DODGE CHARGER 2018 User Guide

REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 — Rear Lights
2 — Trunk
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls7 — Ignition
2 — Paddle Shifters 8 — Switch Panel
3 — Multifunction Lever (Behind Steering Wheel) 9 — Uconnect System
4 — Headlight Switch (Behind Steering Wheel) 10 — Climate Controls
5 — Instrument Cluster 11 — Front Power Outlet
6 — Speed Controls 10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTERIOR
Interior
1 — Door Locks5 — Seats
2 — Door Handles 6 — Gear Selector
3 — Window Switches 7 — Glove Compartment
4 — Memory Seat Switches
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CONTENTS
KEYS .................................17
▫ KeyFob..............................17
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................25
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............25
▫ Vehicle On Message .....................27
 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............28
▫ How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ......28
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument
Cluster Display — If Equipped ..............29
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................29
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................30
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .31 ▫
General Information .....................31
 SENTRY KEY ...........................31
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............32
▫ Replacement Keys .......................32
▫ General Information .....................33
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .33
▫ To Arm The System .....................33
▫ To Disarm The System ....................34
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................35
▫ Tamper Alert ...........................35
 DOORS ...............................35
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................35
▫ Power Door Locks ......................36
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........373

▫Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............41
▫ Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........41
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ...............................41
 SEATS ................................43
▫ Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped .43
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ................45
▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........47
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ................50
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........52
▫ Folding Rear Seat .......................53
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................54
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats .......55
▫ Rear Head Restraints ....................56
▫ Front Head Restraint Removal ..............57
 STEERING WHEEL .......................57
▫ Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped .............................57 ▫
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped .............................58
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........59
 MIRRORS ..............................60
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......60
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....61
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................62
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .............................62
▫ Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped . .62
▫ Power Mirrors .........................62
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............63
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....63
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .....64
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................64
▫ Headlight Switch .......................64
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................65
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .65
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▫High/Low Beam Switch ..................66
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........66
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................67
▫ Automatic Headlights ....................67
▫ Parking Lights .........................67
▫ Headlights On With Wipers ................67
▫ Headlight Time Delay ....................68
▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................68
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................68
▫ Turn Signals ...........................69
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........69
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................69
▫ Courtesy Lights .........................70
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........73
▫ Wiper Operation ........................73
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........74
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................76 ▫
Manual Climate Control Overview ...........76
▫ Automatic Climate Control Overview .........82
▫ Climate Control Functions .................87
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................88
▫ Operating Tips .........................89
 WINDOWS .............................91
▫ Power Window Controls ..................91
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................94
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........94
▫ Opening Sunroof ........................95
▫ Closing Sunroof .........................95
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................96
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express .................96
▫ Sunshade Operation ......................96
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................96
▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................96
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▫Ignition Off Operation ....................96
▫ Relearn Procedure .......................97
 HOOD ................................97
▫ To Open The Hood ......................97
▫ To Close The Hood ......................98
 TRUNK ...............................98
▫ Opening .............................98
▫ Closing ............................ .100
▫ Trunk Safety ..........................100
▫ Cargo Area Features ....................101 
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .102
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....102
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......105
▫ Using HomeLink .......................107
▫ Security ............................. .107
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................107
▫ General Information .....................108
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................109
▫ Storage ............................. .109
▫ Cupholders ...........................111
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................112
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ....................115
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KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system.
The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.
NOTE:The key fob may not be found if it is located next to
a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
trunk from distances up to approximately 66 feet (20 m)
using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: In the ON/RUN position, key fob commands are
disabled if the vehicle is at or above 5 MPH. The key fob also contains an emergency key, which is
stored in the rear of the key fob.
Key Fob
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The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glove
compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you
when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical release
button on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a backup method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
Emergency KeyEmergency Key Removal Process
1 — Mechanical Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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