Dodge Caliber 2012 User manual

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2012 Dodge Charger

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Style

E-segment Sedan

Assembly Plant

Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada

EPA Vehicle Class

Large car

Introduction Date

December 2010 as 2011 model

ENGINE: 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR DOHC 24-VALVE V-6

Availability

Standard — Dodge Charger SE (RWD), SXT and SXT Plus (RWD/AWD)

Type and Description

60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled

Displacement

220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm)

Valve System

Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers

Fuel Injection

Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction

Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads

Compression Ratio

10.2:1

Power (SAE net)

292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/L)

Torque (SAE net)

260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm

Max. Engine Speed

6,400 rpm (electronically limited)

Fuel Requirement

Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; and E-85 (Federal Bin 5, 37 state

compliant)

Oil Capacity

6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter

Coolant Capacity

14.0 qt. (13.25L)

Emission Controls

Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors

and internal engine features(a)

Max. Gross Trailer Weight

1,000 lbs. (454 kg)

EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)

18/27 (RWD with WA580 5-speed automatic transmission)

19/31 (RWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)

18/27 (AWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)

Engine Assembly Plant

Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, MI

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont,

Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.

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ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI®V-8 WITH FOUR-CYLINDER MODE FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY

Availability

Standard — Dodge Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Max (RWD/AWD) models and

R/T Road & Track (RWD) model

Type and Description

90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)

Displacement

345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)

Valve System

Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight

conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers

Fuel Injection

Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction

Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy

heads with hemispherical combustion chambers

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Power (SAE net)

370 bhp (276 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (64.9 bhp/L) — R/T

Torque (SAE net)

395 lb.-ft. (536 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm — R/T

Max. Engine Speed

5,800 rpm (electronically limited)

Fuel Requirement

Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended

Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable

Oil Capacity

7 qt. (6.6L)

Coolant Capacity

14.7 qt. (13.9L)

Emission Controls

Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,

quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b)

Max. Gross Trailer Weight

1,000 lbs. (454 kg)

EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)

16/25 – RWD

15/23 – AWD

(b) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all states.

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TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE WITH AUTO STICK

Availability

Standard on Charger SE (RWD) and Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Max

(RWD/AWD) models and R/T Road & Track (RWD) model

Description

Adaptive electronic control or Auto Stick driver-interactive manual control and

electronically modulated torque converter clutch

Gear Ratios

1st

3.59

2nd

2.19

3rd

1.41

4th

1.00

5th

0.83

Reverse

3.16

Final Drive Ratio

SE (RWD) — 2.65

R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.65

R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 3.06

R/T (AWD) — 3.06

Overall Top Gear

SE (RWD) — 2.20

R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.20

R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 2.54

R/T (AWD) — 2.54

TRANSMISSION: ZF 8HP45 AUTOMATIC EIGHT-SPEED WITH AUTO STICK

Availability

Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus (RWD/AWD)

Optional on Charger SE (RWD)

Description

Adaptive electronic control, ‘Sport’ mode or paddle-shifted driver-

interactive manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open

clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for

reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper

for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.

Gear Ratios

1st

4.71

2nd

3.14

3rd

2.10

4th

1.67

5th

1.29

6th

1.00

7th

0.84

8th

0.67

Reverse

3.30

Final Drive Ratio

Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 2.65

Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 3.07

Overall Top Gear

Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 1.78

Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 2.05

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TRANSFER CASE

Availability

Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max AWD models, and Charger

SXT and SXT Plus AWD models

Type

Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect

Center Differential

Planetary

Torque Split, Front/Rear

Fully variable

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator

160-amp — standard on Charger SE and R/T

180-amp — standard on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD/AWD)

and R/T Road & Track (RWD)

Battery

H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(D)

Wheelbase

120.2 (3052)

Track, Front

63.4 (1611)

Track, Rear

63.8 (1620)

Overall Length

199.9 (5077)

Overall Width

75.0 (1905)

Overall Height

58.4 (1482)

Ground Clearance

SE (RWD) — 5.0 (126.5)

SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 5.0 (126.5)

SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 4.9 (125.1)

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 5.1 (128.3)

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 4.9 (125.1)

Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)

26.2 (2.43)

Drag Coefficient (Cd)

0.297

Curb Weight, lb. (kg)

SE (RWD) — 3,961 (1796.7)

SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 3,996 (1813)

SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 4,151 (1883)

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 4,253 (1929.2)

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 4,450 (2018.5)

Weight Distribution, percent F/R

SE (RWD) — 52/48

SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 52/48

SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 53/47

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)—53/47

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 55/45

Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)

19.1 (72.2)

(d) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Seating Capacity, F/R

2/3

Front

Head room

38.6 (981)

36.9 (938.4) with sunroof

Legroom

41.8 (1061)

Shoulder room

59.5 (1510)

Hip room

56.2 (1428)

Seat travel

Driver — 10.6 (270)

Passenger — 8.66 (220)

Recliner angle range, deg.

