2020 DODGE CHARGER towing
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About Your Brakes......................................... 308Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............................................. 177Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 282Adding Fuel.................................................... 200Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 270Additives, Fuel............................................... 310AdjustForward....................................................... 34Rearward..................................................... 34Air Bag........................................................... 135Advance Front Air Bag............................... 135Air Bag Operation...................................... 136Air Bag Warning Light................................ 134Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 137Enhanced Accident Response......... 141, 249Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 249Front Air Bag............................................. 135If Deployment Occurs................................ 140Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 137Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 142Maintenance............................................. 142Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............135Side Air Bags............................................. 137Transporting Pets...................................... 155
Air Bag Light.................................. 95, 134, 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 275
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 275Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 275Air Conditioner System................................. 275Air Conditioning.................................. 53, 57, 61Air Conditioning Filter..............................63, 276Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 62Air Filter........................................................ 275Air PressureTires......................................................... 294AlarmArm The System................................... 24, 25Panic........................................................... 15Rearm The System...................................... 25Security Alarm...................................... 24, 98Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 24All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 249Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto................................................. 389Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 281, 313, 314Disposal................................................... 283
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 106Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 101Apple CarPlay................................................ 389Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................24Assist, Hill Start............................................. 111Audio Settings............................................... 361Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 321Auto Down Power Windows..............................65Auto Up Power Windows..................................65Automatic Door Locks...............................29, 30Automatic Headlights.......................................47Automatic High Beams.....................................46Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......57, 62Automatic Transmission....................... 167, 286Adding Fluid......... 286, 315, 317, 318, 320Fluid And Filter Change............................. 286Fluid Change............................................. 286Fluid Level Check...................................... 285Fluid Type............ 285, 315, 317, 318, 320Special Additives...................................... 285Automatic Transmission
Limp Home Mode................................... 29, 171AutoPark....................................................... 16011
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396 Autostick Operation
.................................................. 172AUX Cord........................................................ 383Aux Mode....................................................... 365Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 78AWDTowing....................................................... 249Axle Fluid........................... 315, 317, 318, 320Axle Lubrication................. 315, 317, 318, 320
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Back-Up......................................................... 199Battery.................................................... 96, 271Charging System Light................................. 96Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Location.................................................... 271Belts, Seat..................................................... 156BluetoothConnect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
...... 381Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................376Bluetooth Mode............................................. 366Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 277B-Pillar Location............................................. 290Brake Assist System...................................... 107Brake Control System.................................... 107Brake Fluid...............284, 315, 317, 318, 320
Brake System...................................... 284, 308Fluid Check.......... 284, 315, 317, 318, 320Master Cylinder........................................ 284Parking..................................................... 164Warning Light.....................................95, 308Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 167Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.... 163Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 50Bulb Replacement........................................ 217Bulbs, Light.......................................... 157, 217
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Camera, Rear................................................ 199Capacities, Fluid.................................. 313, 314Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 266, 274Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 282Car Washes................................................... 305Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 155, 312CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 202Cargo Area Cover............................................. 70Cargo Compartment........................................ 70Cellular Phone.............................................. 383Certification Label......................................... 202Chains, Tire.......................................... 301, 302Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 286Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 105Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 155Checks, Safety.............................................. 155Child Restraint.............................................. 143Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 145Child Seat Installation............................... 152How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 150Infant And Child Restraints....................... 144Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 147Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 145Seating Positions...................................... 146Child Safety Locks............................................30Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 310CleaningWheels...................................................... 300Climate Control................................................52Automatic....................................................57Manual........................................................53Coin Holder......................................................76Cold Weather Operation................................ 162Compact Spare Tire...................................... 299ConsoleFloor............................................................76Contract, Service........................................... 392Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 282
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Cooling System
.............................................. 280Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....................... 282Coolant Level.................................. 281, 283Cooling Capacity.............................. 313, 314Disposal Of Used Coolant.......................... 283Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................. 281Inspection................................................. 283Points To Remember................................. 283Pressure Cap............................................. 282Radiator Cap............................................. 282Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).... 281, 313, 314, 315, 318Corrosion Protection...................................... 304Cruise Control (Speed Control)............ 175, 177Cruise Light......................................... 102, 103Cupholders...................................................... 77Customer Assistance..................................... 391Customer Programmable Features................322Cybersecurity................................................. 321
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 45Dealer Service............................................... 272Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 68Defroster, Windshield.................................... 156Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 51Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 104
Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 46DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 270Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 248DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 283Disturb.......................................................... 379Do Not Disturb.............................................. 388Door Ajar.......................................................... 96Door Ajar Light................................................. 96Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 30Doors............................................................... 25Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 32DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 107Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 106Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 108, 113Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 43
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)... 221
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 175Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 108Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 96
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 244Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 212Jacking............................................. 229, 286Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Towing...................................................... 248Emission Control System Maintenance......... 105Engine............................... 266, 267, 268, 269Air Cleaner................................................ 275Block Heater............................................. 162Break-In Recommendations..................... 163Checking Oil Level.................................... 270Compartment......................... 266, 267, 269Compartment Identification............. 266, 268Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 281, 315, 318Cooling...................................................... 280Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 155, 312Fails To Start............................................. 162Flooded, Starting...................................... 162Fuel Requirements.................309, 313, 314Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Oil........................ 272, 313, 314, 315, 318Oil Filler Cap.................................... 266, 274Oil Filter.................................................... 274Oil Selection............................ 272, 313, 314Oil Synthetic.............................................. 274Overheating.............................................. 242Starting..................................................... 15911
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398 Engine Oil Viscosity
.............................. 273, 274Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 273
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.. 141, 249
