2010 DODGE CHARGER maintenance

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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INDEX 465

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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INDEX 467

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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INDEX 469

Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 173
Load Leveling System .................... 166
Loading Vehicle ...................... 333,335
Capacities ........................... 335
Tires ............................... 302
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 33
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 315
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,72
Lubrication, Body ....................... 389
Lumbar Support ........................ 128
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 384
Maintenance, General ..................... 379 Maintenance Procedures
................... 379
Maintenance Schedule .................... 432
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 157
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,377
Manual, Service ......................... 457
Manual Transmission ..................... 403
Fluid Level Check ..................... 403
Map/Reading Lights .................. 138,148
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 399
Methanol ............................. 327
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 190
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming ..................... 88
Electric Powered ....................... 90
Electric Remote ........................ 90
Exterior Folding ........................ 89
Heated .............................. 90
Outside .............................. 88
Rearview ............................. 87
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INDEX 473

Satellite Radio Antenna.................227,237
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 236
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 432
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 408
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 49
Seat Belts .......................... 41,42,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 47
And Pregnant Women ................... 51
Child Restraint ................... 67,68,69,74
Extender ............................. 51
Front Seat .......................... 42,43
Inspection ............................ 79
Operating Instructions ................... 43
Pretensioners .......................... 49
Rear Seat ............................. 42
Reminder ............................ 177
Untwisting Procedure .................... 48
Seats ................................. 124
Head Restraints ....................... 128 Heated
............................. 130
Height Adjustment ..................... 126
Lumbar Support ....................... 128
Power .............................. 126
Rear Folding ......................... 131
Reclining ............................ 127
Seatback Release ....................... 131
Tilting .............................. 126
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........394,428
Selection of Oil ......................... 381
Self-Sealing Tires ........................ 314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 453
Service Contract ......................... 455
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 185
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INDEX 477

Sunglasses Storage....................... 149
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 157
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 337
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 383
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 173
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 142
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 250
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......174,351
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 142
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 135
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 302
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 300
Tire Markings .......................... 297 Tire Safety Information
.................... 297
Tires ............................ 81,306,458
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 312
Air Pressure .......................... 306
Changing ......................... 351,354
Compact Spare ........................ 309
Flat Changing ........................ 351
General Information .................... 306
High Speed .......................... 308
Inflation Pressures ..................... 307
Jacking ............................. 354
Life of Tires .......................... 312
Load Capacity ..................... 302,303
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 315
Pressure Warning Light .................. 182
Quality Grading ....................... 458
Radial .............................. 309
Replacement ......................... 313
Rotation ............................ 314
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INDEX 479

Safety........................... 297,306
Self-Sealing .......................... 314
Sizes ............................... 298
Snow Tires ........................... 314
Spare Tire ........................... 352
Spinning ............................ 311
Trailer Towing ........................ 343
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 312
To Open Hood .......................... 132
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 340
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 274
Towing ............................... 335
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 105
Behind a Motor Home .................. 348
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 367
Guide .............................. 339
Recreational .......................... 348
Weight .............................. 339
Towing Assistance ....................... 105 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home
......... 348
Traction Control ......................... 292
Trailer Towing .......................... 335
Cooling System Tips .................... 347
Hitches ............................. 338
Minimum Requirements ................. 341
Tips ................................ 346
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 340
Wiring .............................. 344
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 339
Trailer Weight .......................... 339
Transfer Case ........................... 403
Fluid ............................ 403,429
Maintenance ......................... 403
Transmission ........................... 401
Automatic ................... 266,270,276,401
Fluid ............................... 429
Range Indicator .................... 271,276
Shifting ............................. 266
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