2010 DODGE CHARGER SRT ESP

When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
•The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or
equivalent.
•Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant
(antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra-
tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below34°F
(37°C) are anticipated.
•Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:
Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze)
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
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Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear
and open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause that destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MOPARTouch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR or
equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
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and MOPARTotal 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. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR
Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
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Cavity Car-tridge
FuseMini-
Fuse
Description
13 * ———
14 — 10 Amp RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Security
Module – If Equipped
15———
16———
17 — 20 Amp YellowCluster
18 — 20 Amp YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 — 10 Amp RedStop Lights
20———
21———
22———Cavity Car- tridge
FuseMini-
Fuse
Description
23———
24———
25———
26———
27 — 10 Amp RedOccupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
28 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run
29 — 5 Amp OrangeCluster/Electronic
Stability Program (ESP)/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)/Stop
Light Switch
30 — 10 Amp RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors/Steering
Control Module (SCM)
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind onlythe manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
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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
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.
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 352
Engine Oil ........................... 338
Door Locks ............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 27
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 140
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 255
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 256
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 226
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 156
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 84
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 265
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 267
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 164Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 174
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 36
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 325
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 310
Jump Starting ......................... 321
Overheating .......................... 310
Towing ............................. 327
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 36
Emission Control System Maintenance ......333,384
Engine ............................... 331
Air Cleaner .......................... 338
Block Heater ......................... 245
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Checking Oil Level ..................... 336
Compartment ......................... 331
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 349,381
Cooling ............................. 348
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 73,302
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Fails to Start.......................... 244
Flooded, Starting ...................... 244
Fuel Requirements ..................... 298
Jump Starting ......................... 321
Oil ........................... 336,380,381
Oil Change Interval .................... 336
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 337
Oil Filter ............................ 338
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 338
Oil Selection ....................... 337,380
Oil Synthetic ......................... 337
Overheating .......................... 310
Temperature Gauge .................... 164
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 337
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 57
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 18
Ethanol ............................... 299
Exhaust Gas Caution ................73,302,346
Exhaust System ....................... 73,345Exterior Folding Mirrors
................... 83
Exterior Lighting ........................ 127
Exterior Lights .......................... 75
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 302
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 338
Air Conditioning .................... 237,342
Engine Oil ........................ 338,381
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 338
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 310
Turn Signal ...................... 75,130,165
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 130
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 244
Floor Console .......................... 153
Fluid, Brake ........................... 382
Fluid Capacities ......................... 380
Fluid Leaks ............................. 75
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INDEX 417