light DODGE CHARGER 2008 6.G Owner's Manual

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
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 if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnectŸ System....................105
NGeneral Information...................114
mSeats................................114
NManual Seats Ð If Equipped.............114
NPower Seats Ð If Equipped..............115
NPower Reclining Seats Ð If Equipped.......116
NLumbar Support Ð If Equipped...........117
NHead Restraints......................118
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............118
NFolding Rear Seat.....................120
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............121
mLights...............................123NHeadlight Switch.....................123
NAutomatic Headlights Ð If Equipped.......124
NHeadlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................125
NHeadlight Time Delay..................125
NDaytime Running Lights Ð If Equipped.....126
NLights-On Reminder...................126
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............126
NMulti-Function Lever...................126
NOverhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....128
NInterior Lights.......................128
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............130
NIntermittent Wiper System...............130
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NMist Feature.........................131
NWindshield Washers...................131
NHeadlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................131
NAdding Washer Fluid..................132
mTilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........133
mAdjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped...........134
mElectronic Speed Control..................135
NElectronic Speed Control Operation........135
NTo Activate..........................136
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............136
NTo Deactivate........................136
NTo Resume Speed.....................137NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............137
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............137
mOverhead Console......................138
NCourtesy/Reading Lights................139
NSunglasses Storage....................139
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........139
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............140
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....143
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................144
NReprogramming a Single HomeLinktButton . . 144
NSecurity............................144
NTroubleshooting Tips...................145
NGeneral Information...................145
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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 mirror adjustment.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).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror Ð If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light, next to the button, will illuminate to indicate
when the dimming feature is activated.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.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex 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 the passenger side convex mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature Ð If Equipped
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions, full
forward, full rearward, and normal.
Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer Ð If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Inside
Rearview Mirror.
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
HANDS±FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectŸ) Ð
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte-
grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectŸ) sys-
tem. Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for
UConnectŸ system operating instructions for this ra-
dio.
UConnectŸ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnectŸ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,9Callº{ªMikeº{ºWork9or9Dialº
{ª248-555-12129). Your cellular phone's audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnectŸ system.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
²Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnectŸ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnectŸ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.The UConnectŸ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nectŸ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnectŸ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
City in Mexico).
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LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte-
rior lights, and fog lights.
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, park light, and
instrument panel light operation.
Headlight Switch
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Automatic Headlights Ð If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights ON or
OFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
ON, rotate the headlight switch counter-clockwise to the
AUTO (A) position. When the system is ON, the Head-
light Time Delay feature is also ON. This means the
headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you
turn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic
System OFF, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
(A) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come ON in the Automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
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