2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT automatic transmission

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the rear axle fluid. 18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspec-
tion at 12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, and replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre-
quent trailer towing.48,000 80 000 48
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the spark plugs.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 29
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks................... 28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 126
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 247
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 375
Automatic Transmission.............269,374,375
Adding Fluid......................375,397
Autostick.........................272,274
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 375
Fluid Change......................... 375
Fluid Level Check...................... 374
FluidType ........................... 397
Shifting ............................. 269
Special Additives...................... 375
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 273,274Autostick ...........................272,274
AxleFluid ............................. 397
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 397
BallJoints ............................. 362
Battery............................... 358
Emergency Starting..................... 338
Jump Starting......................... 338
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................339,359
Bearings.............................. 375
Belts,Drive ............................ 355
Belts, Seat............................ 39,75
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 363
B-Pillar Location........................ 296
Brake Assist System...................... 286
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 284
Brake Fluid............................ 397
Brake, Parking.......................... 279
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Exterior Lighting........................ 125
Exterior Lights.......................... 76
Filler Location Fuel...................... 324
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 356
Air Conditioning....................254,361
Engine Fuel.......................... 357
Engine Oil........................355,396
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 355
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 332
Turn Signal...................... 76,129,167
Flash-To-Pass........................... 130
Flooded Engine Starting................... 264
Floor Console.......................... 155
Fluid, Brake........................... 397
Fluid Capacities......................... 395
Fluid Leaks............................. 76Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 374
Brake............................... 373
Cooling System....................... 366
Engine Oil........................... 353
Power Steering........................ 362
Fluids ................................ 396
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 396
Fog Lights..........................128,169
Folding Rear Seat........................ 122
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 341
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 362
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 375
Fuel................................. 321
Adding............................. 324
Additives............................ 323
CleanAir ............................ 321
Ethanol............................. 322
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 324
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Seat Belts.......................... 38,39,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint................... 63,64,65,70
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat.......................... 39,40
Inspection............................ 75
Operating Instructions................... 40
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Rear Seat............................. 39
Reminder............................ 169
Untwisting Procedure.................... 44
Seats................................. 117
Adjustment.......................... 117
Head Restraints....................... 120
Heated............................. 120
Height Adjustment..................... 117
Lumbar Support....................... 119
Power.............................. 117Rear Folding......................... 122
Reclining ............................ 118
Seatback Release....................... 122
Tilting .............................. 117
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,171
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........366,396
Selection of Oil......................... 354
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 173
Service Manuals........................ 413
Setting the Clock................196,199,214,218
Settings, Personal........................ 190
Shifting ............................... 265
Automatic Transmission...............265,269
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Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 39
Side Airbag........................... 49,56
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 49
Signals, Turn...................... 76,129,167
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 276
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 307
Snow Tires............................ 309
Sound Systems (Radio).................194,213
Spark Plugs.........................356,396
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 396
Oil ................................ 396
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 137
Speedometer........................... 165
Starting............................. 24,261
Automatic Transmission................. 262
Cold Weather......................... 263
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 338Engine Fails to Start.................... 264
Remote.............................. 24
Starting and Operating.................... 261
Starting Procedures...................... 261
Steering
Column Controls...................... 129
Column Lock......................... 135
Linkage............................. 363
Power...........................283,362
TiltColumn .......................... 135
Wheel, Tilt........................... 135
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 242
Storage............................155,387
Storage, Vehicle......................254,387
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 387
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 341
Sun Roof.............................. 148
Sunglasses Storage....................... 141
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Spinning ............................ 304
Tread Wear Indicators................... 304
To Open Hood.......................... 123
Towing ............................... 330
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 98
Behind a Motor Home.................. 330
Disabled Vehicle....................... 342
Recreational.......................... 330
Towing Assistance........................ 98
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 330
Traction Control......................... 286
TrailerTowing .......................... 330
Transmission........................... 374
Automatic......................265,269,374
Fluid ............................... 397
Shifting ............................. 265Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 141
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 72
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 304
Trip Odometer.......................... 165
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).................... 36,37
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 37
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 36
Turn Signals.........................129,167
UCI Connector......................... 238
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)........... 85,213
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 415
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 238
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........194,213
436 INDEX