Dodge Charger: BODYWORK / Body And Underbody Maintenance

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual / SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE / BODYWORK / Body And Underbody Maintenance

Cleaning Headlights

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Protection From Atmospheric Agents

Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle...

Preserving The Bodywork

Washing Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using Mopar® Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with water...

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Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the procedures in this section carefully...

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using any of the following methods: Push the unlock button on the key fob. Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock the door. Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to disarm the system. NOTE: The driver's door key cylinder and the trunk button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security system...