Dodge Charger 2016 User manual

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CHARGER

FIRST EDITION

USER GUIDE

DOWNLOAD A FREE

ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE OWNER’S

MANUAL AND WARRANTY BOOKLET

BY VISITING:

WWW.DODGE.COM/EN/OWNERS/ MANUALS

OR W WW.DODGE.COM/EN/WARRANTY ( U.S.);

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DODGE AND CHARGER ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF FCA US LLC.

2016

CHARGER

USER

GUIDE

INCLUDES SRT 392/SRT HELLCAT

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The driver’s primary responsibility

is the safe operation of the

vehicle. Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle

control, resulting in a collision

and personal injury. FCA US LLC

strongly recommends that the

driver use extreme caution when

using any device or feature that

may take their attention off the

road. Use of any electrical devices,

such as cellular telephones,

computers, portable radios,

vehicle navigation or other

devices, by the driver while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous

and could lead to a serious

collision. Texting while driving is

also dangerous and should never

be done while the vehicle is

moving. If you find yourself unable

to devote your full attention to

vehicle operation, pull off the

road to a safe location and stop

your vehicle. Some states or

provinces prohibit the use of

cellular telephones or texting

while driving. It is always the

driver’s responsibility to comply

with all local laws.

IMPORTANT

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features

of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,

Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and

Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside

Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We

hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting

www.techauthority.com.

DODGE.COM (U.S.)

DODGE.CA (CANADA)

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your

new Dodge vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for

common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and

important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,

Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.

Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional

information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit

www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.

If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may

obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,

Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling

1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by

contacting your dealer.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol

levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.

Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or

use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are

less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired

when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8

GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE USER GUIDE ...........10

KEYFOB ...................12

REMOTESTART ...............15

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ...........15

ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING ......17

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .......19

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........20

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............21

SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............22

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............26

HEAD RESTRAINTS .............30

SEATING ....................32

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........41

ADJUST ABLE PEDALS ............42

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................43

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ............45

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAM LEVER .................49

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............50

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......52

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ....55

LANESENSE .................60

P ARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA . . . 61

BLIND SPOT MONITORING .........62

EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ...............62

AUTOSTICK/STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED

P ADDLE SHIFTERS ..............63

SPOR T MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE

CONTROL ...................65

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......66

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

(ATC) ......................68

POWER SUNROOF ..............71

WIND BUFFETING ..............73

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....74

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........76

UCONNECT ACCESS .............77

UCONNECT 5.0 ................89

UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION

QUICK TIPS ..................93

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN ..........100

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE

RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ........113

UCONNECT PHONE ............132

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

. . 143

DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . 143

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......148

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . 149

POWER OUTLET ..............152

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......153

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............153

SRT

DRIVE MODES ................154

SR T PERFORMANCE FEATURES .....154

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES ....157

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........158

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ...................158

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR

LIGHTS ...................162

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......165

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....166

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED . . . 173

BATTERY LOCATION ............179

JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURES .....179

MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED

TRANSMISSION ..............183

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....185

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......185

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS) ...............186

EVENT DAT A RECORDER (EDR) .....186

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ...........187

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....188

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....190

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L

SUPERCHARGED ..............192

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ....194

FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SR T .....196

FLUID CAPACITIES — SR T ........196

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

P ARTS — NON-SRT ............197

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS—SRT ...............199

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......201

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —

NON-SR T ...................201

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT . . . 206

FUSES ....................214

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . 220

FUEL DOOR RELEASE ..........223

FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —

IF EQUIPPED ................224

REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........225

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....226

FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ...................226

ASSIST ANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMP AIRED ..................226

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........227

REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITED STATES ..............228

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOP AR

. . 229

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ’s .....................230

INDEX

.....................232

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that

it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials

that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some

driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive

driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your

passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes

from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more

than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are

either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of

features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.

Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available

on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications

and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation

upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the

important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and

maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which

can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also

includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect

Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD opera-

tional information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s

kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting

from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle,

together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on

our environment.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

3

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be

deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the

risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle

is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator

pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference

with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the

vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be

warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear

selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.

A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘P ARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply

the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and

possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

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USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or

chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless

Enter -N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your

wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation

improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer .

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best,

has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR

®

parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

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DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Driver Memory Seat pg. 34

2. Headlight Switch pg. 50

3. Paddle Shifters pg. 63

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

5. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 143

6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 17

7. Audio System pg. 74

8. Glove/Storage Compartment

9. Switch Panel

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) pg. 161

• Hazard Switch

• Manual Audio Controls

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10. Climate Controls pg. 66

11. Power Outlet pg. 152

12. Shift Lever pg. 62

13. Speed Control pg. 52

14. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 143

15. Emergency Brake Pedal

16. Power Door Lock Switches

17. Power Window Switches

18. Power Mirrors Switch

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Driver Information Display (DID)

(See page 158 for Instrument Cluster W arning Lights information.)

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4. Gear Selector Position

5. Speedometer

6. Fuel Filler Location/Fuel Gauge

(See page 162 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)

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VEHICLE USER GUIDE

Access your Owner’ s Information – right through your Uconnect 8.4 or 8.4 NAV touch-

screen radio — If Equipped (See page 76 for Identifying your radio).

