2007 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

Bulb Replacement..................... 330
Courtesy/Reading..................99,108
Cruise............................. 129
Daytime Running...................... 97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 98
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator....................221,223
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 130
Engine Temperature Warning............ 131
Fog .............................97,133
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 272
Headlight Switch...................... 95
Headlights........................... 95
Headlights On With Wipers...........96,102
High Beam........................98,132
High Beam Indicator................... 132
Illuminated Entry...................... 17
Instrument Cluster..................95,129
Interior...........................99,108
License............................. 336
Lights On Reminder.................... 97
Low Fuel........................... 136
LowTire ............................ 135Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 136
Oil Pressure......................... 132
Passing............................. 98
Reading............................ 108
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 133
Service..........................330,331
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator)... 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......135,242
Traction Control...................... 223
Turn Signal........................98,131
Voltage............................. 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 129
Load Leveling System................... 122
Loading Vehicle.....................256,258
Capacities........................... 258
Tires ............................... 228
Locks................................ 23
Auto Unlock......................... 25
Child Protection....................... 26
Door............................... 23
Power Door.......................... 24
Low Tire Pressure System................ 242
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Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)....................54,55
Lubrication, Body....................... 306
Lumbar Support........................ 90
Maintenance Free Battery................. 303
Maintenance Procedures.................. 295
Maintenance Schedule................... 342
Schedule “A”........................ 355
Schedule “B”........................ 345
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine). . . 136,293
Manual, Service........................ 365
Methanol............................. 251
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 140
Mirrors............................... 66
Automatic Dimming.................... 66
Electric Remote....................... 68
Exterior Folding....................... 67
Heated.............................. 68
Outside............................. 67
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 68
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 242
Mopar Parts........................294,364
MTBE/ETBE.......................... 251
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 218
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 98
Navigation Radio....................... 168
Navigation System...................... 168
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 59
Occupant Restraints...................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 250
Odometer............................ 129
Trip ............................... 129
Oil, Engine.........................295,338
Capacity............................ 337
Change Interval...................... 297
Checking........................295,296
Dipstick.........................295,296
Disposal............................ 299
Filter...........................300,338
Filter Disposal....................... 299
Identification Logo.................... 298
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Materials Added to.................... 299
Recommendation..................297,337
Synthetic........................... 299
Viscosity.........................298,337
Onboard Diagnostic System............292,293
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 109
Operating Precautions................... 292
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 67
Overdrive............................ 202
Overhead Console...................... 108
Overheating, Engine..................130,272
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 365
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 213
Parking On Hill........................ 213
Passing Light........................... 98
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 104
Personal Settings....................... 146
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 69
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 69
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 228Power
Brakes............................. 214
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 323
Door Locks.......................... 24
Mirrors............................. 68
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 117
Seats............................... 89
Steering.........................217,305
Steering, Checking.................... 305
Sunroof............................ 114
Windows............................ 28
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 41
Preparation for Jacking................... 274
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 39
Programmable Electronic Features..... 110,113,146
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)..............21,110,113
Radial Ply Tires........................ 235
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 310
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 149
Radio, Navigation...................... 168
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Radio Operation..................150,157,180
Radio Remote Controls.................. 176
Radio, Satellite......................169,173
Radio (Sound Systems)................150,157
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 93
Rear Window Defroster.................. 190
Rear Window Features................... 190
Rearview Mirrors........................ 66
Reclining Front Seats..................... 90
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49
Recreational Towing..................... 270
Reformulated Gasoline................... 251
Refrigerant............................ 305
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 176
Remote Trunk Release.................... 32
Replacement Parts...................... 294
Replacement Tires...................... 238
Reporting Safety Defects................. 365
Restraint, Head......................... 91
Restraints, Child........................ 51
Restraints, Occupant..................... 33Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 284
Rotation, Tires......................... 241
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 61
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 365
Safety Information, Tire.................. 224
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................169,173
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 176
Schedule, Maintenance................... 342
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 322
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 39
Seat Belts............................33,34
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 38
And Pregnant Women.................. 41
Child Restraint.................51,52,53,57
