2009 DODGE CHARGER battery

*Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses
(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch (if
equipped) are fused by the 25-Amp circuit breaker in
Cavity 11. The passenger seat switch (if equipped) is
fused by the 25-Amp circuit breaker in Cavity 12. The
door modules, the driver power window switch, and the
passenger power window switch are fused by the 25-
Amp circuit breaker in Cavity 13. If you experience
temporary or permanent loss of these systems, see your
authorized dealer for service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
Interior
Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light ............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lights ............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights ..................... A6220
Glove Box Light ......................... 194
Door Courtesy .......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light ................. JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket / Cupholder
Lighting ........ LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433
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Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 86
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Headlights .................... 132
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........177,186
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 256
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 405
Automatic Transmission ...........276,282,404,405
Adding Fluid ...................... 405,430
Autostick ............................ 286
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 405
Fluid Change ......................... 405
Fluid Level Check ..................... 404
Fluid Type ........................... 430
Gear Ranges ....................... 277,282
Overdrive ........................... 278
Shifting .......................... 276,282
Special Additives ...................... 405 Torque Converter
...................... 280
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 281,285
Autostick ............................. 286
Axle Fluid ............................. 430
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 430
Battery ............................... 389
Emergency Starting ..................... 369
Jump Starting ......................... 369
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location .......................... 370,390
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,79
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 392
B-Pillar Location ........................ 306
Brake Assist System ...................... 297
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 296
Brake Fluid ............................ 430
Brake, Parking .......................... 292
Brake System ........................... 402
INDEX 461
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Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 33
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 322
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,72
Lubrication, Body ....................... 392
Lumbar Support ........................ 126
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 389
Maintenance, General ..................... 385
Maintenance Procedures ................... 385
Maintenance Schedule .................... 432
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 155
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 183,383
Manual, Service ......................... 455
Map/Reading Lights .................. 135,145
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 403 Methanol
............................. 333
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 187
Mirrors ................................ 85
Automatic Dimming ..................... 86
Electric Powered ....................... 88
Electric Remote ........................ 88
Exterior Folding ........................ 87
Heated .............................. 88
Outside .............................. 86
Rearview ............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 322
Mopar Parts ......................... 384,454
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 333
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 134
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
INDEX 471
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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

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.