Dodge 2015 Charger SRT 392, Operating Instructions Manual

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Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500
RPM.
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Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
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Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid accelera-
tion in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears).
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Avoid aggressive braking.
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Drive with the engine speed less than 5,000
RPM.
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Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
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Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting
manually (paddles or gear shift) at higher
rpms when possible.
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Do not perform sustained operation with the
accelerator pedal at wide open throttle.
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Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1500 mi (2414 km):
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Do not participate in track events, sport driv-
ing schools, or similar activities during the
first 1500 mi (2414 km).
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and
add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption
may be higher through the first oil change
interval.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
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Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con-
tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is color-
less and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you.
To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
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