2011 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing s

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
ground

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual WARNING!
It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal,
the vehicle could accelerate quick

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual •The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abr

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual Over-Temperature Mode
The transmission electronics constantly monitor the
transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds
normal operating temperature, the transmission will
change the way i

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual Gear Ranges
PARK
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply
the parking brake w

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is
moved out of PARK before the ignition light is
turned from the OFF to the RUN position.
REVERSE
This range is used for moving the vehi

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DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth
gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving
characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occur