2014 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF theGroundRWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIF Transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
• 15 mi (24 km) maxdistance
(5-speed trans)
• 30 mi (48 km) maxdistance
(8-speed trans) NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK
•Ignition in ON/RUN
position
• Transmission in NEU-
TRAL
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Manual
Park Release” or “Shift Lever Override” in this section for
instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for
towing.CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Damage to the fascia will occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to the front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN posi-
tion, not in the OFF or ACC position.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position,
not in the OFF or ACC position.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, vehicles
equipped with AWD can also be towed with the ignition
in the ON/RUN position, the transmission in NEUTRAL
(not in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the ground with
no limitation on speed or distance. Since the ignition
MUST be in the ON/RUN position to tow in this manner,
AWD vehicles must be towed with ALL FOUR wheels
OFF the ground (e.g. on a flatbed truck) if the Key Fob is
unavailable.
CAUTION!
•Towing this vehicle using any other method could
result in extensive damage to the transfer case
and/or transmission.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, this vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
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•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km)
for 5-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8-speed transmission.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km) for 5-speed transmission, or 30 miles
(48 km) for 8-speed transmission, tow with the rear
wheels OFF the ground (on a flatbed, or with the rear
wheels raised using a wheel lift and the transmission in
NEUTRAL).
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the Key Fob is with
a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........533
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........534
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .535
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .535
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................537
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .537
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........538
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .538
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .542▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................543
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............543
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............545
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... .546
▫ Body Lubrication .....................548
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............549
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................549
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .550
▫ Cooling System ..................... .552
▫ Brake System ....................... .559
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▫Automatic Transmission ................561
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .....563
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .564
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .564
 FUSES ............................. .571
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....572
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....576
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................583
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................583
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................584 ▫
Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps . . .585
▫ Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp
— Models With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID) .....................585
▫ Backup Lamps ....................... .586
▫ License Lamp ....................... .587
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................588

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . .589
▫ Engine ............................ .589
▫ Chassis ........................... .590
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery
Post)4 — Engine Oil Dipstick
7 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery
Post) 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir7
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery
Post)4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery
Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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