Dodge 2008 Charger User manual

Charger/Magnum
OWNER’S MANUAL POLICE SUPPLEMENT
2008
2008 Charger/Magnum Police Supplement
81-226-0804 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................5
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ................................7
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STARTING AND OPERATING ..................................................33
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ................................................39
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INDEX .....................................................................43
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
mIntroduction ...........................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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mBrake System Maintenance .................6
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BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Perform this procedure in a controlled environment,
as high speeds and moderate rates of deceleration are
necessary in order to complete this procedure. Failure
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 buckled
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 burnish procedure to
burnish the heavy-duty brake system on your vehicle:
In a controlled environment, accelerate the vehicle to a
speed of 60 mph (97 km/h), maintain this speed for a few
seconds, and then apply the brakes for a moderate
deceleration, slowing the vehicle to a speed of 10 to 5
mph (16 to 8 km/h). Repeat this sequence 40 times.
However, allow 30 seconds between braking maneuvers
to cool the brakes. 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
mSentry Key Immobilizer — If Equipped ........9
mElectronic Speed Control ...................9
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation .........9
▫To Activate ...........................10
▫To Set At A Desired Speed ................10
▫To Deactivate .........................10
▫To Resume Speed ......................11
▫To Vary The Speed Setting ................11
▫To Accelerate For Passing ................12
mTilt Steering Column .....................13
mStealth Mode ...........................13
mEquipment Mounting Bracket — If Equipped ....14
mPolice Dome Light — If Equipped ............14
mSpotlights — If Equipped ..................15
mModified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, & Window
Switches — If Equipped ...................15
mAirbags ...............................16
mAirbag Deployment Zones .................17
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mElectrical Power Sources ...................24
▫Front Power Outlet .....................24
▫Additional Power Leads .................25
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ........26
mPower Distribution Centers .................26
▫Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) ......27
▫Fuses (Auxiliary Power Distribution Center) . . .28
▫Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center) .......28
mElectronic Brake Control System .............30
mFull Size Spare Tire — If Equipped ...........30
mBattery Access — Vehicles Equipped With Full
Size Spare Tire ..........................31
mHour Meter ............................31
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.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
Electronic Speed Control Operation
The speed control lever (located on the left side of the
steering column) operates the system.
1 — RESUME/ACCEL
2 — SET/DECEL
3 — CANCEL
4 — ON/OFF
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9
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