keyless entry DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.G Owner's Guide

•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Auto Dim High Beams “SmartBeam™” — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Lights/
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
•Daytime Running Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
whenever the engine is running. To make your selection,
touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
•Steering Directed Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights turn relative
to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To make
your selection, touch the Steering Directed Lights soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Headlights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
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selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash Head-
lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following
settings will be available.
•Auto Unlock On Exit
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is
opened. To make your selection, touch the Auto Unlock
On Exit soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Headlight With Lock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To make your selection,
touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft-key, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to
the previous menu.
•Sound Horn With Lock
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Lock soft-key, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to
the previous menu.
•Sound Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
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touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
•1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only the
driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press
the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the
passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press
is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press
of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key
Fob Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which
Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If 1st
Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is programmed, only the
driver ’s door will unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if 1st Press Of Key Fob
Unlocks is programmed touching the handle more than
once will only result in the driver ’s door opening. If
driver door first is selected, once the driver door is
opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used
to unlock all doors (or use RKE transmitter).
•Passive Entry
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make
your selection, touch the Passive Entry soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-
Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
•Personal Settings Linked To FOB — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
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vehicle. To make your selection, touch the Memory
Linked To FOB soft-key, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch
the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set
to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is used to unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
soft-key the following settings will be available.
•Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
•Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and
heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when
temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera-
tures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will
turn on. To make your selection, touch the Auto Heated
Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol-
lowing settings will be available.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in
the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system
takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
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Jacking Instructions...................... 469
Jump Starting .......................... 475
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 32,365
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 342
Knee Bolster ............................ 54
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 204
Lane Change Assist ...................... 205
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,75 Latch Plate
............................. 44
Latches ................................ 85
Hood ............................. 198
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 436
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 85
Life of Tires ............................ 420
Light Bulbs .......................... 85,533
Lights .............................. 85,199
Airbag ...................... 63,69,83,294
Alarm ............................ 295
Anti-Lock .......................... 295
Automatic Headlights ................. 200
Brake Assist Warning .................. 402
Brake Warning ...................... 296
Bulb Replacement ................. 533,534
Daytime Running .................... 202
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........204,205
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 402
Exterior ............................ 85
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Overheating, Engine................... 299,464
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,565
Paint Care ............................. 519
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 246
Parking Brake .......................... 391
Passing Light ........................... 205
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 217
Pets .................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 409
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses) ...........524,528
Door Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 270
Seats ............................. 179
Steering ........................... 390 Sunroof
........................... 267
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 214
Windows ........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 540
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
Preparation for Jacking .................... 468
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 51
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 416
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 511
Radio Operation ........................ 345
Radio Remote Controls .................... 343
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 211
Rear Camera ........................... 254
Rear Cupholder ......................... 277
Rear Park Sense System ................... 246
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Rear Seat, Folding....................... 191
Rear Window Defroster ................... 282
Rear Window Features .................... 282
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 94
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 69
Recreational Towing ...................... 461
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 437
Refrigerant ............................ 502
Release, Hood .......................... 198
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 202
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 52
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 343
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 533
Replacement Keys ........................ 16 Replacement Parts
....................... 493
Replacement Tires ....................... 421
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 564
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........291,308
Restraint, Head ......................... 189
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 479
Rotation, Tires .......................... 425
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 564
Safety Information, Tire ................... 404
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 542
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 524
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52
584 INDEX

Safety.......................... 404,413
Sizes ............................. 405
Snow Tires ......................... 424
Spare Tire .......................... 466
Spinning ........................... 419
Trailer Towing ....................... 456
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 420
To Open Hood .......................... 198
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 453
Towing ............................... 449
Behind a Motorhome .................. 461
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 484
Guide ............................. 453
Recreational ........................ 461
Weight ............................ 453
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 461
Traction Control ......................... 396
Trailer Towing .......................... 449
Cooling System Tips .................. 461 Hitches
............................ 452
Minimum Requirements ................ 455
Tips .............................. 460
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 453
Wiring ............................ 458
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 453
Trailer Weight .......................... 453
Transfer Case ........................... 518
Fluid .......................... 518,540
Maintenance ........................ 518
Transmission ........................... 516
Automatic .................... 370,374,516
Fluid ............................. 540
Shifting ........................... 369
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 258
588 INDEX

Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 420
Trip Odometer .......................... 290
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 39,41
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 39
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 41
Turn Signals ......................... 204,290
UCI Connector ......................... 341
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 567
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 341
Universal Transmitter ..................... 258
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 49
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 98
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 447
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 410,447,449Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
.............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 356,533
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Viscosity, Engine Oil ................... 496,497
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 464
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 290
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 564
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 505
Washers, Windshield ................ 209,210,505
Washing Vehicle ......................... 519
Water Driving Through ..................... 387
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 521
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 521
Wind Buffeting ....................... 39,269
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