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: Body Lubrication

Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with a lithium-based grease, such as Mopar® Spray White Lube to ensure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear...

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of the visors and lift the cover. Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun...