2017 DODGE CHARGER automatic transmission

WARNING!(Continued)
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+)post of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431

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 equipment
manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. 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
mode, not the ACC mode.
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 automatic 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. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
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 driveline are operable, AWD mod-
els can also be towed with the ignition in the ON/RUN
mode, 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 mode 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.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ...........441
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ...........442
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ...........443
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .444
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .444
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................... .445
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................446
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .446
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .............446
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .447
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .450
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................451
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................451 ▫
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............452
▫ A/C Air Filter ....................... .453
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .455
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................455
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................456
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .456
▫ Cooling System ....................... .458
▫ Brake System ........................ .462
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................464
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......465
▫ Rear Axle ........................... .466
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ........................... .466
 FUSES ............................... .472
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WARNING!(Continued)
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
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Chassis — 3.6L & 5.7L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission — 8-Speed Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If
DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is accept-
able.
Front Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant
SAE 75W90 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant
for BorgWarner 44–40.
Chassis — 6.4L
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
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Appearance Care.......................... .466
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................16
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .355
Auto Down Power Windows ...................33
Automatic Door Locks ........................26
Automatic Headlights .......................119
Automatic High Beams ..................... .120
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........309
Automatic Transmission ..................336, 465
Adding Fluid .....................465, 487, 490
Autostick ............................. .343
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................465
Fluid Change .......................... .465
Fluid Level Check .....................464, 465
Fluid Type ......................... .487, 490
Special Additives ........................ .464
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........342
Autostick ............................... .343
Operation ............................. .343
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................26
Auto Up Power Windows .....................34
AW D Towing ............................... .437
Axle Fluid ........................... .487, 490Axle Lubrication
....................... .487, 490
Battery .............................. .204, 451
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................20
Location .............................. .451
Belts, Seat .................................78
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................455
B-Pillar Location .......................... .367
Brake Assist System ........................ .354
Brake Control System, Electronic ................352
Brake Fluid .......................... .487, 490
Brake, Parking ............................ .350
Brakes ................................. .351
Brake System ......................... .351,
462
Fluid Check ..................... .463, 487, 490
Master Cylinder ........................ .463
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light ...................... .202, 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................336
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........75
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................126
Bulb Replacement ...................... .482, 483
Bulbs, Light ........................... .81, 482
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Flexible Fuel VehiclesCruising Range ......................... .396
Engine Oil ............................ .395
Fuel Requirements ....................394, 395
Maintenance ........................... .396
Replacement Parts ....................... .396
Starting .............................. .396
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .333
Floor Console ............................ .190
Fluid, Brake .......................... .487, 490
Fluid Capacities ....................... .485, 486
Fluid Leaks ...............................81
Fluid Level Checks ........................ .466
Automatic Transmission ....................465
Brake ................................ .463
Cooling System ......................... .458
Engine Oil ............................ .447
Transfer Case .......................... .465
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............487
Fog Lights .............................. .121
Folding Rear Seat ..........................112
Forward Collision Warning ....................156
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .432
Fuel ................................... .390
Additives ............................. .393Clean Air
............................. .391
Ethanol ........................... .391, 394
Gasoline .............................. .390
Light ................................ .213
Materials Added ........................ .393
Methanol ............................. .391
Octane Rating .................390, 487, 488, 489
Requirements .......................... .390
Specifications .....................487, 488, 489
Tank Capacity ...................... .485, 486
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .394
Fuses .................................. .472
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink) ............174, 179
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .391
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .390
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .391
Gear Ranges ............................. .338
Glass Cleaning ........................... .471
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................400, 402
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............400, 401
GVWR ................................. .400
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INDEX 515

Seat Belt Reminder........................38
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .471
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................38
Seat Belts ............................. .38, 78
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........44
Child Restraint ...........................60
Extender ...............................45
Front Seat ........................ .38, 39, 42
Inspection ..............................78
Operating Instructions ......................42
Pregnant Women .........................45
Pretensioners ............................46
Rear Seat ...............................39
Reminder ............................. .201
Untwisting Procedure ......................43
Seats ......................... .104, 105, 106, 107
Adjustment ........................ .104, 105
Easy Entry .............................116
Head Restraints ...................110,111,112
Heated ............................ .106, 107
Height Adjustment ...................... .104
Memory ...............................114
Power ............................... .104
Rear Folding ............................112 Seatback Release
.........................112
Tilting ............................... .104
Vented ............................... .108
Ventilated ............................. .108
Security Alarm ......................... .16, 203
Arm The System ..........................16
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........487, 488, 489
Selection Of Oil ........................... .448
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................14
Sentry Key Replacement ......................15
Service Assistance ......................... .504
Service Contract .......................... .506
Service Manuals .......................... .508
Shifting ................................ .334
Automatic Transmission ....................334
Shoulder

Belts .............................39
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................94
Signals, Turn ....................... .81, 122, 217
SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App ........................... .322
Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .322
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................381
Snow Tires .............................. .375
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