AUX DODGE CHARGER 2023 Owners Manual

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Parking Lights ............................................................. 42
Automatic Headlights On With Wipers —
If Equipped .................................................................. 42
Headlight Delay .......................................................... 42
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 42
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................................ 42
Turn Signals ................................................................ 43
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped............................. 43
Battery Saver ............................................................... 43
INTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................43 Interior Courtesy Lights............................................... 43
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................... 45 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 45
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........................... 46
CLIMATE CONTROLS .........................................................46 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 47
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 49
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................... 51
Climate Voice Commands .......................................... 51
Operating Tips ............................................................ 51
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................52 Storage ........................................................................ 52
USB/AUX Control ..................................................... 54
Illuminated Cupholders — If Equipped....................... 54
Power Outlets ............................................................. 55
WINDOWS ...........................................................................56 Power Window Controls .............................................. 56
Automatic Window Features ...................................... 56
Reset Auto-Up.............................................................. 57
Window Lockout Switch.............................................. 57
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 57 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED................................... 57
Opening And Closing The Sunroof ..............................58
Pinch Protect Feature.................................................. 58
Sunshade Operation.................................................... 58
Sunroof Maintenance.................................................. 58
Ignition Off Operation .................................................. 58
HOOD.................................................................................... 59 Opening The Hood ......................................................59
Closing The Hood ......................................................... 59
TRUNK .................................................................................. 59 Opening The Trunk ......................................................59
Closing The Trunk ........................................................ 60
Trunk Safety ................................................................. 60
Cargo Area Features ................................................... 60
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...................................................... 61 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................................. 63
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 63 Location And Controls ................................................. 64
Engine Oil Life Reset .................................................. 65
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) — If Equipped ....... 65
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................................. 65
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ................................................................... 67 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................................ 68
Red Warning Lights ..................................................... 68
Yellow Warning Lights ................................................. 71
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................................ 73
Green Indicator Lights................................................. 73
White Indicator Lights ................................................. 74
Blue Indicator Lights ................................................... 74
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..................... 74 Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................................. 75
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ...................................................................... 75
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................... 76 Automatic Transmission ............................................ 76
Normal Starting ........................................................ 76
AutoPark ...................................................................... 77
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition ................................. 78
Extended Park Starting ............................................... 78
If Engine Fails To Start ............................................... 78
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .......................................... 78
After Starting................................................................ 78
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L ........................................................................ 79
PARKING BRAKE ............................................................... 79
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................................ 80 Ignition Park Interlock ................................................. 81
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) System ............................................................. 81
8-Speed Automatic Transmission .............................. 81

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SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL .............................................................................84
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................84
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ............................................85
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED .................85
Cruise Control.............................................................. 85
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................................... 87
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED .........94 ParkSense Sensors ..................................................... 94
ParkSense Display ...................................................... 94
ParkSense Warning Display ....................................... 96
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense............................ 96
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .............. 97
Cleaning The ParkSense System ............................... 97
ParkSense System Usage Precautions ..................... 97
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............................................98 LaneSense Operation ................................................. 98
Turning LaneSense On Or Off..................................... 98
LaneSense Warning Message.................................... 98
Changing LaneSense Status .................................... 100
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ........................... 100
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ............................................... 101
VEHICLE LOADING ........................................................... 102 Vehicle Certification Label ....................................... 102
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...................... 102
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........................... 102
Overloading ............................................................... 103
Loading ................................................................... 103 TRAILER TOWING ........................................................... 103
Common Towing Definitions .................................... 103Trailer Hitch Classification ....................................... 105
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .......................... 105
Trailer And Tongue Weight ...................................... 106
Towing Requirements............................................... 106
Towing Tips ............................................................... 108
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..... 109
DRIVING TIPS ................................................................... 109 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................................... 109Driving Through Water ............................................. 110
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..................................................... 111
CYBERSECURITY ............................................................. 111
UCONNECT SETTINGS .................................................... 112 Customer Programmable Features ......................... 112
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION............................................ 126 System Overview ...................................................... 126
Drag & Drop Menu Bar ............................................ 128
Safety And General Information ............................. 128
UCONNECT MODES ......................................................... 129 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................................ 129
Radio Mode .............................................................. 130
Media Mode ............................................................. 138
Phone Mode ............................................................. 140
ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 149 Android Auto™ ......................................................... 149Apple CarPlay® ......................................................... 151Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Tips
And Tricks.................................................................. 152 PERFORMANCE PAGES ................................................... 153
Home.......................................................................... 153Timers ........................................................................ 155
Gauges ....................................................................... 157
G-Force ....................................................................... 157
Engine ........................................................................ 158
Dynamometer (Dyno) ................................................ 158
DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED .........................159 Performance Control — If Equipped ......................... 159
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..................163 Regulatory And Safety Information .......................... 163
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...........................................................164Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 164
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ................... 165
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................................169 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped ............ 169
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation ................................................. 172
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............... 174
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................................177 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ................... 177
Important Safety Precautions................................... 177
Seat Belt Systems .................................................... 178
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .................. 183Child Restraints ........................................................ 190

