restraint, Head......................... 91
Restraints, Occupant..................... 28
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 250
Rotation, Tires......................... 229
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 58
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 317
Safety Information, Tire.................. 208
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................... 170
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 172
Schedule, Maintenance................... 298
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 283
330 INDEX

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 174
Storage...........................124,289
Storage, Vehicle.....................187,289
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 289
Sun Roof............................. 117
Sunglass Storage....................... 111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 36
System, Navigation..................... 173
Tachometer........................... 132
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 102
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 181
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......133,243
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 124
Tilt Steering Column.................... 102
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 213
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 212
Tire Markings......................... 208
Tire Safety Information................... 208
TIREFIT.............................. 243Tires ...........................58,217,319
Air Pressure......................... 217
Alignment.......................... 223
Chains............................. 228
General Information................... 217
High Speed......................... 219
Inflation Pressures.................... 218
Load Capacity....................213,214
Pressure Monitor System............... 223
Quality Grading...................... 319
Radial............................. 220
Replacement......................... 222
Rotation............................ 229
Safety...........................208,217
Sizes............................... 210
Snow Tires.......................... 229
Spinning............................ 220
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 221
Towing.............................. 239
Behind a Motor Home................. 239
Disabled Vehicle...................... 251
Recreational......................... 239
Trailering........................... 239
332 INDEX

Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 239
Traction Control........................ 103
Trailer Towing......................... 239
Transmission.......................... 278
Automatic........................194,278
Fluid.............................. 296
Shifting............................ 194
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 112
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators................... 221
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 132
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 27
Turn Signals........................99,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 319
Universal Transmitter.................... 112
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 231
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 67
Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 237Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................214,237,238
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................187,289
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Video Entertainment System............... 168
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 262
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 242
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 316
Washer, Adding Fluid.................101,270
Washers, Windshield.................... 100
Washing Vehicle........................ 280
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 223
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 281
Wheel Bearings........................ 279
Wind Buffeting......................27,119
Window Airbag.......................37,45
Window Fogging....................181,187
Windows.............................. 24
Power.............................. 24
Windshield Defroster.................180,185
INDEX 333
10