interior lights DODGE CHARGER 2011 7.G Owners Manual

Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will
turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the
Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn will remain on.
•You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
•Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
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are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side
curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when
it is inflated.
Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of theevent the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition is cycled off.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
•Unlock the doors automatically.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.
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▫Ambient Light ...................... 196
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 196
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 198
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 199
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... 199
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 199
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 200
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......... 200
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 200
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 202
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................... 203
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 204
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 206
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 207
▫ To Activate ......................... 208
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 209
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 209
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 209
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 209
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 210
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .......................... 211
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 213
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 214
▫ To Activate ......................... 215
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Ambient Light
The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light
feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil-
ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Ambient Light
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is
located on the left side of the instrument panel.With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if
equipped).
Rotating the right dimmer control upward will increase
the brightness of the door handle lights and map pockets.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Dimmer Switches
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•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPARFabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent
for carpeting.
Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MOPAR Satin Select or equivalent. Do not use
harsh cleaners or Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean
or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR
Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 355
Brakes ............................... 486
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 197
Bulb Replacement ..................... 505,506
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,505
Camera, Rear ........................... 243
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 510
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... 468,469
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 483
Car Washes ............................ 491
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 421
Cellular Phone .......................... 329
Certification Label ....................... 422
Chains, Tire ............................ 397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 439 Chart, Tire Sizing
........................ 380
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............278,463
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 84
Checks, Safety ........................... 84
Child Restraint .................... 73,75,78,82
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,78
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 411
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 493
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 476
Climate Control ......................... 330
Coin Holder ........................... 265
Cold Weather Operation ................... 350
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 329
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 392
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 295
544 INDEX

ConnectorUCI .............................. 327
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 327
Conserving Fuel ........................ 294
Console, Floor .......................... 265
Console, Overhead ....................... 245
Contract, Service ........................ 535
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 483
Cooling System ......................... 480
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 482
Coolant Capacity ..................... 510
Coolant Level .................... 481,484
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 484
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 481
Inspection .......................... 484
Points to Remember .................. 485
Pressure Cap ........................ 483
Radiator Cap ....................... 483
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....481,510,511 Corrosion Protection
..................... 491
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 211
Cupholders ......................... 262,496
Customer Assistance ..................... 533
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 198
Daytime Running Lights ................... 192
Dealer Service .......................... 465
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 43
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 42
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 269
Defroster, Windshield ................... 87,336
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 199
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 463
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 194
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 467
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 455
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Headlight Washers....................... 477
Headlights ............................ 507
Automatic ......................... 190
Bulb Replacement .................... 506
Cleaning ........................... 494
Delay ............................. 191
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 194
Lights On Reminder .................. 192
On With Wipers ................... 190,200
Passing ............................ 194
Switch ............................ 189
Time Delay ......................... 191
Washers ........................... 477
Heated Mirrors ......................... 100
Heated Seats ........................... 174
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 352
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 194
Hill Start Assist ......................... 375 Hitches
Trailer Towing ....................... 427
Holder, Coin ........................... 265
Holder, Cup ........................... 262
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 247
Hood Release .......................... 188
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 73,74
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 285
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ....................... 275
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 273
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 495
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 496
Interior Appearance Care .................. 494
550 INDEX

Interior Fuses.......................... 496
Interior Lights .......................... 196
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 199
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 440
Jack Operation .......................... 443
Jacking Instructions ...................... 443
Jump Starting .......................... 448
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 35,349
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 57 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 193
Lane Change Assist ...................... 194
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....77,78
Latch Plate ............................. 47
Latches ................................ 88
Hood ............................. 188
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 410
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 88
Life of Tires ............................ 395
Light Bulbs .......................... 88,505
Lights .............................. 88,189
Airbag .................... 66,67,72,86,281
Alarm ............................ 281
Anti-Lock .......................... 276
Automatic Headlights ................. 190
Brake Assist Warning .................. 377
Brake Warning ...................... 281
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INDEX 551