2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT steering

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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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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Console, Floor.......................... 262
Console, Overhead....................... 241
Contract, Service........................ 515
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 465
Cooling System......................... 462
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 464
Coolant Capacity..................... 490
Coolant Level....................462,466
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 466
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 463
Inspection.......................... 466
Points to Remember.................. 466
Pressure Cap........................ 465
Radiator Cap....................... 465
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....463,490,491
Corrosion Protection..................... 472
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 207
Cupholders.........................258,477
Customer Assistance..................... 513Data Recorder, Event...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 194
Daytime Running Lights................... 188
Dealer Service.......................... 448
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 265
Defroster, Windshield...................84,335
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 195
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 446
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 190
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)........................ 449
Power Steering...................... 367
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 440
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 466
Engine Oil......................... 451
Door Locks............................. 28
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Console, Overhead....................... 241
Contract, Service........................ 515
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 465
Cooling System......................... 462
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 464
Coolant Capacity..................... 490
Coolant Level....................462,466
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 466
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 463
Inspection.......................... 466
Points to Remember.................. 466
Pressure Cap........................ 465
Radiator Cap....................... 465
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....463,490,491
Corrosion Protection..................... 472
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 207
Cupholders.........................258,477
Customer Assistance..................... 513Data Recorder, Event...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 194
Daytime Running Lights................... 188
Dealer Service.......................... 448
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 265
Defroster, Windshield...................84,335
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 195
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 446
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 190
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)........................ 449
Power Steering...................... 367
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 440
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 466
Engine Oil......................... 451
Door Locks............................. 28
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INDEX 525
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Fluid Capacities......................... 490
Fluid Leaks............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 471
Brake............................. 468
Cooling System...................... 462
Engine Oil......................... 449
Power Steering...................... 367
Fluid, Brake........................... 492
Fluids................................ 491
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 491
Fog Lights..........................188,271
Folding Rear Seat........................ 178
Forward Collision Warning..............228,285
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 437
Fuel................................. 410
Additives.......................... 413
Clean Air.......................... 411
Conserving......................... 290Ethanol............................ 411
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 275
Gasoline........................... 410
Gauge............................ 275
Light............................. 286
Materials Added..................... 413
Methanol.......................... 411
Octane Rating....................410,491
Requirements....................... 410
Saver Mode........................ 290
Specifications....................... 491
Tank Capacity....................... 490
Fuel Optimizer......................... 290
Fuel Saver............................. 290
Fuses................................ 477
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 242
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 410
Conserving......................... 290
528 INDEX
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Fluid Leaks............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 471
Brake............................. 468
Cooling System...................... 462
Engine Oil......................... 449
Power Steering...................... 367
Fluid, Brake........................... 492
Fluids................................ 491
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 491
Fog Lights..........................188,271
Folding Rear Seat........................ 178
Forward Collision Warning..............228,285
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 437
Fuel................................. 410
Additives.......................... 413
Clean Air.......................... 411
Conserving......................... 290Ethanol............................ 411
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 275
Gasoline........................... 410
Gauge............................ 275
Light............................. 286
Materials Added..................... 413
Methanol.......................... 411
Octane Rating....................410,491
Requirements....................... 410
Saver Mode........................ 290
Specifications....................... 491
Tank Capacity....................... 490
Fuel Optimizer......................... 290
Fuel Saver............................. 290
Fuses................................ 477
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 242
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 410
Conserving......................... 290
528 INDEX
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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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Starting and Operating.................... 347
Starting Procedures...................... 347
Steering
Column Controls..................... 189
Column Lock....................... 198
Power............................ 367
Tilt Column......................198,199
Wheel, Heated...................... 200
Wheel, Tilt......................198,199
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 326
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 326
Storage............................261,485
Storage, Vehicle......................339,485
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 485
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 437
Sun Roof.............................. 251
Sunglasses Storage....................... 242
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 253Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 451
System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 271
Telescoping Steering Column.............198,199
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 337
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......279,423
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Tilt Steering Column...................198,199
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 187
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 387
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 385
Tire Markings.......................... 382
Tire Safety Information.................... 382
TIREFIT.............................. 423
538 INDEX
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Starting Procedures...................... 347
Steering
Column Controls..................... 189
Column Lock....................... 198
Power............................ 367
Tilt Column......................198,199
Wheel, Heated...................... 200
Wheel, Tilt......................198,199
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 326
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 326
Storage............................261,485
Storage, Vehicle......................339,485
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 485
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 437
Sun Roof.............................. 251
Sunglasses Storage....................... 242
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 253Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 451
System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 271
Telescoping Steering Column.............198,199
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 337
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......279,423
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Tilt Steering Column...................198,199
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 187
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 387
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 385
Tire Markings.......................... 382
Tire Safety Information.................... 382
TIREFIT.............................. 423
538 INDEX
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