trunk release DODGE CHARGER SRT 2013 7.G Owners Manual

▫Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........24
▫ General Information ....................26

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .26
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................27
 DOOR LOCKS .........................30
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................30
▫ Power Door Locks .....................32
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ...........................34
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................35
 WINDOWS ...........................40
▫ Power Windows .......................40
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................44 
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............44
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING ................45
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................45
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................46
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................49
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....55
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......55
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ..........................56
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............57
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................57
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................58
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped through Uconnect® . To change the current
setting, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
To Lock The Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ” under “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23

Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice
(if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the
vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a
15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by
pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.NOTE:
The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate.
The trunk lid can be released from
outside the vehicle by pressing the
TRUNK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
twice within five seconds.
With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk
Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display
will reappear once the trunk is closed.
Trunk Release Button
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With the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed
from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open symbol will
display until the trunk is closed.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on
trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
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.
Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release
lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the
event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the
trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-
dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
Trunk Emergency Internal Release
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet7 — ESC Off Switch13 — Engine Start/Stop Button
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect® System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button
3 — Hazard Switch 9 — SD Memory Card Slot15 — Dimmer Controls
4 — Uconnect® System 10 — Power Outlet16 — Hood Release
5 — Climate Control Hard Controls 11 — CD/DVD Slot 17 — Headlight Switch
6 — Glove Compartment 12 — Storage Compartment18 — Paddle Shifters
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309

WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator
Light” to turn on.
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel
filler door emergency release.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel).
Access Cover
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STARTING AND OPERATING 465

Traction Control System...................418
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......527
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....237, 241
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............419
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......276
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................487
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................472
Jump Starting ......................... .483
Overheating .......................... .472
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........496
Engine ................................ .495
Air Cleaner .......................... .502
Block Heater ......................... .396
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .499
Compartment ......................... .495Coolant (Antifreeze)
..................512, 544
Cooling ..............................511
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................96, 462
Fails to Start .......................... .394
Flooded, Starting ...................... .394
Fuel Requirements ..................... .458
Jump Starting ......................... .483
Oil .......................... .499, 543, 544
Oil Change Interval ..................329, 500
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .501
Oil Selection ...................... .500, 543
Oil Synthetic ......................... .501
Overheating .......................... .472
Starting ............................. .391
Temperature Gauge ..................... .320
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .501
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .459
582 INDEX

Radial Ply Tires......................... .441
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........514
Radio Operation ......................... .372
Radio Remote Controls .....................370
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................229
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................521
Rear Camera ........................... .276
Rear Cupholder ......................... .300
Rear Park Sense System .....................268
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .208
Rear Window Defroster .....................305
Rear Window Features .....................305
Recorder, Event Data .......................73
Recreational Towing ...................... .469
Reformulated Gasoline .....................458
Refrigerant ............................. .505
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .220
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................58 Remote Control
Starting System .........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........370
Remote Starting System ......................26
Remote Trunk Release .......................44
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .537
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .498
Replacement Tires ........................ .447
Reporting Safety Defects ....................571
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ............312, 329
Restraint, Head .......................... .206
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................487
Rotation, Tires .......................... .450
590 INDEX

Spinning............................ .446
Tread Wear Indicators ....................446
Tire Safety Information .....................427
Towing ............................... .468
Behind a Motorhome .....................469
Recreational .......................... .469
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........469
Traction ............................... .409
Traction Control ......................... .418
Trailer Towing .......................... .468
Transmission Automatic ..................... .396, 398, 519
Fluid ............................ .519, 545
Maintenance .......................... .519
Shifting ............................. .396
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .446Trip Odometer
...........................311
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................44, 45
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................44
Turn Signals ......................... .222, 311
UCI Connector .......................... .369
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................573
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .369
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .458
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................55
Vanity Mirrors ...........................112
Vehicle Certification Label ...................466
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ....................435, 466, 468
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage ....................... .383, 536
594 INDEX