2013 DODGE CHARGER engine overheat

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............5
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START.................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ............9
THEFT ALARM .................12
SEATBELT ...................13
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS................13
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............14
FRONT SEATS .................17
REARSEATS ..................19
HEATEDSEATS .................19
HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS ....20
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS .............21
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 22
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 23
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER ..................24
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............25
SPEED CONTROL ...............26
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE ....30
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK® ....32
CLIMATE CONTROLS .............34
POWER SUNROOF ...............36
WIND BUFFETING ................37
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......38
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ...........40
Uconnect® 4.3 & 4.3S AT A GLANCE .....41
Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE .....42
RADIO ......................44
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ..........45
iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS ..........48
GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY) ......50
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY) .....53
PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES ......54
Uconnect® Phone
(Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING) .....56
Uconnect® Voice Command
(8.4&8.4NONLY) ................61
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .................63
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........64
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................66
POWER OUTLET ................68
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 70
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........70
SRT8
AUTOSTICK®..................71
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM . . 72
PERFORMANCE FEATURES ..........73
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES .......75
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE............76
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 76
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........80
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........81
TIREFIT KIT ..................86
BATTERY LOCATION ..............91
JUMP-STARTING ...............92
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........94
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........96
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..........97
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........98
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD..............99
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ............100
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........102
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........105
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .........108
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........112
SRT8 – MAINTENANCE CHART .......113
SRT8 – MAINTENANCE RECORD .......114
FUSES .....................115
TIRE PRESSURES ...............119
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......119
EXTERIOR BULBS ..............120
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER .............121
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER .............121
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................121
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........121
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THEUNITEDSTATES .............122
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®...123
INDEX....................124
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......127
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location,
including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•
You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel
you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continu-
ously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you
drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Moni- toring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLAC-
ARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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•Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats.
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Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............27
AdjustablePedals.............21
Airbag ...................13
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm). .12
Automatic Headlights ..........25
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...34
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............71
Fluid Type ..............105
Autostick .................71
AxleFluid ................105
Belts, Seat .................13
BrakeFluid................105
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............23
Bulb Replacement ............120
Calibration, Compass ...........64
Change Oil Indicator ...........79
ChangingAFlatTire ...........81
Child Restraint ..............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......15
Compass Calibration ...........64
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........105
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......26
Cruise Light ................26
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder)..20
Customer Assistance ..........121
Customer Programmable Features. . . .65
Defects, Reporting ............122
DimmerControl..............25
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........25
Disarming, Theft System .........12
ECO....................64
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....38
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............26
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) ...........63,64 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .........78
Jacking ................81
Overheating .............80
Emergency Key ..............8
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....23
Compartment ........... .102
Oil Selection .............105
Overheating .............80
Starting ................11
Stopping ...............11
Event Data Recorder ...........98
Exterior Lights ..............120
Flat Tire Changing .............81
Fluid Capacities .............105
Fluids ..................105
FogLights ................25
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........97
Front Heated Seats ............19
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release . . .100
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........100
Specifications ............105
Fuse .................. .115
Fuses ...................115
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....66
Headlights Automatic ..............25
Dimmer Switch ............25
HighBeam ..............25
Heated Mirrors ..............35
Heated Seats ...............19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............25
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....66
Hood Release ...............99
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....24
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........54
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .....55
INDEX
124

Jacking Instructions...........83
Jack Location ...............81
Jack Operation ..............83
JumpStarting ..............92
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping...........11
Lane Change Assist ...........24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............14, 15
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .76
Maintenance Record .........112, 114
Maintenance Schedule .......108,113
MemorySeat ...............17
Mirrors Heated ................35
MOPAR® Accessories ..........123
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......23
OilChangeIndicator ...........79
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........79
Oil, Engine Capacity...............105
Outlet Power.................68
Overheating, Engine ...........80
Pedals,Adjustable ............21
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .119
Power GlassSunroof ............36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). .68
Seats .................17
Steering ...............105
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .22
Preparation for Jacking .........82
Programmable Electronic Features. .64, 73
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......24
Rear Heated Seats ............20 Recreational Towing
...........70
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ...........120
Reporting Safety Defects ........122
Schedule, Maintenance .........108
Seat Belts .................13
Seats ...................17 Heated ................19
Memory ................17
Power .................17
Shift Lever Override ............94
Signals, Turn ...............24
SIRIUSTravelLink ............53
SmartBeams ...............25
SpareTire.................81
Spark Plugs ...............105
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............26
Cancel ................26
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....26
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......27
Resume................27
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......26
Starting Remote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............22
SunRoof.................36
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................13
Theft System Arming ...........12
Theft System Disarming .........12
Tilt Steering Column ...........22
TIREFIT..................86
Tires Air Pressure .............119
Changing .............81, 83
Flat Changing .............81
Jacking ..............82,83
SpareTire...............81
Towing...................70 Disabled Vehicle ...........96
Recreational .............70
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .70
INDEX
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