2021 DODGE CHARGER towing

280SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the
vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
Úpage 114.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWR, vehicle loading,
and trailer towing Ú page 114.

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To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never
exceed the weight referenced here.

Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and
there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as
shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing
capacities of your vehicle with varying seating
configurations and number and size of occu
-
pants. This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
865 lbs (392 kg).
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Summer tires do not contain the all season
designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Snow Tires

Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the original
equipment tires. Use snow tires only in
sets of four; failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.

Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over
75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an
authorized tire dealer for recommended safe
operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice,
skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces
may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some
states prohibit studded tires; therefore, local laws
should be checked before using these tire types.

SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire Ú
page 231.

For restrictions when towing with a spare tire
designated for temporary emergency use
Ú
page 119.

Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped

Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
wheel equivalent in look and function to the original
equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear
axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in
the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has
this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the
recommended tire rotation pattern.

Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped

The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped
with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire
description on the Tire and Loading Information
Placard located on the driver’s side door opening
or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire
descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
80D18 103M.

T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since
the wheel is designed specifically for the compact
spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare
tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time.

WARNING!

Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions.
You could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe
injury or death. Driving too fast for conditions also
creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control.

CAUTION!

Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not
take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with a compact or limited use temporary spare
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 296Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)................................................ 96Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 260Adding Fuel.................................................... 113Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 251Additives, Fuel............................................... 298AdjustForward....................................................... 31Rearward..................................................... 31Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 161Air Bag........................................................... 201Advance Front Air Bag............................... 201Air Bag Operation...................................... 203Air Bag Warning Light................................ 201Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 203Enhanced Accident Response......... 207, 244Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 244Front Air Bag............................................. 201If Deployment Occurs................................ 206Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 203Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 207Maintenance............................................. 207Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............201Side Air Bags............................................. 203
Air Bag Light.................................. 74, 201, 220Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 254Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 254Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 254, 255Air Conditioner System................................. 254Air Conditioning......................................... 48, 51Air Conditioning Filter..............................54, 255Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 54Air Filter........................................................ 254Air PressureTires......................................................... 283AlarmArm The System.......................................... 20Rearm The System...................................... 20Security Alarm...................................... 20, 77Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 20All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 244Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto........................................ 163, 164Android Auto™
b
....................................... 163Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 260, 299Disposal................................................... 261
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 180Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................77Apple CarPlay....................................... 163, 166Apple CarPlay®
b
...................................... 165Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................20Assist, Hill Start............................................. 184Audio Settings............................................... 148Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 124Auto Down Power Windows..............................59Automatic Door Locks......................................24Automatic Headlights.......................................43Automatic High Beams.....................................43Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......48, 53Automatic Transmission......................... 89, 263Adding Fluid..................................... 263, 301Fluid And Filter Change............................. 263Fluid Change............................................. 263Fluid Level Check...................................... 263Fluid Type........................................ 263, 301Special Additives...................................... 263Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode.........................................................24, 92AutoPark..........................................................84AutostickOperation.....................................................92

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AUX
................................................................ 220AUX Cord.......................................................... 56Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 57AWD Towing....................................................... 244Axle Fluid....................................................... 301Axle Lubrication............................................. 301
B
Back-Up......................................................... 112Battery.................................................... 75, 252Charging System Light................................. 75Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 14Location.................................................... 252Battery Saver Feature...................................... 45Belts, Seat..................................................... 220BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
................156Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 256B-Pillar Location............................................. 280Brake Assist System...................................... 181Brake Control System.................................... 181Brake Fluid.......................................... 262, 301Brake System...................................... 262, 296Fluid Check..................................... 262, 301Master Cylinder......................................... 262Parking........................................................ 87Warning Light..................................... 74, 296Brake/Transmission Interlock......................... 89
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 86Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 46Bulb Replacement........................................ 271Bulbs, Light.......................................... 222, 271
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 112Capacities, Fluid........................................... 299Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 249Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 261Car Washes................................................... 293Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 222CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 114Cargo Area Cover............................................. 64Cargo Compartment........................................ 64CD................................................................. 150Certification Label......................................... 114Chains, Tire................................................... 290Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 276Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)................................................. 82Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 220Checks, Safety.............................................. 220Child Restraint.............................................. 208Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 211Child Seat Installation.............................. 218
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 216Infant And Child Restraints....................... 210Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 213Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 210Seating Positions...................................... 212Child Safety Locks............................................24Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 297CleaningWheels...................................................... 289Climate Control................................................48Automatic....................................................48Manual........................................................51Coin Holder......................................................55Cold Weather Operation...................................85Compact Spare Tire...................................... 287ConsoleFloor............................................................55Contract, Service........................................... 303Controls........................................................ 141Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 261Cooling System............................................. 259Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 260Coolant Level................................... 260, 261Cooling Capacity....................................... 299Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 261Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 260Inspection................................................. 261Points To Remember................................ 26111

