2009 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

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
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Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............332,429
Odometer .......................... 172,177
Trip ............................. 172,177
Oil Change Indicator .................. 177,186
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............177,186
Oil, Engine ......................... 385,429
Capacity ............................ 427
Change Interval .................. 177,186,386
Checking ......................... 385,386
Dipstick .......................... 385,386
Disposal ............................ 388
Filter ............................ 388,429
Filter Disposal ........................ 388
Identification Logo ..................... 387
Materials Added to ..................... 388
Recommendation ................... 387,427
Synthetic ............................ 388
Viscosity ......................... 387,427Oil Filter, Change
........................ 388
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 388
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............382,383
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 146
Operating Precautions .................... 382
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 86
Overdrive ............................. 278
Overhead Console ....................... 145
Overheating, Engine ................... 174,356
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,455
Paint Care ............................. 406
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 292
Passing Light ........................... 135
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 140
Personal Settings ........................ 193
Pets .................................. 77
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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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Reminder, Lights On..................... 133
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 49
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 250
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 418
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 384
Replacement Tires ....................... 317
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 454
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........177,186
Restraint, Head ......................... 126
Restraints, Child ......................... 67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 372
Rotation, Tires .......................... 321 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 454
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 78
Safety Information, Tire ................... 301
Safety Tips ............................. 78
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 243
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios) ..........241,247
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 432
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 49
Seat Belts .......................... 41,42,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 48
And Pregnant Women ................... 51
Child Restraint ................... 67,68,69,74
Extender ............................. 52
Front Seat .......................... 42,44
Inspection ............................ 79
Operating Instructions ................... 44
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Pretensioners.......................... 49
Rear Seat ............................. 42
Reminder ............................ 176
Untwisting Procedure .................... 48
Seats ................................. 122
Adjustment .......................... 122
Head Restraints ....................... 126
Heated ............................. 127
Height Adjustment ..................... 124
Lumbar Support ....................... 126
Power .............................. 124
Rear Folding ......................... 128
Reclining ............................ 124
Seatback Release ....................... 128
Tilting .............................. 124
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........398,429
Selection of Oil ......................... 387
Self-Sealing Tires ........................ 318 Sentry Key (Immobilizer)
................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 451
Service Contract ......................... 453
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 183
Service Manuals ........................ 455
Setting the Clock ................ 199,213,216,226
Settings, Personal ........................ 193
Shifting ............................... 273
Automatic Transmission ............273,276,282
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 48
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42
Side Airbag ........................... 54,60
Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ............... 54
Signals, Turn ...................... 80,134,174
Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios) ........ 247
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 287
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 319
Snow Tires ............................ 320
Sound System Kicker .............................. 246
Spare Tire ....................... 313,314,358
Spark Plugs ............................ 429
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 429
Oil ................................ 429
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 141
Speedometer ........................... 172
Starting ............................. 26,269
Automatic Transmission ................. 269
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 369
Engine Fails to Start .................... 271
Remote .............................. 26
Starting and Operating .................... 269
Starting Procedures ...................... 269 Steering
Column Controls ...................... 134
Column Lock ......................... 139
Power .............................. 291
Tilt Column .......................... 139
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 139
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 250
Storage ............................ 159,418
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 262,418
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 418
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 372
Sun Roof .............................. 152
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 145
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 155
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 343
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 388
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
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Tachometer............................ 172
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 139
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 256
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......173,357
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 139
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 132
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 306
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 305
Tire Markings .......................... 301
Tire Safety Information .................... 301
Tires ............................ 80,310,457
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 316
Air Pressure .......................... 310
Chains .............................. 319
Changing ......................... 357,360
Compact Spare ........................ 313 Flat Changing
........................ 357
General Information .................... 310
High Speed .......................... 312
Inflation Pressures ..................... 311
Jacking ............................. 360
Life of Tires .......................... 316
Load Capacity ........................ 306
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 322
Pressure Warning Light .................. 180
Quality Grading ....................... 457
Radial .............................. 313
Replacement ......................... 317
Rotation ............................ 321
Safety ........................... 301,310
Self-Sealing .......................... 318
Sizes ............................... 303
Snow Tires ........................... 320
Spare Tire ........................... 358
Spinning ............................ 315
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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