2023 DODGE CHARGER bulb

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL75
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
(OBD II) C
YBERSECURITY
Your vehicle is required to have OBD II and a connection
port to allow access to information related to the
performance of your emissions controls. Authorized
service technicians may need to access this information to
assist with the diagnosis and service of your vehicle and
emissions system
Úpage 111.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an
inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M), this check verifies the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning
and is not on when the engine is running, and
that the OBD II system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery
replacement. If the OBD II system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle's OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:

1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.

NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this
test over. 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
 The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you
should not proceed to the I/M station.
 The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illu -
minated until you place the ignition in the off posi -
tion or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD II system is ready and you can
proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see an
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle
as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to
update. A recheck with the previously mentioned test
routine may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle
operation you should have your vehicle serviced before
going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your
vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running.
WARNING!
 ONLY an authorized service technician should
connect equipment to the OBD II connection port in
order to read the VIN, diagnose, or service your
vehicle.
 If unauthorized equipment is connected to the OBD II
connection port, such as a driver-behavior tracking
device, it may:
 Be possible that vehicle systems, including
safety related systems, could be impaired or a
loss of vehicle control could occur that may
result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
 Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including
personal information.
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184SAFETY
(Continued)
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds
for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning
Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any
part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light,
either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will
sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial
startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the
instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
detected that could affect the air bag system. The
diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.
While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.

The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the
four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first in
the ON/RUN position.
 The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
 The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related
gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an
authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is
detected, which could affect the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS), the Redundant Air Bag
Warning Light will illuminate on the instrument
panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on
until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will
sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light has come on and a fault has been detected. If the
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently
or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately
Úpage 68.
Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts for
both the driver and front passenger. The front air bags are
a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver
front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering
wheel. The passenger front air bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air
bag covers.

Front Air Bag/Knee Bolster Locations

WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument
panel could mean you won’t have the air bag system to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on,
stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as
you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag
3 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster
WARNING!
 Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during front air bag deployment could cause
serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
 Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an
air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child
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200SAFETY
(Continued)
(Continued)
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you have
questions regarding the seat belt or retractor conditions,
take your vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or
authorized FCA Certified Collision Care Program facility for
inspection.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first placed in the ON/RUN
position. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. After the bulb check, this light will illuminate with
a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has
been detected. It will stay on until the fault is removed. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on while
driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately
Úpage 177.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See an
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. Only use
a floor mat that does not interfere with the operation of the
accelerator, brake or clutch pedals. Only use a floor mat
that is securely attached using the floor mat fasteners so
it cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
accelerator, brake or clutch pedals or impair safe
operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked
floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause
your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake, or
clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To
prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
 ALWAYS securely attach your floor mat
using the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT
install your floor mat upside down or turn
your floor mat over. Lightly pull to confirm
mat is secured using the floor mat fasteners on a
regular basis.
 ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR
MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before installing
any other floor mat. NEVER install or stack
an additional floor mat on top of an
existing floor mat.
 ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.
NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly
attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor
mat for the specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s
side floor area. To check for interference, with the
vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully
depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,
or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat
from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.
 ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the
passenger’s side floor area.
 ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under acceler -
ator, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss
of vehicle control.
 NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
 If the vehicle carpet has been removed and
re-installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
WARNING!

