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Dodge Charger 2008 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Charger/Magnum 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L P O L I C E S U P P L E M E N T...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4...
  • Page 5 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This supplement applies to rear wheel drive passenger 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 6: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 8: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Sentry Key Immobilizer — If Equipped ..9 Tilt Steering Column .....13 Electronic Speed Control .
  • Page 9 8 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center) ..28 Electrical Power Sources ....24 ▫...

  • Page 10: 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 11: To Activate

    10 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate: To Set At A Desired Speed: Push the speed control lever inward (toward When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the the steering column) and release (“ON/OFF”). lever down and release (“SET/DECEL”). Remove your The indicator light in the lever (and in the foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will instrument cluster on some models) will illu-...

  • Page 12: To Resume Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11 • Push the speed control lever away from you (“CAN- Pushing the lever up and releasing (“RES/ACCEL”) once CEL”). will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is pushed up and released, speed increases Pushing and releasing the lever (“ON/OFF”) or turning so that pushing the lever up and releasing three times off the ignition erases the set speed from memory.

  • Page 13: To Accelerate For Passing

    12 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing: WARNING! Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed.

  • Page 14: Tilt Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13 TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! The steering column equipped on this vehicle only tilts. Unlock the steering column by pulling out the handle Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The located directly below the column. To tilt the column tilt adjustment must be locked while driving.

  • Page 15: Equipment Mounting Bracket - If Equipped

    14 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Equipment Mounting Bracket — If Equipped 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 16: Spotlights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15 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 17: Airbags

    16 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 18: Airbag Deployment Zones

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17 AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES WARNING! There are three zones to be aware of: • Vehicle equipped with left and right side curtain airbags 1. Driver Airbag Deployment Zone (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2) and must use police cages, which have been approved by the Driver Airbag/Steering Wheel Specifications equipment manufacturer for use in the vehicle.
  • Page 19 18 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 20 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 19 DRIVER AIRBAG/STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICATIONS DRIVER AIRBAG CUSHION POSITION STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION RANGE DAB DIAMETER WHEN +/– 2.7 DEGREES FROM STEERING COLUMN TILT 26.5 INCHES FULL PIVOT POINT DAB DEPTH WHEN FULL 15 INCHES 21.0 DEGREES FROM VERTICAL IS THE NOMINAL POSITION MAXIMUM REARWARD...
  • Page 21 20 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 22 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 21 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 23 22 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 24 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23 Figure 5...

  • Page 25: Electrical Power Sources

    24 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 26: Additional Power Leads

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 25 determines whether the battery or the ignition will power this outlet. One side of the three-terminal connector that holds Fuse 18 receives battery power and the other side receives ignition power. To change the power source, install the fuse in either the upper or the lower position of the three-terminal Fuse 18 connector.

  • Page 27: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

    26 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off Power Distribution Centers The following contains unique fuse information for po- CAUTION! lice vehicles. Refer to “Power Distribution Centers” in section 7 of the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more infor- •...

  • Page 28: Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 27 Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) CAUTION! The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment. This center contains fuses and • When installing the Power Distribution Center relays. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched.

  • Page 29: Fuses (Auxiliary Power Distribution Center)

    28 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fuses (Auxiliary Power distribution Center) Cavity Fuse Circuits The Auxiliary Power Distribution Center is located below 15 Amp Right Spot Light the glove box. This center contains fuses and relays. Dk. Blue 15 Amp Left Spot Light Dk.
  • Page 30 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 29 Rear Power Distribution Center Access — Vehicles Rear Power Distribution Center Access — Vehicles Equipped with Full Size Spare Tire Equipped with Compact Spare Tire Rear Fuse Access Rear Fuse Access Do not place heavy items on the top of the battery cover. Cavity Fuse Circuits...

  • Page 31: Electronic Brake Control System

    30 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Refer to Electronic Stability Program in Section 5 of the vehicle Owner’s Manual for detailed system information and operating instructions. Full Size Spare Tire — If Equipped The optional full size spare tire is located above the rear compartment tub.

  • Page 32: Battery Access - Vehicles Equipped With Full Size Spare Tire

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 31 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 34 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ AutoStick Operation ....35 Gear Selector ......34 AutoStick .

  • Page 35: Gear Selector

    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 36: Starting And Operating 35

    STARTING AND OPERATING 35 display located in the instrument cluster when the sys- tem is ON. Next, press the “AUTOSTICK” switch up (+) or down (-). This allows the driver to select a higher or lower range of gears. Pressing the bottom of the switch (-) triggers a downshift and pressing the top of the switch (+) triggers an upshift.

  • Page 37: Vehicle Loading

    36 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING contains the most current load capacities and therefore, if The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on different, will supersede the data in these tables. Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This label is attached to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information.
  • Page 38 STARTING AND OPERATING 37 Vehicle Loading — Charger Police Vehicles Front Axle Rear Axle Load (Including driver, passengers and cargo) 3.5L Engines 419 lbs (190 kg) 851 lbs (386 kg) 5.7L Engines 419 lbs (190 kg) 851 lbs (386 kg) GAWR 3.5L Engines 2850 lbs (1293 kg) 2850 lbs (1293 kg)

  • Page 40: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Maintenance Procedures ....40 Fluids And Capacities ....41 ▫...
  • Page 41 40 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in Police and fleet vehicles are equipped with heavy-duty design and specifications, and/or make additions to or parts that are designed specifically for the varying de- improvements to its products without imposing any mands and unique requirements under which they are obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-...
  • Page 42 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 44: Index

    INDEX...
  • Page 45 44 INDEX About Your Brakes ......6 Dimmer Control ......13 Airbag .
  • Page 46 INDEX 45 Lights ....... . . 15 Shifting ....... 34 Dome .
  • Page 47 81-226-0804 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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