2016 DODGE CHARGER manual transmission

WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery),
a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541

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 key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer toManual Park Release in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.CAUTION!
• DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545

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, AWD
models 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 can cause
severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•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 flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to
Manual Park Release in this section for instructions
on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the
engine is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Front Seat....................... .49, 51, 54
Inspection ........................... .101
Operating Instructions ....................54
Pregnant Women ........................58
Pretensioners ...........................59
Rear Seat ..............................51
Reminder ............................ .267
Untwisting Procedure .....................56
Seats ....................... .133, 135, 137, 139
Adjustment ....................... .133, 135
Easy Entry ........................... .151
Head Restraints .....................143, 145
Heated .......................... .137, 139
Height Adjustment ..................... .134
Memory ............................. .148
Power .............................. .134
Rear Folding ......................... .146
Seatback Release ....................... .146
Tilting .............................. .134Vented
.............................. .140
Ventilated ............................ .140
Security Alarm ........................ .19, 271
Arm The System ........................19
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........613, 614, 615
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Replacement .....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .627
Service Contract ......................... .629
Service Manuals ......................... .632
Shifting ............................... .415
Automatic Transmission ..................415
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................119
Signals, Turn ..................... .103, 160, 291
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................475
Snow Tires ............................. .467
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