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246SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
In the instance a bulb needs to be replaced, this section includes bulb description and replacement part numbers.
NOTE:See an authorized dealer for LED bulb replacement.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Name Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp 562
Overhead Console Reading Lamp 578
Visor Vanity Lamps A6220
Glove Compartment Lamp – If Equipped 194
Door Courtesy 562
Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cup Holder LED
NOTE:For lighted switches, see an authorized dealer for replacement instructions.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE247
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
FRONT LED LOW/HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS
The front low/high beam headlamps use LED sources that
are not serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly;
see an authorized dealer for replacement.
FRONT/REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP
The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an
assembly, see an authorized dealer.
FRONT FOG LAMP
The Front Fog Lamps use LED sources that are not
serviceable separately. The Front Fog Lamp must be
replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
The Front Park/Turn function is part of the headlamp
assembly and use LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The headlamps must be replaced as an
assembly, see an authorized dealer.
BACKUP LAMPS
The Backup Lamps use LED sources that are not
serviceable separately. The backup lamps must be
replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.
LICENSE LAMP
The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not
serviceable separately. The License Lamp must be
replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)
The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not
serviceable separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be
replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Name Bulb Number
Front Park/Turn Lamp LED
Front Fog Lamp – If Equipped LED
Front Side Marker LED
Rear Tail Lamp LED
Rear Stop/Turn Lamp LED
Rear Side Marker LED
Backup Lamp LED
License LED
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BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing ............................ 143
Body Mechanism Lubrication...................................... 231
B-Pillar Location ........................................................... 252
Brake Assist System .................................................... 165
Brake Control System .................................................. 165
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 236
, 272
Brake System ...................................................... 236, 267
Fluid Check..................................................... 236, 272
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 236
Parking ....................................................................... 79
Warning Light ................................................... 68
, 267
Brake/Transmission Interlock........................................81
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................... 79
Brightness, Interior Lights .............................................. 45
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 246
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 201
, 246
CCamera, Rear ............................................................... 100
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 270
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 225
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 235
Car Washes .................................................................. 265
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 201
Cargo Vehicle Loading....................................................... 102
Cargo Area Cover ............................................................60
Cargo Compartment ....................................................... 60
Cargo Net .........................................................................60
CD.................................................................................. 138
Certification Label ........................................................ 102 Chains, Tire ...................................................................262
Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................................................249
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........ 75
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................................ 199
Checks, Safety .............................................................. 199
Child Restraint .............................................................. 190
Child Restraints Booster Seats .......................................................... 192
Child Seat Installation ............................................. 197How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................196Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 191
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 193
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 191
Seating Positions ..................................................... 193
Child Safety Locks .......................................................... 24
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 268
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................260
Climate Control ............................................................... 46 Automatic ................................................................... 47
Manual ....................................................................... 49
Coin Holder ..................................................................... 53
Cold Weather Operation ................................................. 78
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 259
Console Floor ........................................................................... 53
Contract, Service .......................................................... 275
Controls ......................................................................... 130
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................235
Cooling System ............................................................. 234 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................235
Coolant Level ................................................. 234
, 235
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 270
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 235 Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................234 Inspection ................................................................ 235
Points To Remember .............................................. 236
Pressure Cap ........................................................... 235
Radiator Cap............................................................ 235
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 234
, 270, 271
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 264
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............................... 85
, 87
Cruise Light .............................................................. 73, 74
Customer Assistance ................................................... 273
Customer Programmable Features ............................. 112
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 111
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 41 Deck Lid Power Release........................................................... 59
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 200
De-Icer, Remote Start .................................................... 18
Deleting A Phone .......................................................... 144
Deluxe Security Alarm .................................................... 19
Diagnostic System, Onboard ......................................... 74 Dimmer Switch Headlight ................................................................... 41
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 227
Disabled Vehicle Towing .............................................. 219
Disc Drive ...................................................................... 138
Disconnecting ............................................................... 144
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 235
Disturb........................................................................... 146
Door Ajar ......................................................................... 69
Door Ajar Light ................................................................ 69
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Gross Axle Weight Rating ................................... 102, 103
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................. 102, 103
GVWR ............................................................................ 102
HHazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, OrShallow Standing Water .................................... 110
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................................ 202
Head Restraints .............................................................. 33
Head Rests ...................................................................... 33
Headlights Automatic ...................................................................42
Cleaning................................................................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .......................41
Lights On Reminder ...................................................42
On With Wipers ..........................................................42
Passing ....................................................................... 42
Switch .........................................................................40
Time Delay..................................................................42
Washers................................................................... 227
Heated Mirrors ................................................................36 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ...........41
Hill Start Assist ............................................................. 167
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................................................... 105
Holder, Coin .....................................................................53
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..................................36
Hood Prop ........................................................................59 Hood Release ..................................................................59
IIgnition............................................................................. 15 Switch......................................................................... 15
Illuminated Cupholder .................................................... 54 Indicator Lights Blue ............................................................................ 74
Green.......................................................................... 73
White .......................................................................... 74
Yellow ......................................................................... 73
Information Center, Vehicle ........................................... 64
Inside Rearview Mirror ................................... 34
, 35, 202
Instrument Cluster ................................................... 61, 63
Descriptions ............................................................... 74
Display................................................................. 63
, 65
Instrument Cluster
b
................................................... 63
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................................. 266
Interior Appearance Care ............................................. 265
Interior Lights .................................................................. 43
JJack Location ................................................................ 206
Jacking And Tire Changing — If Equipped
b
............. 205
Jump Starting ...................................................... 213, 214
KKey Fob Arm The System......................................................... 19
Panic Alarm ................................................................ 13
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 14
Unlatch The Trunk ..................................................... 13
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ......... 13 Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)............ 14
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ .............................................. 22
, 78
Enter The Trunk......................................................... 13
Passive Entry ............................................................. 22
Passive Entry Programming ..................................... 22
Keys ................................................................................. 12
LLane Change And Turn Signals ..................................... 43
Lane Change Assist ........................................................ 43 LaneSense ...................................................................... 98Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................................................... 178
Latches ......................................................................... 201 Hood........................................................................... 59
Lead Free Gasoline ...................................................... 268
Leaks, Fluid................................................................... 201
Life Of Tires ................................................................... 257
Light Bulbs ...........................................................201
, 246
Lights ............................................................................. 201 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set WithTarget Vehicle ...................................................... 73
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Vehicle ...................................................... 73
Air Bag...................................................... 68
, 183, 200
Automatic Headlights ............................................... 42
Brake Assist Warning.............................................. 167
Brake Warning.................................................. 68
, 267
Bulb Replacement .................................................. 246
Cruise .................................................................. 73
, 74
Daytime Running....................................................... 41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........................................ 41
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Synthetic.................................................................. 229
Viscosity................................................................... 270
Onboard Diagnostic System .................................... 74
, 75
Operating Precautions ....................................................74
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 276
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...............................................35
Overheating, Engine..................................................... 216
PPaddle Shift Mode ..........................................................83 Paddle Shifters................................................................83Paint Care ..................................................................... 264
Pair (link) Uconnect Phone To A mobile Phone

