2009 DODGE CHARGER warning light

Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light — Models with High Intensity
Discharge Headlights (HID)
HID Headlights
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
HEADLIGHT switch off and the key removed.Because
of this, you should not attempt to service a headlight
bulb yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlights when the HEADLIGHT switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or
electrocution if not serviced properly. See your au-
thorized dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlights,
when the headlights are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
460 INDEX

Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 294
Fluid Check ....................... 403,430
Master Cylinder ....................... 403
Parking ............................. 292
Warning Light ........................ 179
Brakes ............................... 402
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 275
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 136
Bulb Replacement ..................... 418,419
Bulbs, Light .......................... 80,418
Calibration, Compass ..................... 191
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 427
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 337
Oil (Engine) .......................... 387
Power Steering ........................ 291
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 400Car Washes
............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............78,336
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 340
Cellular Phone ........................ 89,252
Certification Label ....................... 340
Chains, Tire ............................ 319
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 357
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 303
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 383
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 67,69,72,74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,72
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 333
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 408
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 393
462 INDEX

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
464 INDEX

Exterior Lighting........................ 131
Exterior Lights .......................... 80
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 337
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 389
Air Conditioning .................... 262,392
Engine Oil ........................ 388,429
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 388
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 356
Turn Signal ...................... 80,134,174
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 135
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 357
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 271
Floor Console .......................... 159
Fluid, Brake ........................... 430
Fluid Capacities ......................... 427
Fluid Leaks ............................. 80 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 404
Brake .............................. 403
Cooling System ....................... 397
Engine Oil ........................ 385,386
Power Steering ........................ 291
Transfer Case ......................... 405
Fluids ................................ 429
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 429
Fog Lights .......................... 133,176
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 128
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 372
Fuel ................................. 332
Adding ............................. 337
Additives ............................ 335
Clean Air ............................ 333
Ethanol ............................. 333
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 337
Gasoline ............................ 332
466 INDEX

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
INDEX 467
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Jack Location........................... 358
Jack Operation .......................... 360
Jacking Instructions ...................... 360
Jump Starting .......................... 369
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 246
Knee Bolster ............................ 52
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 134
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 71,72
Latch Plate ............................. 44 Latches
................................ 80
Hood .............................. 129
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 332
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 80
Life of Tires ............................ 316
Light Bulbs .......................... 80,418
Lights .............................. 80,131
Airbag ........................ 60,65,79,175
Anti-Lock ........................... 182
Automatic Headlights ................... 132
Brake Assist Warning ................... 300
Brake Warning ........................ 179
Bulb Replacement ................... 418,419
Courtesy/Reading ................... 135,145
Cruise .............................. 172
Daytime Running ...................... 133
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............134,135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 300
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 173
INDEX 469
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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
470 INDEX