2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT battery

NOTE:If desired, the power outlet next to the ash
receiver tray (if equipped) can be converted by your
authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.The center console outlet is powered directly from the
battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into
this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent
engine starting.
Front Power OutletCenter Console Power Outlet
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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum
cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories
still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the
vehicle’s battery.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do
not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from
the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders
The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the
center console.
Front Seat Cupholders
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•Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Oil Pressure
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•Channel # Transmit
•Channel # Training
•Channel # Trained
•Clearing Channels
•Channels Cleared
•Did Not Train
•Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
“Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
•Left Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
“Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
•Right Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer
to “Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
•Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer
to “Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
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1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi-
mately two seconds.
3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance”
message and the last variance zone number displays in
the EVIC.
4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until
the proper variance zone is selected according to the
map.
5. Press and release the COMPASS button to exit.
Telephone — If Equipped
Press and release the MENU button until “Telephone”
displays in the EVIC.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC pro-
vides the following telephone information:
•Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery
strength, and signal strength in increments of 20
percent.
•Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air
time in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed,
roaming, and no phone connection.
•UConnectactive.
•Caller ID phone number display.
When the appropriate conditions exist, and if supported
by the cell phone, the EVIC will display the following
telephone symbols:
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the
signal strength of the UConnectphone. The
number of horizontal bars increases as the
strength of the UConnectphone signal in-
creases.
Signal
Strength
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The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate an
incoming call.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the UConnectphone is currently in analog
mode.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the UConnectphone is currently roaming.The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
you have voice mail.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate a
text message.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the
battery strength of the UConnectphone.
Incom-
ing Call
Analog
Roam-
ing
Voice
Mail
Text
Message
Battery
Strength
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•A battery-powered infrared remote control snaps into
a molded compartment in the center console armrest
upper storage bin.•Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen-
gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources.
Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)
on the rear of the center console enable
the monitor to display video directly
from a video camera, connect video
games for display on the screen, or
play music directly from an MP3
player.
1. Video in (yellow)
2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
NOTE:Refer to your “Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES) Users Manual” for detailed operating instruc-
tions.
VESRemote Control
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The KMS1Video Surround mode activates whenever a
video source is selected, unless the system is already in
“Audio Surround” mode. DSS modes for video sources
are “Stereo,” “Audio Surround,” and “Video Surround.”
When in Video Surround mode, balance and fade are set
automatically by the KMS1system to provide the
ultimate surround sound experience.
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:This section is for sales code RES and REQ
radios only with UConnect. For sales code REN touch
screen radio, refer to the separate User’s Manual.
This feature allows you to plug an iPodmobile digital
device into the vehicle’s sound system through a connec-
tor (UCI connector) using an optional connection cable
(available through MOPAR). See your authorized dealer
for details.Using this feature,
•the iPodaudio can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (Track Title, Artist, Al-
bum, etc.) information display on radio.
•the iPodcan be controlled using the radio buttons to
Play, Browse and List the iPodcontents.
•the iPodbattery charges when plugged into the UCI
connector.
Connecting The iPodDevice
Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPodto
the vehicle’s UCI connector (which is located in the glove
box on some vehicles. This location may vary with
vehicle). Once the iPodis connected and synchronized
to the vehicle system (this may take a few seconds to
connect), the vehicle brand logo appears on the iPod
display, and it starts charging and is ready for use by
pressing radio switches as described below.
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If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan-
gerous if done improperly. Refer to Section 6 for
proper jump-starting procedures and follow them
carefully.If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the normal starting procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.
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