2007 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

Cargo Area
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 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!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in 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 in-
jury.
•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. Chil-
dren should be seated and using the proper re-
straint system.
•To help protect against personal injury, passen-
gers 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.
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WARNING!
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing 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.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel And Controls............126
Base Instrument Cluster.................127
Premium Instrument Cluster — If Equipped . . . 128
Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........129
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped
..........................137
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................139
▫Trip Functions.......................140
▫Compass Display.....................142
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............144
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............146▫Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........146
Radio General Information...............149
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................149
▫Two Types Of Signals..................149
▫Electrical Disturbances..................149
▫AM Reception.......................149
▫FM Reception........................149
Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability
...................150
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......151
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▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........154
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....155
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped.........................156
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped.........................156
Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities....157
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......157
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......160
▫Seek Button.........................161
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................161
▫Rewind (RW)........................161
▫Tape Eject...........................161
▫Scan Button.........................161
▫Changing Tape Direction................161▫Metal Tape Selection...................161
▫Pinch Roller Release...................161
▫Noise Reduction......................162
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........162
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........163
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............164
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play) . . 166
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play).......166
Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio
With Navigation System
.................168
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................169
▫REC Setting The Clock.................169
▫Audio Clock Display...................171
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Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) —
If Equipped
..........................172
Satellite Radio — If Equipped.............173
▫System Activation.....................173
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................173
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ,
And RAK Radios.....................174
▫Selecting a Channel....................175
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......175
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................175
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................175
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................176
▫Satellite Antenna......................176
▫Reception Quality.....................176
Remote Sound System Controls...........176▫Radio Operation......................177
▫Tape Player Operation..................178
▫CD Player Operation...................178
▫Satellite Radio Operation................178
Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......178
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............179
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......180
Climate Controls......................180
▫Manual Air Conditioning And
Heating System......................180
▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................182
▫Operating Tips.......................187
Rear Window Features..................190
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........190
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 — Air Outlet 6 — Radio 11 — Ignition Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Control 12 — Hood Release
3 — Hazard Switch 8 — Heated Seat Switch* 13 — Trunk Release Switch
4 — Electronic Stability Program Off Button* /
Traction Control System Off Button*9 — Power Outlet 14 — Headlight Switch
5 — Glove Box 10 — Ash Tray* * If Equipped 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — IF EQUIPPED
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