Power — 70.7

Manual — 70

EPA front row interior volume,

cu. ft. (cu. m)

55.6 (1.573)

Rear Seat

Head room

36.6 (930.6)

36.6 (930.6) with sunroof

Legroom

40.1 (1019)

Knee clearance

3.9 (99)

Shoulder room

57.9 (1472)

Hip room

56.1 (1425)

EPA second row interior volume,

cu. ft. (cu. m)

49.2 (1.393)

Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)

104.7 (2.97)

EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu.

ft. (cu. m)

16.5 (0.467)

EPA Interior Volume Index,

cu. ft. (cu. m)

120.1 (3.40)

Trunk Liftover Height

30.1 (764.0)

BODY

Layout

Longitudinal front engine, RWD or AWD

Construction

Unitized steel body and aluminum hood

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SUSPENSION

Front

Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged

monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles

One piece lower-control arms — standard on Charger AWD models only

High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar — included with Super

Track Pak

Rear

Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock

absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle

High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar — included with Super

Track Pak

STEERING

Type

Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist

Overall Ratio

SE (RWD) — 14.4:1

SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 14.4:1

SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 16.5:1

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 14.4:1

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 16.5:1

Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)

SE (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m)

SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m)

SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 38.7 ft. (11.8 m)

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m)

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 38.7 ft. (11.8 m)

Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)

SE (RWD) — 2.6

SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 2.6

SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 3.1

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.6

R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 3.1

Performance Steering Gear

Standard with Super Track Pak

TIRES

Availability

Standard on Charger SE and SXT (RWD)

Size and type

P215/65R17 BSW all-season touring

Mfr. and model

Michelin Energy Saver

Revs per mile (km)

748 (465)

Availability

Standard on Charger SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus (RWD)

Optional on Charger SXT

Size and type

P235/55R18 BSW all-season performance

Mfr. and model

Michelin MXM4

Revs per mile (km)

734 (457)

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Availability

Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)

Size and type

P235/55R19 BSW all-season performance

Mfr. and model

Michelin MXM4

Revs per mile (km)

710 (446)

Availability

Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)

Optional on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus(RWD)

Size and type

P245/45R20 BSW all-season performance

Mfr. and model

Firestone Firehawk GTV

Revs per mile (km)

725 (451)

Availability

Included with Super Track Pak on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)

Size and type

P245/45R20 BSW three-season high-performance

Mfr. and model

Goodyear Eagle F1

Revs per mile (km)

725 (451)

WHEELS

Availability

Standard on Charger SE and SXT (RWD)

Type and material

Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, fully painted

Size

17 x 7.0

Availability

Standard on Charger R/T (RWD)

Optional on Charger SXT (RWD)

Type and material

Six-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished

Size

18 x 7.5

Availability

Standard on Charger SXT Plus and R/T Plus (RWD)

Type and material

Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, chrome clad

Size

18 x 7.5

Availability

Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)

Type and material

Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished

Size

19 x 7.5

Availability

Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)

Optional on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus (RWD)

Type and material

Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, chrome clad

Size

20 x 8.0

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Availability

Included with Charger SXT, SXT Plus with Blacktop Package (RWD)

Type and material

Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, Pitch Black painted

Size

20 x 8.0

Availability

Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)

Type and material

Five-spoke heritage design, forged, polished aluminum

Size

20 x 8.0

BRAKES

Touring Brake Package

Standard on Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)

Front

Rotor size and type

12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented

Caliper size and type

2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

259 sq. in. (1671 sq. cm)

Rear

Rotor size and type

12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid

Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)

Performance Brake Package

Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD),

included with Rallye Appearance Group and Blacktop package on SXT and

SXT Plus (RWD) models

Front

Rotor size and type

13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented

Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

249 sq. in. (1606 sq. cm)

Rear

Rotor size and type

12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented

Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)

AWD Touring Brake Package

Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)

Front

Rotor size and type

13.6 x 1.0 (345 x 28) vented

Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

249 sq. in. (1606 sq. cm)

Rear

Rotor size and type

12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented

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Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)

SUSPENSION

Touring-tuned Suspension

Standard on Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)

Front

Stabilizer bar

27 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 172 lb./in.

Rear

Stabilizer bar

16 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 430 lb./in.

AWD Touring-tuned Suspension

Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)

Front

Stabilizer bar

32 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 340 lb./in.

Rear

Stabilizer bar

16 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 600 lb./in.

Performance-tuned Suspension

Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)

Included on Charger SXT and SXT Plus with Blacktop Package or SXT

Appearance Group (RWD)

Front

Stabilizer bar

27 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 340 lb./in.

Rear

Stabilizer bar

16 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 670 lb./in.

Super Track Pak Suspension

Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)

Front

Stabilizer bar

30 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 340 lb./in.

Rear

Stabilizer bar

20 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 670 lb./in.

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