2016 DODGE CHARGER check engine light

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and
fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights. 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 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 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 619

AlarmArm The System ........................19
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 271
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .546
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................428, 583
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............574, 611
Disposal ............................. .577
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................438
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................286
Appearance Care ........................ .584
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .441
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .155Automatic High Beams
.....................155
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . .364, 370, 378
Automatic Transmission .................417, 582
Adding Fluid ...................582, 613, 616
Autostick ............................ .425
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................582
Fluid Change ......................... .582
Fluid Level Check ...................581, 582
Fluid Type ........................ .613, 616
Special Additives ...................... .581
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......423
Autostick .............................. .425
Operation ............................ .425
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
AW D Towing ............................. .546
Axle Fluid .......................... .613, 616
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INDEX 637

Axle Lubrication..................... .613, 616
Battery ............................ .273, 563
Charging System Light ...................273
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .563
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................569
B-Pillar Location ......................... .457
Brake Assist System ...................... .440
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............437
Brake Fluid ......................... .613, 616
Brake, Parking .......................... .434
Brakes ................................ .436
Brake System ........................ .436, 579
Fluid Check ....................579, 613, 616
Master Cylinder ....................... .579
Parking ............................. .434
Warning Light ..................... .269, 436Brake/Transmission Interlock
.................417
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........99
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................163
Bulb Replacement ..................... .606, 608
Bulbs, Light ......................... .103, 606
Camera, Rear ........................... .227
Capacities, Fluid ..........................611
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .561
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................576
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............100, 488
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................495
Car Washes ............................ .584
Certification Label ........................ .495
Chains, Tire ............................ .475
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .516
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .452
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .555
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .430
E-85 Fuel .............................. .488
Electrical Power Outlets .....................245
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................254
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............437
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................438
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................449
Traction Control System ...................444
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......591
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control). .176, 177, 180
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............444
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........275
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................47
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................539 Jacking
.............................. .516
Jump Starting ..................... .535, 537
Overheating .......................... .513
Towing ............................. .544
Emergency Trunk Release ....................47
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........555
Engine ................................ .553
Air Cleaner .......................... .563
Block Heater ......................... .414
Break-In Recommendations .................99
Checking Oil Level ..................... .559
Compartment ...................... .552, 553
Compartment Identification ................552
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........573, 613, 614, 615
Cooling ............................. .573
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 488
Fails To Start ......................... .413
Flooded, Starting ...................... .413
Fuel Requirements ..................... .483
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INDEX 641

Floor Console........................... .251
Fluid, Brake ......................... .613, 616
Fluid Capacities ..........................611
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .583
Automatic Transmission ..................582
Brake ............................... .579
Cooling System ........................ .573
Engine Oil ........................... .559
Transfer Case ......................... .583
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........613
Fog Lights ............................. .158
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .146
Forward Collision Warning ..................207
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................539
Fuel .................................. .483
Additives ............................ .486
Clean Air ............................ .484
Ethanol .......................... .485, 488Gasoline
............................. .483
Light ............................... .285
Materials Added ....................... .486
Methanol ............................ .485
Octane Rating ................483, 613, 614, 615
Requirements ......................... .483
Specifications ...................613, 614, 615
Tank Capacity ..........................611
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .488
Fuses ................................. .590
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........232, 239
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .484
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .483
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................484
Gear Ranges ............................ .419
Glass Cleaning .......................... .589
Gr

oss Axle Weight Rating ................496, 498
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............496, 49710
INDEX 643

LaneSense..............................211
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .483
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .104
Life Of Tires ............................ .472
Light Bulbs ......................... .103, 606
Lights ............................. .103, 154
AirBag ........................73, 101, 268
Automatic Headlights ....................155
Brake Assist Warning ....................448
Brake Warning ..................... .269, 436
Bulb Replacement ...................... .608
Cruise ........................... .292, 294
Daytime Running ...................... .157
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............159, 160
Engine Temperature Warning ...............272
Exterior ............................. .103
Fog ................................ .158Headlights
........................ .154, 609
Headlights On Reminder ..................158
Headlights On With Wipers .............155, 168
Headlight Switch ...................... .154
High Beam ........................... .160
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............160
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .154
Intensity Control ....................... .163
Interior ............................. .163
License ............................. .610
Lights On Reminder .....................158
Low Fuel ............................ .285
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........279
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........164
Park ............................... .290
Passing ............................. .160
Reading .......................... .161,

230
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .267
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Security Alarm........................ .271
Service .......................... .606, 608
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........283, 477
Traction Control ....................... .448
Turn Signal ..................103, 159, 160, 291
Vanity Mirror ......................... .122
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .272, 291
Loading Vehicle ...................... .495, 497
Capacities ........................... .497
Tires ............................... .457
Load Leveling System ..................... .255
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................477
Lubrication, Body ........................ .569Lug Nuts
.............................. .514
Maintenance Free Battery ....................563
Maintenance Procedures ....................558
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .618
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .279, 555
Manual, Service ......................... .632
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................579
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............148
Memory Seat ........................... .148
Memory Seats And Radio ...................148
Methanol .............................. .485
Mirrors ................................112
Electric Powered ....................... .121
Electric Remote ........................ .121
Exterior Folding ....................... .120
Heated .............................. .122
Outside ..............................119
Rearview ..........................112,113
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INDEX 647

Vanity.............................. .122
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................477
MOPAR Parts ........................ .557, 631
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .485
Multi-Function Control Lever .................159
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................99
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ......483, 613, 614, 615
Oil, Engine .................298, 559, 613, 614, 615
Capacity ..............................611
Change Interval ....................... .560
Checking ............................ .559
Dipstick ............................. .559
Disposal ............................. .562
Filter ..................... .562, 613, 614, 615
Filter Disposal ........................ .562Identification Logo
..................... .560
Materials Added To ..................... .562
Pressure Warning Light ...................274
Recommendation ....................560, 611
Synthetic ............................ .562
Viscosity ......................... .561, 611
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .562
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .562
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .274
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................554
Operating Precautions ..................... .554
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................119
Overheating, Engine ...................... .513
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,632
Paint Care ............................. .584
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .434
648 INDEX