2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT tire pressure

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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About Your Brakes....................... 368
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 371
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 207
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 464
Adding Fuel........................... 415
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 458
Additives, Fuel......................... 413
Adjustable Pedals....................... 202
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 452
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 454
Air Conditioning Filter.................340,455
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............454,455
Air Conditioning System................337,454
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 341
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 392
Airbag..............................54,65
Airbag Deployment....................... 66
Airbag Light.....................63,69,84,275
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68Airbag, Side........................57,62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........58,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 17
Alarm Light........................... 276
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............371,373
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 276
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............463,490
Disposal........................... 466
Appearance Care........................ 472
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 17
Assist, Hill Start........................ 378
Auto Down Power Windows................ 37
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
522 INDEX
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 371
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 207
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 464
Adding Fuel........................... 415
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 458
Additives, Fuel......................... 413
Adjustable Pedals....................... 202
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 452
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 454
Air Conditioning Filter.................340,455
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............454,455
Air Conditioning System................337,454
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 341
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 392
Airbag..............................54,65
Airbag Deployment....................... 66
Airbag Light.....................63,69,84,275
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68Airbag, Side........................57,62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........58,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 17
Alarm Light........................... 276
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............371,373
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 276
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............463,490
Disposal........................... 466
Appearance Care........................ 472
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 17
Assist, Hill Start........................ 378
Auto Down Power Windows................ 37
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
522 INDEX
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 193
Bulb Replacement.....................486,487
Bulbs, Light..........................86,486
Camera, Rear........................... 239
Capacities, Fluid........................ 490
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 451
Power Steering...................... 367
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 465
Car Washes............................ 473
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............83,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 418
Cellular Phone.......................... 329
Certification Label....................... 418
Chains, Tire............................ 400
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 383
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............274,446Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 82
Checks, Safety........................... 82
Child Restraint....................70,72,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............74,76
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 411
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 474
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 458
Climate Control......................... 329
Coin Holder........................... 262
Cold Weather Operation................... 350
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 328
Compact Spare Tire...................... 395
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 292
Connector
UCI .............................. 326
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 326
Conserving Fuel........................ 290
524 INDEX
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Bulb Replacement.....................486,487
Bulbs, Light..........................86,486
Camera, Rear........................... 239
Capacities, Fluid........................ 490
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 451
Power Steering...................... 367
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 465
Car Washes............................ 473
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............83,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 418
Cellular Phone.......................... 329
Certification Label....................... 418
Chains, Tire............................ 400
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 383
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............274,446Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 82
Checks, Safety........................... 82
Child Restraint....................70,72,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............74,76
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 411
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 474
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 458
Climate Control......................... 329
Coin Holder........................... 262
Cold Weather Operation................... 350
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 328
Compact Spare Tire...................... 395
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 292
Connector
UCI .............................. 326
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 326
Conserving Fuel........................ 290
524 INDEX
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Lights On Reminder.................. 188
Low Fuel.......................... 286
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 274
Map Reading....................... 190
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 194
Passing............................ 190
Reading........................190,241
Seat Belt Reminder................... 279
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 276
Service.........................486,487
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 274
SmartBeams........................ 186
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 276
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......272,403
Traction Control..................... 380
Turn Signal.......................86,189
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 271Loading Vehicle......................418,419
Capacities.......................... 419
Tires .............................. 387
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock......................... 30
Automatic Door...................... 30
Child Protection...................... 31
Door.............................. 28
Power Door......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 403
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................74,76
Lubrication, Body....................... 457
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 452
Maintenance Procedures................... 449
Maintenance Schedule.................... 494
Maintenance, General..................... 449
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 253
532 INDEX
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Low Fuel.......................... 286
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 274
Map Reading....................... 190
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 194
Passing............................ 190
Reading........................190,241
Seat Belt Reminder................... 279
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 276
Service.........................486,487
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 274
SmartBeams........................ 186
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 276
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......272,403
Traction Control..................... 380
Turn Signal.......................86,189
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 271Loading Vehicle......................418,419
Capacities.......................... 419
Tires .............................. 387
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock......................... 30
Automatic Door...................... 30
Child Protection...................... 31
Door.............................. 28
Power Door......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 403
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................74,76
