Dodge Charger SRT8 (2010 year). Instruction — part 21

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES

If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack

follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

Preparations for Jump-Start

The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk.
Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the
engine compartment for jump-starting.

NOTE:

The remote battery posts are viewed by standing

on the right side of the vehicle looking over the fender.

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Remote Battery Posts

WARNING!

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-

ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or

bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your

skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.

1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.

1 — Remote Negative (-) Post
2 — Remote Positive (+) Post

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3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.

Jump-Starting Procedure

WARNING!

Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the booster battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper
cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.

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WARNING!

Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:

6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the
remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.

7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable
from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged
vehicle.

If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin-
ning the wheels, is most effective.

NOTE:

Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

— if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.

CAUTION!

• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-

tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.

• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast

may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).

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WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Without The Ignition Key

Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Flatbed towing is recommended. DO NOT tow an AWD
vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground unless the
rear driveshaft is removed and the transmission is in
NEUTRAL.

Vehicles WITHOUT AWD may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL under the following conditions:

• The distance to be traveled must not exceed 15 miles

(24 km).

• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).

CAUTION!

Exceeding these towing limits may cause severe
transmission damage. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Vehicles equipped with AWD can be towed with the
transmission in NEUTRAL and the rear wheels OFF the
ground (or the rear driveshaft removed) with no limita-
tion on speed or distance.

CAUTION!

• Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front

with sling-type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.

• If the transmission is not operative or if the

vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (24 km),
then the only approved method of towing is with
a flatbed truck. Otherwise, damage to the trans-
mission may result.

• Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to

the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur.

(Continued)

CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not push or tow this vehicle with another

vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACC position. Make certain the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL.

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
A Tow Dolly

The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow this
vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Engine Compartment — 6.1L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 342

▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
▫ A/C Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

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▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
▫ Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From

Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368

䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

▫ Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . 376

䡵 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
䡵 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
䡵 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam

Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Front Side
Marker Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382

▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam

Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp — Models
With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
(HID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

▫ Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, Tail/Turn

Lamp, And Tail/Stop Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386

▫ License Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

䡵 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
䡵 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 391

▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.1L

1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)

6 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

2 — Integrated Power Module

7 — Air Cleaner Filter

3 — Coolant Pressure Cap

8 — Engine Oil Fill

4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover

9 — Engine Oil Dipstick

5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir

10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir

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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II

Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.

If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.

CAUTION!

• Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause

further damage to the emissions control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.

• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,

severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.

Loose Fuel Filler Cap

If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
”gASCAP” message will appear in the odometer or a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the

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TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.

A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.

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 Mainte-
nance (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 replace-
ment. 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 key-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. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.

2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.

3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.

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4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:

a. 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.

b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition 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 your
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 above 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.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use of genuine MOPAR

威 parts for normal/scheduled

maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure
the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by
the use of non-MOPAR

威 parts for maintenance and repairs

will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

DEALER SERVICE

Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-
nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service
operations in an expert manner. Service Instructions are
available which include detailed service information for
your vehicle. Refer to these Service Instructions before
attempting any procedure yourself.

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NOTE:

Intentional tampering with emissions control

systems may void your warranty and could result in civil
penalties being assessed against you.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.

Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components which
may require servicing or replacement in the future.

CAUTION!

• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-

form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC
dealership or qualified repair center.

• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids

that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.

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Engine Oil

Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 l) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.

CAUTION!

Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.

Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change

intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.

Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725
and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5 (will be listed
on the back label of the oil container).

The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic
5W-40 or equivalent engine oil.

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CAUTION!

Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating
temperatures.

The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine
oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil
filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.

Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.

Materials Added to Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi-
neered product and its performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.

Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.

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