2009 DODGE CHARGER towing

144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the
front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.7L and
5.7L Engines).
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid — All
Wheel Drive (AWD).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 447
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About Your Brakes....................... 292
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 294
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 399
Adding Fuel ........................... 337
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 393
Additives, Fuel ......................... 335
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 140
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 389
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 391
Air Conditioning ..................... 253,255
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 253
Air Conditioning Filter .................262,392
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 263
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............391,392
Air Conditioning System ..........253,255,256,391
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 311
Airbag ................................ 52
Airbag Deployment ..................... 59,62
Airbag Light ..................... 60,65,79,175Airbag Maintenance
....................... 64
Airbag, Side .......................... 54,60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) .............54,60
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,180
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................286,405
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 243
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........398,399,427
Disposal ............................ 400
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............294,296
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 182
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 406
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 103
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
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Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 163
Defroster, Windshield ................80,254,260
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 137
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 382
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 135
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ....................... 385,386
Power Steering ........................ 291
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 374
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 400
Engine Oil ........................... 388
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 146
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 287 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water
........................ 288
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 248
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 163
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 88
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 155
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 296
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 296
Brake Assist System .................... 297
Electronic Stability Program ............... 298
Traction Control System ................. 297
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 411
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 141
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 298
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 173
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 183
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 41
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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 372
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 356
Jacking ............................. 357
Jump Starting ......................... 369
Overheating .......................... 356
Towing ............................. 374
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emission Control System Maintenance ......383,432
Engine .......................... 379,380,381
Air Cleaner .......................... 389
Block Heater ......................... 272
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level .................. 385,386
Compartment ................... 379,380,381
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 397,429
Cooling ............................. 397
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 78,336
Fails to Start .......................... 271 Flooded, Starting
...................... 271
Fuel Requirements ..................... 332
Jump Starting ......................... 369
Oil ........................... 385,427,429
Oil Change Interval ...............177,186,386
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 387
Oil Filter ............................ 388
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 388
Oil Selection ....................... 387,427
Oil Synthetic ......................... 388
Overheating .......................... 356
Temperature Gauge .................... 173
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 387
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Ethanol ............................... 333
Event Data Recorder ...................... 65
Exhaust Gas Caution ................78,336,395
Exhaust System ....................... 78,394
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 87
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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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Phone, Cellular.......................... 89
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 89
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 306
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 411
Door Locks ........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 88
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 155
Seats ............................... 124
Steering ............................. 291
Sunroof ............................. 152
Windows ............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 430
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 51
Preparation for Jacking .................... 360
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 193Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 313
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 400
Radio Operation ........................ 252
Radio Remote Controls .................... 250
Radio, Satellite (uconnect gps) ............241,247
Rear Cupholder ......................... 159
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 128
Rear Window Defroster ................... 163
Rear Window Features .................... 163
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 85
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 124
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 65
Recreational Towing ...................... 354
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 333
Refrigerant ............................ 392
Release, Hood .......................... 129
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Trailer Towing........................ 350
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 316
To Open Hood .......................... 129
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 347
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 280
Towing ............................... 342
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 103
Behind a Motor Home .................. 354
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 374
Guide .............................. 346
Recreational .......................... 354
Weight .............................. 346
Towing Assistance ....................... 103
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 354
Traction Control ......................... 297
Trailer Towing .......................... 342
Cooling System Tips .................... 354
Hitches ............................. 344
Minimum Requirements ................. 348 Tips ................................ 353
Trailer and Tongue Weight
............... 347
Wiring .............................. 351
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 346
Trailer Weight .......................... 346
Transfer Case ........................... 405
Fluid ............................ 405,430
Maintenance ......................... 406
Transmission ........................... 404
Automatic ................... 273,276,282,404
Fluid ............................... 430
Range Indicator .................... 277,282
Shifting ............................. 273
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 146
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
478 INDEX