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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affectvehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is
the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component
separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Tire And Loading Information Location (Example)
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WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be
cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equiva-
lent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protec-
tive finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb Number
Backup Lamp 3157
Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp LED – Service at Authorized Dealer
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (*)
Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W
Front Park/Turn Signal 3157A
Front/Rear Side Marker 168
Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) Service at Authorized Dealer (**)
Headlamp – Low Beam H11
Headlamp – High Beam 9005
License Lamp 168
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire CHMSL assembly
must be replaced.
** The headlamps are a type of high-voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you should
not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer for service.
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–800–423–6343
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone:
1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special
TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletype-
writer (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can
use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial
711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your DVD by
calling 1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your autho-
rized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236
(TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government
should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Dodge Accessories by MOPAR®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Dodge Charger.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with
accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by MOPAR®, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian
residents.
EXTERIOR:
• Rear Spoiler • Chrome Grille Insert • Fog Lights
• Molded Splash Guards • Lower Front Fascia Air Dam • Front End Cover
• Custom Wheels • Graphics Packages
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Slush Mats • Bright Pedal Kit
• Door Sill Guards • Premium Carpet Cargo Mat • Pistol Grip Shifter
• Instrument Panel Bezel Kits • Katzkin Leather Interiors
ELECTRONICS:
• Rear Park Assist • Uconnect® Phone • Remote Start
• Kicker® Sound System • MOPAR® Web • DVD Rear Seat Video™
PERFORMANCE
• Cold Air Intake • Cat Back Exhaust • Strut Tower Brace
• Anti Sway Bars • Performance Suspension
• Kicker® is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
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FAQ’s
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 18
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 21
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have?• Uconnect® 4.3, 4.3S pg. 47
• Uconnect® 8.4, 8.4N pg. 48
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 60
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect® 4.3, 4.3S pg. 47
• Uconnect® 8.4, 8.4N pg. 48
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 56
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect® Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 62
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Charger? pg. 77
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 84
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 89
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 125
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 114
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 116
• How often should I change my SRT engine’s oil? pg. 121
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 130
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (CruiseControl)................34
AdjustablePedals.............27
Airbag ...................16
Airbag Light ................87
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ........14
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........14
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........87
Arming System (Security Alarm) .....14
Assistance Towing ............84
Automatic Headlights ...........31
Automatic High Beams ..........31
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .....87
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .40
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............78
Fluid Type ..............114
Autostick .................78
AxleFluid.................114
BrakeFluid................114
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................29
Bulb Replacement ............131
Calibration, Compass ...........71
ChangingAFlatTire...........89
Charging System Light ..........86
Child Restraints CarSeat................17
Child Restraints ............17
Child Seat Installation .......18,19
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .........19
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........17, 18, 19, 20
Using The Top Tether Anchorage. .19, 20
ChildSeat.................18
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....87
Charging System Light ........86
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............87
Engine Temperature Warning Light .85
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......86
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Light .........84 Compass Calibration
...........71
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........114
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......32
Cruise Light ................32
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . .25
Customer Assistance ..........132
Customer Programmable Features ....72
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .......14
Deck Lid, Power Release .........14
Defects, Reporting ............133
Dimmer Control ..............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........84
Disarming, Security System .......15
DoorLocks.................8
ECO....................71
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .44, 45
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....84
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................86
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)................70,71
Emergency Deck Lid Release .......14
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........86
Jacking ................89
Overheating .............88
Towing ................84
Emergency Key ...............9
Emergency Trunk Release ........14
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....29
Compartment............ .111
Oil Change Interval ..........87
Oil Selection .............114
Overheating .............88
Starting ................12
Stopping ...............12
Temperature Warning Light .....85
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Event Data Recorder...........108
Exterior Lights ..............131
FlatTireChanging ............89
Fluid Capacities .............114
Fluids.................. .114
Fog Lights .................31
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........107
Frequently Asked Questions .......135
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release . . .110
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........109
Specifications ............114
Fuse...................125
Fuses ..................125
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....73
GPS Navigation (Uconnect® gps) .....56
Headlights Automatic ..............31
Dimmer Switch ............32
HighBeam ..............31
HeatedMirrors ..............41
HeatedSeats...............24
HeatedSteeringWheel..........26
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................31
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....73
Hood Release ..............109
IdentifyingYourRadio ..........46
Instrument Cluster .............7
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....84
Interior and Instrument Lights .......5
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....30
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .......54,60
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio .....61
Jacking Instructions ...........91
Jack Location ..............89
Jack Operation ..............91
JumpStarting..............101
KeyFob...................8 LockTheDoors ............8 Unlock The Doors
...........8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping ..........12
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .......8
Lane Change Assist ...........30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ................18
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .84
Locks Door ..................8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) ................18
Maintenance Record ........120, 124
Maintenance Schedule .....116, 121, 123
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............86
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .28
MemorySeat...............21
Mirrors Heated ................41
MOPAR® Accessories ..........134
Navigation Voice Commands .......
69
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume ....68
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......29
Oil Change Indicator ...........87
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........87
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............114
Change Interval ...........87
Oil Pressure Light .............86
Outlet Power .................75
Overheating, Engine ...........88
Panic Alarm ................8
Pedals, Adjustable ............27
Phone (Uconnect®) ............62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .130
Power Deck Lid Release ...........14
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Glass Sunroof............42
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .75
Seats .................21
Steering ...............114
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .28
Preparation for Jacking ..........91
Programmable Electronic Features . .71, 80
Radio Operation .............50
Radio (Sound Systems) ........47, 48
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......30
Rear Heated Seats ............25
Recreational Towing ............77
Remote Control TrunkRelease .............8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LockTheDoors ............8
Unlock The Doors ...........8
Remote Starting Enter Remote Start Mode .......10
ExitRemoteStartMode .......10
HowToUseRemoteStart.......10
KeyFob ................10
Remote Starting System .......10
Remote Starting System .........10
Remote Trunk Release ..........14
ReplacementBulbs .......... .131
Reporting Safety Defects ........133
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ......87
Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) . . .51
Schedule,Maintenance.......116, 121
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .15
Child Restraints ..........15,17
Energy Management Feature .....15
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode .................19
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........15
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........15
SeatBeltReminder ..........15
Seats ...................21
Heated ................24
Memory ................21
Power .................21
Ventilated ..............24 Security Alarm
Security Alarm ............14
Shift Lever Override ...........103
Signals, Turn ...............30
SIRIUSTravelLink ............59
SpareTire.................89
SparkPlugs................114
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............33
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......34
Resume .............33,34
Set ..................32
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......32
SportMode................87
Sport Suspension Indicator ........87
SRTPerformanceFeatures........80
Starting Remote ................10
Steering Tilt Column ..............28
Wheel, Heated ............26
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......60
SunRoof.................42
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................16
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ......20
Tilt Steering Column ...........28
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Manual ................28
T
IREFIT..................95
Tires Air Pressure .............130
Changing .............89,91
Flat Changing ............89
Jacking ................91
SpareTire ..............89
Towing...................77 Disabled Vehicle ...........106
Recreational .............77
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .77
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......77
Trailer Weight ...............77
Transmission Fluid .................114
TrunkLid(DeckLid)............14
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