Lubrication, Body....................... 457
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 452
Maintenance Procedures................... 449
Maintenance Schedule.................... 494
Maintenance, General..................... 449
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 253
532 INDEX
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 274,446
Manual Transmission..................... 471
Fluid Level Check.................... 472
Manual, Service......................... 517
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 468
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 179
Memory Seat........................... 179
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 179
Methanol.............................. 411
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 292
Mirrors................................ 94
Automatic Dimming................... 94
Electric Powered...................... 97
Electric Remote....................... 97
Exterior Folding...................... 96
Heated............................. 97
Outside............................ 95
Rearview........................... 94
Vanity............................. 98Mode
Fuel Saver......................... 290
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 403
Mopar Parts.........................448,516
MTBE/ETBE........................... 411
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 189
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps).......... 239
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 81
Occupant Restraints...................41,62,66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)...........57,58,62,65
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............410,491
Odometer............................. 271
Oil Change Indicator..................272,289
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............272,289
Oil Filter, Change........................ 451
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 451
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INDEX 533
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Manual Transmission..................... 471
Fluid Level Check.................... 472
Manual, Service......................... 517
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 468
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 179
Memory Seat........................... 179
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 179
Methanol.............................. 411
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 292
Mirrors................................ 94
Automatic Dimming................... 94
Electric Powered...................... 97
Electric Remote....................... 97
Exterior Folding...................... 96
Heated............................. 97
Outside............................ 95
Rearview........................... 94
Vanity............................. 98Mode
Fuel Saver......................... 290
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 403
Mopar Parts.........................448,516
MTBE/ETBE........................... 411
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 189
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps).......... 239
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 81
Occupant Restraints...................41,62,66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)...........57,58,62,65
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............410,491
Odometer............................. 271
Oil Change Indicator..................272,289
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............272,289
Oil Filter, Change........................ 451
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 451
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Steering........................... 367
Sunroof........................... 251
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 199
Windows........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid..................... 492
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 51
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 394
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 465
Radio Operation........................ 329
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 197
Rear Camera........................... 239
Rear Cupholder......................... 260
Rear Park Sense System................... 231
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 178Rear Window Defroster................... 265
Rear Window Features.................... 265
Rearview Mirrors........................ 94
Recorder, Event Data...................... 69
Recreational Towing...................... 420
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 411
Refrigerant............................ 455
Release, Hood.......................... 184
Reminder, Lights On..................... 188
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 326
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Remote Trunk Release..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs....................... 486
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 448
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INDEX 535
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Sunroof........................... 251
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 199
Windows........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid..................... 492
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 51
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 394
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 465
Radio Operation........................ 329
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 197
Rear Camera........................... 239
Rear Cupholder......................... 260
Rear Park Sense System................... 231
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 178Rear Window Defroster................... 265
Rear Window Features.................... 265
Rearview Mirrors........................ 94
Recorder, Event Data...................... 69
Recreational Towing...................... 420
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 411
Refrigerant............................ 455
Release, Hood.......................... 184
Reminder, Lights On..................... 188
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 326
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Remote Trunk Release..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs....................... 486
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 448
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Tires ............................86,391,519
Aging (Life of Tires).................. 398
Air Pressure........................ 391
Chains............................ 400
Compact Spare...................... 395
General Information.................. 391
High Speed......................... 394
Inflation Pressures.................... 392
Life of Tires........................ 398
Load Capacity....................387,388
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 403
Pressure Warning Light................ 272
Quality Grading..................... 519
Radial............................ 394
Replacement........................ 399
Rotation........................... 402
Safety..........................382,391
Sizes............................. 383
Spinning........................... 397Tread Wear Indicators................. 398
To Open Hood.......................... 184
Towing............................... 420
Behind a Motorhome.................. 420
Disabled Vehicle..................... 440
Recreational........................ 420
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.......... 420
Traction Control......................... 373
Trailer Towing.......................... 420
Transmission........................... 470
Automatic....................352,353,470
Fluid............................. 492
Shifting........................... 352
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 242
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
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Aging (Life of Tires).................. 398
Air Pressure........................ 391
Chains............................ 400
Compact Spare...................... 395
General Information.................. 391
High Speed......................... 394
Inflation Pressures.................... 392
Life of Tires........................ 398
Load Capacity....................387,388
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 403
Pressure Warning Light................ 272
Quality Grading..................... 519
Radial............................ 394
Replacement........................ 399
Rotation........................... 402
Safety..........................382,391
Sizes............................. 383
Spinning........................... 397Tread Wear Indicators................. 398
To Open Hood.......................... 184
Towing............................... 420
Behind a Motorhome.................. 420
Disabled Vehicle..................... 440
Recreational........................ 420
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.......... 420
Traction Control......................... 373
Trailer Towing.......................... 420
Transmission........................... 470
Automatic....................352,353,470
Fluid............................. 492
Shifting........................... 352
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 242
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
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