2010 DODGE CHARGER oil viscosity

Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 2.7L and 5.7L
Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use
SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). Re-
fer to “Multi-Displacement System” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.5L Engine
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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Vanity............................... 90
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 190
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 315
Mopar Parts ......................... 378,456
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 327
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 287
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
Occupant Restraints ................... 41,58,62
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............55,58,61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............326,428
Odometer .......................... 173,178
Trip ............................. 173,178
Oil Change Indicator .................. 180,189
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............180,189Oil, Engine
......................... 380,428
Capacity ............................ 426
Change Interval .................. 180,189,381
Checking ............................ 380
Dipstick ............................. 380
Disposal ............................ 383
Filter ............................ 383,428
Filter Disposal ........................ 383
Identification Logo ..................... 381
Materials Added to ..................... 383
Recommendation ................... 381,426
Synthetic ............................ 383
Viscosity ......................... 382,426
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 383
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 383
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............376,377
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 149
Operating Precautions .................... 376
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
474 INDEX

Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 149
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 312
Trip Odometer ....................... 173,178
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 39,40
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 40
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 39
Turn Signals ......................... 137,175
UCI Connector ......................... 230
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 91
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 458
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 230
Universal Transmitter ..................... 149 Unleaded Gasoline
....................... 326
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 48
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 90
Variance, Compass ....................... 196
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 333
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 303,333,335
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 256,417
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 242
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 382
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 119
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 350
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 173
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INDEX 481