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308 Pressure Cap
............................................. 261Radiator Cap............................................. 261Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)........................ 260, 299, 300Corrosion Protection...................................... 293Cruise Control (Speed Control)................. 95, 96Cruise Light..................................................... 80Customer Assistance..................................... 302Customer Programmable Features................125Cybersecurity................................................. 124
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 42Deck LidPower Release............................................ 63Defroster, Windshield.................................... 220De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 19Deleting A Phone........................................... 157Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 81Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 43DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 251Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 243Disc Drive...................................................... 150Disconnecting................................................ 157DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 261Disturb........................................................... 159Door Ajar.......................................................... 75
Door Ajar Light................................................. 75Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 24Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 24Doors............................................................... 21Drag & Drop.................................................. 140Drive Modes.................................................. 174Driver Memory Presets................................. 148Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 29DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 122
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 181Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 180Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 181, 185Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 37Electronic Power Distribution
Center (Fuses).............................................. 264Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........ 95Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 182Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 75Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 238Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 242Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 223Jacking..................................................... 226Jump Starting.................................. 236, 237Towing...................................................... 243
Emission Control System Maintenance............82Engine.................................................. 249, 250Air Cleaner................................................ 254Block Heater................................................86Break-In Recommendations........................86Checking Oil Level.................................... 251Compartment.................................. 249, 250Compartment Identification...................... 249Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 260, 300Cooling...................................................... 259Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 222Fails To Start................................................85Flooded, Starting.........................................85Fuel Requirements.......................... 297, 299Jump Starting.................................. 236, 237Oil...........................................253, 299, 300Oil Filler Cap............................................. 249Oil Filter.................................................... 254Oil Selection..................................... 253, 299Oil Synthetic.............................................. 253Overheating.............................................. 239Starting........................................................83Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 207, 244Ethanol.......................................................... 298Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 222Exhaust System................................... 222, 258Exterior Lighting...............................................41Exterior Lights........................................ 41, 222

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F
Filters Air Cleaner
................................................. 254Air Conditioning.................................. 54, 255Engine Oil........................................ 254, 300Engine Oil Disposal................................... 254Flashers......................................................... 223Hazard Warning......................................... 223Turn Signals................................ 44, 80, 222Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 43Flooded Engine Starting.................................. 85Floor Console................................................... 55Fluid Capacities............................................. 299Fluid Leaks.................................................... 222Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 262Cooling System.......................................... 260Engine Oil.................................................. 251Fluid, Brake................................................... 301Fog Lights........................................................ 44Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 29Folding Rear Seats.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 188Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 223Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 242Fuel............................................................... 297Additives................................................... 298Clean Air.................................................... 297
Ethanol..................................................... 298Gasoline................................................... 297Materials Added....................................... 298Methanol.................................................. 298Octane Rating.................................. 297, 300Requirements.................................. 297, 299Specifications........................................... 300Tank Capacity........................................... 299Fuses............................................................ 264
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 38Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 297Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 297Gear Ranges.................................................... 90Glass Cleaning.............................................. 295Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 114, 116Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 114, 115GVWR............................................................ 114
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 122Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 223Head Restraints........................................ 34, 35Head Rests............................................... 34, 35
HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................43Cleaning.................................................... 293High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........43Lights On Reminder.....................................44On With Wipers............................................43Passing........................................................43Switch..........................................................41Time Delay...................................................44Washers.................................................... 251Heated Mirrors.................................................38Heater, Engine Block........................................86High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................43Hill Start Assist.............................................. 184HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 117Holder, Coin.....................................................55HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................38Hood Prop........................................................62Hood Release...................................................62
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Paddle Shift Mode
........................................... 92Paddle Shifters................................................ 92Paint Care...................................................... 293Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone
b
..................................................... 155Parking Brake.................................................. 87ParkSense System, Rear............................... 105Passing Light................................................... 43Passive Entry................................................... 22Performance.................................................... 69Personalized Main Menu Bar........................ 140Pets............................................................... 220Phone Mode.................................................. 152Pinch Protection.............................................. 61Placard, Tire And Loading Information........... 280Power Brakes....................................................... 296Deck Lid Release........................................ 63Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 267Door Locks.................................................. 21Mirrors......................................................... 37Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 57Seats........................................................... 31Steering....................................................... 94Sunroof....................................................... 60Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 25Windows...................................................... 58
Power SeatsForward....................................................... 31Lumbar........................................................ 32Rearward..................................................... 31Recline........................................................ 31Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 199Preparation For Jacking................................ 226Presets......................................................... 148PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 199Programmable Features............................... 125
R
Radial Ply Tires............................................. 284Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........... 261RadioPresets..................................................... 148Radio Controls.............................................. 141Radio Mode.................................................. 141Radio Operation................................... 141, 179Radio Remote Controls................................. 141Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 48Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 263Rear Camera................................................. 112Rear Cross Path............................................ 187Rear ParkSense System............................... 105Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 30Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 244
Recreational Towing...................................... 121Reformulated Gasoline................................. 297Refrigerant.................................................... 255Release, Hood..................................................62Reminder, Lights On........................................44Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 194Remote ControlStarting System...........................................17Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm.............................................20Programming Additional Key Fobs...............15Unlatch The Trunk.......................................14Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 141Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode...............................18Uconnect Customer Programmable Features..................................................19Uconnect Settings.......................................19Remote Starting System..................................17Remote Trunk Release.....................................63Replacement Bulbs....................................... 271Replacement Tires........................................ 286Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 304Restraints, Child............................................ 208Restraints, Head.......................................34, 35Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 242Rotation, Tires............................................... 291

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