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User Manual

For 2008 DODGE CHARGER.

• INTRODUCTION3
  • INTRODUCTION4
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL4
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS6
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER6
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS7
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE9
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS12
    • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)12
    • Fob with Integrated Key13
    • Tip Start Feature14
    • Ignition Key Removal14
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder15
  • SENTRY KEY15
    • Replacement Keys16
    • Customer Key (Fob) Programming17
    • General Information18
  • SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED18
    • Rearming of the System18
    • To Arm the System19
    • To Disarm the System19
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM20
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY20
    • To unlock the doors21
    • To lock the doors23
    • To unlatch the trunk24
    • Using The Panic Alarm24
    • Programming Additional Transmitters25
    • Transmitter Battery Service25
    • General Information26
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED26
    • How To Use Remote Start26
  • DOOR LOCKS28
    • Manual Door Locks28
    • Power Door Locks29
    • Child Protection Door Lock32
  • WINDOWS34
    • Power Windows34
    • Wind Buffeting38
  • TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE38
  • TRUNK SAFETY WARNING39
    • Trunk Emergency Release40
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS40
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts41
    • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure46
    • Seat Belt Pretensioners47
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)47
    • Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped49
    • Seat Belts and Pregnant Women49
    • Seat Belt Extender50
    • Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag50
    • Event Data Recorder (EDR)63
    • Child Restraint65
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS74
  • SAFETY TIPS74
    • Transporting Passengers75
    • Lock Your Vehicle75
    • Exhaust Gas75
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle77
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle78
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE79
  • MIRRORS83
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror83
    • Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped84
    • Outside Mirrors84
    • Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped85
    • Drivers Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped85
    • Power Remote-Control Mirrors86
    • Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped86
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped87
  • HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED87
    • Operation89
    • Phone Call Features96
    • UConnect System Features99
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity104
    • Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System105
    • General Information114
  • SEATS114
    • Manual Seats - If Equipped114
    • Power Seats - If Equipped115
    • Power Reclining Seats - If Equipped116
    • Lumbar Support - If Equipped117
    • Head Restraints118
    • Heated Seats - If Equipped118
    • Folding Rear Seat120
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD121
  • LIGHTS123
    • Headlight Switch123
    • Automatic Headlights - If Equipped124
    • Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)125
    • Headlight Time Delay125
    • Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped126
    • Lights-on Reminder126
    • Fog Lights - If Equipped126
    • Multi-Function Lever126
    • Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights128
    • Interior Lights128
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS130
    • Intermittent Wiper System130
    • Mist Feature131
    • Windshield Washers131
    • Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)131
    • Adding Washer Fluid132
  • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN133
  • ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED134
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL135
    • Electronic Speed Control Operation135
    • To Activate136
    • To Set At A Desired Speed136
    • To Deactivate136
    • To Resume Speed137
    • To Vary the Speed Setting137
    • To Accelerate For Passing137
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE138
    • Courtesy/Reading Lights139
    • Sunglasses Storage139
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED139
    • Programming HomeLink140
    • Gate Operator/Canadian Programming143
    • Using HomeLink144
    • Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button144
    • Security144
    • Troubleshooting Tips145
    • General Information145
  • POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED146
    • Opening Sunroof - Express147
    • Closing Sunroof - Express147
    • Pinch Protect Feature147
    • Pinch Protect Override147
    • Venting Sunroof - Express147
    • Sunshade Operation148
    • Wind Buffeting148
    • Sunroof Maintenance148
    • Ignition Off Operation148
    • Sunroof Fully Closed149
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS149
    • Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off150
  • CUP HOLDERS151
    • Front Seat Cup Holders151
    • Rear Seat Cup Holders152
  • STORAGE153
    • Console Features153
    • Cargo Area154
  • LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED156
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL157
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS161
  • BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER162
  • PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - IF EQUIPPED163
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS164
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED174
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays177
    • Oil Change Required178
    • Trip Functions178
    • Compass Display181
    • Telephone - If Equipped183
    • Navigation - If Equipped185
    • Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)186
  • RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION190
    • Radio Broadcast Signals190
    • Two Types of Signals190
    • Electrical Disturbances190
    • AM Reception190
    • FM Reception190
  • SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED191
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)192
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)192
    • Clock Setting Procedure192
  • SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)194
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode195
    • Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)203
    • Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files205
    • LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)207
    • INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)207
  • SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED209
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio211
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)211
    • Clock Setting Procedure211
  • SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)213
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode214
    • Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play219
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files222
    • LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)224
    • INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)224
  • SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY)226
    • System Activation226
    • Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)226
    • Selecting Satellite Mode227
    • Satellite Antenna227
    • Reception Quality227
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode227
    • Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)230
    • Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)230
  • VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED230
  • UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED232
    • Connecting the iPod233
    • Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons233
    • Play Mode233
    • List or Browse Mode235
  • REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS236
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE238
  • RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES239
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS239
    • Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System239
    • Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped242
    • Operating Tips247
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES250
    • Electric Rear Window Defroster250
• STARTING AND OPERATING251
  • STARTING PROCEDURES255
    • Automatic Transmission256
    • Normal Starting (Tip Start)256
    • Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)256
    • If Engine Fails To Start257
    • After Starting258
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED258
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION258
    • Automatic Transmission - General Information259
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System261
    • 4 Speed Automatic Transmission262
    • 5 Speed Automatic Transmission267
  • AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED272
    • Autostick - 3.5L Engine272
    • Autostick - 5.7L Engine273
  • ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED274
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES275
    • Acceleration275
    • Traction275
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER275
    • Flowing/Rising Water276
    • Shallow Standing Water276
  • PARKING BRAKE278
  • BRAKE SYSTEM279
    • Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped280
  • POWER STEERING282
  • MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only283
  • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED284
  • BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED285
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED286
    • Synchronizing ESP289
    • ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator and ESP/TCS Indicator Lights289
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION290
    • Tire Markings290
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)293
    • Tire Loading and Tire Pressure294
  • TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION298
    • Tire Pressure298
    • Tire Inflation Pressures299
    • Radial-Ply Tires301
    • Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped302
    • Limited Use Spare - If Equipped302
    • Tire Spinning303
    • Tread Wear Indicators304
    • Life of Tire304
    • Replacement Tires305
    • Alignment And Balance306
  • SELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED307
  • TIRE CHAINS307
  • SNOW TIRES308
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS308
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED309
    • Base System - If Equipped312
    • Premium System - If Equipped314
    • General Information318
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS319
    • 2.7L Engine319
    • 3.5L and 5.7L Engines319
    • Reformulated Gasoline320
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends320
    • MMT In Gasoline321
    • Materials Added to Fuel321
    • Fuel System Cautions321
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings322
  • ADDING FUEL323
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)323
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message325
  • VEHICLE LOADING326
    • Vehicle Certification Label326
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)326
    • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)326
    • Overloading327
    • Loading327
  • TRAILER TOWING329
    • Common Towing Definitions329
    • Trailer Hitch Classification333
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)333
    • Trailer and Tongue Weight335
    • Towing Requirements336
    • Towing Tips341
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)342
    • TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)342
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES343
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER344
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS344
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING346
    • Preparations For Jacking347
    • Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage348
    • Jacking and Changing a Tire350
    • Compact Spare Tire354
    • Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required)354
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES356
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE359
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE360
    • WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY360
    • TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)361
    • TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY362
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE363
  • 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT366
  • 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT367
  • 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - EXCEPT DAYTONA AND R/T368
  • 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DAYTONA AND R/T369
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II370
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap370
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS371
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS372
  • DEALER SERVICE373
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES373
    • Engine Oil374
    • Engine Oil Filter378
    • Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension378
    • Spark Plugs379
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter379
    • Fuel Filter379
    • Catalytic Converter380
    • Maintenance-Free Battery381
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance383
    • A/C Air Filter - If Equipped384
    • Power Steering - Fluid Check384
    • Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints385
    • Steering Linkage385
    • Body Lubrication385
    • Windshield Wiper Blades386
    • Windshield Washers386
    • Exhaust System387
    • Cooling System388
    • Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses393
    • Fuel System393
    • Brake System394
    • Automatic Transmission396
    • All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped398
    • Front And Rear Wheel Bearings398
    • Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion398
    • Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders403
  • FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)404
    • Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)404
    • Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)406
  • VEHICLE STORAGE411
  • REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS412
  • BULB REPLACEMENT413
    • Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, and Front Side Marker Light413
    • Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light, and Tail/Stop Light415
    • License Light418
  • FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES418
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS421
    • Engine421
    • Chassis423
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES425
  • EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE426
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE426
    • Required Maintenance Intervals429
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE433
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE434
    • Prepare For The Appointment434
    • Prepare A List434
    • Be Reasonable With Requests434
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE434
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)437
  • MOPAR PARTS437
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS437
    • In Canada438
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS438
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES440
    • Treadwear440
    • Traction Grades440
    • Temperature Grades441
• INDEX443