2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT tow

Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter if using
your vehicle under any of these severe duty condi-
tions:Short trips, stop and go driving, dusty or off-
road conditions, police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing.3,000 5 000 3
or or or
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter if your ve-
hicle is NOT operated under any of the conditions
listed underSevere Duty.6,000 10 000 6
Rotate the tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions,
inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if nec-
essary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403
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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
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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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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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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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 341
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 332
Jump Starting......................... 338
Overheating.......................... 332
Towing ............................. 342
Emergency Trunk Release................... 37
Emission Control System Maintenance......350,400
Engine............................... 348
Air Cleaner.......................... 356
Block Heater......................... 265
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 353
Compartment......................... 348
Coolant (Antifreeze).................366,396
Cooling ............................. 365
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 74,324
Fails to Start.......................... 264
Flooded, Starting...................... 264Fuel Requirements..................... 321
Jump Starting......................... 338
Oil ...........................353,395,396
Oil Change Interval.................... 354
Oil Filler Cap......................... 354
OilFilter ............................ 355
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 355
Oil Selection.......................354,395
Overheating.......................... 332
Starting............................. 261
Temperature Gauge..................... 166
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 354
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 59
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 322
Event Data Recorder...................... 61
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 74,75,324,365
Exhaust System....................... 74,364
ExteriorFoldingMirrors ................... 83
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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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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