2011 DODGE CHARGER heating

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.NOTE:
Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
— if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
•The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con-
trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-
formance and cause serious damage to the engine.
•Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 484
Engine Oil ......................... 470
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 247
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 361
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 362
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 294
E-85 Fuel ............................. 415
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 269
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 257
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 371
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 371
Brake Assist System ................... 372 Traction Control System
................ 371
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 496
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....207,211
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 372
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 243,285
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 43
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 452
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Jacking ............................ 439
Jump Starting ....................... 448
Overheating ........................ 438
Towing ............................ 455
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 463
Engine ............................... 462
Air Cleaner ......................... 470
Block Heater ........................ 352
546 INDEX

Break-In Recommendations.............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 467
Compartment .................... 461,462
Compartment Identification ............. 461
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 481,511
Cooling ........................... 480
Exhaust Gas Caution ................85,414
Fails to Start ........................ 351
Flooded, Starting ..................... 351
Fuel Requirements .................... 410
Jump Starting ....................... 448
Multi-Displacement ................... 366
Oil ......................... 467,510,511
Oil Change Interval ................ 293,468
Oil Filler Cap .................... 468,469
Oil Filter ........................... 470
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 470
Oil Selection ..................... 468,510
Oil Synthetic ........................ 469 Overheating
........................ 438
Starting ........................... 348
Temperature Gauge ................... 283
Engine Oil Viscosity ................... 468,469
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 69
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 411
Event Data Recorder ...................... 72
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 85,414
Exhaust System ....................... 85,478
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 98
Exterior Lighting ........................ 189
Exterior Lights .......................... 88
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 280
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 470
Air Conditioning .................. 340,474
Engine Oil ....................... 470,511
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INDEX 547

Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 97
Overhead Console ....................... 245
Overheating, Engine ................... 284,438
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,537
Paint Care ............................. 491
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 235
Parking Brake .......................... 366
Passing Light ........................... 194
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 206
Pets .................................. 84
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 384
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 42
Distribution Center (Fuses) ...........496,500
Door Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 99
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 257Seats
............................. 171
Steering ........................... 365
Sunroof ........................... 253
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 203
Windows ........................... 39
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 512
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Preparation for Jacking .................... 442
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 391
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 483
Radio Operation ........................ 329
Radio Remote Controls .................... 327
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 200
Rear Camera ........................... 243
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INDEX 555