2009 DODGE CHARGER instrument cluster

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed inbold type
must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure
the continued proper functioning of the emissions control
system. These and all other maintenance services in-
cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service should also be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emis-
sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part that has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change
Required” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 or under “Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” under “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in Sec-
tion 4.
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, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
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Bulb Replacement...................... 419
Cleaning ............................ 409
Delay .............................. 132
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 135
Lights On Reminder .................... 133
On With Wipers .................... 132,138
Passing ............................. 135
Switch .............................. 131
Time Delay .......................... 132
Washers ............................. 393
Heated Mirrors .......................... 88
Heated Seats ........................... 127
Heater ............................... 253
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 272
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 135
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 344
Holder, Coin ........................... 159
Holder, Cup ........................... 158 HomeLink
(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 146
Hood Release .......................... 129
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 67,68
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 183
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 85
Instrument Cluster .................... 170,172
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 169
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 410
Interior Appearance Care .................. 408
Interior Fuses .......................... 411
Interior Lights .......................... 135
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 137
Introduction ............................. 4
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Engine Temperature Warning.............. 175
Exterior .............................. 80
Fog ............................. 133,176
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 356
Headlight Switch ...................... 131
Headlights ........................ 131,422
Headlights On Reminder ................. 133
Headlights On With Wipers ............132,138
High Beam ........................ 135,176
High Beam Indicator .................... 176
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 135
Instrument Cluster .................. 131,172
Intensity Control ...................... 136
Interior .......................... 135,145
License ............................. 426
Lights On Reminder .................... 133
Low Fuel ............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 183
Map Reading ...................... 135,145Oil Pressure
.......................... 176
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 136
Passing ............................. 135
Reading .......................... 135,145
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 176
Service ........................... 418,419
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........180,322
Traction Control ....................... 300
Turn Signal ...................... 80,134,174
Vanity Mirror .......................... 88
Voltage ............................. 173
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 172
Load Leveling System .................... 164
Loading Vehicle ...................... 340,341
Capacities ........................... 341
Tires ............................... 306
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
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Transporting Pets........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 316
Trip Odometer ....................... 172,177
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 39,41
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 41
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 39
Turn Signals ......................... 134,174
UCI Connector ......................... 236
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ................ 89
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 457
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 236
Universal Transmitter ..................... 146
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 332
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 48
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 88
Variance, Compass ....................... 191
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 340 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 306,340,341
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 262,418
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video
System) ............................... 248
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 387
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 117
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 356
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 172
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 454
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 393
Washers, Windshield ................ 137,138,393
Washing Vehicle ......................... 407
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