2009 DODGE CHARGER maintenance

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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† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation withthe service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know you and the vehicle best,
and are most concerned that you get prompt and high
quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers
have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special
tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is
fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 451
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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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Climate Control......................... 253
Clock ........................ 199,213,216,226
Coin Holder ........................... 159
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 252
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 313
Compass .............................. 190
Compass Calibration ..................... 191
Compass Variance ....................... 191
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 187
Connector UCI ................................ 236
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 236
Console, Floor .......................... 159
Console, Overhead ....................... 145
Contract, Service ........................ 453
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 400
Cooling System ......................... 397
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 399
Coolant Capacity ...................... 427 Coolant Level
...................... 397,401
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 400
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 398
Inspection ........................... 401
Points to Remember .................... 401
Pressure Cap ......................... 400
Radiator Cap ......................... 400
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......398,427,429
Corrosion Protection ..................... 406
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 141
Cruise Light ........................... 172
Cupholders ......................... 158,410
Customer Assistance ..................... 451
Customer Programmable Features ............ 193
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 136
Daytime Running Lights ................... 133
Dealer Service .......................... 385
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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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Gauge.............................. 172
Materials Added ....................... 335
Methanol ............................ 333
Octane Rating ...................... 332,429
Requirements ......................... 332
Specifications ......................... 429
Tank Capacity ........................ 427
Fuel System Caution ..................... 338
Fueling ............................... 337
Fuses ................................ 411
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 146
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............337,382
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 333
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 333
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 173
Fuel ............................... 172
Odometer ........................... 177 Speedometer
......................... 172
Tachometer .......................... 172
Gear Ranges ........................ 277,282
General Information ...............18,26,117,332
General Maintenance ..................... 385
Glass Cleaning .......................... 409
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............340,343
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............340,342
GVWR ............................... 340
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ................ 89
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 288
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 356
Head Restraints ......................... 126
Headlight Washers ....................... 393
Headlights ............................ 422
Automatic ........................... 132
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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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