Dodge Charger User guide

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CHARGER

SIXTH EDITION

USER GUIDE

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2016

CHARGER

USER

GUIDE

INCLUDES SRT 392/SRT HELLCAT

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. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits

by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase

replacement DVD kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.

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

new Dodge brand 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 brand 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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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

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

GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE USER GUIDE

(U.S. MARKET ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED . . 10

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

REMOTESTART ...............16

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .......16

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE

ENTRY .....................18

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . . 20

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........21

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............22

SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ..............23

CHILD RESTRAINTS .............27

HEAD RESTRAINTS .............31

SEATING ....................33

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 .................48

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

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......51

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ....54

LANESENSE .................59

P ARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA . . . 60

P ARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST .....61

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

EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ...............64

AUTOSTICK/STEERING WHEEL

MOUNTED PADDLE SHIFTERS .......65

SPOR T MODE — WITHOUT

PERFORMANCE CONTROL .........67

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......68

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) ..............70

POWER SUNROOF ..............72

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

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....74

CYBERSECURITY ...............76

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........77

UCONNECT ACCESS .............78

UCONNECT 5.0 ................90

UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION

QUICK TIPS ..................94

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN ..........101

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE

RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ........114

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

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

. . 142

DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . 143

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......147

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

...149

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

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......154

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............154

SRT

DRIVE MODES ................155

SR T PERFORMANCE FEATURES .....157

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........160

W ARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 160

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......167

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....168

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED . . . 174

BATTERY LOCATION ............181

JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURES .....181

MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED

TRANSMISSION ..............184

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....186

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......186

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS) ...............188

EVENT DAT A RECORDER (EDR) .....188

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ...........189

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....190

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....192

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L

SUPERCHARGED ..............194

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ....196

FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SR T .....198

FLUID CAPACITIES — SR T ........199

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

P ARTS — NON-SRT ............200

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS—SRT ................202

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......203

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —

NON-SR T ...................203

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT . . . 208

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

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . 219

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 ........226

REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS IN

THE UNITED STATES ............227

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOP AR

. . 228

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ’s .....................229

INDEX

....................230

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 .

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 ‘PARK’ 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. 65

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

5. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 143

6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 20

7. Identify Y our Radio pg. 77

8. Glove/Storage Compartment

9. Switch Panel

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) pg. 163

• Hazard Switch

• Manual Audio Controls

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10. Climate Controls pg. 68

11. Power Outlet pg. 152

12. Gear Selector pg. 64

13. Speed Control pg. 51

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 160 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 164 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)

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VEHICLE USER GUIDE (U.S. MARKET ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED

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

screen radio — If Equipped (See page 77 for Identifying your radio).

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

Apps button, then press 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

Vehicle User Guide Home Screen

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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 V ehicle 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.

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) key fob 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 vehicles equipped with the 6.2L Su-

percharged engine come with three key

fobs (two red and one black) that allow for

different engine power levels. Please refer

to the "Drive Modes" in “SR T” in this guide

for further descriptions.

SRT 392 Key Fob

1 — Trunk

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic Alarm

6 — Emergency Key

SRT Hellcat Key Fob

1 — Trunk

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic Alarm

6 — Emergency Key

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Locking And Unlocking The Doors

Push and release the lock button on the key fob 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 key fob 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.

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 key fob. 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 key fob 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 go dead, there is an emergency 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 sideways with your thumb and

then pull the key out with your other hand.

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NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may

have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the

ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key)

against the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

WARNING!

• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the OFF

mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock 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 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 fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows,

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

Emergency Key

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REMOTE START

Push the Remote Start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the

Remote Start button a third time shuts the engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN mode.

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

is cycled to the ON/RUN mode.

The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position after two consecutive time-outs.

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 fobs 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.

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE

The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pushing the trunk release button

located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

NOTE:

The transmission must be in P ARK before the button will operate.

• The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pushing the trunk button on

the key fob twice within five seconds.

• With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display in the

instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear

once the trunk is closed.

• With the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed from the ignition switch, the

Trunk Open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.

• Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in

your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information on trunk operation with the

Passive Entry feature.

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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 simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk

latching mechanism.

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from

outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your

vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,

even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from

suffocation or heat stroke.

Trunk Internal Emergency Release Lever

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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go

The Keyless Enter -N-Go — Passive Entry 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.

To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side

With a valid 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 auto-

matically.

To Lock The Vehicle

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

vehicle's 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 lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

Lift The Door Handle To Unlock

Push The Door Handle Passive Entry Button

To Lock

Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

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