2013 DODGE CHARGER SRT ESP

•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
• Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure –
If Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner:
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
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•For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a
mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
• For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR® Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR® Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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Traction Control System...................418
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......527
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....237, 241
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............419
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......276
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................487
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................472
Jump Starting ......................... .483
Overheating .......................... .472
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........496
Engine ................................ .495
Air Cleaner .......................... .502
Block Heater ......................... .396
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .499
Compartment ......................... .495Coolant (Antifreeze)
..................512, 544
Cooling ..............................511
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................96, 462
Fails to Start .......................... .394
Flooded, Starting ...................... .394
Fuel Requirements ..................... .458
Jump Starting ......................... .483
Oil .......................... .499, 543, 544
Oil Change Interval ..................329, 500
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .501
Oil Selection ...................... .500, 543
Oil Synthetic ......................... .501
Overheating .......................... .472
Starting ............................. .391
Temperature Gauge ..................... .320
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .501
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .459
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Key, Replacement..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Knee Bolster .......................... .59, 60
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................222
Lane Change Assist ....................... .222
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches .................................99
Latch Plate ...............................50
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .458
Leaks, Fluid ..............................99
Life of Tires ............................ .447
Light Bulbs .......................... .99, 537
Lights .............................. .99, 216
Airbag ...................... .67, 72, 97, 315
Alarm .............................. .317
Anti-Lock ............................ .316
Automatic Headlights ....................217 Brake Assist Warning
....................426
Brake Warning ........................ .317
Bulb Replacement ...................... .539
Daytime Running ...................... .220
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................222
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....426
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ............................. .220, 311
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................472
Headlights ........................ .216, 540
Headlights On Reminder ..................220
Headlights On With Wipers .............218, 229
Headlight Switch ...................... .216
High Beam ........................... .222
High Beam Indicator .....................311
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............222
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .216
Intensity Control ....................... .225
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