2019 DODGE CHARGER open hood

Cooling System
WARNING!
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from
the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The
fan starts automatically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon-
nect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition to the
OFF mode. The fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON mode.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where appli-
cable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system
should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of
bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water
from a garden hose vertically down the face of the con-
denser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the
bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. DO
NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN
THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:
Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to
severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to
be added to the system please contact an authorized dealer.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible
sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with
OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS.90032).
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Selection Of Coolant
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica-
tions” for further information.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 389

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .303
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................307
Headlights Automatic ..............................69
Cleaning .............................. .421
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........67
Lights On Reminder .......................70
On With Wipers ..........................69
Passing ................................68
Switch .................................66
Time Delay ..............................69
Washers .............................. .374
Head Restraints ......................... .56, 57
Head Rests ............................ .56, 57
Heated Mirrors .............................65
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .233
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......67
Hill Start Assist ........................... .158
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .295
Holder, Coin ..............................112
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............105Hood Prop
.............................. .100
Hood Release ............................ .100
Ignition ..................................27
Switch .................................27
Information Center, Vehicle ...................126
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................62, 307
Instrument Cluster ..................... .122, 125
Descriptions ........................... .146
Display ........................... .126, 129
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................423
Interior Appearance Care .....................422
Interior Lights ..............................71
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............76
Introduction ................................4
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ........................17
Jack Location ............................ .326
Jack Operation ........................... .397
Jump Starting ......................... .349, 351
Key

Fob
Arm The System ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
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Telescoping Steering Column................59, 60
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............92
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .59, 60
Time Delay Headlight ...............................69
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............402
Tire Markings ............................ .397
Tires ..................... .222, 406, 413, 414, 419
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .410
Air Pressure ........................... .406
Chains ............................... .417
Changing ...................... .325, 332, 397
Compact Spare ......................... .414
Flat Changing .......................... .332
General Information ................406, 413, 414
High Speed ............................ .408
Inflation Pressure ....................... .407
Jacking ........................... .327, 397
Life Of Tires ........................... .410
Load Capacity ...................... .402, 403
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........142, 172
Quality Grading ........................ .419
Radial ............................... .408
Replacement ........................ .332, 411
Rotation .............................. .418Safety
............................ .397, 406
Sizes ................................ .398
Snow Tires ............................ .413
Spare Tires ...................326, 413, 414, 415
Spinning .............................. .409
Trailer Towing .......................... .298
Tread Wear Indicators .....................410
Wheel Mounting ........................ .332
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .428
Tire Safety Information ...................... .397
Tire Service Kit......333,
334, 335, 337, 341, 342, 343, 345, 347, 348
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................296
To Open Hood ........................... .100
Towing ................................. .292
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .302
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .356
Guide ................................ .295
Recreational ........................... .302
Weight ............................... .295
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................302
Traction ................................ .302
Traction Control .......................... .161
Trailer Towing ............................ .292
Cooling System Tips ..................... .301
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INDEX 553