Dodge Charger 2007 Supplemental Owner's Manual

Dodge Charger 2007 Supplemental Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Dodge Charger 2007

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4...
  • Page 4 4 INTRODUCTION This supplement applies to rear wheel drive passenger INTRODUCTION This booklet is a supplement to both the Charger and cars only. You are urged to read this publication and the Magnum Owner’s Manuals prepared with the assistance Owner’s Manual carefully. of service and engineering specialists and is intended to Refer to the Police Upfitter’s Guide provided with your aid the operators of police or fleet vehicles (used in severe...
  • Page 5: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Brake System Maintenance ....6...
  • Page 6 6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All new brake systems have a burnishing (break-in) BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE period. This burnishing (break-in) period will vary ac- cording to individual driving habits and driving condi- WARNING! tions (e.g. rush hour, city, highway, etc). Smoke and odor associated with brake burnishing is normal.
  • Page 7: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Additional Power Leads ....22 Sentry Key Immobilizer — If Equipped ..9 ▫...
  • Page 8 8 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ESP/BAS Warning Light And ESP/TCS Battery Access — Vehicles Equipped With Full Indicator Light ......30 Size Spare Tire .
  • Page 9: Sentry Key Immobilizer - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9 Sentry Key Immobilizer — If Equipped Do not hold transponders against the ignition key being used when starting vehicles equipped with the Sentry Key Immobilizer system (gray key). This may cause interference with Sentry Key, which can disable the engine.
  • Page 10: Stealth Mode

    10 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STEALTH MODE WARNING! This vehicle is designed for periods of surveillance. The dimmer control is Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The part of the headlight switch, and is tilt adjustment must be locked while driving. Ad- located on the left side of the instru- justing the steering wheel while driving, or driving ment panel.
  • Page 11: Equipment Mounting Bracket

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11 Equipment Mounting Bracket Police Dome Light — If Equipped The equipment mounting bracket is located between the The police dome light switch has three positions. Position driver’s and front passenger’s seat. Refer to the Police I is used for white light, and position II is used for red Upfitter’s Guide for details.
  • Page 12: Spotlights - If Equipped

    12 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SPOTLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED MODIFIED REAR DOOR – LOCKS, LEVERS, & WINDOW SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED The emergency rear door lock knob is located in the front portion of each rear door panel, visible when the front door is opened.
  • Page 13: Airbags

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13 Both rear passenger doors are inoperable from the rear AIRBAGS seat position inside the vehicle. There are three ways to Driver/passenger airbags affect the way police equip- operate the rear door locks: ment can be safely mounted in police vehicles. •...
  • Page 14: Airbag Deployment Zones

    14 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES WARNING! There are three zones to be aware of: • Vehicle equipped with left and right side curtain 1. Driver Airbag Deployment Zone (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2) and airbags must use police cages, which have been Driver Airbag/Steering Wheel Specifications approved by the equipment manufacturer for use in the vehicle.
  • Page 15 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15 Figure 1– Driver Airbag Deployment Zone depicts the following: 1. Vertical Plane Passing Through Center of Steering Wheel 2. 18.7 inches 3. Vertical Plane Passing Through Maximum Rearward Point That The Driver Airbag Cushion Reaches 4.
  • Page 16 16 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER AIRBAG/STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICATIONS DRIVER AIRBAG CUSHION POSITION DAB DIAMETER WHEN FULL 26.5 INCHES DAB DEPTH WHEN FULL 15 INCHES MAXIMUM REARWARD DISPLACEMENT DURING 18.7 INCHES FILL STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION RANGE +/– 2.7 DEGREES FROM STEERING COLUMN TILT PIVOT POINT 21.0 DEGREES FROM VERTICAL IS THE NOMINAL POSITION...
  • Page 17 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17 Figure 2 – Driver Airbag Lateral Deployment Zone depicts the following: 1. Driver Seating Reference 2. Driver Airbag Cushion Lateral Deployment Zone, 28.0 inches. Figure 2...
  • Page 18 18 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Figure 3 — Passenger Airbag Deployment Zone depicts the following: 1. Passenger Airbag Cushion 2. Vertical Plane From Point of Instrument Panel 3. Passenger Airbag Module 4. Instrument Panel 5. Vertical Plane Passing Through the Maximum Rear- ward Point that the Passenger Airbag Cushion Reaches 6.
  • Page 19 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 19 Figure 4 — Passenger Airbag Lateral Deployment Zone depicts the following: 1. 2.8 inches 2. Passenger Airbag Cushion Deployment Zone 3. 20.4 inches 4. Reference Point Figure 4...
  • Page 20 20 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Figure 5...
  • Page 21: Electrical Power Sources

