2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual Supplement
2010 Dodge Charger Manual
2010 Dodge Charger manual content summary:
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OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...5 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...19 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...25 STARTING AND OPERATING ...27 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...33 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...35 INDEX ...43 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 2
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ...4 1 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 4
serviced and maintained as prescribed in this booklet. This supplement applies to rear-wheel drive passenger cars only. You are urged to read this publication and the Owner's Manual carefully. Refer to the Police Upfitter's Guide provided with your vehicle, prior to the addition of any aftermarket - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 5
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ Sentry Key Immobilizer ...6 Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ...7 Ⅵ Modified Rear Door - Locks, Levers, & Window Switches - If Equipped ...6 ▫ Airbag Deployment Zones ...8 2 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 6
the Sentry Key Immobilizer system. This may cause interference with the Sentry Key, which can disable the engine. 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 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 7
rear windows are inoperable from the rear door switches. Rear windows are only operable by the driver door master switch. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Driver/passenger and reduce the effectiveness of the airbag during a deployment. WARNING! • Vehicles equipped with left and right-side curtain airbags - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 8
TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle cover, or in front of the seat areas that may come in contact with a deploying airbag. • Dash, tunnel or console-mounted equipment should not be placed outside of the specified zone. • Failure to follow these instructions - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 9
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. 18.7 in (47 cm) 3. Vertical Plane Passing Through Maximum Rearward Point that the Driver Airbag Cushion Reaches 4. Steering - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 10
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER AIRBAG/STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICATIONS DRIVER AIRBAG CUSHION POSITION DAB Diameter When De26.5 in (67 cm) ployed (Full) DAB Depth When De15 in (38 cm) ployed (Full) Maximum Rearward Displacement During De18.7 in (47 cm) ployment (Fill) STEERING - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 11
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). 2 Figure 2 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 12
- 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 Rearward Point that the Passenger Airbag Cushion Reaches 6. 18.5 in (47 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 13
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Figure 4 - Passenger Airbag Lateral Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. 2.8 in (7 cm) 2. Passenger Airbag Cushion Deployment Zone 3. 20.4 in (52 cm) 4. Reference Point 2 Figure 4 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 14
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 5 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 15
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Figure 5 - Side-Curtain Airbag Deployment Zone, depicts 7. 3.6 in (9 cm) the following. 8. 12.2 in (31 cm) 1. Cross-Sectional Area Side View 9. 15.3 in (39 cm) 2. 6.1 in (15 cm) 10. B-Pillar Trim 3. 3.1 in (8 cm) 11. Side-Curtain Airbag Inflator - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 16
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 6 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 17
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Figure 6 - Seat-Mounted Airbag Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. Front Driver's Seat 2. 12.4 in (31 cm) 3. 7.9 in (20 cm) 4. 11.2 in (28 cm) 5. Seat-Mounted Airbag 2 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 18
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Ⅵ Lights ...20 ▫ Front Power Outlet ...22 ▫ Additional Power Leads ...23 ▫ Equipment Mounting Bracket - If Equipped ...24 3 ▫ Stealth Mode ...20 ▫ Dome Light - If Equipped ...21 Ⅵ Tilt Steering Column ...21 Ⅵ Electrical Power Outlets ...22 ▫ Spot Lights - If Equipped ...20 Ⅵ Console Features - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 20
20 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Stealth Mode This vehicle is designed for periods of surveillance. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch, and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. By rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom "OFF" position - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 21
Light - If Equipped The police dome light has three positions. Position one is used for white light, and position two is used for red LED light. Always remember to return the dome light column. To tilt the column, move the steering wheel up or down as desired. Lock the steering column in position - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 22
22 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt adjustment locked could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 23
the Police Upfitter's Guide provided with your vehicle, for more details. Carefully pry off the access cover to access the power leads. WARNING! (Continued) • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 24
