2013 DODGE CHARGER Check engine

If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against
freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks. •Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine which contains aluminum components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
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Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine
fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis-
sion has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your
transmission fluid level using special service tools.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the
transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle
with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis-
sion damage.
CAUTION!
•If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your au-
thorized dealer immediately. Severe transmission
damage may occur. Your authorized dealer has the
proper tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the
oil indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 589

Brightness, Interior Lights...................228
Bulb Replacement ........................ .579
Bulbs, Light ............................ .102
Camera, Rear ........................... .279
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .584
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .541
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................556
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................99
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................489
Car Washes ............................ .565
Cellular Phone .......................... .375
Certification Label ........................ .489
Chains, Tire ............................ .463
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .509
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .443
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .319
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............98Checks, Safety
............................98
Child Restraint ............................76
Child Safety Locks .........................33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .477
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .566
Climate Control ......................... .375
Coin Holder ............................ .304
Cold Weather Operation ....................397
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............374
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .458
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .338
Connector UCI................................ .371
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........371
Conserving Fuel ......................... .336
Console, Floor .......................... .304
Contract, Service ......................... .600
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........556
610 INDEX

DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .425
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......336
E-85 Fuel .............................. .481
Electrical Power Outlets .....................296
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................308
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................113
Electronic Brake Control System ...............433
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................433
Brake Assist System .....................434
Traction Control System ...................434
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......570
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........240
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............435
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......279
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................522
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................508
Jacking .............................. .509
Jump Starting ......................... .518
Overheating .......................... .508
Towing ............................. .527
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........536
Engine ................................ .534
Air Cleaner .......................... .543
Block Heater ......................... .399
Break-In Recommendations .................97
Checking Oil Level ..................... .539
Compartment ......................... .533
Compartment Identification ................533
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................553
Cooling ............................. .553
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Fuel Requirements..................... .481
Maintenance .......................... .485
Replacement Parts ...................... .485
Starting ............................. .485
Flooded Engine Starting ....................397
Floor Console ........................... .304
Fluid, Brake ............................ .586
Fluid Capacities ......................... .584
Fluid Leaks ............................ .102
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .564
Automatic Transmission ..................562
Brake ............................... .559
Cooling System ........................ .553
Engine Oil ........................... .539
Transfer Case ......................... .563
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........585
Fog Lights ............................. .223
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .212
Forward Collision Warning ..................268 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
.....................522
Fuel .................................. .476
Additives ............................ .479
Clean Air ............................ .477
Conserving ........................... .336
Ethanol ............................. .477
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................320
Gasoline ............................. .476
Gauge .............................. .320
Light ............................... .331
Materials Added ....................... .479
Methanol ............................ .477
Octane Rating ......................... .476
Requirements ......................... .476
Saver Mode .......................... .336
Specifications ......................... .585
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ank Capacity ......................... .584
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .481
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .336
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Lights On Reminder.....................223
Low Fuel ............................ .331
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........319
Map Reading ......................... .226
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........229
Passing ............................. .225
Reading ............................. .226
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .324
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............322
Service .............................. .579
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .319
SmartBeams .......................... .221
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............322
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............318
Traction Control ....................... .440
Turn Signal .......................... .102
Vanity Mirror ..........................114
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......316Loading Vehicle
......................... .489
Capacities ........................... .491
Tires ............................... .448
Load Leveling System ..................... .309
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................33
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................466
Lubrication, Body ........................ .549
Maintenance Free Battery ....................544
Maintenance Procedures ....................538
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .588
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......319
Manual, Service ......................... .602
618 INDEX

Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................559
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............213
Memory Seat ........................... .213
Memory Seats and Radio ....................213
Methanol .............................. .477
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .338
Mirrors ................................110
Automatic Dimming .....................110
Electric Powered ........................113
Electric Remote .........................113
Exterior Folding ........................112
Heated ...............................114
Outside ..............................111
Rearview .............................110
Vanity ...............................114
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .336
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................466Mopar Parts
............................ .537
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .477
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................97
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................476
Odometer .............................. .317
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .317
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................317
Oil, Engine ............................. .539
Capacity ............................ .584
Change Interval ....................... .334
Checking ............................ .539
Dipstick ............................. .539
Disposal ............................. .542
Filter ............................... .542
Filter Disposal ........................ .542
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