DODGE CHARGER 2009 6.G Owners Manual

Rear Seat Cupholders
The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest
between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned
forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide
convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while
maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants elbows.
STORAGE
Console Features
The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins
with rubber mats for holding small items. For vehicles
not equipped with navigation radio, the console also
contains an extra storage bin located below the climate
control, which holds up to four CD jewel cases.
Rear Seat Cupholders
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Without Vehicle Entertainment System (VES)
Two separate storage compartments are also located
underneath the armrest.
1 — Release button for bottom compartment
2 — Release button for top compartment
3 — Top Compartment
4 — Bottom Compartment. (You can access this compartment
directly, without first exposing the upper compartment, by oper-
ating the Release Button for the bottom compartment with the
armrest down.)
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The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen
and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will
hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-
tains a 12-Volt power outlet and a molded-in coin holder
(designed to hold various size coins). A slot in the left and
right side of the top compartment provides clearance for
power cords to pass conveniently out of the bin with the
lid closed. This feature is ideal for games, laptop’s,
cellular phones, or other electrical equipment. The con-
sole’s front opening lid allows for easy access to these
compartments.
With Vehicle Entertainment System (VES)
The center console contains a large storage compartment.
The storage compartment contains a 12-Volt power outlet
and a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various
size coins). A slot in the top left and right side of the
storage compartment provides clearance for power cords
to pass conveniently out of the compartment with the lid
closed. This feature is ideal for games, laptop’s, cellular phones, or other electrical equipment. The console’s
front-opening lid allows for easy access to the storage
compartment for both the driver and the front passenger.
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
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WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
rear of the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The electric rear window defroster button is lo-
cated on the climate control. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
rearview mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button
will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
•Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
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LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately
15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 169
 Instrument Cluster – Base ............... 170
 Instrument Cluster – Premium ............ 171
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 172
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped .......................... 183
â–« Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 185
â–« Oil Change Required .................. 186
â–« Trip Functions ...................... 187 â–«
Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays
— If Equipped ...................... 189
â–« Compass Display .................... 190
â–« Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If
Equipped .......................... 192
â–« uconnect gps (Navigation) — If Equipped . . 193
â–« Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... 193
 Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack) ............................... 1974

â–«Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 198
â–« Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 206
â–« Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 208
â–« List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play) .................... 210
â–« Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) ............................. 210
 AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio (RER/REN) – If
Equipped ............................ 213
â–« Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 213
â–« Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
— If Equipped ...................... 213
â–« Clock Setting Procedure ............... 213 
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ............... 215
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 216
â–« Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 219
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 221
â–« Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 223
 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio ............................... 224
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 225
â–« Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 230
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 232
â–« List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 235
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â–«Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 235
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If
Equipped ............................ 236
â–« Connecting The iPod ................. 237
â–« Using This Feature ................... 237
â–« Controlling The iPod Using Radio
Buttons ........................... 237
â–« Play Mode ......................... 238
â–« List Or Browse Mode ................. 239
 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios
Only) ............................... 241
â–« System Activation .................... 241
â–« Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 242â–«
Selecting uconnect studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 243
â–« Satellite Antenna ..................... 243
â–« Reception Quality .................... 243
â–« Operating Instructions — uconnect studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 243
â–« Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 246
â–« Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped) ....................... 246
 Kicker High Performance Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) –
If Equipped .......................... 246
 uconnect studios (Sirius Backseat TV™) —
If Equipped .......................... 247
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Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... 248
 Remote Sound System Controls ........... 250
 CD/DVD Maintenance ................. 252
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 252
 Climate Controls ...................... 253 â–«
Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System ............................ 253
â–« Automatic Temperature Control — If
Equipped .......................... 256
â–« Operating Tips ...................... 261
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