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...

Other information:

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped

The following messages will display in the instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to Remote Start or exits Remote Start prematurely: Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low Remote Start Cancelled — Trunk Open Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset The instrument cluster display message stays active until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position...

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Cooling System

WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot...