Dodge Charger: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / FUEL REQUIREMENTS
While operating on gasoline with the required octane number, hearing a light
knocking sound from the engine is not a cause for concern. However, if the engine
is heard making a heavy knocking sound, see a dealer immediately. Use of gasoline
with a lower than recommended octane number can cause engine failure and may void
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and
hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before
considering service for the vehicle.
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly
mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the lug nuts/ bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque
wrench using a six sided (hex) deep wall socket...
3.6L Engine
This engine is designed to meet
all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when
using high-quality unleaded “regular” gasoline having an octane rating of 87 as
specified by the (R+M)/ 2 method...
Other information:
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol (E-15). Use of gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will
have some or all of these symptoms:
Operate in a lean mode...
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.
Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.
At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grab and twist
the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above
the latch plate...