Extender............................ 41
Front Seat.........................34,35
Operating Instructions.................. 35
Pretensioners......................... 39
Rear Seat............................ 34
Reminder........................... 133
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Untwisting Procedure................... 39
Seats................................. 88
Adjustment.......................... 88
Heated.............................. 91
Lumbar Support....................... 90
Power.............................. 89
Rear Folding......................... 93
Reclining............................ 90
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............15,135
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........309,338
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 240
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 13
Service Assistance...................... 362
Service Contract........................ 364
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 136
Service Manuals........................ 365
Setting the Clock.................152,158,169
Settings, Personal....................... 146
Shifting.............................. 197
Automatic Transmission..........197,200,205
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 38
Shoulder Belts.......................... 34Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn........................98,131
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 212
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 240
Snow Tires............................ 241
Spare Tire.......................235,236,275
Spark Plugs........................... 300
Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 105
Speedometer.......................... 129
Starting.............................. 194
Automatic Transmission................ 195
Engine Fails to Start................... 195
Starting and Operating................... 194
Starting Procedures..................... 194
Steering
Column Controls...................... 98
Linkage............................ 306
Power...........................217,305
Tilt Column......................... 103
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 103
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls........................ 176
Storage...........................120,329
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Storage, Vehicle.....................188,329
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 329
Sun Roof............................. 114
Sunglasses Storage...................... 109
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 42
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 299
System, Navigation..................... 168
Tachometer........................... 129
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 103
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 182
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......130,273
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................... 103
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 228
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 227
Tire Markings......................... 224
Tire Safety Information................... 224
Tires ...........................61,232,366
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 238
Air Pressure......................... 232Alignment.......................... 239
Chains............................. 240
Changing........................274,277
Compact Spare....................... 235
Flat Changing........................ 274
General Information................... 232
High Speed......................... 234
Inflation Pressures.................... 233
Jacking..........................274,277
Life of Tires......................... 238
Load Capacity....................228,229
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 242
Quality Grading...................... 366
Radial............................. 235
Replacement......................... 238
Rotation............................ 241
Safety...........................224,232
Self-Sealing.......................... 240
Sizes............................... 225
Snow Tires.......................... 241
Spare Tire........................... 275
Spinning............................ 236
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 237
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 264
Torque Converter Clutch................. 204
Towing.............................. 259
Behind a Motor Home................. 270
Disabled Vehicle...................... 285
Guide.............................. 263
Recreational......................... 270
Weight............................. 263
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 270
Traction Control........................ 218
Traction Control Switch.................. 218
Trailer Towing......................... 259
Cooling System Tips................... 270
Hitches............................. 262
Minimum Requirements................ 265
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 264
Wiring............................. 268
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 263
Trailer Weight......................... 263
Transmission.......................... 316
Automatic.....................200,205,316
Fluid.............................. 339
Shifting............................ 197Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).... 109
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 58
Tread Wear Indicators................... 237
Trip Odometer......................... 129
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 33
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 32
Turn Signals........................98,131
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 69
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 366
Universal Transmitter.................... 109
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 250
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 39
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 68
Variance, Compass...................... 143
Vehicle Certification Label................ 256
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
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Vehicle Loading..................229,256,258
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................188,329
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 15
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System)................. 172
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 272
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............ 129
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 364
Washer, Adding Fluid.................102,307
Washers, Windshield.................101,307
Washing Vehicle........................ 319
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 239Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 320
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 320
Wheel Bearings........................ 318
Wind Buffeting......................31,116
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............42,47
Window Fogging....................... 188
Windows.............................. 28
Power.............................. 28
Windshield Defroster.................181,186
Windshield Washers...............100,101,307
Fluid.............................. 307
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 306
Windshield Wipers...................... 100
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 306
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 101
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