Dodge Charger SRT8 (2010 year). Manual

Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

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10 Amp
Red

Cargo Light/Satellite
Receiver (SDARS) Video
– If Equipped/Vehicle
Information Module – If
Equipped

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10 Amp
Red

Heated Mirrors – If
Equipped

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5 Amp
Orange

Auto Inside Rearview
Mirror/Heated Seats – If
Equipped/Switch Bank

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30 Amp
Pink

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Front Blower Motor

30 Amp
Pink

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Rear Window Defroster

Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

20 Amp
Blue

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Amplifier – If
Equipped/Sunroof – If
Equipped

Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses

(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch are
fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The
passenger seat switch is fused by the 25 Amp circuit
breaker in cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power
window switch, and the passenger power window
switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity
13. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of
these systems, see your authorized dealer for service.

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VEHICLE STORAGE

If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.

• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of

service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.

REPLACEMENT BULBS

Interior

Bulb Number

Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Overhead Console Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Visor Vanity Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Door Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Shift Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder . . . . . . . . LED

(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)

NOTE:

For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer

for replacement instructions.

All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.

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Exterior

Bulb Number

Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) . . . . . . 9006
Low Beam Headlamp –
High Intensity Discharge (HID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1S

(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)

High Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157A
Front Fog Lamp – If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . PSX24W
Front Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)

Tail/Stop Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
Tail/Turn Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
Rear Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Backup Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL). . . . . . . LED

(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)

License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

BULB REPLACEMENT

Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp, and Front Side Marker Lamp —
Models with Halogen Headlamps

1. Open the hood.

NOTE:

Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be

necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.

2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp
assembly.

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CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.

3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.

4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.

1 — High Beam Headlamp Bulb
2 — Low Beam Headlamp Bulb

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Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID)

HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.

WARNING!

A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlight switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,

when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.

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Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, Tail/Turn Lamp,
and Tail/Stop Lamp

1. Open the trunk.

2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the taillamp
assembly.

3. Pull back the trunk liner.

4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
taillamp assembly.

5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.

6. Disconnect the electrical connector.

7. Pull the taillamp assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.

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11. Reinstall the taillamp assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.

12. Close the trunk.

License Lamp

1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear
fascia.

2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.

3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.

4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.

5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install
the screws.

1 — License Lamp Bulb
2 — Socket

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FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (Approximate)

19 Gallons

72 Liters

Engine Oil with Filter
6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-40, API Certified)

7 Quarts

6.6 Liters

Cooling System *
6.1 Liter Engine (MOPAR

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile

Formula or equivalent)

15.2 Quarts

14.4 Liters

* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

MOPAR

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-

brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.

Engine Oil

For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine
oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725
and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5. The manufacturer recom-
mends the use of a full synthetic 5W-40 or equivalent engine oil.

Engine Oil Filter

MOPAR

威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.

Spark Plugs

PLZTR5A-13 (Gap 0.040 in [1.01 mm])

Fuel Selection

Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.

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Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission

MOPAR

威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed

ATF+4

威 product.

Brake Master Cylinder

MOPAR

威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3

brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir

MOPAR

威 Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Trans-

mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4

威 product.

Rear Axle

MOPAR

威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W–90 (API GL-5) or equivalent

(with MOPAR

威 Friction Modifier — Hypoid Gear Additive).

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 394
䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 396

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EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type
must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure
the continued proper functioning of the emissions control
system. These and all other maintenance services in-
cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.

Inspection and service should also be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emis-

sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part that has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.

On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.

On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).

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NOTE:

• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the

time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.

• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your

vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.

• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals

exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in

“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

At Each Stop for Fuel

• Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance

Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

Once a Month

• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage.

• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals

as required.

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