2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT warning light

Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
“FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for the correct fluid type.
WARNING!
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
•Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point, or is unidentified as to specification,
may result in sudden brake failure during hard
prolonged braking. You could have an accident.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373
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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
418 INDEX

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
420 INDEX

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
422 INDEX

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
424 INDEX

Interior Lights.......................... 130
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 132
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 338
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 129
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 67,68
Latch Plate............................. 40Latches................................ 76
Hood............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 321
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
LifeofTires ............................ 305
LightBulbs .......................... 76,388
Lights .............................. 76,125
Airbag........................ 55,60,75,167
Anti-Lock.........................173,283
Automatic Headlights................... 126
Brake Assist Warning................... 291
Brake Warning.....................169,281
Bulb Replacement...................388,389
Courtesy/Reading...................130,141
Cruise .............................. 165
Daytime Running...................... 128
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............129,130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 291
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 166
INDEX 427
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Engine Temperature Warning.............. 167
Exterior.............................. 76
Fog .............................128,169
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 332
Headlight Switch...................... 125
Headlights........................... 125
Headlights On Reminder................. 128
Headlights On With Wipers............127,133
High Beam........................130,168
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 130
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................125,165
Intensity Control....................... 131
Interior..........................130,141
License............................. 394
Lights On Reminder.................... 128
Low Fuel............................ 173
LowTire ............................ 171Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 173
Map Reading......................130,141
Oil Pressure.......................... 168
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 131
Passing............................. 130
Reading..........................130,141
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 169
Service...........................388,389
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 173
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........171,311
Traction Control....................... 291
Turn Signal...................... 76,129,167
VanityMirror .......................... 85
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 165
Loading Vehicle......................327,329
Capacities........................... 329
Tires ............................... 296
Locks................................. 26
428 INDEX

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
INDEX 437
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