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:
Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
NOTE:
After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage
before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission...
AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in placing the vehicle in PARK should
the situations on the following pages occur. It is a back up system and should not
be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into
PARK...