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 21 Figure 5 — Side Airbag Deployment Zone depicts the ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCES following: Front Power Outlet 1. Cross Sectional Area Side View The front 12-volt electrical power outlet is located on the center console, and is protected by a fuse. This outlet is 2.
  • Page 22: Additional Power Leads

    22 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Fuse 18 in the Rear Power Distribution Center Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off not only protects the Front Power Outlet but it also determines whether the battery or the ignition will power CAUTION! this outlet.
  • Page 23: Power Distribution Centers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23 Power Distribution Centers Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) The following contains unique fuse information for po- The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the lice vehicles. Refer to “Power Distribution Centers” in engine compartment.
  • Page 24: Fuses (Auxiliary Power Distribution Center)

    24 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fuses (Auxiliary Power distribution Center) Rear Power Distribution Center Access — Vehicles The Auxiliary Power Distribution Center is located below Equipped with Full Size Spare Tire the glove box. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Fuse Access Under Dash Fuse Access Do not place heavy items on the top of the battery cover.
  • Page 25 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 25 Rear Power Distribution Center Access — Vehicles Cavity Fuse Circuits Equipped with Compact Spare Tire 20 Amp Police Dome Light - if Yellow equipped 15 Amp Right Spot Light Dk. Blue 15 Amp Left Spot Light Dk.
  • Page 26: Electronic Brake Control System

    26 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system commonly referred to as ESP. This The ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent system includes the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), the the natural laws of physics from acting on the TCS (Traction Control System), the BAS (Brake Assist vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by...
  • Page 27: Bas (Brake Assist System)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 27 BAS (Brake Assist System) WARNING! This system complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) by optimizing the vehicle braking capability dur- The BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the ing emergency braking maneuvers. This system detects natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail-...
  • Page 28 28 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path WARNING! that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path The ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot pre- does not match the intended path, the ESP applies the vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the...
  • Page 29 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 29 Partial Off mode is overcome, turn the ESP on again by momentarily The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a depressing the “ESP OFF” button. This may be done more spirited driving experience is desired. It is also while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 30 30 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! In the ESP Off mode, the engine torque reduction With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle and stability features are cancelled. Therefore, the stability offered by ESP is unavailable. In an emer- enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavail- gency evasive maneuver, the ESP system will not able.
  • Page 31 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 31 several ignition cycles, and you have driven the vehicle Full Size Spare Tire — If Equipped several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), The optional full size spare tire is located above the rear see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the compartment tub.
  • Page 32 32 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Access — Vehicles Equipped with Full Hour Meter Size Spare Tire The trip odometer button is located on the left side of the The battery in this vehicle is stored under an access cover instrument cluster next to the fuel gauge.
  • Page 33 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ AutoStick Operation ....35 Gear Selector ......34 AutoStick .
  • Page 34 34 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Selector AUTOSTICK The gear selector on this vehicle is located on the steering Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers column. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for spe- manual gear shifting to provide you with more control. cific details about shifting.
  • Page 35: Starting And Operating 35

    STARTING AND OPERATING 35 Autostick Operation To exit the autostick mode perform either of the follow- To activate the autostick system, place the gear selector in ing: the DRIVE position, then press and release the autostick • Press and release the autostick switch. The transmis- switch on the end of the gear selector.
  • Page 36 36 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Loading — Charger Police Vehicles Front Axle Rear Axle Empty Weight 3.5L Engines 2126 lbs (964 kg) 1873 lbs (850 kg ) 5.7L Engines 2241 lbs (1017 kg) 1967 lbs (892 kg ) Load (Including driver, passengers and cargo) 3.5L Engines 419 lbs (190 kg) 851 lbs (386 kg)
  • Page 37 STARTING AND OPERATING 37 Vehicle Loading — Magnum Police Vehicles Front Axle Rear Axle Empty Weight 3.5L Engines 2137 lbs (969 kg) 1958 lbs (888 kg ) 5.7L Engines 2204 lbs (1000 kg) 2070 lbs (939 kg ) Load (Including driver, passengers and cargo) 3.5L Engines 419 lbs (190 kg) 851 lbs (386 kg)
  • Page 39: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Maintenance Procedures ....40 Fluids And Capacities ....41 ▫...
  • Page 40 40 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Owner’s Manual for proper vehicle maintenance. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Police and fleet vehicles are equipped with heavy-duty The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in parts that are designed specifically for the varying de- design and specifications, and/or make additions to or mands and unique requirements under which they are improvements to its products without imposing any operated.
  • Page 41 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 41 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Cooling System * 3.5 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile For- 11.4 qts 10.8 liters mula) or equivalent. 5.7 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile For- 15.2 qts 14.4 liters mula) or equivalent.
  • Page 43: Index

    INDEX...
  • Page 44 44 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 6 Door Locks ......12 Airbag .
  • Page 45 INDEX 45 Loading Vehicle ......35 Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ... . 13,14 Capacities .

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