2006 DODGE CHARGER child lock

WARNING!
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 an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS—IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedal
to move toward or away from the driver to provide
improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust-
able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of
driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat
cushion side shield.Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward
(toward the front of the vehicle).
Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward
(toward the driver).
•The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
•The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
•The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) or when the Speed Control is ON.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95
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STARTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting
Normal Startingof either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the“START”position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine has not started
within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal
while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the key to the“OFF”position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting
procedure.
Extremely Cold Weather(below
20°For
29°C) To
insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
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WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of“P”or
“N”if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly on 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 when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Gear Ranges
P (Park)
P (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.
Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in
this range.
When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector in
the P (Park) position first, and then apply the parking
brake.When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake before placing the gear selector in P (Park), other-
wise the load on the transmission locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As
an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always
shift the vehicle into P (Park), remove the key from
the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the
key is removed from the ignition, the transmission
shift lever is locked in the P (Park) position, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement. Further-
more, you should never leave children unattended
inside a vehicle.
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NOTE:Even if the transmission can be reset, we
recommend that you visit a dealer at your earliest
possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equip-
ment to determine if the problem could recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is
required.
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle you should shift
the transmission into Park, remove the key from the
ignition, and apply the park brake. Once the key is
removed from the ignition the transmission shift
lever is locked in the Park position, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore,
you should never leave children unattended inside a
vehicle. The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift
lever into the“Park”position:
•When shifting into Park move the lever all the
way forward until it stops, and is fully seated.
•Look at the shift indicator window on the console
to ensure it is in the“P”position.
Gear Selector
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When parking on a hill, it is important to set 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 selector out of park. As an
added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb
on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. 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 an accident.Parking Brake Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 213
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Ball Joints............................ 296
Battery............................... 292
Jump Starting........................ 270
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 24
Location.........................271,292
Bearings.............................. 307
Belts, Drive........................... 290
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 296
B-Pillar Location....................... 222
Brake Assist System..................... 108
Brake, Parking......................... 212
Brake System.......................214,303
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 214
Fluid Check......................304,325
Hoses.............................. 303
Warning Light....................... 139
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 210
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 59
Bulb Replacement...................... 318
Bulbs, Light........................... 317
Calibration, Compass.................... 146
Capacities, Fluid....................... 323Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 244
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 301
Car Washes........................... 307
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............59,244
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 127
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 180
Catalytic Converter..................... 291
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............154,161
Cellular Phone.......................... 70
Chains, Tire........................... 238
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 263
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 219
Child Restraint...................51,53,55,57
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 55
Child Safety Locks....................... 20
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 241
Climate Control........................ 181
Clock..........................156,162,178
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 181
Compact Spare Tire..................... 229
Compass............................. 146
Compass Calibration.................... 146
INDEX 353
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Passing............................. 103
Switch...........................99,100
Time Delay.......................... 102
Heated Seats........................... 92
Heater, Engine Block.................... 198
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 103
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 251
Holder, Cup........................... 125
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 115
Hood Release.......................... 96
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................303,305
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint......................... 52
Information Center, Vehicle............... 142
Instrument Cluster...................134,135
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 310Interior Appearance Care................. 309
Interior Fuses.......................... 311
Interior Lights.......................... 98
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 105
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 265
Jack Operation......................... 266
Jacking Instructions..................... 266
Jump Starting......................... 270
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 21
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 38
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 55
Latch Plate............................ 33
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Latches
Hood............................... 96
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 241
Life of Tires........................... 232
Lights..............................60,98
Airbag.......................43,50,60,136
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Automatic Headlights.................. 101
Brake Warning....................... 139
Bulb Replacement..................... 317
Courtesy/Reading..................... 98
Daytime Running..................... 102
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 100
Engine Temperature Warning............ 136
Fog .............................103,138
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 262
Headlight Switch..................... 100
Headlights.......................... 100
Headlights On With Wipers............. 102
High Beam Indicator................... 137
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster.................... 100
Interior.............................. 98License............................. 322
Lights On Reminder................... 102
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 141
Oil Pressure......................... 137
Reading............................ 114
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................317,318
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 141
Turn Signal.......................100,103
Voltage............................. 138
Load Leveling System................... 128
Loading Vehicle.....................247,248
Capacities........................... 248
Tires ............................... 222
Locks
Door............................... 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 55
Lubrication, Body....................... 296
Lumbar Support........................ 92
Maintenance Free Battery................. 292
Maintenance Procedures.................. 285
358 INDEX