2015 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 540

538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires systems can result in civil penalties being assessed disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic against you. testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe Cooling System and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. WARNING! Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer's specifica• When working near the radiator cooling fan, distions, should be obtained immediately. connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damswitch to the LOCK position. The fan is temperaage: ture controlled and can start at any time the igni• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, tion switch is in the ON position. when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion. coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the do not open the hood until the radiator has had vehicle. time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.