2007 DODGE CHARGER jump start

WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Un-
burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. See section 6 of
this manual for the proper jump-starting proce-
dures and follow them carefully.
If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have
enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15
seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to
the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once
the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed the
engine.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15-
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “NORMAL STARTING” procedure
should be repeated.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher.................272
If Your Engine Overheats................272
Jacking And Tire Changing...............274
▫Preparations For Jacking................274
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage..........275
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire.............277
▫Compact Spare Tire....................280
▫Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)......281
Jump-Starting Procedures................282
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................284
Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............285
▫Without The Ignition Key...............285
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels
On The Ground)......................285
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................286
6

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the
hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is
on. You can be hurt by the fan.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If
the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may
be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow
this procedure carefully.
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to
touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush
contaminated area immediately with large quantities of
water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable
and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent
holes.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not
be disconnected and should only be replaced with a
battery of the same type (vented).
NOTE:The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump-starting.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch one another.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-
sion in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF (or
LOCK) position on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
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5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote
jump-start positive battery post(+)in the engine com-
partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to the
positive terminal of the booster battery. Refer to the
following illustration for jump-starting connections.
6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery andthen to the engine ground (-)
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.Make sure
you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer to
the following illustration for jump-starting connections.WARNING!
•You should not try to start your vehicle by push-
ing or towing.
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of
the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump-start.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery. Let the engine idle a few minutes. Then, start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with ESP, refer toSyn-
chronizing ESPunderElectronic Stability Programin
Section 5 of this manual if the ESP/BAS light (in the
instrument cluster) remains on continuously after start-
ing the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283
6

Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump starting.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 volts. Don’t allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Battery Location
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303
7

Fluid Level Check..................... 316
Fluid Type.......................... 339
Gear Ranges......................... 201
Shifting..........................200,205
Special Additives..................... 317
Torque Converter..................... 204
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 204
Autostick..........................207,209
Ball Joints............................ 306
Battery............................... 303
Emergency Starting.................... 282
Jump Starting........................ 282
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................282,303
Bearings.............................. 318
Belts, Drive........................... 300
Belts, Seat............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 306
B-Pillar Location....................... 228
Brake Assist System..................... 220
Brake, Parking......................... 213
Brake System.......................214,313Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 214
Fluid Check......................315,339
Hoses.............................. 314
Master Cylinder...................... 315
Parking............................ 213
Warning Light....................133,214
Brakes............................... 214
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 200
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 59
Bulb Replacement...................... 331
Bulbs, Light........................... 330
Calibration, Compass.................... 142
Capacities, Fluid....................... 337
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 254
Oil (Engine)......................... 298
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 310
Car Washes........................... 319
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............60,253
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 178
Catalytic Converter..................... 301
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............150,157
INDEX 371
10

Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 101
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 292
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 98
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 311
Door Locks............................ 23
Door Locks, Automatic................... 24
Door Opener, Garage.................... 109
Drive Belts............................ 300
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 212
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 172
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 68
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 117
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 105
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 221
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 130
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..... 137
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 284
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 272
Jacking............................. 274Jump Starting........................ 282
Overheating......................... 272
Towing............................. 285
Emission Control System Maintenance....293,342
Engine.........................289,290,291
Air Cleaner.......................... 300
Block Heater......................... 197
Break-In Recommendations............... 59
Checking Oil Level.................295,296
Compartment..................289,290,291
Coolant (Antifreeze)................308,338
Cooling............................ 308
Exhaust Gas Caution................60,253
Fails to Start......................... 195
Flooded, Starting..................... 195
Fuel Requirements.................250,337
Oil ..........................295,337,338
Oil Change Interval................... 297
Oil Filler Cap........................ 298
Oil Selection......................297,337
Oil Synthetic......................... 299
Overheating......................... 272
Temperature Gauge................... 130
INDEX 373
10

Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 13
Infant Restraint.......................51,52
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 135
Information Center, Vehicle............... 137
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 66
Instrument Cluster................127,128,129
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 126
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 321
Interior Appearance Care................. 320
Interior Fuses.......................... 323
Interior Lights.......................... 99
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 101
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 275
Jack Operation......................... 277
Jacking Instructions..................... 277
Jump Starting......................... 282Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 42
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 98
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 34
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . 54,55
Latch Plate............................ 35
Latches............................... 61
Hood............................... 94
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 250
Life of Tires........................... 238
Lights..............................61,95
Airbag.......................46,49,61,131
Anti-Lock........................136,216
Automatic Headlights................... 96
Brake Assist Warning.................. 223
Brake Warning....................133,214
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