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Door Storage
Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.
Console Features
Two separate storage compartments are located
underneath the center console armrest.

Center Console

Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable
upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on
rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an
integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small
items and handheld devices. Below the upper tray, the
lower storage compartment is made for larger items, like
tissue boxes. In addition, the 12 Volt power outlet, USB,
and AUX jack are located here.

Center Console Storage

Sunglasses Bin Door
At the front of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage
compartment access is a “push/push” design. Push the
chrome pad on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on
the door to close.

Sunglasses Bin Door

1 — Lower Storage Area
2 — Upper Storage Tray
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
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USB/AUX CONTROL
This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged
into the USB port.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port may
activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® features, if
equipped. For further information, refer to “Android
Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay®” in the Uconnect Radio
Instruction Manual.

AUX/USB Ports

Located on the rear of the front center console are dual
USB charge only ports. The USB charge only ports will
recharge battery operated USB devices when connected.

Rear USB Charging Ports

NOTE:
Charge unsupported devices with the charge only USB
ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into a Media
USB port, a message will display on the touchscreen that
the device is not supported by the system.
ILLUMINATED CUPHOLDERS —
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F EQUIPPED
On some vehicles the front and/or rear cupholders are
equipped with a light ring that illuminates the cupholders.
The brightness of the light rings are controlled by the
Dimmer Control
Úpage 45.

Light Ring Around Front Cupholders
Light Ring Around Rear Cupholders

1 — USB 1 Port
2 — AUX Jack
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Audio
When the Audio button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s sound system. These settings can change the audio location within the
vehicle, adjust the bass or treble levels, and auto-play settings from an audio device or smartphone.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name Description
Balance/FadeThis setting will adjust audio levels from specific speakers in the front/back and left/right
of the vehicle. The Speaker icon can be moved to set audio location.
Equalizer This setting will adjust the “Bass”, “Mid”, and “Treble” ranges of the audio.
Speed Adjusted Volume This setting will adjust audio volume as speeds increase. At a higher setting, the
volume will increase more as the vehicle speeds up. The available settings are “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.
Surround Sound This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off.
AUX Volume Offset This setting will tune the audio levels from a device connected through the AUX port.
The available settings are “+” and “-”.
Auto Play This setting will automatically begin playing audio from a connected device.
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Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System
The Uconnect system is a sophisticated electronic
device. Do not let young children use the system.
 Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play your
music or sound system at loud volumes. Exercise
caution when setting the volume on the system.
 Keep drinks, rain and other sources of moisture away
from the system. Besides damage to the system, mois -
ture can cause electric shocks as with any electronic
device.
NOTE:Many features of this system are speed dependent.
For your own safety, it is not possible to use some of the
touchscreen features while the vehicle is in motion.
Care And Maintenance
 Do not press the touchscreen with any hard or sharp
objects (pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.), which could
scratch the surface.
 Do not spray any liquid or chemicals directly on the
screen! Use a clean and dry microfiber lens cleaning
cloth in order to clean the touchscreen.
 If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a
cleaning solution, such as isopropyl alcohol or an
isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50.
Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer's precau -
tions and directions
Úpage 277.
UCONNECT MODES
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock
positions.

