2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT Owners Manual

Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)........ 85,213,214
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 296
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............194,213
USB .............................194,213
Power
Brakes.............................. 281
Deck Lid Release....................... 36
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 380
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 151
Seats............................... 117
Steering............................. 283
Steering, Checking..................... 362
Sunroof............................. 148
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................362,397
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features............ 190
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 303
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 368
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 193
Radio, Navigation....................... 213
Radio Operation...................195,214,244
Radio Remote Controls.................... 242
Radio, Satellite............194,195,213,214,229,234
Radio (Sound Systems).................194,213
Rear Cup Holder........................ 154
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 122
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 375
Rear Window Defroster................... 256
Rear Window Features.................... 256
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Rearview Mirrors........................ 81
Reception, Radio........................ 193
Reclining Front Seats..................... 118
Recorder, Event Data...................... 61
Recreational Towing...................... 330
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 321
Refrigerant............................ 361
Release, Hood.......................... 123
Reminder, Lights On..................... 128
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 45
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 242
Remote Starting System.................... 24
Remote Trunk Release..................... 36
Replacement Bulbs....................... 388
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 351Replacement Tires....................... 306
Reporting Safety Defects................... 412
Restraint, Head......................... 120
Restraints, Child......................... 63
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 341
Rotation, Tires.......................... 309
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 412
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire................... 292
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio............194,195,213,214,229,234
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 231
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 400
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 380
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 45
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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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Sunroof Maintenance..................... 151
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
System, Navigation...................... 213
System, Remote Starting.................... 24
Tachometer............................ 165
Telescoping Steering Column............... 135
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 247
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......166,333
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 67
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 135
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 127
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 296
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 295
Tire Markings.......................... 292
Tire Safety Information.................... 292TIREFIT.............................. 333
Tires ............................ 76,300,415
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 305
Air Pressure.......................... 300
Alignment........................... 307
Chains.............................. 307
General Information.................... 300
High Speed.......................... 303
Inflation Pressures..................... 301
LifeofTires .......................... 305
Load Capacity.....................296,297
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 311
Quality Grading....................... 415
Radial.............................. 303
Replacement......................... 306
Rotation............................. 309
Safety...........................292,300
Sizes ............................... 293
Snow Tires........................... 309
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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
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Universal Transmitter..................... 141
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 321
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 44
USB Port...........................194,213
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 370
VanityMirrors ........................... 85
Variance, Compass....................... 185
Vehicle Certification Label................. 327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................297,327,329
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................254,387
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video
System)............................... 234
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 354
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 112Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 332
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 165
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 412
Washer, Adding Fluid..................134,364
Washers, Windshield................132,133,364
Washing Vehicle......................... 376
Water
Driving Through...................... 277
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 307
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 377
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 377
Wheel Bearings......................... 375
WindBuffeting ....................... 35,150
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............. 49,56
Window Fogging........................ 254
Windows.............................. 32
Power............................... 32
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Windshield Defroster................ 76,246,252
Windshield Washers................132,133,364
Fluid ............................... 364
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 363Windshield Wipers....................... 132
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 363
Wiper,Delay ........................... 132
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 132
438 INDEX