2012 DODGE CHARGER ECU

4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
Spare Tire FastenerJack Fastener6
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5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the
override tab through the access port on the center con-
sole.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the rubber tray into the storage bin.MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine)
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead
battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Shift Lever Override
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4. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged
position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side)
rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and
down, to its original position, until the locking tab snaps
into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the
lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console.
Reinstall the console storage bin.
Tether Strap
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If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Damage to the fascia will occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do
not attach to the front or rear suspension compo-
nents. Damage to your vehicle may result from
improper towing.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
•The manufacturer does not recommend that you
tow this vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage
may occur.Flatbed towing is recommended.
DO NOTtow an AWD
vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.
If the transmission is operable, vehicles WITHOUT AWD
may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under
the following conditions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The vehicle towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km)
for 5-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8-speed transmission.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485

Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.(Continued)
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CAUTION!
•When installing the integrated power module
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the integrated power
module and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
1 — — Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan #1
3 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink — Starter
5 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes
6 — — Fuse – Spare
7 — — Fuse – Spare
8 — — Fuse – Spare
9 — 20 Amp YellowAll-Wheel Drive
Module – If Equipped
10 — 10 Amp RedSecurity
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525

License Lamp
1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear
fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install
the screws.
1 — License Lamp Bulb
2 — Socket
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About Your Brakes....................... 391
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 394
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 222
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 510
Adding Fuel ........................... 444
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 505
Additives, Fuel ......................... 439
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 217
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 498
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 501
Air Conditioning Filter .................356,502
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............501,502
Air Conditioning System ................354,501
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 357
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 414
Airbag .............................. 54,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ..................... 63,69,83,294
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68 Airbag, Side
........................ 57,62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........58,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 295
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................385,518
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............394,396
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 295
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............509,538
Disposal ........................... 512
Appearance Care ........................ 519
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 400
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 37
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 37
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