fold seats DODGE CHARGER 2021 Owners Manual

30GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Manual Front Seat Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the
seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release
the lever.

Manual Recline Lever

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear
seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper
seatback.
NOTE:These loops can be tucked away when not in use.
Rear Seatback Loop

After releasing the seatback, it can be folded
forward.

Folded Rear Seatback

WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.

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NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are
left folded for an extended period of time. This is
normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the
open position, over time the seat cushion will
return to its normal shape.
When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling
on the top of the seatback above the seat strap.POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The power
seat switches are located on the outboard side of
the seat. There are two switches that control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the power seat switch. The seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been
reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down
by using the power seat switch. The seat will move
in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up
or down using the power seat switch. The front of
the seat cushion will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward by using the power seat switch.
The seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position is
reached.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with
the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded
down position) should not be used as a play
area by children when the vehicle is in motion.
They could be seriously injured in a collision.
Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
1 — Seatback Control
2 — Seat Control
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
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Trunk Emergency Release

CARGO AREA FEATURES
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat —
If Equipped
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides
cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down
easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks
and the bolsters. When the seats are folded down,
they provide a continuous, nearly-flat extension of
the trunk load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling
on the top of the seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.
Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is
unattended. Once in the trunk, young children
may not be able to escape, even if they entered
through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk,
children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with
the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded
down position) should not be used as a play
area by children when the vehicle is in motion.
They could be seriously injured in a collision.
Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the rear
cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended
for load carrying purposes only, not for
passengers, who should sit in seats and use
seat belts.
The weight and position of cargo and
passengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of
control resulting in personal injury, follow these
guidelines for loading your vehicle:
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor.
Put heavier objects as low and as far forward
as possible.
Place as much cargo as possible in front of the
rear axle. Too much weight or improperly
placed weight over or behind the rear axle can
cause the rear of the vehicle to sway.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair visibility
or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden
stop or collision.
WARNING!

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BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the
vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed
range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger
is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the
outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied).
The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the
Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent
chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has
completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on
until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning
sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until
the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger
seat belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all
occupants to buckle their seat belts.

Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger
(if equipped with outboard front passenger seat
BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the
vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence
will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not
active when the outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an
animal or other items are placed on the outboard
front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat
(if equipped). It is recommended that pets be
restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat
belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by
an authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not
recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or
outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with
outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is
unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn
on and remain on until the driver and outboard
front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped
with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during
very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows
the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely
with you under normal conditions. However, in a
collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk
of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown
out of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Relying on the air bags alone could lead to
more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you
properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t
deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even
though you have air bags.
In a collision, you and your passengers can
suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. You can strike the inte
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rior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you
can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be
sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly. Occupants,
including the driver, should always wear their
seat belts whether or not an air bag is also
provided at their seating position to minimize
the risk of severe injury or death in the event
of a crash.
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Front Air Bag Operation

Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional
protection by supplementing the seat belts. Front air
bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in
rear, side, or rollover collisions. The front air bags will
not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that
may produce substantial vehicle damage — for
example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and
angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type and
location of impact, front air bags may deploy in
crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but
that produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle
deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage
by themselves are not good indicators of whether
or not an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all
collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in
position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it
signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air
bags. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper
passenger side of the instrument panel separate
and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to
their full size. The front air bags fully inflate in less
time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air
bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees
of the driver and front passenger, and position the
front occupants for improved interaction with the
front air bags.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below
the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air
Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal
impact by working together with the seat belts,
pretensioners, and front air bags.

Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
The SABs are marked with “SRS AIRBAG” or
“AIRBAG” on a label or on the seat trim on the
outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant
injury during certain side impacts, in addition to
the injury reduction potential provided by the seat
belts and body structure.

Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

WARNING!
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee
impact bolsters in any way.
Do not mount any accessories to the knee
impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos,
citizen band radios, etc.
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Filters Air Cleaner
................................................. 254Air Conditioning.................................. 54, 255Engine Oil........................................ 254, 300Engine Oil Disposal................................... 254Flashers......................................................... 223Hazard Warning......................................... 223Turn Signals................................ 44, 80, 222Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 43Flooded Engine Starting.................................. 85Floor Console................................................... 55Fluid Capacities............................................. 299Fluid Leaks.................................................... 222Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 262Cooling System.......................................... 260Engine Oil.................................................. 251Fluid, Brake................................................... 301Fog Lights........................................................ 44Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 29Folding Rear Seats.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 188Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 223Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 242Fuel............................................................... 297Additives................................................... 298Clean Air.................................................... 297
Ethanol..................................................... 298Gasoline................................................... 297Materials Added....................................... 298Methanol.................................................. 298Octane Rating.................................. 297, 300Requirements.................................. 297, 299Specifications........................................... 300Tank Capacity........................................... 299Fuses............................................................ 264
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 38Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 297Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 297Gear Ranges.................................................... 90Glass Cleaning.............................................. 295Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 114, 116Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 114, 115GVWR............................................................ 114
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 122Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 223Head Restraints........................................ 34, 35Head Rests............................................... 34, 35
HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................43Cleaning.................................................... 293High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........43Lights On Reminder.....................................44On With Wipers............................................43Passing........................................................43Switch..........................................................41Time Delay...................................................44Washers.................................................... 251Heated Mirrors.................................................38Heater, Engine Block........................................86High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................43Hill Start Assist.............................................. 184HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 117Holder, Coin.....................................................55HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................38Hood Prop........................................................62Hood Release...................................................62
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Paddle Shift Mode
........................................... 92Paddle Shifters................................................ 92Paint Care...................................................... 293Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone
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..................................................... 155Parking Brake.................................................. 87ParkSense System, Rear............................... 105Passing Light................................................... 43Passive Entry................................................... 22Performance.................................................... 69Personalized Main Menu Bar........................ 140Pets............................................................... 220Phone Mode.................................................. 152Pinch Protection.............................................. 61Placard, Tire And Loading Information........... 280Power Brakes....................................................... 296Deck Lid Release........................................ 63Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 267Door Locks.................................................. 21Mirrors......................................................... 37Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 57Seats........................................................... 31Steering....................................................... 94Sunroof....................................................... 60Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 25Windows...................................................... 58
Power SeatsForward....................................................... 31Lumbar........................................................ 32Rearward..................................................... 31Recline........................................................ 31Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 199Preparation For Jacking................................ 226Presets......................................................... 148PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 199Programmable Features............................... 125
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Radial Ply Tires............................................. 284Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........... 261RadioPresets..................................................... 148Radio Controls.............................................. 141Radio Mode.................................................. 141Radio Operation................................... 141, 179Radio Remote Controls................................. 141Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 48Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 263Rear Camera................................................. 112Rear Cross Path............................................ 187Rear ParkSense System............................... 105Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 30Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 244
Recreational Towing...................................... 121Reformulated Gasoline................................. 297Refrigerant.................................................... 255Release, Hood..................................................62Reminder, Lights On........................................44Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 194Remote ControlStarting System...........................................17Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm.............................................20Programming Additional Key Fobs...............15Unlatch The Trunk.......................................14Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 141Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode...............................18Uconnect Customer Programmable Features..................................................19Uconnect Settings.......................................19Remote Starting System..................................17Remote Trunk Release.....................................63Replacement Bulbs....................................... 271Replacement Tires........................................ 286Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 304Restraints, Child............................................ 208Restraints, Head.......................................34, 35Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 242Rotation, Tires............................................... 291

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Safety
............................................................ 140Safety Checks Inside Vehicle......................... 220Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 221Safety Defects, Reporting.............................. 304Safety Features............................................. 140Safety Information, Tire................................. 275Safety Tips..................................................... 220Safety, Exhaust Gas....................................... 222Satellite Radio............................................... 143Saved Radio Stations.................................... 148Schedule, Maintenance....................... 245, 246Seat Belt Reminder......................................... 76Seat Belts............................................ 194, 220Adjustable Shoulder Belt........................... 198Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 198Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................. 198Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)............ 199Child Restraints......................................... 208Energy Management Feature.................... 199Extender.................................................... 198Front Seat.............................. 194, 195, 197Inspection................................................. 220Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 197Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................197Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 195Operating Instructions............................... 197Pregnant Women...................................... 199
Pretensioners........................................... 199Rear Seat................................................. 195Reminder.................................................. 194Seat Belt Extender.................................... 198Seat Belt Pretensioner............................. 199Untwisting Procedure............................... 197Seat Belts Maintenance............................... 294Seats................................................. 29, 31, 32Adjustment........................................... 29, 31Easy Entry.................................................... 32Head Restraints.................................... 34, 35Heated......................................................... 32Height Adjustment....................................... 31Power.......................................................... 31Rear Folding......................................... 29, 30Seatback Release................................ 29, 30Tilting.................................................... 29, 31Vented......................................................... 34Ventilated.................................................... 34Security Alarm........................................... 20, 77Arm The System.......................................... 20Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 300Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 15Service Assistance........................................ 302Service Contract........................................... 303Service Manuals........................................... 305Settings, Audio.............................................. 148Shifting............................................................ 88Automatic Transmission....................... 88, 89Shoulder Belts.............................................. 195
Side View Mirror Adjustment............................37Signals, Turn................................... 44, 80, 222Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 143Favorites................................................... 146Replay....................................................... 145SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM.......................................... 146Favorites................................................... 146Replay....................................................... 145Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 290Snow Tires.................................................... 287Spare Tires..................................227, 287, 288SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline).......................................... 300Oil............................................................. 300Speed ControlAccel/Decel.................................................96Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 100Cancel..........................................................96Resume.......................................................96Set...............................................................95Speed Control (Cruise Control)..................95, 96Sport Mode......................................................94Starting............................................................83Automatic Transmission..............................83Button..........................................................16Cold Weather...............................................85Engine Fails To Start....................................85Remote........................................................17Starting And Operating.....................................83
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