b
... 142
Panic Alarm .....................................................................13
Parking Brake ..................................................................79
ParkSense System, Rear ................................................94
Passing Light ...................................................................42
Passive Entry ...................................................................22
Performance....................................................................65
Personalized Main Menu Bar ...................................... 128
Pets ............................................................................... 199
Phone Mode ................................................................. 140
Pinch Protection .............................................................. 58
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 252
Power Brakes ..................................................................... 267
Deck Lid Release ....................................................... 59
Distribution Center (Fuses) .................................... 242 Door Locks .................................................................21
Mirrors ........................................................................36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 55
Seats...........................................................................30
Steering ...................................................................... 85 Sunroof....................................................................... 57
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............................ 25
Windows..................................................................... 56
Power Seats Forward ...................................................................... 30
Lumbar ....................................................................... 31
Rearward.................................................................... 30
Recline ....................................................................... 31
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 182
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 205
Presets .......................................................................... 135
Pretensioners Seat Belts................................................................. 182
Programmable Features .............................................. 112
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 256
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 235
Radio Presets .....................................................................135
Radio Controls .............................................................. 130
Radio Mode ...................................................................130
Radio Operation .................................................. 130
, 163
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 129
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......................................... 46
Rear Axle (Differential) ................................................. 237
Rear Camera ................................................................. 100
Rear Cross Path ............................................................171
Rear ParkSense System................................................. 94
Rear Seats, Folding ........................................................ 29
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Towing ...................................................................... 220
Recreational Towing ..................................................... 109
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 268 Refrigerant .................................................................... 230
Release, Hood ................................................................ 59
Reminder, Lights On....................................................... 42
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 178
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 16
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 19
Panic Alarm ............................................................... 13
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 14
Unlatch The Trunk ..................................................... 13
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...................... 129
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode............................................ 17
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features......... 18
Uconnect Settings ..................................................... 18
Remote Starting System ................................................ 16 Remote Trunk Release .................................................. 59
Replacement Bulbs ...................................................... 246
Replacement Tires ....................................................... 258
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 276
Restraints, Child ........................................................... 190
Restraints, Head............................................................. 33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ....................................... 218
Rotation, Tires .............................................................. 263
SSafety ............................................................................ 128
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle....................................... 199
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................................... 201
Safety Defects, Reporting ............................................ 276
Safety Features ............................................................ 128
Safety Information, Tire ............................................... 248
Safety Tips .................................................................... 199
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