Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering,and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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SRT 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. X X XXXXX X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs be-
fore 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. XX X X
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X XXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X XXX
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: po-
lice, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XX X XInspect 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.
XX X X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
NOTE:
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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FAQ’s
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 18
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 21
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have?• Uconnect® 4.3, 4.3S pg. 47
• Uconnect® 8.4, 8.4N pg. 48
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 60
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect® 4.3, 4.3S pg. 47
• Uconnect® 8.4, 8.4N pg. 48
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 56
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect® Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 62
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Charger? pg. 77
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 84
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 89
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 125
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 114
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 116
• How often should I change my SRT engine’s oil? pg. 121
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 130
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
135
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (CruiseControl)................34
AdjustablePedals.............27
Airbag ...................16
Airbag Light ................87
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ........14
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........14
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........87
Arming System (Security Alarm) .....14
Assistance Towing ............84
Automatic Headlights ...........31
Automatic High Beams ..........31
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .....87
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .40
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............78
Fluid Type ..............114
Autostick .................78
AxleFluid.................114
BrakeFluid................114
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................29
Bulb Replacement ............131
Calibration, Compass ...........71
ChangingAFlatTire...........89
Charging System Light ..........86
Child Restraints CarSeat................17
Child Restraints ............17
Child Seat Installation .......18,19
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .........19
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........17, 18, 19, 20
Using The Top Tether Anchorage. .19, 20
ChildSeat.................18
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....87
Charging System Light ........86
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............87
Engine Temperature Warning Light .85
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......86
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Light .........84 Compass Calibration
...........71
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........114
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......32
Cruise Light ................32
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . .25
Customer Assistance ..........132
Customer Programmable Features ....72
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .......14
Deck Lid, Power Release .........14
Defects, Reporting ............133
Dimmer Control ..............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........84
Disarming, Security System .......15
DoorLocks.................8
ECO....................71
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .44, 45
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....84
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................86
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)................70,71
Emergency Deck Lid Release .......14
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........86
Jacking ................89
Overheating .............88
Towing ................84
Emergency Key ...............9
Emergency Trunk Release ........14
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....29
Compartment............ .111
Oil Change Interval ..........87
Oil Selection .............114
Overheating .............88
Starting ................12
Stopping ...............12
Temperature Warning Light .....85
INDEX
136
Event Data Recorder...........108
Exterior Lights ..............131
FlatTireChanging ............89
Fluid Capacities .............114
Fluids.................. .114
Fog Lights .................31
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........107
Frequently Asked Questions .......135
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release . . .110
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........109
Specifications ............114
Fuse...................125
Fuses ..................125
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....73
GPS Navigation (Uconnect® gps) .....56
Headlights Automatic ..............31
Dimmer Switch ............32
HighBeam ..............31
HeatedMirrors ..............41
HeatedSeats...............24
HeatedSteeringWheel..........26
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................31
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....73
Hood Release ..............109
IdentifyingYourRadio ..........46
Instrument Cluster .............7
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....84
Interior and Instrument Lights .......5
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....30
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .......54,60
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio .....61
Jacking Instructions ...........91
Jack Location ..............89
Jack Operation ..............91
JumpStarting..............101
KeyFob...................8 LockTheDoors ............8 Unlock The Doors
...........8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping ..........12
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .......8
Lane Change Assist ...........30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ................18
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .84
Locks Door ..................8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) ................18
Maintenance Record ........120, 124
Maintenance Schedule .....116, 121, 123
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............86
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .28
MemorySeat...............21
Mirrors Heated ................41
MOPAR® Accessories ..........134
Navigation Voice Commands .......
69
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume ....68
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......29
Oil Change Indicator ...........87
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........87
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............114
Change Interval ...........87
Oil Pressure Light .............86
Outlet Power .................75
Overheating, Engine ...........88
Panic Alarm ................8
Pedals, Adjustable ............27
Phone (Uconnect®) ............62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .130
Power Deck Lid Release ...........14
INDEX
137
Glass Sunroof............42
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .75
Seats .................21
Steering ...............114
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .28
Preparation for Jacking ..........91
Programmable Electronic Features . .71, 80
Radio Operation .............50
Radio (Sound Systems) ........47, 48
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......30
Rear Heated Seats ............25
Recreational Towing ............77
Remote Control TrunkRelease .............8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LockTheDoors ............8
Unlock The Doors ...........8
Remote Starting Enter Remote Start Mode .......10
ExitRemoteStartMode .......10
HowToUseRemoteStart.......10
KeyFob ................10
Remote Starting System .......10
Remote Starting System .........10
Remote Trunk Release ..........14
ReplacementBulbs .......... .131
Reporting Safety Defects ........133
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ......87
Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) . . .51
Schedule,Maintenance.......116, 121
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .15
Child Restraints ..........15,17
Energy Management Feature .....15
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode .................19
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........15
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........15
SeatBeltReminder ..........15
Seats ...................21
Heated ................24
Memory ................21
Power .................21
Ventilated ..............24 Security Alarm
Security Alarm ............14
Shift Lever Override ...........103
Signals, Turn ...............30
SIRIUSTravelLink ............59
SpareTire.................89
SparkPlugs................114
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............33
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......34
Resume .............33,34
Set ..................32
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......32
SportMode................87
Sport Suspension Indicator ........87
SRTPerformanceFeatures........80
Starting Remote ................10
Steering Tilt Column ..............28
Wheel, Heated ............26
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......60
SunRoof.................42
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................16
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ......20
Tilt Steering Column ...........28
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Manual ................28
T
IREFIT..................95
Tires Air Pressure .............130
Changing .............89,91
Flat Changing ............89
Jacking ................91
SpareTire ..............89
Towing...................77 Disabled Vehicle ...........106
Recreational .............77
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .77
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......77
Trailer Weight ...............77
Transmission Fluid .................114
TrunkLid(DeckLid)............14
INDEX
138