2007 DODGE CHARGER SRT fuel

²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
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 the maintenance rec-
ommendations in Schedule ªBº in this section.
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 the
maintenance recommendations in Schedule ªBº in this
section.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule9B.9
Second is ScheduleªA.ºIt is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule9B.9
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 309
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 204
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 280
Adding Fuel.......................... 240
Adding Washer Fluid..................97,277
Adjustable Pedals....................... 99
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 271
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 274
Air Conditioning....................175,176
Air Conditioning Controls................ 175
Air Conditioning Filter................183,275
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 184
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........274,275
Air Conditioning System........175,176,177,274
Air Pressure, Tires...................129,222
Airbag................................ 37
Airbag Deployment....................41,43
Airbag Light....................42,45,57,126
Airbag Maintenance...................... 44
Airbag, Side........................... 42
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........37,42
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 129
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 227Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 170
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........279,280,304
Disposal............................ 281
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..........204,208
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............130,206
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 129
Appearance Care....................... 287
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Auto Up Power Windows................. 25
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 62
Automatic Door Locks.................... 22
Automatic Headlights.................... 90
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 177
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 287
Automatic Transmission...............196,286
Adding Fluid.....................286,306
Autostick........................... 200
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 286
Fluid Change........................ 286
Fluid Level Check..................... 286
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Fluid Type.......................... 306
Shifting............................ 196
Special Additives..................... 287
Autostick..........................198,200
Ball Joints............................ 276
Battery............................... 273
Emergency Starting.................... 254
Jump Starting........................ 254
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 19
Location.........................255,273
Bearings.............................. 287
Belts, Drive........................... 270
Belts, Seat............................. 29
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 276
B-Pillar Location....................... 217
Brake Assist System..................... 209
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 208
Brake, Parking......................... 203
Brake System.......................204,284
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................204,208
Fluid Check......................285,306
Hoses.............................. 284Master Cylinder...................... 285
Parking............................ 203
Warning Light....................128,204
Brakes............................... 204
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 195
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 54
Bulb Replacement...................... 299
Bulbs, Light........................... 298
Calibration, Compass.................... 136
Capacities, Fluid....................... 304
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 240
Oil (Engine)......................... 269
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 281
Car Washes........................... 288
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............55,240
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 173
Catalytic Converter..................... 271
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............144,151
Cellular Phone.......................... 65
Chains, Tire........................... 227
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 214
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Door Locks............................ 20
Door Locks, Automatic................... 22
Door Opener, Garage.................... 104
Drive Belts............................ 270
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 202
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 166
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 112
Electronic Brake Control System............ 208
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 100
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 209
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 124
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 132
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 257
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 248
Jump Starting........................ 254
Overheating......................... 248
Towing............................. 258
Emission Control System Maintenance....265,308
Engine............................... 263Air Cleaner.......................... 271
Block Heater......................... 192
Break-In Recommendations............... 54
Checking Oil Level.................... 267
Compartment........................ 263
Coolant (Antifreeze)................278,305
Cooling............................ 278
Exhaust Gas Caution................55,240
Fails to Start......................... 191
Flooded, Starting..................... 191
Fuel Requirements.................237,304
Oil ..........................267,304,305
Oil Change Interval................... 268
Oil Filler Cap........................ 269
Oil Selection......................269,304
Overheating......................... 248
Temperature Gauge................... 125
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 44
Ethanol.............................. 238
Event Data Recorder..................... 45
Exhaust Gas Caution.............55,56,240,278
Exhaust System......................55,278
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 63
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Exterior Lighting........................ 90
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 271
Air Conditioning..................183,275
Engine Fuel......................... 271
Engine Oil.......................270,305
Engine Oil Disposal................... 270
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 248
Turn Signal........................93,126
Flash-To-Pass........................... 93
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 191
Floor Console.......................... 115
Fluid Capacities........................ 304
Fluid Leaks............................ 57
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 285
Cooling System....................... 278
Engine Oil.......................... 267
Power Steering....................... 276
Fluids............................... 305
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 305Fog Lights..........................92,127
Folding Rear Seat....................... 88
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 257
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 276
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 287
Fuel................................. 237
Adding............................. 240
Clean Air........................... 238
Ethanol............................. 238
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 240
Filter.............................. 271
Gasoline............................ 237
Gauge............................. 124
Hoses.............................. 283
Methanol........................... 238
Octane Rating.....................237,305
Requirements.....................237,304
Tank Capacity........................ 304
Fuel System Caution.................... 242
Fueling.............................. 240
Fuses................................ 291
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) .......... 104
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............240,264
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 238
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 237
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 238
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 125
Fuel............................... 124
Speedometer......................... 124
Tachometer.......................... 124
General Information.................14,20,237
Glass Cleaning......................... 290
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 244
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 244
GVWR............................... 244
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............ 65
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 248
Head Restraints......................... 86
Headlights
Cleaning............................ 290
High Beam........................... 93
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 93
Lights On Reminder.................... 92On With Wipers.....................91,97
Passing............................. 93
Switch.............................. 90
Time Delay........................... 91
Heated Seats........................... 86
Heater............................... 175
Heater, Engine Block.................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 93
Holder, Cup........................... 114
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 104
Hood Release.......................... 89
Hoses............................... 283
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint.......................46,47
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 129
Information Center, Vehicle............... 132
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 62
Instrument Cluster...................123,124
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High Beam........................93,127
High Beam Indicator................... 127
Illuminated Entry...................... 16
Instrument Cluster..................90,124
Interior...........................94,103
License............................. 304
Lights On Reminder.................... 92
Low Fuel........................... 131
LowTire ............................ 129
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 131
Oil Pressure......................... 127
Passing............................. 93
Reading............................ 103
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 127
Service..........................298,299
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......129,230
Traction Control...................... 213
Turn Signal........................93,126
Voltage............................. 124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 124
Load Leveling System................... 117
Loading Vehicle.....................243,244Capacities........................... 244
Tires ............................... 217
Locks................................ 20
Auto Unlock......................... 22
Child Protection....................... 23
Door............................... 20
Power Door.......................... 21
Low Tire Pressure System................ 230
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................49,50
Lubrication, Body....................... 276
Lumbar Support........................ 86
Maintenance Free Battery................. 273
Maintenance Procedures.................. 267
Maintenance Schedule................... 308
Schedule ªAº........................ 321
Schedule ªBº........................ 311
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 131,265
Manual, Service........................ 331
Methanol............................. 238
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 134
Mirrors............................... 62
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Automatic Dimming.................... 62
Electric Remote....................... 64
Exterior Folding....................... 63
Heated.............................. 64
Outside............................. 63
Rearview............................ 62
Vanity.............................. 64
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 230
Mopar Parts........................266,330
MTBE/ETBE.......................... 238
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 93
Navigation Radio....................... 162
Navigation System...................... 162
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 54
Occupant Restraints...................... 29
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 237
Odometer............................ 124
Trip ............................... 124
Oil, Engine.........................267,305
Capacity............................ 304Change Interval...................... 268
Checking........................... 267
Dipstick............................ 267
Disposal............................ 270
Filter...........................270,305
Filter Disposal....................... 270
Materials Added to.................... 269
Recommendation..................269,304
Viscosity.........................269,304
Onboard Diagnostic System............264,265
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ......... 104
Operating Precautions................... 264
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 63
Overhead Console...................... 103
Overheating, Engine..................... 248
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual)......... 331
Panic Alarm........................... 18
Parking Brake......................... 203
Parking On Hill........................ 203
Passing Light........................... 93
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 99
Personal Settings....................... 140
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