Remote Sound System Controls

The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push
button in the center and controls the volume and mode of
the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker switch will
increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the rocker
switch will decrease the volume. Pushing the right-hand control’s center button will make
the radio switch between the various modes available
(AM/FM/SXM or Media, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push
button in the center. The function of the left-hand control
is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode:
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will seek up for the next
available station and pushing the bottom of the switch will
seek down for the next available station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have
programmed in the radio presets.
Media Mode
Pushing the top of the switch skips to the next track on the
selected media (AUX/USB/Bluetooth®). Pushing the
switch up twice will go forward two tracks. Pushing the
bottom switch goes to the beginning of the current track,
or the beginning of the previous track if it is within eight
seconds after the current track begins to play. Double
pressing the bottom button switch will skip to the previous
track if it is after eight seconds into the current track.
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Audio Setting Description
Balance/FadePress the Balance/Fade button on the touchscreen to balance audio between the front
speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers. Press the Front, Rear,
Left or Right button or press and drag the red Speaker icon to adjust the Balance/Fade.
Equalizer Press the + or - button or press and drag the level bar to increase or decrease each of the
equalizer bands. The level value, which spans between plus or minus nine, is displayed at
the top of each of the bands.
Speed Adjusted Volume The Speed Adjusted Volume is adjusted by selecting from “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.
This alters the automatic adjustment of the audio volume with variation to vehicle speed. Volume increases automatically as speed increases to compensate for normal road noise.
Surround Sound When Surround Sound is on, you can hear audio coming from every direction as in a
movie theatre or home theatre system.
AUX Volume Offset The AUX Volume Offset is adjusted by pressing + and - buttons. This alters the AUX input
audio volume. The level value, which spans between plus or minus three, is displayed above the adjustment bar.
Auto Play The Auto Play feature begins playing music as soon as a USB Media device is connected
to one of the vehicle’s Media USB ports, when it is turned on. Press “Off” to turn the setting off.
Radio Off With Door The Radio Off With Door feature, when activated, keeps the radio on until the driver or
passenger door is opened or until the “Radio Off Delay” selected time has expired.
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MEDIA MODE
Operating Media Mode

Uconnect 4 With 7-inch Display Operating Media Mode

Audio Source Selection
Once in Media Mode, press the Source or Source Select
button on the touchscreen and the desired mode button
on the touchscreen. USB, AUX, and Bluetooth® are the
Media sources available. When available, you can select
the Browse button on the touchscreen to be given these
options:
Now Playing
 Artists
 Albums
 Genres
 Songs
 Playlists
 Folders
You can press the Source, Pause/Play, or the Info button
on the touchscreen for artist information on the current
song playing.
Types of Media Modes
USB MODE
Overview
USB Mode is entered by inserting a USB device into the
USB port, by selecting the USB button on the left side of
the touchscreen, or by selecting the Source Select/Select
Source button and then selecting USB 1 or 2 (if equipped).
BLUETOOTH® MODE
Overview
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio or Bluetooth® Mode is
entered by pairing a Bluetooth® device, containing music,
to the Uconnect system.
Before proceeding, the Bluetooth® device must be paired
to the Uconnect Phone to communicate with the Uconnect
system.
To access Bluetooth® Mode, press the Bluetooth® button
on the left side of the touchscreen or under the Source
Select/Select Source button (if equipped).

Uconnect 4 With 7-inch Display Select Source

1 — Repeat
2 — Select Source
3 — Track Time
4 — Shuffle
5 — Info
6 — Browse
7 — Tracks