To access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touchscreen: Push the Uconnect

Apps button, then push the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen.

NOTE:

V ehicle User Guide features are not available while the vehicle is moving. If you try to

access while the vehicle is in motion, the system will display: Feature not available while

the vehicle is in motion.

Pre-Installed Features

•

Your User Guide — Updated in real-time

•

Available when and where you need it

•

Touchscreen convenience

•

Customizable interface

•

Maintenance schedules and information

•

Multilingual

•

Comprehensive icon & symbol glossary

Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will be able to explore your warranty

information and radio manual when and where you need them. Y our Uconnect radio will

display the Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio to assist in better understanding

your vehicle. There’s no app to download, no phone to connect and no external device

needed for playback. Plus, it’ s updated throughout the year , in real-time, so it never goes

out of date.

Vehicle User Guide Home Screen

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Features/Benefits

• Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio

• Enhanced search and browsing capability

• Robust NA V application — If Equipped

• Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites category

• Icon and symbol glossary

• W arranty information

• Crucial driver information and assistance:

•

Operating Instructions

•

Maintenance Schedules

•

W arranty Information

•

Emergency Procedures

•

Fluid Level Standards

•

911 Contact and More

Tip: When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to your Favorites, for easy access in

the future.

Enhanced Search And Browsing Capability Icon And Symbol Glossary

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KEY FOB

Description Of Key Fob

The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key,

which stores in the rear of the Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the

Key Fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the storage compart-

ment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob

sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

Base Key Fob

1 — Trunk

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic Alarm

6 — Emergency Key

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SRT 392 Key Fob

SRT Hellcat Key Fob

NOTE:

SRT vehicle equipped with the 6.2L Super -

charged engine come with three key fobs

(two red and one black) that allow for differ -

ent engine power levels. Please refer to the

"Drive Modes" in “SRT” section in this

guide for further descriptions

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

Push and release the LOCK button on

the RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The

turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will

chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Push and release the UNLOCK

button

on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the

driver's door or twice within five seconds to

unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will

flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The

illuminated entry system will also turn on.

SRT 392 Key Fob

1 — Decklid

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic Alarm

6 — Emergency Key

SRT Hellcat Key Fob

1 — Decklid

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic Alarm

6 — Emergency Key

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1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door or all doors on

the first push of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter . To change the current

setting, refer to your “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” in

your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

Opening The Trunk

Push the Trunk Release button on the transmitter two times within five seconds to open

the trunk.

Panic Alarm

1. Push the P ANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

2. W ait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic

alarm off.

Emergency Key

Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key

Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emer -

gency key located in the Key Fob that can

be used for locking and unlocking the

doors. To remove the emergency key , slide

the button at the top of the Key Fob side-

ways with your thumb and then pull the key

out with your other hand.

CAUTION!

• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the

ignition.

• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur

to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and

unlocking the doors.

• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:

• Jump Start the vehicle.

• Charge the battery.

• Contact your authorized dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob

using the manual override method.

Emergency Key

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WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be

warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear

selector. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to

children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless

Enter -N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate power

windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat

build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start

System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

REMOTE START

• Push the REMOTE ST ART button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

Pushing the REMOTE ST AR T button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, push the UNLOCK button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN

position.

With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition

is cycled to the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide

is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when

inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start

System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be

severely injured or killed.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO

Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go

The Keyless Enter -N-Go system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature

allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to push the

Key Fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push

of a button.

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To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob

located outside the vehicle and within 5

ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side

door handle, lift either front door handle

to unlock the door automatically.

To Lock The Vehicle

• Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of

the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft

(1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to

lock all four doors and trunk.

• Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door handle lock button. This could

unlock the door(s).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold

of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and

“Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in your vehicle's Owner's

Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door

lock switch, the doors will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third

attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

Lift The Door Handle To Unlock

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

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• After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before

you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to

check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting

and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless

Enter -N-Go feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door

handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.

To Enter The Trunk

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob

located outside the vehicle and within 5

ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid, push the

button on the right side of applique

which is located on the deck lid.

• Whenever the vehicle is unlocked, you

can enter the trunk by pushing the but-

ton on the right side of the applique.

NOTE:

Please refer to “Keyless Enter -N-Go” in

“Things To Know Before Starting” in your

Owner's Manual on the DVD for further

information.

ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING

Starting

• Place the shift lever in P ARK or NEU-

TRAL.

• While pushing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE ST ART/STOP button once. If

the engine fails to start, the starter will

disengage automatically after 10 sec-

onds.

• To stop the cranking of the engine prior

to the engine starting, push the button

again.

Trunk Passive Entry Button

Engine START/STOP Button

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Stopping

• Place the shift lever in PARK.

• Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF

position.

• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two

seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut

off.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the

transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of

inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’ s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in

PARK or NEUTRAL).

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the

ON/RUN position.

3. Push the ENGINE ST ART/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF

position.

NOTE:

If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN

(engine not running) position and the trans-

mission is in P ARK, the system will auto-

matically time out after 30 minutes of inac-

tivity, and the ignition is returned to the OFF

position.

Ignition Positions

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