2008 DODGE CHARGER brake light

²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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About Your Brakes....................278,280
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 280
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 390
Adding Fuel........................... 323
Adding Washer Fluid..................132,386
Additives, Fuel......................... 321
Adjustable Pedals....................... 134
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 379
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 383
Air Conditioning.....................239,241
Air Conditioning Controls................. 239
Air Conditioning Filter.................248,384
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 249
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............383,384
Air Conditioning System..........239,241,242,383
Air Pressure, Tires....................172,299
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment.....................56,60
Airbag Light.....................57,62,77,167Airbag Maintenance....................... 62
Airbag, Side..........................52,58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............52,58
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,172
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 306
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................274,398
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 227
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........389,390,419
Disposal............................ 391
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 280
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............173,282
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 172
Appearance Care........................ 398
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Audio Systems (Radio).................191,209
444 INDEX

B-Pillar Location........................ 294
Brake Assist System...................... 285
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 285
Brake Fluid............................ 423
Brake, Parking.......................... 278
Brake System........................280,394
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 280
Fluid Check.......................395,423
Hoses.............................. 394
Master Cylinder....................... 395
Parking............................. 278
Warning Light.....................170,280
Brakes.............................280,394
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 261
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 129
Bulb Replacement.....................412,413
Bulbs, Light..........................78,412Calibration, Compass..................... 182
Capacities, Fluid........................ 419
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 323
Oil (Engine).......................376,377
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 390
Car Washes............................ 399
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,322
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 326
Catalytic Converter...................... 380
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............191,209
Cellular Phone.....................87,209,211
Certification Label....................... 326
Chains, Tire............................ 307
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 291
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 371
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 75
446 INDEX

Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System
Brake Assist System.................... 285
Electronic Stability Program............... 286
Traction Control System................. 284
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 404
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 286
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 165
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 175
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 40
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Jacking............................. 346
Jump Starting......................... 356
Overheating.......................... 345
Towing............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release................... 40Emission Control System Maintenance......371,426
Engine.....................74,366,367,368,369
Air Cleaner.......................... 379
Block Heater......................... 258
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Checking Oil Level..................374,375
Compartment................366,367,368,369
Coolant (Antifreeze).................388,421
Cooling............................. 388
Exhaust Gas Caution..................75,322
Fails to Start.......................... 257
Flooded, Starting...................... 257
Fuel Requirements..................... 319
Jump Starting......................... 356
Multi-Displacement..................... 283
Oil ...........................374,419,421
Oil Change Interval...............169,178,376
Oil Filler Cap......................376,377
Oil Filter............................ 378
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Oil Filter Disposal...................... 378
Oil Selection.......................376,419
Oil Synthetic......................... 377
Operation............................ 74
Overheating.......................... 345
Starting............................. 255
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Engine Oil Viscosity...................376,377
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 320
Event Data Recorder...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution..............75,76,322,387
Exhaust System.......................75,387
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 85
Exterior Lighting........................ 123
Exterior Lights.......................... 78
Filler Location Fuel...................... 323Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 379
Air Conditioning....................248,384
Engine Fuel.......................... 379
Engine Oil........................378,421
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 378
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Turn Signal......................78,127,166
Flash-To-Pass........................... 128
Flat Tire Changing....................... 346
Flooded Engine Starting................... 257
Floor Console.......................... 153
Fluid, Brake........................... 423
Fluid Capacities......................... 419
Fluid Leaks............................. 78
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 396
Brake............................... 395
450 INDEX

Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 50
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 127
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................68,70
Latch Plate............................. 42
Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 121
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 319
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 304
Light Bulbs..........................78,412
Lights..............................78,123
Airbag........................57,62,77,167Anti-Lock.........................173,282
Automatic Headlights................... 124
Brake Assist Warning................... 289
Brake Warning.....................170,280
Bulb Replacement...................412,413
Courtesy/Reading...................128,139
Cruise.............................. 164
Daytime Running...................... 126
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............126,127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................286,289
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 165
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 167
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................126,168
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
Headlights On Reminder................. 126
454 INDEX

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................68,70
Lubrication, Body....................... 385
Lumbar Support........................ 117
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 381
Maintenance, General..................... 373
Maintenance Procedures................... 373
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 148
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,371
Manual, Service......................... 438
Map/Reading Lights..................128,139
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 395
Methanol............................. 320
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 178
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 86
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 87
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 178
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 309
Mopar Parts.........................372,437
MP3 Player.........................191,209
MTBE/ETBE........................... 320
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 283
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 126
Navigation Radio........................ 209
Navigation System....................... 209
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
456 INDEX

Occupant Restraints....................... 40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............319,421
Odometer..........................164,169
Trip .............................164,169
Oil Change Indicator..................169,178
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............169,178
Oil, Engine.........................374,421
Capacity............................ 419
Change Interval..................169,178,376
Checking.........................374,375
Dipstick..........................374,375
Disposal............................ 378
Filter............................378,421
Filter Disposal........................ 378
Identification Logo..................... 376
Materials Added to..................... 377
Recommendation...................376,419
Synthetic............................ 377
Viscosity.......................376,377,419Oil Filter, Change........................ 378
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 378
Onboard Diagnostic System..............370,371
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 139
Operating Precautions.................... 370
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 84
Overdrive............................. 264
Overhead Console....................... 138
Overheating, Engine...................166,345
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 438
Paint Care............................. 398
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 278
Parking On Hill......................... 278
Passing Light........................... 128
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 134
Personal Settings........................ 186
Pets.................................. 74
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