2015 DODGE CHARGER battery

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering (If Equipped) and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
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
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
•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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance.
A“OilChangeRequired”messagewillbedisplayedintheDIDandasinglechimewillsound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon aspossible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if theoil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-road/trackusageforanextended period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h escheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than yourauthorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in yourOwners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-taining Your Vehicle” for further information.•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteering
(6.2L Only), and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
22—20 Amp Yellow –Police10 Amp Red – LA
Right Spot Lamp – PoliceIntegrated Center Stack – LA
23—10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24—15 Amp Blue Integrated Center Stack –LD/LX
25—10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
26
—15 Amp Blue –LD/LX25 Amp Clear – LA30 Amp Green – LA6.2L Supercharged
Tr a n s m i s s i o n / E l e c t r o n i cShift Module (LD/LX)Fuel Pump (LA)Fuel Pump (LA 6.2LSupercharged)
27—25 Amp Clear Amplifier – If Equipped
31—25 Amp Breaker Power Seats
32—15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster
33—15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/RF hubModule/Steering ColumnLock-LX If Equipped
34—10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock/Spare – Police
35—5AmpTan BatterySensor
36—15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve –If Equipped
37—20 Amp Yellow Radio
38
—15 Amp Blue –LD/LX20 Amp Yellow – LA
Console Power Outlet/ConsoleMedia Hub (LD/LX)Power Outlet Inside ArmRest/Console Media Hub (LA)
40——Fuse—Spare
41——Fuse—Spare
42 30 Amp Pink—RearDefrost
43—20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats/SteeringWheel Module
44—10 Amp Red Park Assist / Blind Spot /Rear View Camera
45—15 Amp Blue Cluster / Rearview Mirror /Compass(LDLX)/HumiditySensor
46——Fuse—Spare
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AccessUconnect®..............65Access, Uconnect®...........65Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .45Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..198Adding Washer Fluid..........198Adjustable Pedals............35Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag.......20Advance Front Air Bag.......20Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .20Driver Knee Air Bag.........21Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .20Passenger Knee Air Bag.......21Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Side Impacts.............20Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).....198Air Conditioner Maintenance.....198Air Conditioning........56,58,59Air Conditioning Refrigerant......198Air Conditioning System........198AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......18Alarm (Security Alarm)......18,163Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .194, 198Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Anti-Lock Warning Light........159APPUconnect®Access..........67Appearance Care............198Arming System (Security Alarm)....18Assistance Towing...........159Automatic Headlights..........42Automatic High Beams.........42Automatic Oil Change Indicator....164Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Automatic Transmission.........53Adding Fluid........196, 197Autostick..............153Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Autostick................153
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . .196, 197
Back-Up Camera............52Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Blind Spot Monitoring..........52Body Mechanism Lubrication.....198Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Brakes.................198Brake System.............198Fluid Check.........196, 197Master Cylinder..........198Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .162Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Bulb Replacement...........217Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Calibration, Compass.........143Capacities, Fluid............194Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............198Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Changing A Flat Tire..........166Charging System Light.........159Child Restraint..............23Child RestraintsChild Tether AnchorageLocations...............25Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23CleaningWheels...............198Windshield Wiper Blades.....198Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . .56, 58Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Clock Setting...............81Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .159Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .162Charging System Light......159Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .160Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .163High Beam Indicator.......163
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Forward Collision Warning........49Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .183Frequently Asked Questions......221FuelEthanol..............195Filler Door Emergency Release . .216Filler Door (Gas Cap).......215Octane Rating . . . . . . . .195, 196Specifications........195, 196Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........194Fuel, Flexible..............195Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..148General Maintenance.........198Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . . .132HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cleaning..............198Dimmer Switch...........42High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Head Restraints.............27Head Rests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Heated Mirrors...........57,60Heated Seats..............32Heated Steering Wheel.........34High Beam Indicator..........163High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........41HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener)...148Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Instrument Cluster............8Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . .163Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .159Instrument Panel Cover........198Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .198Interior And Instrument Lights......7Interior Appearance Care.......198Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .41Introduction................3In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access..........72
iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®StreamingAudio........83,97,124, 132
Jacking Instructions..........168Jack Location..............166Jack Operation.............168Jump Starting.............178
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Lock The Doors...........12Unlock The Doors..........12Keyless Enter-N-Go...........14Lock/Unlock.............14Starting/Stopping..........16Keyless Enter-N-Go™Lock The Vehicle’s Doors......12
Lane Change Assist...........41LaneSense................51Lap/Shoulder Belts...........19Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163High Beam Indicator.......163Low Fuel..............159Security Alarm...........163Service...............217Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g(TPMS)..............160LocksDoor.................12Lubrication, Body...........198
Maintenance Free Battery.......198Maintenance, General.........198Maintenance Procedures.......198Maintenance Record.......202, 207Maintenance Schedule...198,203,204Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine)...........163ManualTi l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g C o l u m n..36Master Cylinder (Brakes)........198Memory Seat...............29
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