2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1-1/2 times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-
cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................279,281
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............281,285
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 367
Adding Fuel........................... 324
Adding Washer Fluid..................134,364
Additives, Fuel......................... 323
Adjustable Pedals....................... 136
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 356
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 360
Air Conditioning.....................245,247
Air Conditioning Controls................. 245
Air Conditioning Filter.................254,361
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 255
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............360,361
Air Conditioning System.............245,247,360
Air Pressure, Tires....................171,301
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 54,58
Airbag Light..................... 55,60,75,167Airbag Maintenance....................... 60
Airbag, Side.......................... 49,56
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 49,56
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,171
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 307
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........366,367,395
Disposal............................ 369
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............281,285
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............173,283
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 171
Appearance Care........................ 375
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing........................ 98
Audio Systems (Radio).................194,213
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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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Brake System........................281,371
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................281,285
Fluid Check.......................373,397
Hoses.............................. 372
Master Cylinder....................... 373
Parking............................. 279
Warning Light.....................169,281
Brakes.............................281,371
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 268
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 131
Bulb Replacement.....................388,389
Bulbs,Light .......................... 76,388
Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid........................ 395
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 324
Oil (Engine).......................... 354Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 368
Car Washes............................ 376
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,324
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 327
Catalytic Converter...................... 357
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............194,213
Cellular Phone..................... 85,213,214
Certification Label....................... 327
Chains, Tire............................ 307
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 293
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 350
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73
Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint.................. 63,64,65,68,70
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 67,68
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 321
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Cleaning
Wheels............................. 377
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 363
Climate Control......................... 244
Clock ........................196,199,214,218
CoinHolder ........................... 155
Cold Weather Operation................... 263
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 244
Compass.............................. 184
Compass Calibration..................... 184
Compass Variance....................... 185
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 178
Connector
UCI ................................ 238
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 238
Console, Floor.......................... 155
Console, Overhead....................... 140
Contract, Service........................ 411
Converter, Catalytic...................... 357Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 368
Cooling System......................... 365
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 367
Coolant Capacity...................... 395
Coolant Level......................366,369
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 369
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 366
Inspection........................... 369
Points to Remember.................... 369
Pressure Cap......................... 368
Radiator Cap......................... 368
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......366,395,396
Corrosion Protection..................... 375
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 137
CruiseLight ........................... 165
CupHolder .........................153,380
Customer Assistance..................... 409
Data Recorder, Event...................... 61
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 131
Daytime Running Lights................... 128
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 256
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,246,252
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 132
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 349
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........194,213
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 130
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 353
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 342
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 369
Engine Oil........................... 355
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28Door Opener, Garage..................... 141
DriveBelts ............................ 355
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 276
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 277
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 234
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 256
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 84
Electrical Power Outlets................... 151
Electronic Brake Control System............. 284
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 380
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 137
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 174
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 37
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