child lock DODGE CHARGER SRT 2018 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from
the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into
any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake
before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the
load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied whenever the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before
driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and
a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the key fob from
the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.
Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the
ignition can be turned to the OFF mode. This helps the
driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without
placing the transmission in PARK. This system also locks
the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is in the
OFF mode.
NOTE: The transmission is NOT locked in PARK when the
ignition is in the ACC mode (even though the engine will
be off). Ensure that the transmission is in PARK, and the
ignition is OFF(not in ACC mode) before exiting the
vehicle.
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•Shift the transmission into PARK.
• Turn the ignition OFF.
• Remove the key fob from the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the
transmission gear selector out of PARK with the
brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission is
in PARK before exiting the vehicle.
• The transmission may not engage PARK if the ve-
hicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a
complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify
that the transmission gear position indicator solidly
indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the
vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK posi-
tion is properly indicated, before exiting the vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if
the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you
should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the ignition
OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the
transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the key fob from
the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
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STARTING AND OPERATING 223

Power Steering..........................234
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................341
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................203, 383
Cargo Vehicle Loading ..........................274
Cargo Area Cover ...........................89
Cargo Compartment .........................89
Car Washes ...............................370
Cellular Phone ............................448
Certification Label ..........................274
Chains, Tire ............................. .367
Changing A Flat Tire ........................346
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .348
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .132
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............203
Checks, Safety ............................ .203
Child Restraint ............................187
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................190
Child Seat Installation .....................200
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........196
Infant And Child Restraints .................189
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......192
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........189
Seating Positions ........................ .191Child Safety Locks
..........................41
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .380
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .365
Climate Control ............................72
Automatic ..............................72
Coin Holder ...............................97
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .215
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................464
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .363
Console Floor ..................................97
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............341
Cooling System ............................338
Adding Coolant

(Antifreeze).................340
Coolant Level ........................339, 342
Cooling Capacity ........................ .384
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................342
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................339
Inspection ............................. .342
Points To Remember ..................... .342
Pressure Cap ............................341
Radiator Cap .......................... .341
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......339, 384, 385
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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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INDEX 475

Bulb Replacement........................285
Cruise ............................ .129, 130
Daytime Running .........................61
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................61
Engine Temperature Warning ................122
Exterior ...............................206
Fog ...................................64
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................280
Headlights .......................... .60, 63
Headlights On With Wipers ..................63
Headlight Switch .........................60
High Beam ..............................61
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................61
Instrument Cluster ........................60
Intensity Control ..........................67
Interior ................................65
License ............................... .289
Lights On Reminder .......................63
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........124
Park ...............................63, 129
Passing ................................62
Reading ................................66
Seat Belt Reminder .......................123
Security Alarm ..........................124
Service ............................... .285Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
.............156
Traction Control ........................ .142
Turn Signals ....................61, 64, 129, 206
Vanity Mirror ............................59
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .122, 129
Loading Vehicle ........................274, 275
Capacities ............................. .275
Tires................................. .352
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................118
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............118
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............118
Locks Automatic Door ..........................41
Auto Unlock .............................40
Child Protection ..........................41
Power Door .............................36
Low Tire Pressure System .....................156
Lubrication, Body ..........................336
Lug Nuts ............................... .377
Maintenance

Free Battery .....................327
Maintenance Schedule ....................321, 323
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .124, 132
Manual, Service ............................470
Media Hub ...............................447
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INDEX 479

Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode .....................30
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......31
Uconnect Settings .........................31
Remote Trunk Release ........................87
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .285
Replacement Keys ........................24, 32
Replacement Tires ..........................361
Reporting Safety Defects .....................469
Restraints, Child .......................... .187
Restraints, Head .......................51, 52, 53
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................315
Rotation, Tires ............................ .367
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................204
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................206
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................469
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .203
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .346
Safety Tips ...............................203
Schedule, Maintenance .......................321
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......169
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .123
Seat Belts ............................ .164, 204Adjustable Shoulder Belt
...................169
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........169
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........172
Child Restraints ........................ .187
Energy Management Feature ................171
Extender ...............................170
Front Seat .......................164, 165, 167
Inspection ............................. .204
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................165
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............169
Operating Instructions .....................167
Pregnant Women ........................ .171
Pr etensioners .......................... .171
Rear

Seat ............................. .165
Reminder ............................. .164
Seat Belt Extender ........................170
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................171
Untwisting Procedure .....................169
Seat Belts Maintenance .......................372
Seats ...............................42, 43, 48
Adjustment .......................... .42, 43
Easy Entry ..............................47
Head Restraints .....................51, 52, 53
Heated .................................48
482 INDEX