2014 DODGE CHARGER SRT engine overheat

HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as
possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
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WARNING! (Continued)
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527

Emergency Deck Lid Release..................46
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................499
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................482
Jump Starting ......................... .495
Overheating .......................... .482
Emergency Trunk Release ....................46
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........508
Engine ................................ .507
Air Cleaner .......................... .514
Block Heater ......................... .401
Break-In Recommendations .................97
Checking Oil Level ..................... .512
Compartment ......................... .507
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................523, 558
Cooling ............................. .523
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................99, 472
Fails to Start .......................... .400
Flooded, Starting ...................... .400Fuel Requirements
..................... .468
Jump Starting ......................... .495
Oil .......................... .512, 557, 558
Oil Change Interval ..................334, 512
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .513
Oil Selection ...................... .512, 557
Oil Synthetic ......................... .513
Overheating .......................... .482
Starting ............................. .397
Temperature Gauge ..................... .324
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .513
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .469
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................99, 472
Exhaust System ....................... .99, 521
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................112
Exterior Lighting ......................... .219
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INDEX 595

Multi-Function Control Lever.................224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................97
Occupant Restraints ...................46, 67, 72
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............64, 67, 70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............468, 558
Odometer .............................. .315
Oil Change Indicator ...................316, 334
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...............316, 334
Oil, Engine ......................... .512, 558
Capacity ............................ .557
Change Interval .....................334, 512
Checking ............................ .512
Dipstick ............................. .512
Filter ............................ .513, 558
Materials Added to ..................... .513
Recommendation ....................512, 557
Synthetic ............................ .513Viscosity
......................... .513, 557
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .513
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................508
Operating Precautions ..................... .508
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................111
Overdrive .............................. .410
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .410
Overheating, Engine ....................324, 482
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,586
Paint Care ............................. .534
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .422
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................272
Passing Light ........................... .225
Passive Entry .............................35
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .238
Pets ....................................97
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