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. 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 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 25
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Ⅵ Instrument Cluster Description ...26 ▫ Hour Meter ...26 4 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 26
PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Hour Meter The trip odometer button is located on the left side of the • Second press (h) - Idle Time (recording only when instrument cluster next to the fuel gauge. With the vehicle is in PARK) ignition switch turned to the ON position and the engine - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 27
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Ⅵ Automatic Transmission ...28 Ⅵ AutoStick ...28 ▫ AutoStick Operation ...29 ...30 ▫ Shift Lever ...28 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading 5 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 28
allows you to maximize engine braking, the Owner's Manual for specific details about shifting. eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 29
will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. Pressing the top of the should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the To activate Autostick mode, place the shift lever in the vehicle is accelerated. DRIVE position, - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 30
the the rear of the driver's door. Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle load capacities and therefore, if foot off the accelerator pedal. different, will supersede the data in 's Manual for more information. lever in the PARK position. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) VEHICLE LOADING Charger Police - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 31
STARTING AND OPERATING 31 Vehicle Loading - Charger Police Vehicles Front Axle Load (Including driver, passengers and cargo) 3.5L Engine 5.7L Engine GAWR 3.5L Engine 5.7L Engine 419 lbs (190 kg) 419 lbs (190 kg) 2,850 lbs (1 293 kg) 2,850 lbs (1 293 kg) Rear Axle 851 lbs (386 kg) 851 lbs (386 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 32
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Jacking And Tire Changing ...34 ▫ Full-Size Spare Tire - If Equipped ...34 Ⅵ Jump-Starting ...34 ▫ Battery Access - Vehicles Equipped With Full-Size Spare Tire ...34 6 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 34
for Jacking and Tire Changing instructions. However, torque the wheel lug nuts to 140 ft.lbs. (190 N•m). JUMP-STARTING Battery Access - Vehicles Equipped With Full-Size Spare Tire The battery in this vehicle is stored under an access cover in the rear compartment. Battery Access Spare Tire Removal - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 35
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ Maintenance Procedures ...36 ▫ Brake System Maintenance ...36 ▫ Integrated Power Module ...38 ▫ Auxiliary Power Distribution Center ...39 ▫ Rear Power Distribution Center ...39 ...41 Ⅵ Fuses ...37 Ⅵ Fluid Capacities 7 - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 36
-duty parts that equipment described in this manual that is not on this changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products, without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured. Brake System Maintenance WARNING - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 37
driving habits and driving conditions (e.g., rush hour, city, highway, etc). Smoke and odor associated with brake burnishing is normal. Therefore, we recommend using the following burnish procedure to burnish the heavy-duty brake system on your vehicle. In a controlled environment, accelerate - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 38
engine compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 39
15 Amp Blue 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow Description Right Spot Light Left Spot Light Police Dome Light - If Equipped Rear Power Distribution Center The Rear Power Distribution Center is located in the rear compartment, under an access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. 7 Under-Dash Fuse - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 40
40 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center Access - Vehicles Equipped with Full-Size Spare Tire Rear Power Distribution Center Access - Vehicles Equipped with Compact Spare Tire Rear Fuse Access Rear Fuse Access Do not place heavy items on the top of the battery cover. - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 41
Module Cavity 40 MiniFuse 5 Amp Tan Description Switch Bank FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Cooling System * 3.5 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent * Includes heater - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 42
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System Hoses ... Fluid Capacities ...41 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...6 Instrument Cluster ...26 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...38 Introduction ...4 34 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...6 34 36 Lights ...20 36 Loading Vehicle ...30 Capacities ...30 Capacities, Fluid ...41 Locks ...6 Door ...6 Door - 2010 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 45
INDEX 45 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...7 Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ...39 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...22 Tilt Steering Column ...21 30 Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ...7 Spare Tire ...34 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) ...7 Steering Tilt Column ...21 Wheel, Tilt ...21 8
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INTRODUCTION
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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