DODGE CHARGER 2006 6.G Repair Manual

Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors..............................67
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................67
▫Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror—
If Equipped..........................67
▫Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer—
If Equipped..........................68
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature—If
Equipped............................68
▫Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side............68
▫Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side..........68
▫Power Remote-Control Mirrors.............69
▫Heated Remote Control Mirrors—
If Equipped..........................69▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped....69

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™)—
If Equipped
...........................70
▫Operations...........................71
▫Phone Call Features....................77
▫UConnect™System Features..............79
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............83
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™System.....................85

Seats................................90
▫Power Seats..........................90
▫Power Reclining Seats...................91
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▫Lumbar Support.......................92
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............92
▫Head Restraints.......................94
▫Folding Rear Seat......................94

Adjustable Pedals—If Equipped...........95

To Open And Close The Hood.............96

Lights...............................98
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights......98
▫Interior Lights........................98
▫Headlight Switch......................99
▫Multi-Function Lever...................100
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................100
▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped.......101
▫Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Auto Headlights Only)......102▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....102
▫Lights-On Reminder...................102
▫Headlight Time Delay..................102
▫Fog Lights—If Equipped...............103
▫Turn Signals.........................103
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........103
▫Flash To Pass........................103

Windshield Wipers And Washers..........104
▫Windshield Washers...................104
▫Mist Feature.........................105
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............105
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............105
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................105

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column..........106

Traction Control System (TCS)—
If Equipped
..........................107
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Brake Assist System (BAS)—If Equipped....108

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)—
If Equipped
..........................109
▫Synchronizing ESP....................111

Electronic Speed Control.................111
▫To Activate..........................112
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............112
▫To Deactivate........................112
▫To Resume Speed.....................112
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............112
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............113

Overhead Console—If Equipped..........114
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................114
▫Sunglasses Storage....................114

Garage Door Opener—If Equipped........115
▫Programming HomeLink................116▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 118
▫Using HomeLink.....................119
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............119
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 119
▫Security............................120

Power Sunroof—If Equipped............120
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............121
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............121
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................121
▫Pinch Protect Override.................122
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............122
▫Sunshade Operation...................122
▫Wind Buffeting.......................122
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................122
▫Ignition Off Operation..................122
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................123
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Electrical Power Outlets.................123
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......125

Cup Holders.........................125
▫Front Seat Cup Holders—Standard........125
▫Front Seat Cup Holders—Premium........126▫Rear Seat Cup Holders.................126

Storage..............................127
▫Console Features......................127
▫Cargo Tie-Down Hooks.................127

Load Leveling System—If Equipped.......128
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical adjustment of the mirror.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped
If the switch is in the“AUTO”position the mirror will
automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from
vehicles behind you. The mirror will normally be in the
“AUTO”mode unless“OFF”is pressed on the switch at
the base of the mirror. A green light in the base of the
mirror will illuminate to indicate when this feature is on.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer—If
Equipped
The driver’s side outside mirror automatically adjusts for
annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. This
feature can be turned on or off by pressing the button at
the base of the Inside Rearview Mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature—If Equipped
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged and
may move either forward or rearward to resist damage.
The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full
rearward, and normal.
Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to
the vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider
view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object.
Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.
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Power Remote-Control Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.
After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors—If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Power Mirror Controls
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™)—
IF EQUIPPED
UConnect™is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnect™allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””WorkorDial”
“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect™system.
NOTE:The UConnect™system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile,
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.
UConnect™allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro-
phone for private conversation.
The UConnect™phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names and four numbers per name. Each language has a
separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in thatlanguage. This system is driven through your Blue-
tooth™Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™
features Bluetooth™technology - the global standard
that enables different electronic devices to connect to
each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon-
nect works no matter where you stow your cellular
phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as
your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle’s UConnect™system. The UConnect™system
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system.
Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used
with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).
The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the
system and the control buttons that will enable you to
access the system.
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