2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT Owners Manual

3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the
override tab through the access port on the center con-
sole.5. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
6. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
7. Reinstall the rubber tray into the storage bin.
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped
If the engine is running, press the START/STOP button to
turn it off. Release the brake pedal and press the START/
STOP button once or twice to go to the ON/RUN
position. Do not start the engine. Then, follow the in-
structions shown above to activate the override.
Shift Lever Override
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4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the
override tab through the access port on the center con-
sole.5. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
6. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
7. Reinstall the rubber tray into the storage bin.
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped
If the engine is running, press the START/STOP button to
turn it off. Release the brake pedal and press the START/
STOP button once or twice to go to the ON/RUN
position. Do not start the engine. Then, follow the in-
structions shown above to activate the override.
Shift Lever Override
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground SRT8 MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIF Transmission is operable:
•Transmission inNEUTRAL
•30 mph (48 km/h)maxspeed
•15 mi (24 km)maxdistance
Wheel LiftFront
Rear OK
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to
vehicles under tow must be observed.If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
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.
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Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground SRT8 MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIF Transmission is operable:
•Transmission inNEUTRAL
•30 mph (48 km/h)maxspeed
•15 mi (24 km)maxdistance
Wheel LiftFront
Rear OK
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to
vehicles under tow must be observed.If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
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.
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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.If the transmission is operable, vehicles this vehicle may
be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
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•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.If the transmission is operable, vehicles this vehicle may
be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
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If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the
ground (on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised using
a wheel lift and the transmission in NEUTRAL).
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
severe transmission damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
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towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the
ground (on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised using
a wheel lift and the transmission in NEUTRAL).
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
severe transmission damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 6.4L............. 445
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II...... 446
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................ 446
Replacement Parts..................... 448
Dealer Service........................ 448
Maintenance Procedures................. 449
▫Engine Oil......................... 449
▫Engine Oil Filter..................... 451▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter............... 452
▫Maintenance-Free Battery.............. 452
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance............ 454
▫A/C Air Filter...................... 455
▫Body Lubrication.................... 457
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 458
▫Adding Washer Fluid................. 458
▫Exhaust System..................... 459
▫Cooling System..................... 462
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CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 6.4L............. 445
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II...... 446
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................ 446
Replacement Parts..................... 448
Dealer Service........................ 448
Maintenance Procedures................. 449
▫Engine Oil......................... 449
▫Engine Oil Filter..................... 451▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter............... 452
▫Maintenance-Free Battery.............. 452
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance............ 454
▫A/C Air Filter...................... 455
▫Body Lubrication.................... 457
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 458
▫Adding Washer Fluid................. 458
▫Exhaust System..................... 459
▫Cooling System..................... 462
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▫Brake System....................... 467
▫Automatic Transmission............... 470
▫Rear Axle.......................... 471
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 472
Fuses.............................. 477
▫Integrated Power Module.............. 477
▫Rear Power Distribution Center.......... 481
Vehicle Storage....................... 485
Replacement Bulbs.................... 486Bulb Replacement..................... 487
▫Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side
Marker Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps......................... 487
▫Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID)............ 487
▫Backup Lamps...................... 488
▫License Lamp....................... 489
Fluid Capacities...................... 490
Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts....... 491
▫Engine............................ 491
▫Chassis........................... 492
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▫Automatic Transmission............... 470
▫Rear Axle.......................... 471
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 472
Fuses.............................. 477
▫Integrated Power Module.............. 477
▫Rear Power Distribution Center.......... 481
Vehicle Storage....................... 485
Replacement Bulbs.................... 486Bulb Replacement..................... 487
▫Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side
Marker Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps......................... 487
▫Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID)............ 487
▫Backup Lamps...................... 488
▫License Lamp....................... 489
Fluid Capacities...................... 490
Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts....... 491
▫Engine............................ 491
▫Chassis........................... 492
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emissions control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
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Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emissions control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
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