Dodge Charger: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE / Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
WARNING!
- Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt with vehicle running.
- When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor
lead. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time regardless
of ignition mode. You could be injured by the moving fan blades.
- You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only
do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle
to a compe- tent mechanic.
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small cracks that run across ribbed surface
of belt from rib to rib, are considered normal. These are not a reason to replace
belt. However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not normal. Any belt
with cracks running along a rib must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if
it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe glazing.
Conditions that would require replacement:
- Rib chunking (one or more ribs has sepa- rated from belt body)
- Rib or belt wear
- Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs)
- Belt slips
- “Groove jumping" (belt does not maintain correct position on pulley)
- Belt broken (note: identify and correct problem before new belt is installed)
- Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard or felt while drive
belt is in operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such as a belt pulley. Belt
pulleys should be carefully inspected for damage and proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the use of special tools, we recommend
having your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer.
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced
by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test...
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...
Other information:
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...
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also
allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping
steering column control is located below the multifunction lever on the steering
column...