2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT battery

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 401
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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
INDEX 419
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Auto Unlock.......................... 29
Automatic Door........................ 28
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 28
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 311
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 67,68
Lubrication, Body....................... 363
Lumbar Support........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 358
Maintenance, General..................... 352
Maintenance Procedures................... 352
Maintenance Schedule.................... 400
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 151
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 173,350
Manual, Service......................... 413
Map/Reading Lights..................130,141Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 373
Methanol............................. 322
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 178
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming..................... 82
Electric Powered....................... 84
Electric Remote........................ 84
Exterior Folding........................ 83
Heated.............................. 84
Outside.............................. 82
Rearview............................. 81
Vanity ............................... 85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 311
Mopar Parts.........................351,412
MP3 Player.........................194,213
MTBE/ETBE........................... 322
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 129
INDEX 429
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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

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.