Dodge 2008 Charger User Manual
Dodge Cars
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- SENTRY KEY
- SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- WINDOWS
- TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
- TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraint
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
- ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
- CUP HOLDERS
- STORAGE
- LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
- BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - IF EQUIPPED
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
- RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
- SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
- SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
- SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY)
- System Activation
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
- Selecting Satellite Mode
- Satellite Antenna
- Reception Quality
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
- Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)
- Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
- VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED
- ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- PARKING BRAKE
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING
- MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only
- TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED
- BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
- SELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE CHAINS
- SNOW TIRES
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- ADDING FUEL
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - EXCEPT DAYTONA AND R/T
- 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DAYTONA AND R/T
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Filter
- Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
- Spark Plugs
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Fuel Filter
- Catalytic Converter
- Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
- Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints
- Steering Linkage
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Windshield Washers
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
- Fuel System
- Brake System
- Automatic Transmission
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped
- Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
- Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
- Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
- FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX