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Dodge 2008 Charger User Manual

Dodge 2008 Charger
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
...............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
................................... 157
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STARTING AND OPERATING
.................................................251
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
...............................................343
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
...............................................363
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
..................................................425
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
..........................................433
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INDEX
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Dodge 2008 Charger Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDodge
Model2008 Charger
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Vehicle Operation: Before Starting

Occupant Restraints and Airbags

Details seat belts, pretensioners, airbags, and child restraint systems.

Vehicle Features Overview

UConnect™ Hands-Free Communication

Explains the voice-activated, hands-free communication system for phones.

Instrument Panel and Information Center

Instrument Cluster Indicators and Gauges

Details gauges like fuel, speedometer, tachometer, and warning lights.

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

Explains the EVIC's driver-interactive display for system status and settings.

Radio and Multimedia System Features

Covers radio operation, audio settings, media playback, and system features.

Vehicle Starting and Operating Procedures

Automatic Transmission Operation

Details gear selector positions, precautions, and general information for automatic transmissions.

Brake System and Power Steering

Explains ABS, EBD, brake warning lights, and power steering system.

Vehicle Operation Systems

Traction Control and Stability Systems

Explains TCS, ESP, BAS systems, indicator lights, and operating instructions.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Details TPMS operation, warnings, and system components for tire pressure monitoring.

Fuel Requirements and Cautions

Covers recommended fuel types, octane ratings, and fuel system cautions.

Vehicle Loading and Towing

Vehicle Loading and Weight Ratings

Explains vehicle certification label, GVWR, GAWR, and overloading warnings.

Trailer Towing Information

Provides safety tips, definitions, hitch classification, and towing weights for trailers.

Emergency Procedures

Hazard Warning Flasher and Engine Overheating

Explains hazard flasher use and steps to take if the engine overheats.

Jacking and Tire Changing Procedures

Covers preparations, warnings, and steps for safely changing a tire.

Jump-Starting Procedures

Provides detailed warnings and steps for jump-starting a vehicle with a discharged battery.

Towing Disabled Vehicles

Vehicle Maintenance Procedures

Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)

Explains the OBD II system, malfunction indicator light, and fuel filler cap checks.

Vehicle Service and Component Care

Engine Oil Level Check and Selection

Covers checking oil level for different engines and selecting the correct oil type and viscosity.

Vehicle Systems Maintenance

Vehicle Systems Care and Checks

Cooling System Service

Details coolant checks, draining, flushing, refilling, and proper coolant selection.

Vehicle Fluid and System Checks

Brake System Inspection

Emphasizes periodic inspection of all brake components and hoses for performance.

Brake System Fluid Checks

Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check

Guides checking brake fluid level and cautions against overfilling or contamination.

Transmission and Fluid Management

Vehicle Drivetrain and Exterior Care

Vehicle Appearance and Cleaning

Vehicle Component Cleaning

Vehicle Surface Cleaning

Interior Component Cleaning

Vehicle Electrical System: Fuses

Front Power Distribution Center Fuses

Details fuses and their descriptions in the front power distribution center.

Vehicle Storage and Lighting

Exterior Lighting Replacement

Vehicle Fluids and Capacities

Vehicle Maintenance Schedules

Required Maintenance Intervals

Provides a table listing maintenance items with intervals in miles, kilometers, and months.

Consumer Assistance and Support

Reporting Safety Defects

Guides on reporting vehicle defects to NHTSA and the manufacturer.

Safety Information and Tire Grades

Department of Transportation Tire Grades

Describes DOT uniform tire grading categories: Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature.

Tire Temperature Grade Explanation

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