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  • Page 1 ’ P O L I C E S U P P L E M E N T...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4...
  • Page 6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Refer to the Police Upfitter’s Guide provided with your This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual vehicle, prior to the addition of any aftermarket equip- prepared with the assistance of service and engineering ment. specialists, and is intended to aid the operators of police Following the instructions and recommendations pro- or fleet vehicles (used in severe duty, high-mileage op- vided herein, will help assure safe and reliable operation...

  • Page 7: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Airbag Deployment Zones ....8 Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And Window Switches — If Equipped ... . . 6 Occupant Restraints .

  • Page 8: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 5

    6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE MODIFIED REAR DOOR – LOCKS, LEVERS, AND Both rear passenger doors are inoperable from the rear WINDOW SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED seat position, inside of the vehicle. There are three ways The emergency rear door lock knob is located on the front to operate the rear door locks: portion of each rear door panel, visible when the front •...

  • Page 9: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Driver/passenger airbags affect the way police equip- • Vehicles equipped with left and right-side curtain ment can be safely mounted in police vehicles. airbags must use police cages, which have been Any surface that could come into contact with an airbag, approved by the equipment manufacturer, for use once it has been deployed, must not damage the airbag or...

  • Page 10: Should Not Be Placed Outside Of The Specified Zone

    8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Deployment Zones WARNING! (Continued) There are four zones to be aware of: • Do not place objects or mount equipment in front 1. Driver Airbag Deployment Zone (Fig. 1), and Driver of the airbag module cover, or in front of the seat Airbag/Steering Wheel Specifications (Fig.

  • Page 11: Airbag Deployment Zones

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 Figure 1 - Driver Airbag Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. Vertical Plane Passing Through Center of Steering Wheel 2. 18.5 in (47 cm) 3. Vertical Plane Passing Through Maximum Rearward Point that the Driver Airbag Cushion Reaches 4.

  • Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER AIRBAG/STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICA- STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION RANGE TIONS +/– 2.7 Degrees from Steering Column Tilt Pivot DRIVER AIRBAG CUSHION POSITION Point DAB Diameter When De- 21.0 Degrees from Vertical is the Nominal Position 26.5 in (67 cm) ployed (Full) DAB Depth When De-...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Figure 2 - Driver Airbag Lateral Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. Driver Seating Reference 2. Driver Airbag Cushion Lateral Deployment Zone, 28 in (71 cm). Figure 2...

  • Page 14: Figure

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING 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 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Figure 4 - Passenger Airbag Lateral Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. 2.75 in (7 cm) 2. Passenger Airbag Cushion Deployment Zone 3. 20 in (52 cm) 4. Reference Point Figure 4...
  • Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 5...
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Figure 5 - Side-Curtain Airbag Deployment Zone, depicts 8. 14.5 in (37 cm) the following. 9. 16 in (40.5 cm) 1. Cross-Sectional Area Side View 10. B-Pillar Trim 2. 8.7 in (22 cm) 11.
  • Page 18 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 6...
  • Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Figure 6 - Seat-Mounted Airbag Deployment Zone, de- picts the following. 1. Front Driver’s Seat 2. 177 in (450 cm) 3. 78.7 in (200 cm) 4. 78.7 in (200 cm) 5. Seat-Mounted Airbag...

  • Page 21: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Front Power Outlet ....24 Lights ......20 ▫...

  • Page 22: Lights

    20 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Stealth Mode This vehicle is designed for periods of surveillance. The dimmer control is located next to the headlight switch, and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. By rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF”...

  • Page 23: Spot Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 21 Spot Lights — If Equipped Dome Light — If Equipped This vehicle may be equipped with up to two spotlights. The police dome light has three positions. Position one is Each spotlight is attached to the A-Pillar. The spotlight used for white light, and position two is used for red LED switch is located on the chrome section of the handle.

  • Page 24: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    22 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake and accelera- tor pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel.
  • Page 25 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23 • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. CAUTION! • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage tem is on.

  • Page 26: Electrical Power Outlets

    24 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Front Power Outlet The front 12 Volt electrical power outlet is located on the center console, and is protected by a fuse. This power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power avail- able at all times).

  • Page 27: Additional Power Leads

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 25 power this outlet. One side of the three-terminal connec- tor 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 28 26 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use and while driving vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly.

  • Page 29: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 27 CONSOLE FEATURES Equipment Mounting Bracket — If Equipped The equipment mounting bracket is located between the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. Refer to the Police Upfitter’s Guide (www.fleet.chrysler.com) for details. Equipment Mounting Bracket...

  • Page 31: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Hour Meter ......30 Instrument Cluster Description ... . . 30...
  • Page 32 30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Hour Meter The trip odometer button is located on the left side of the instrument cluster next to the fuel gauge. With the ignition switch turned to the ON position and the engine OFF, press and hold this button for three seconds to display one of the following options: •...
  • Page 33 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ AutoStick Operation ....33 Automatic Transmission ....32 ▫...

  • Page 34: Automatic Transmission

    32 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUTOSTICK AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers Shift Lever manual gear shifting, to provide you with more control. The shift lever is located on the steering column. Refer to AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking, the Owner’s Manual for specific details about shifting.

  • Page 35: Starting And Operating 33

    STARTING AND OPERATING 33 (indicating the current transmission gear) will be illumi- nated in the transmission gear display (located in the instrument cluster) while AutoStick mode is active. Next, press the AUTOSTICK switch up (+) or down (-). This allows you to select a higher or lower range of gears. Pressing the bottom of the switch (-) triggers a downshift (unless it would cause engine overspeeding), and press- ing the top of the switch (+) triggers an upshift (unless it...

  • Page 36: Vehicle Loading

    34 STARTING AND OPERATING To exit the AutoStick mode, perform either of the While the weights and capacities shown in these tables is following: intended as supplemental loading information for pas- senger and luggage, the “Vehicle Certification Label” • Press and release the AUTOSTICK ON/OFF switch. contains the most current load capacities and therefore, if The transmission will now operate automatically;...
  • Page 37 STARTING AND OPERATING 35 Vehicle Loading — Charger Police Vehicles Front Axle Rear Axle Load (Including driver, passengers and cargo) 3.6L Engine 419 lbs (190 kg) 851 lbs (386 kg) 5.7L Engine 419 lbs (190 kg) 851 lbs (386 kg) GAWR 3.6L Engine 2,850 lbs...

  • Page 39: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Full-Size Spare Tire — If Equipped ..38 Jacking And Tire Changing ....38...
  • Page 40 38 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Full-Size Spare Tire — If Equipped The optional full-size spare tire is located above the rear compartment tub. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for Jacking and Tire Changing instructions. However, torque the wheel lug nuts to 133 ft.lbs.

  • Page 41: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Brake System Maintenance ....40 Maintenance Procedures ....40...
  • Page 42 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 43 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 41 In a controlled environment, accelerate the vehicle to a WARNING! (Continued) speed of 60 mph (97 km/h), maintain this speed for a few • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer seconds, and then apply the brakes for a moderate much greater injuries if you are not properly deceleration, slowing the vehicle to a speed of 10 to buckled up.

  • Page 45: Index

    INDEX...
  • Page 46 44 INDEX Adjustable Pedals ......22 Lights ....... . . 20 Airbag .
  • Page 47 INDEX 45 Spare Tire ......38 Vehicle Loading ......34 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .
  • Page 48 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 49 Chrysler Group LLC Second Edition 11D483-226-AB Printed in U.S.A.

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