2010 DODGE CHARGER warning

•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPARFabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent
for carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MOPAR Satin Select or equivalent. Do not use
harsh cleaners or Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean
or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR
Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407

Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID)
HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlight switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421

† 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
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop onwet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459

grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 287
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 290
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 395
Adding Fuel ........................... 330
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 390
Additives, Fuel ......................... 329
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 143
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 384
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 386
Air Conditioning ..................... 247,249
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 247
Air Conditioning Filter .................256,387
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 257
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............386,387
Air Conditioning System ..........247,249,250,386
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 307
Airbag .............................. 52,61
Airbag Deployment ....................... 62
Airbag Light ..................... 60,64,79,176Airbag Maintenance
....................... 63
Airbag, Side .......................... 58,61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........55,58,61
Alarm Light ........................... 182
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................281,403
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................227,237
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............394,426
Disposal ............................ 397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............290,292
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 184
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 404
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ....................... 105
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
462 INDEX

Fluid Check....................... 399,429
Master Cylinder ....................... 399
Parking ............................. 287
Warning Light ........................ 181
Brakes ............................... 399
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 269
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 139
Bulb Replacement ..................... 417,418
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,417
Calibration, Compass ..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 426
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 330
Oil (Engine) .......................... 382
Power Steering ........................ 286
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 396
Car Washes ............................ 404 Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............78,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 333
Cellular Phone ........................ 91,246
Certification Label ....................... 333
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 351
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 298
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 377
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 77
Checks, Safety ........................... 77
Child Restraint .................. 67,68,69,72,74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,72
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 327
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 406
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 390
Climate Control ......................... 247
Clock ........................ 202,203,207,216
464 INDEX