2010 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

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
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Coin Holder........................... 162
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 246
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 195
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 190
Connector UCI ................................ 230
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 230
Conserving Fuel ........................ 190
Console, Floor .......................... 162
Console, Overhead ....................... 148
Contract, Service ........................ 455
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 396
Cooling System ......................... 393
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 395
Coolant Capacity ...................... 426
Coolant Level ...................... 394,397Disposal of Used Coolant
................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 394
Inspection ........................... 397
Points to Remember .................... 398
Pressure Cap ......................... 396
Radiator Cap ......................... 396
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......394,426,428
Corrosion Protection ..................... 404
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 144
Cruise Light ........................... 173
Cupholders ......................... 161,409
Customer Assistance ..................... 453
Customer Programmable Features ............ 197
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 139
Daytime Running Lights ................... 136
Dealer Service .......................... 378
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 39
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 165
Defroster, Windshield ................80,248,254
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 140
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 376
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 137
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 286
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 367
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 397
Engine Oil ........................... 383
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 149
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 282
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 283 DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)
.... 242
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 165
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 158
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 292
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 292
Brake Assist System .................... 293
Electronic Stability Program ............... 293
Traction Control System ................. 292
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 409
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 293
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 174
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 186
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 40
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 366
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 350
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Jacking............................. 351
Jump Starting ......................... 362
Overheating .......................... 350
Towing ............................. 367
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance ......377,432
Engine .......................... 373,374,375
Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Block Heater ......................... 265
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level ..................... 380
Compartment ................... 373,374,375
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 394,428
Cooling ............................. 393
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 78,330
Fails to Start .......................... 264
Flooded, Starting ...................... 264
Fuel Requirements ..................... 326
Jump Starting ......................... 362 Multi-Displacement
.................... 287
Oil ........................... 380,426,428
Oil Change Interval ...............180,189,381
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 382
Oil Filter ............................ 383
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 383
Oil Selection ....................... 381,426
Oil Synthetic ......................... 383
Overheating .......................... 350
Temperature Gauge .................... 174
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 382
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 327
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,330
Exhaust System ....................... 78,391
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 89
Exterior Lighting ........................ 134
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
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Filler Location Fuel...................... 330
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Air Conditioning .................... 256,387
Engine Oil ........................ 383,428
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 383
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 350
Turn Signal ...................... 81,137,175
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 138
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 351
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 264
Floor Console .......................... 162
Fluid, Brake ........................... 429
Fluid Capacities ......................... 426
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 401
Brake .............................. 399 Cooling System
....................... 394
Engine Oil ........................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 286
Transfer Case ......................... 403
Fluids ................................ 428
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 428
Fog Lights .......................... 136,178
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 131
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 366
Fuel ................................. 326
Adding ............................. 330
Additives ............................ 329
Clean Air ............................ 327
Conserving .......................... 190
Ethanol ............................. 327
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 330
Gasoline ............................ 326
Gauge .............................. 173
Materials Added ....................... 329
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Methanol............................ 327
Octane Rating ...................... 326,428
Requirements ......................... 326
Saver Mode .......................... 190
Specifications ......................... 428
Tank Capacity ........................ 426
Fuel System Caution ..................... 331
Fueling ............................... 330
Fuses ................................ 409
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 149
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............330,376
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 327
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving .......................... 190
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 327
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 174
Fuel ............................... 173 Odometer
........................... 178
Speedometer ......................... 173
Tachometer .......................... 173
Gear Ranges ........................ 271,276
General Information ...............17,26,119,325
General Maintenance ..................... 379
Glass Cleaning .......................... 408
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............334,336
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............334,335
GVWR ............................... 334
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 91
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 283
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 350
Head Restraints ......................... 128
Headlight Washers ....................... 390
Headlights ............................ 421
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Automatic........................... 134
Bulb Replacement ...................... 418
Cleaning ............................ 407
Delay .............................. 135
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 137
Lights On Reminder .................... 136
On With Wipers .................... 135,142
Passing ............................. 138
Switch .............................. 134
Time Delay .......................... 135
Washers ............................. 390
Heated Mirrors .......................... 90
Heated Seats ........................... 130
Heater ............................... 247
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 338
Holder, Coin ........................... 162 Holder, Cup
........................... 161
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 149
Hood Release .......................... 132
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 67,68
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 186
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 87
Instrument Cluster .................... 171,173
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 408
Interior Appearance Care .................. 407
Interior Fuses .......................... 409
Interior Lights .......................... 139
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 140
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Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 352
Jack Operation .......................... 354
Jacking Instructions ...................... 354
Jump Starting .......................... 362
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 240
Knee Bolster ............................ 52
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 137
Lane Change Assist ...................... 137
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)
............................ 71,72
Latch Plate ............................. 44
Latches ................................ 82
Hood .............................. 132
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 326
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 82
Life of Tires ............................ 312
Light Bulbs .......................... 81,417
Lights .............................. 81,134
Airbag ........................ 60,64,79,176
Alarm .............................. 182
Anti-Lock ........................... 184
Automatic Headlights ................... 134
Brake Assist Warning ................... 296
Brake Warning ........................ 181
Bulb Replacement ................... 417,418
Courtesy/Reading ................... 138,148
Cruise .............................. 173
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INDEX 471