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AUX MODE
Overview
Auxiliary Mode (AUX) is entered by inserting an AUX device
using a cable with a 3.5 mm audio jack into the AUX port,
or by pressing the AUX button on the left side of the
touchscreen or under the Source Select button
(if equipped).
To insert an Auxiliary device, gently insert the Auxiliary
device cable into the AUX port. If you insert an Auxiliary
device with the ignition and the radio on, the unit will
switch to AUX Mode and begin to play.
Controlling The Auxiliary Device
Auxiliary Mode (AUX) is entered by inserting an AUX device
using a cable with a 3.5 mm audio jack into the AUX port
or by pressing the AUX button on the left side of the
touchscreen, or under the Source Select button
(if equipped).
NOTE:The radio unit is acting as the amplifier for audio output
from the Auxiliary device. Therefore, if the volume control
on the Auxiliary device is set too low, there will be insuffi -
cient audio signal for the radio unit to play the music on
the device.
Seek Up /Seek Down
In USB Mode, press the Seek Up button on the
touchscreen for the next selection on the USB device.
Press and release the Seek Down button on the
touchscreen to return to the beginning of the current
selection, or to return to the beginning of the previous
selection if the USB device is within the first three seconds
of the current selection. In Bluetooth® Mode, press and release the Seek Up
button on the touchscreen for the next selection on the
Bluetooth® device. Press and release the Seek Down
button on the touchscreen to return to the beginning of
the current selection, or return to the beginning of the
previous selection if the Bluetooth® device is within the
first second of the current selection.
Browse
In USB Mode, press the Browse button on the touchscreen
to display the browse window. In USB Mode, the left side
of the browse window displays a list of ways you can
browse through the contents of the USB device. If
supported by the device, you can browse by Folder, Artist,
Playlist, Album, Song, etc. Press the desired button on the
touchscreen on the left side of the screen. The center of
the browse window shows items and their sub-functions,
which can be scrolled through by pressing the Up and
Down buttons to the right. The TUNE/SCROLL knob can
also be used to scroll.
Media Mode
In USB Mode, press the Media button on the touchscreen
to select the desired audio source: USB.
In Bluetooth® Mode, press the Media button on the
touchscreen to select the desired audio source:
Bluetooth®.
In AUX Mode, press the Media button on the touchscreen
to select the desired audio source: AUX.
Repeat
In USB Mode, press the Repeat button on the touchscreen
to toggle the repeat functionality. The Repeat button on
the touchscreen is highlighted when active. The Radio will
continue to play the current track, repeatedly, as long as
the repeat is active. Press the Repeat button again to
enter Repeat All. The radio will continue to play all the
current tracks, repeatedly, as long as the repeat function
is active. To cancel Repeat, press the Repeat button a
third time.
Shuffle
In USB Mode, press the Shuffle button on the touchscreen
to play the selections on the USB device in random order
to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the Shuffle
button on the touchscreen a second time to turn this
feature off.
Audio
Audio settings can be accessed by pressing the Audio
button Úpage 130.
Info
In USB Mode, press the Info button on the touchscreen to
display the current track information. Press the Info or X
button on the touchscreen a second time to cancel this
feature.
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Tracks
In USB Mode, press the Tracks button on the touchscreen
to display a pop-up with the Song List. The song currently
playing is indicated by an arrow and lines above and below
the song title. When in the Tracks List screen you can
rotate the TUNE/SCROLL knob to highlight a track
(indicated by the line above and below the track name)
and then push the ENTER/BROWSE knob to start playing
that track.
In Bluetooth® Mode, if the Bluetooth® device supports
this feature, press the Tracks button on the touchscreen
to display a pop-up with the Song List. The currently
playing song is indicated by a red arrow and lines above
and below the song title.
Pressing the Tracks button on the touchscreen while the
pop-up is displayed will close the pop-up.
MEDIA VOICE COMMANDS
Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth®, and
auxiliary (AUX) ports. Voice operation is only available for
connected USB and AUX devices.
Push the VR button located on the steering wheel.
After the beep, say one of the following commands and
follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose
an artist:
“Change source to Bluetooth®”
 “Change source to AUX”
 “Change source to USB”
 “Play artist Beethoven”; “ Play album Greatest Hits”;
“ Play song Moonlight Sonata”; “ Play genre Classical” Did You Know:
Press the Browse button on the
touchscreen to see all of the music on your USB device.
Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist,
album, song, and genre information is displayed.
PHONE MODE
Overview
Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free,
in-vehicle communications system. It allows you to dial a
phone number with your mobile phone.
The feature supports the following:
Voice Activated Features
 Hands-Free dialing via Voice
(“Call John Smith Mobile” or “Dial 248-555-1212”).
 Hands-Free text-to-speech listening of your incoming
SMS messages.
 Hands-Free Text Message Replying: Forward one of
18 predefined SMS messages to incoming calls/text
messages.
 Redialing last dialed numbers (“Redial”).
 Calling Back the last incoming call number
(“Call Back”).
 Viewing call logs on screen (“Show Incoming Calls,”
“Show Outgoing Calls,” “Show Missed Calls,” or
“Show Recent Calls”).
 Searching Contacts phone number
(“Search for John Smith Mobile”). Screen Activated Features

 Dialing via Keypad using touchscreen.
 Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks
displayed on the touchscreen.
 Setting Favorite Contact phone numbers so they are
easily accessible on the Main Phone screen.
 Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs.
 Reviewing your recent Incoming SMS Messages.
 Pairing up to 10 phones/audio devices for easy access
to connect to them quickly.
NOTE:Your phone must be capable of SMS messaging via Blue -
tooth® for messaging features to work properly.
Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your
vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute
your radio when using the Uconnect Phone.
For Uconnect customer support:
 US visit UconnectPhone.com or call 877-855-8400
 Canada visit UconnectPhone.com or call
800-465-2001 (English) or (French) call
800-387-9983
Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle and enables you to mute the system's microphone
for private conversation.

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