Dodge 2007 Charger User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...........................5
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................7
4STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................33
5MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................39
6INDEX ....................................................................43
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵Introduction ........................... 4
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet is a supplement to both the Charger and
Magnum Owner’s Manuals prepared with the assistance
of service and engineering specialists and is intended to
aid the operators of police or fleet vehicles (used in severe
duty, high mileage operations) in understanding the
operation and required maintenance procedures for such
vehicles. It covers maintenance procedures for vehicles
equipped with heavy-duty packages. However, other
vehicles operated under the conditions listed below are
also considered “severe service” vehicles and should be
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 equip-
ment.
Following the instructions and recommendations pro-
vided herein will help assure safe and reliable operation
of your vehicle. After you have read the booklet it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
4 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵Brake System Maintenance ................ 6
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BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Perform this procedure in a controlled environment,
as high speeds and high rates of deceleration are
necessary in order to complete this procedure. Fail-
ure to follow this warning can result in an accident
with serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck-
led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
All new brake systems have a burnishing (break-in)
period. This burnishing (break-in) period will vary ac-
cording to individual driving habits and driving condi-
tions (e.g. rush hour, city, highway, etc). Smoke and odor
associated with brake burnishing is normal. Therefore,
we recommend using the following procedure should
you want to accelerate the burnishing (break-in) period
on the heavy-duty brake system on your vehicle:
In a controlled environment, perform a series of high-
speed threshold braking stops by accelerating the vehicle
to a speed of 60 to 70 mph followed each time by a high
deceleration stop. Repeat this 15 to 20 times, in sequence,
with a 15 to 20 second period of rest in between each
stop. After completing this procedure, allow the brakes to
cool completely before driving the vehicle again.
6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵Sentry Key Immobilizer — If Equipped ....... 9
䡵Tilt Steering Column ..................... 9
䡵Stealth Mode ..........................10
䡵Equipment Mounting Bracket ..............11
䡵Police Dome Light — If Equipped ...........11
䡵Spotlights — If Equipped .................12
䡵Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, & Window
Switches — If Equipped ..................12
䡵Airbags ..............................13
䡵Airbag Deployment Zones ................14
䡵Electrical Power Sources ..................21
▫Front Power Outlet .....................21
▫Additional Power Leads .................22
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ........22
䡵Power Distribution Centers ................23
▫Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) ......23
▫Fuses (Auxiliary Power Distribution Center) . . .24
▫Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center) .......24
䡵Electronic Brake Control System ............26
▫ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............26
▫TCS (Traction Control System) .............26
▫BAS (Brake Assist System) ................27
▫ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ..........27
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▫ESP/BAS Warning Light And ESP/TCS
Indicator Light ........................30
䡵Full Size Spare Tire — If Equipped ..........31
䡵Battery Access — Vehicles Equipped With Full
Size Spare Tire .........................32
䡵Hour Meter ...........................32
8 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
The steering column equipped on this vehicle only tilts.
Unlock the steering column by pulling out the handle
located directly below the column. To tilt the column
move the steering wheel up or down as desired. Lock the
steering column in position by pushing the handle in
until it fully engages.
Tilt Steering Column Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The
tilt adjustment must be locked while driving. Ad-
justing the steering wheel while driving, or driving
without the tilt adjustment locked could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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 instru-
ment panel. By rotating the dimmer
control to the extreme bottom “OFF”
position to “stealth mode,” all interior
illumination except for PRNDL,
odometer, and vehicle critical warning indicators will be
cancelled. The PRNDL and odometer will go to the
lowest legal limit.
Dimmer Control
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