2010 DODGE CHARGER low oil pressure

The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H,” and you hear a chime, turn the
engine OFF immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
and follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
9. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
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WARNING!
If a warning light remains on the system may not be
working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or
BAS. Under certain driving conditions, where ESP or
BAS would be beneficial, you - if you have not
adjusted your driving speeds and stopping in or to
account for the lack of the feature, may be in acci-
dent.
14. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
15. High Beam Indicator
This indicator will turn on when the high beam
headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever
away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to
high beam.
16. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for five to eight seconds as
a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. A chime will sound if the driver’s seat
belt is unbuckled during the bulb check. The Seat Belt
Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously if the
driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after the bulb check
or when driving. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level – 2.7L and 3.5L Engines
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level atregular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Daytime Running...................... 136
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............136,137
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 296
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 174
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 176
Exterior .............................. 81
Fog ............................. 136,178
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 350
Headlight Switch ...................... 134
Headlights ........................ 134,421
Headlights On Reminder ................. 136
Headlights On With Wipers ............135,142
High Beam ........................ 137,177
High Beam Indicator .................... 177
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 137
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster .................. 134,173
Intensity Control ...................... 139
Interior .......................... 139,148License
............................. 425
Lights On Reminder .................... 136
Low Fuel ............................ 184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 185
Map Reading ...................... 138,148
Oil Pressure .......................... 177
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 139
Passing ............................. 138
Reading .......................... 138,148
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 177
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 182
Service ........................... 417,418
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 185
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 182
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........182,315
Traction Control ....................... 296
Turn Signal ................... 81,136,137,175
Vanity Mirror .......................... 90
Voltage ............................. 174
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