Ethanol.......................................................... 311Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 155, 312Exhaust System................................... 155, 279Exterior Lighting............................................... 45Exterior Lights......................................... 45, 157
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Filters Air Cleaner
................................................. 275Air Conditioning.................................. 63, 276Engine Oil............................... 274, 315, 318Engine Oil Disposal................................... 274Flashers......................................................... 212Hazard Warning......................................... 212Turn Signals..............................48, 103, 157Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 46Flooded Engine Starting................................ 162Floor Console................................................... 76Fluid Capacities................................... 313, 314Fluid Leaks.................................................... 158Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 284Cooling System.......................................... 281Engine Oil.................................................. 270Fluid, Brake....................... 315, 317, 318, 320
Fluids And Lubricants.......................... 315, 318Fog Lights........................................................ 48Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 32Folding Rear Seats........................................... 33Forward Collision Warning............................ 118Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 212Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 244Fuel............................................................... 309Additives................................................... 310Clean Air................................................... 310Ethanol..................................................... 311Gasoline................................................... 309Materials Added....................................... 310Methanol.................................................. 311Octane Rating................309, 310, 315, 318Requirements......................... 309, 313, 314Specifications.................................. 315, 318Tank Capacity.................................. 313, 314Fuses............................................................ 220
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 71Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 310Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 310Gear Ranges................................................. 168Glass Cleaning.............................................. 307Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 202, 203Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 202, 203GVWR............................................................ 202
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 211Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 212Head Restraints........................................38, 39Head Rests............................................... 38, 39HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................47Cleaning.................................................... 305High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........46Lights On Reminder.....................................47On With Wipers............................................47Passing........................................................46Switch..........................................................45Time Delay...................................................47Washers.................................................... 270Heated Mirrors.................................................44Heater, Engine Block..................................... 162High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch..............................................46Hill Start Assist.............................................. 111HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 205Holder, Coin.....................................................76HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................71Hood Prop........................................................68Hood Release...................................................68
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Power Brakes
....................................................... 308Deck Lid Release........................................ 68Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 225Door Locks.................................................. 26Mirrors......................................................... 43Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 78Seats........................................................... 34Steering..................................................... 174Sunroof....................................................... 66Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 40Windows...................................................... 64Power SeatsForward....................................................... 34Lumbar........................................................ 35Rearward..................................................... 34Recline........................................................ 35Power Steering Fluid................... 315, 318, 320Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................132Preparation For Jacking................................. 230PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 132Programmable Features................................ 322
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 295Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 282RadioPresets...................................................... 357
Radio Operation................................... 356, 383Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 52Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 286Rear Camera................................................. 199Rear Cross Path............................................ 116Rear ParkSense System............................... 191Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 33Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 249Recreational Towing..................................... 210Reformulated Gasoline................................. 310Refrigerant.................................................... 275Release, Hood................................................. 68Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 126Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 24Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 17, 23Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 21Uconnect Customer Programmable Features.........................................21, 332Uconnect Settings..............................21, 332Remote Trunk Release.................................... 68Replacement Bulbs...................................... 217Replacement Keys.................................... 17, 23
Replacement Tires........................................ 297Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 393Restraints, Child............................................ 143Restraints, Head.......................................38, 39Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 244Rotation, Tires...................................... 302, 303
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 156Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 157Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 393Safety Information, Tire................................. 286Safety Tips.................................................... 155Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 155Schedule, Maintenance....................... 250, 254Seat Belt Reminder..........................................97Seat Belts............................................ 126, 156Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 130Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 130
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 130
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 132Child Restraints........................................ 143Energy Management Feature................... 132Extender................................................... 131Front Seat............................... 126, 127, 129Inspection................................................. 156Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 129Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 130Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 127
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Time Delay Headlight
..................................................... 47Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 290Tire Markings................................................. 286Tire Safety Information.................................. 286Tire Service Kit........................... 234, 235, 237Tires..........................157, 293, 298, 299, 303Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 296Air Pressure............................................... 293Chains............................................. 301, 302Changing................................ 229, 234, 286Compact Spare......................................... 299Flat Changing............................................ 234General Information............... 293, 298, 299High Speed................................................ 295Inflation Pressure...................................... 294Jacking............................................ 230, 286Life Of Tires............................................... 296Load Capacity.................................. 290, 291Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).. 99, 120Quality Grading.......................................... 303Radial........................................................ 295Replacement................................... 234, 297
Rotation........................................... 302, 303Safety.............................................. 286, 293Sizes......................................................... 287Snow Tires................................................ 298Spare Tires....................230, 298, 299, 300Spinning................................................... 296Trailer Towing........................................... 207Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 296Wheel Mounting....................................... 234Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 308To Open Hood.................................................. 68Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 206Towing.......................................................... 203Behind A Motorhome................................ 210Disabled Vehicle....................................... 248Guide........................................................ 205Recreational............................................. 210Weight...................................................... 205Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 210Traction......................................................... 210Traction Control............................................ 113
Trailer Towing................................................ 203Cooling System Tips.................................. 209Hitches..................................................... 205Minimum Requirements........................... 206Tips........................................................... 209Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 206Wiring....................................................... 208Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 205Trailer Weight................................................ 205Transfer CaseFluid........................................315, 317, 318Transmission................................................. 167Automatic........................................ 167, 285Fluid.............................. 315, 317, 318, 320Maintenance............................................ 285Shifting..................................................... 165Transporting Pets.......................................... 155Tread Wear Indicators................................... 296Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).........................................68Trunk Release Remote Control........................68Turn Signals........................................... 48, 103
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