2010 DODGE CHARGER SRT open hood

Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 113
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 113
▫ Commands ........................ 115
▫ Voice Training ...................... 118
 Seats .............................. 118
▫ Power Seats ........................ 119
▫ Power Reclining Seats ................. 120
▫ Lumbar Support ..................... 120
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 121
▫ Heated Seats ....................... 123
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 124
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 125
Lights ............................. 127
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 127
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 127
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 128
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 128
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 128
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 129
▫ Fog Lights ......................... 129
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 129
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 130
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 130
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 130
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in
the open position.CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Safety Catch
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT
Small punctures up to14” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be
sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or
nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can
be used in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/hr).6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories. 3. If using a another vehicle to jump-start the battery,
park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp, and Front Side Marker Lamp —
Models with Halogen Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2.
Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly counter-
clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp assembly.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
1 — High Beam Headlamp Bulb
2 — Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373

Tachometer.......................... 163
General Information ............16,22,113,255,297
General Maintenance ..................... 335
Glass Cleaning .......................... 362
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 305
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 305
GVWR ............................... 305
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 85
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 256
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 310
Head Restraints ......................... 121
Headlight Washers ....................... 345
Headlights ............................ 375
Automatic ........................... 127
Bulb Replacement ...................... 373
Cleaning ............................ 362 Delay
.............................. 128
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 130
Lights On Reminder .................... 129
On With Wipers .................... 128,134
Passing ............................. 130
Switch .............................. 127
Time Delay .......................... 128
Washers ............................. 345
Heated Mirrors .......................... 84
Heated Seats ........................... 123
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 245
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 130
Holder, Coin ........................... 153
Holder, Cup ........................... 152
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 140
Hood Release .......................... 125
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
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INDEX 419