Dodge Charger: STARTING AND OPERATING / ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 3.6L & 5.7L

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 3.6L & 5.7L

A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera- tion. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indica- tion of difficulty. Please check your oil level with the engine oil indicator often during the break in period. Add oil as required.

    ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

    The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord...

    PARKING BRAKE

    Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel...

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    Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—


    (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. (3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs...

    Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Trunk Safety


    Trunk Emergency Release As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be opened by actuating the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism...

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