2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT headlights

NOTE:If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be repro-
grammed.
General Information
The Sentry KeySystem complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle
doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for
unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm,
the system will prevent the vehicle from starting and
provide the following audible and visible signals: the
horn will pulse; the headlights will flash; the park lights
will flash; and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light
in the instrument cluster will flash.
Rearming of the System
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn the horn off after three
minutes, turn all of the visual signals off after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.
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To unlock the doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five
seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated
entry system will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. For details, refer to
“Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. For details,
refer to “Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock,” under
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
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time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer to
“Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.
To lock the doors:
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. For details, refer to “Sound Horn
with Remote Key Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
To unlatch the trunk:
Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times
within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
Using The Panic Alarm:
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24
km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
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▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnectSystem....................103
▫General Information...................112

Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped . . 112
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation....112
▫Commands..........................113
▫VoiceTraining........................116

Seats................................117
▫Power Seats.........................117
▫Power Reclining Seats..................118
▫Lumbar Support......................119
▫Head Restraints......................120
▫Heated Seats........................120▫Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped..........122

To Open And Close The Hood.............123

Lights...............................125
▫Headlight Switch.....................125
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......126
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................127
▫Headlight Time Delay..................127
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....128
▫Lights-On Reminder...................128
▫Fog Lights..........................128
▫Multifunction Lever...................129
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....130
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▫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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LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The HEADLIGHT switch is located on the left
side of the instrument panel. This switch controls
the operation of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights.
Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch clockwise to the first
detent for parking light and instrument panel light
operation. Turn it to the second detent for headlight, park
light, and instrument panel light operation.
HEADLIGHT Switch
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights ON or
OFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
ON, rotate the HEADLIGHT switch counterclockwise to
the AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic system
OFF, move the HEADLIGHT switch out of the AUTO (A)
position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
HEADLIGHT Switch
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Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned ON
if the HEADLIGHT switch is placed in the AUTO posi-
tion. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the
wipers are turned OFF if they were turned ON by this
feature.
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to ”Headlights On with Wipers,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in Section
4.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area.To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then, turn OFF the
headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins
when the HEADLIGHT switch is turned OFF.
If you turn the headlights, park lights, or ignition switch
ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights OFF before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned OFF within 45 sec-
onds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature.
The Headlight delay time is programmable. Refer to
“Delay Turning Headlights Off,” under “Personal Set-
tings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
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