2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT Owners Manual

▫Interior Lights.......................130

Windshield Wipers And Washers............132
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............132
▫Mist Feature.........................133
▫Windshield Washers...................133
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................133
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................134

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........135

Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........136

Electronic Speed Control..................137
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation........137
▫To Activate..........................138▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............138
▫To Deactivate........................138
▫To Resume Speed.....................139
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............139
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............139

Overhead Console......................140
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................141
▫Sunglasses Storage....................141

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........141
▫Programming HomeLink...............143
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.....145
▫Using HomeLink.....................146
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▫Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button.............................146
▫Security............................147
▫Troubleshooting Tips...................147
▫General Information...................147

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............148
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............149
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............149
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................149
▫Pinch Protect Override.................150
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............150
▫Sunshade Operation...................150
▫Wind Buffeting.......................150▫Sunroof Maintenance...................151
▫Ignition Off Operation..................151
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................151

Electrical Power Outlets..................151
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......153

Cupholders...........................153
▫Front Seat Cupholders..................153
▫Rear Seat Cupholders — If Equipped.......154

Storage..............................155
▫Console Features......................155
▫Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat.................156
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger-side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger-side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger-side convex mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions, full
forward, full rearward, and normal.
Driver’s-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside
rearview mirror.
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Power Remote Control Mirrors
The power MIRROR switch is located on the driver’s
door trim panel next to the power door LOCK switch. A
rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off
position.
After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Electric Rear
Window Defroster.
Power Mirror Control
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect)—
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte-
grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) sys-
tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for
UConnectsystem operating instructions for this radio.
UConnectis a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnectallows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””WorkorDial”
“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnectsystem.
NOTE:The UConnectsystem requires a cellular phone
equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile,Ve r -
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnectwebsite for
supported phones.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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NOTE:For UConnectcustomer support, visit the
following websites:
•www.chrysler.com/uconnect
•www.dodge.com/uconnect
•www.jeep.com/uconnect
•or call 1–877–855–8400
UConnectallows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone
for private conversation.
The UConnectphonebook enables you to store up to 32
names, with four numbers per name. Each language has
a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Bluetooth
“Hands-Free profile” cellular phone. UConnectfeatures
Bluetoothtechnology - the global standard that enablesdifferent electronic devices to connect to each other
without wires or a docking station, so UConnectworks
no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your
purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is
turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s
UConnectsystem. The UConnectsystem allows up to
seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only
one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the
system at a time. The system is available in English,
Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).
PHONE Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the
radio or the mirror has the two control buttons
(PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button)
that will enable you to access the system.
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