2011 Dodge Charger Owner Manual Supplement
2011 Dodge Charger Manual
2011 Dodge Charger manual content summary:
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2011 OWNER'S MANUAL Charger POLICE SUPPLEMENT - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 2
causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don't drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. This manual illustrates and describes the - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 3
SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...5 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...19 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...29 STARTING AND OPERATING ...31 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...37 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...39 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 4
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ...4 1 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 6
vehicles. It covers maintenance procedures for 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 equipment. Following the instructions - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 7
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ Modified Rear Door - Locks, Levers, And Window Switches - If Equipped ...6 Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ...7 ▫ Airbag Deployment Zones ...8 2 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 8
SWITCHES - IF EQUIPPED The emergency rear door lock knob is located on the front portion of each rear door panel, visible when in. Both rear passenger doors are inoperable from the rear seat position, inside of the vehicle. There are three ways to driver door master switch. Emergency Door Lock Knob - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 9
the vehicle. • The area where the side-curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions. • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side curtain airbags, care must be taken when installing any type of roof equipment. Drilling and installation of fasteners or other equipment - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 10
mount equipment in front of the airbag module 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 could result in personal injury - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 11
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. Steering Wheel 5. Driver Airbag Retainer/Housing 6. Driver Airbag - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 12
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 De18.5 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - 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). 2 Figure 2 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 14
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 Rearward - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - 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 2 Figure 4 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 16
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 5 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 17
, 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. Side-Curtain Airbag Inflator Module 3. 3.5 in (9 cm) 12. 3.5 in (9 cm) 4. 17.7 in (45 cm) 5. 40.7 in (103.5 cm) 6. 19.8 in (50.5 cm) 7. 3.5 in (9 cm - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 18
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 6 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 19
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Figure 6 - Seat-Mounted Airbag Deployment Zone, depicts 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 2 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 20
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20 ▫ Front Power Outlet ...24 ▫ Additional Power Leads ...25 Ⅵ Console Features ...27 ▫ Equipment Mounting Bracket - If Equipped ...27 3 ▫ Stealth Mode ...20 ▫ Spot Lights - If Equipped ...21 ▫ Dome Light - If Equipped ...21 Ⅵ Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped ...22 Ⅵ Electrical Power Outlets ...24 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 22
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 and odometer will go to the lowest legal limit. The courtesy (interior) lights are disabled when opening the door, and will operate only by rolling - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 23
to the A-Pillar. The spotlight switch is located on the chrome section of the handle. Use this switch to turn on and turn off the spotlight. Rotate and twist the handle to adjust the position of the spotlight. Dome Light - If Equipped The police dome light has three positions. Position one is used - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 24
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 accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The switch is located on the - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 25
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23 • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control System is on. The following messages will be displayed on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 26
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 available at all times). Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 27
-Volt electrical power leads underneath an access cover, located directly under the center console front power outlet. These power leads are protected by fuses located on the passenger side below the glove compartment. Refer to the Police Upfitter's Guide provided with your vehicle, for more details - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 28
the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 29
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. 3 Equipment Mounting Bracket - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 30
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Ⅵ Instrument Cluster Description ...30 ▫ Hour Meter ...30 4 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - 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 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 33
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Ⅵ Automatic Transmission ...32 ▫ Shift Lever ...32 Ⅵ AutoStick ...32 ▫ AutoStick Operation ...33 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...34 5 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 34
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. eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 35
transmission gear) will be illuminated in the transmission gear display (located in the instrument cluster) while AutoStick mode is active. the shift lever in the gear. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift (+) DRIVE position, then press and release the AUTOSTICK the transmission as the - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 36
in these tables. Refer to shifting between the five available gears. You can shift the Owner's Manual for more information. in or out of AutoStick mode Label." This label is attached to the rear of the driver's door. Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 37
STARTING AND OPERATING 35 Vehicle Loading - Charger Police Vehicles Front Axle Load (Including driver, passengers and cargo) 3.6L Engine 5.7L Engine GAWR 3.6L Engine 5.7L Engine 419 lbs (190 kg) 419 lbs (190 kg) 2,850 lbs (1 293 kg) 2,850 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 38
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Jacking And Tire Changing ...38 ▫ Full-Size Spare Tire - If Equipped ...38 6 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 40
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. (180 N•m). Spare - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 41
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ Maintenance Procedures ...40 ▫ Brake System Maintenance ...40 7 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 42
's Manual for the proper maintenance intervals. The manufacturer reserves the right to make 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 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 43
greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of brake systems have a burnishing (break-in) period. This burnishing (break-in) period will vary according to individual driving habits and driving - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 44
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INDEX 8 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 46
INDEX Adjustable Pedals ...22 Airbag ...7 Airbag Deployment ...7 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...7 Automatic Transmission Autostick ...32 Autostick ...32 Lights ...20 Loading Vehicle ...34 Capacities ...34 Locks ...6 Door ...6 Maintenance Procedures ...40 Brake System ...40 Occupant Restraints - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 47
INDEX 45 Spare Tire ...38 Vehicle Loading ...34 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...7 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) ...7 Tires Spare Tire ...38 Transmission Shifting ...32 8 - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 48
should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the - 2011 Dodge Charger | Owner Manual Supplement - Page 49
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