2013 DODGE CHARGER maintenance schedule

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required”
will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer
and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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 andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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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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SRT8 – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000 30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000 70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
XXXXXXX X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXX X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect
the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X XX
Inspect the CV joints. X XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XX XX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of
the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XX X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all
parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXX
X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. XX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X XXNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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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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