warning lights DODGE CHARGER SRT 2018 User Guide

— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without
Target Vehicle Light — If Equipped
This will display the distance setting for the ACC system
when the system is engaged. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
— Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the speed control
is set to the desired speed. Refer to “Speed Control” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
The LaneSense indicator light illuminates solid green when
both lane markings have been detected and the system is
“armed” and ready to provide visual and torque warnings
if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when the park lights or
headlights are turned on.
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
When the left or right turn signal is activated, the turn
signal indicator will flash independently and the corre-
sponding exterior turn signal lamps will flash. Turn signals
can be activated when the multifunction lever is moved
down (left) or up (right).
NOTE:
• A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
• Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
White Indicator Lights
— Custom Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Custom Mode is active.
Refer to the “Drive Mode Supplement” for further infor-
mation.
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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 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 passen-
ger 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 occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
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.
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.
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NOTE:After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or damage to the
vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an accident,
reset the system by following the procedure described
below. If you have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured if the air bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring, in-
cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger
side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on
your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air
bag system service. If your seat, including your trim
cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way
(including removal or loosening/tightening of seat
attachment bolts), take the vehicle to an authorized
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vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully
depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,
or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat
from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-
tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
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WARNING! (Continued)
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
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 or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
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Indicator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed
automatically to maintain the distance setting, regardless
of the set speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:
•The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set
speed.
• The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the
sensor.
• The distance setting is changed.
• The system disengages. (Refer to the information on
ACC Activation).
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how-
ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if
necessary.
NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC
system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts
that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain
the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE” will
flash in the instrument cluster display and a chime will
sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking
capacity. NOTE:
The “Brake!” Screen in the instrument cluster
display is a warning for the driver to take action and does
not necessarily mean that the Forward Collision Warning
system is applying the brakes autonomously.
Overtake Aid
When driving with ACC engaged and following a vehicle,
the system will provide an additional acceleration up to the
ACC set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This
additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes
the left turn signal and will only be active when passing on
the left hand side.
Brake Alert
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Replacing Exterior Bulbs
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the large dust cap from the headlamp housing by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise, and remove.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head- lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 6. Reinstall the dust cap.
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID)
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.
Because of this,
you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocu-
tion if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when
the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the
lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
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Corrosion Protection........................370
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............235, 238
Cruise Light .......................... .129, 130
Cupholders ...............................99
Customer Assistance ........................466
Cybersecurity ............................ .392
Daytime Running Lights ......................61
Dealer Service ............................ .329
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................87
Defroster, Windshield ........................205
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................69
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................131
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................61
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ............................327
Power Steering ..........................234
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................342
Disturb ................................. .460
Door Ajar ............................... .121
Door Ajar Light ............................121 Door Locks
Automatic ..............................41
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......41
Doors ....................................35
Drag And Drop Menu .......................391
Drive Modes ............................. .229
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................42
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................276
Electric Brake Control System ..................137
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................136
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............138, 145
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................58
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......290
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............139
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........122
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................315
Hazar d

Warning Flasher ...................280
Jacking ............................... .346
Jump Starting ........................309, 310
Overheating ............................312
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Emission Control System Maintenance............132
Engine ...............................325, 326
Air Cleaner ............................ .331
Block Heater ............................215
Break-In Recommendations .................216
Checking Oil Level .......................327
Compartment .......................... .326
Compartment Identification .................325
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................339, 385
Cooling ...............................338
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................203, 383
Fails To Start ............................215
Flooded, Starting ........................ .215
Fuel Requirements ....................379, 384
Jump Starting ........................309, 310
Oil ............................329, 384, 385
Oil Filler Cap ........................325, 330
Oil Filter ...............................331
Oil Selection ............................384
Overheating ............................312
Starting ............................212, 213
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .330
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........184, 318
Ethanol ................................. .381
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................203, 383 Exhaust System
........................203, 337
Exterior Lighting ............................60
Exterior Lights ..........................60, 206
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .331
Air Conditioning ..................... .79, 333
Engine Oil ..........................331, 385
Engine Oil Disposal .......................331
Flashers .................................280
Hazard Warning ........................ .280
Turn Signals ..................... .64,129,
206
Flash-To-Pass ..............................62
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .215
Floor Console ..............................97
Fluid, Brake .......................... .385, 387
Fluid Capacities ............................384
Fluid Leaks ...............................207
Fluid Level Checks Brake .................................343
Cooling System ..........................339
Engine Oil ............................ .327
Power Steering ..........................234
Fluids And Lubricants .......................385
Fog Lights ................................64
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Fold-Flat Seats.............................42
Folding Rear Seats ..........................50
Forward Collision Warning ....................153
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................280
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .315
Fuel ................................... .379
Additives ............................. .380
Clean Air ............................. .380
Ethanol ...............................381
Gasoline ...............................379
Materials Added ........................ .380
Methanol ............................. .381
Octane Rating ........................379, 385
Requirements ........................379, 384
Specifications .......................... .385
Tank Capacity .......................... .384
Fuses .................................. .289
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................90
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .380
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .380
Gear Ranges ............................. .222
Glass Cleaning ............................373
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................274
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................274 GVWR
................................. .274
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................276
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................280
Headlights Automatic ..............................62
Cleaning ...............................370
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........61
Lights On Reminder .......................63
On With Wipers ..........................63
Passing ................................62
Switch .................................60
Time Delay ..............................63
Washers ...............................327
Head Restraints .......................51, 52,
53
Head Rests .......................... .51, 52, 53
Heated Mirrors .............................59
Heater, Engine Block ........................215
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......61
Hill Start Assist ............................143
Holder, Coin ...............................97
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................90
Hood Prop ................................86
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Hood Release..............................86
Ignition ..................................25
Switch .................................25
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................31
Information Center, Vehicle ...................109
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................56, 280
Instrument Cluster ..................... .106, 107
Descriptions ............................129
Display ............................109, 112
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................373
Interior Appearance Care .....................372
Interior Lights ..............................65
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............69
Introduction ................................4
Jack Operation ............................346
Jump Starting ..........................309, 310
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................33
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 32
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)
......24
Key-In Reminder ............................27
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .37, 214
Enter The Trunk ..........................19
Passive Entry ............................37
Passive Entry Programming ..................37
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ..........................24, 32
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................31
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................64
Lane Change Assist ..........................65
LaneSense ............................... .265
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .165
Latches ................................. .207
Hood ..................................86
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .379
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .207
Life Of Tires ............................. .360
Light Bulbs .......................... .206, 285
Lights .................................. .206
A i

rBag .........................120, 174, 204
Automatic Headlights ......................62
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .142
Brake Warning .......................120, 377
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