2009 DODGE CHARGER keyless entry

The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by
pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the Trunk
Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display
will reappear once the trunk is closed.
With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or the key
removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym-
bol will display until the trunk is closed.TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-to-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the multifunction lever is released.
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned on by pressing the
lens. Press the lens a second time to turn off the light.
These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when
the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is
turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
Overhead Console
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,
an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink),
storage for sunglasses, and an optional power sunroof
switch.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/
reading lights.
Press the lens to turn on the light. Press it a second time
to turn off the light.
These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when
the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is
turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Sunglasses Storage
At the rear of the console, a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
The storage compartment access is apush/pushdesign.
Push on the raised bar on the compartment door to open.
Push on the raised bar to close.
Overhead Console
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“Language”
When in this display you may select one of five lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to
select English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais.
Then, as you continue, the information will display in the
selected language.
NOTE:The EVIC will not change the uconnect lan-
guage selection. Refer to “Language Selection” under
“uconnect phone” in Section 3.
“Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)”
When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically
when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
To make your selection, press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit”
When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Remote Key Unlock”
WhenDriver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen-
ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Jack Location........................... 358
Jack Operation .......................... 360
Jacking Instructions ...................... 360
Jump Starting .......................... 369
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 246
Knee Bolster ............................ 52
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 134
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 71,72
Latch Plate ............................. 44 Latches
................................ 80
Hood .............................. 129
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 332
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 80
Life of Tires ............................ 316
Light Bulbs .......................... 80,418
Lights .............................. 80,131
Airbag ........................ 60,65,79,175
Anti-Lock ........................... 182
Automatic Headlights ................... 132
Brake Assist Warning ................... 300
Brake Warning ........................ 179
Bulb Replacement ................... 418,419
Courtesy/Reading ................... 135,145
Cruise .............................. 172
Daytime Running ...................... 133
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............134,135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 300
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 173
INDEX 469
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Phone, Cellular.......................... 89
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 89
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 306
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 411
Door Locks ........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 88
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 155
Seats ............................... 124
Steering ............................. 291
Sunroof ............................. 152
Windows ............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 430
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 51
Preparation for Jacking .................... 360
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 193Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 313
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 400
Radio Operation ........................ 252
Radio Remote Controls .................... 250
Radio, Satellite (uconnect gps) ............241,247
Rear Cupholder ......................... 159
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 128
Rear Window Defroster ................... 163
Rear Window Features .................... 163
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 85
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 124
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 65
Recreational Towing ...................... 354
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 333
Refrigerant ............................ 392
Release, Hood .......................... 129
INDEX 473
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Reminder, Lights On..................... 133
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 49
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 250
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 418
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 384
Replacement Tires ....................... 317
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 454
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........177,186
Restraint, Head ......................... 126
Restraints, Child ......................... 67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 372
Rotation, Tires .......................... 321 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 454
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 78
Safety Information, Tire ................... 301
Safety Tips ............................. 78
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 243
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios) ..........241,247
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 432
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 49
Seat Belts .......................... 41,42,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 48
And Pregnant Women ................... 51
Child Restraint ................... 67,68,69,74
Extender ............................. 52
Front Seat .......................... 42,44
Inspection ............................ 79
Operating Instructions ................... 44
474 INDEX

Trailer Towing........................ 350
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 316
To Open Hood .......................... 129
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 347
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 280
Towing ............................... 342
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 103
Behind a Motor Home .................. 354
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 374
Guide .............................. 346
Recreational .......................... 354
Weight .............................. 346
Towing Assistance ....................... 103
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 354
Traction Control ......................... 297
Trailer Towing .......................... 342
Cooling System Tips .................... 354
Hitches ............................. 344
Minimum Requirements ................. 348 Tips ................................ 353
Trailer and Tongue Weight
............... 347
Wiring .............................. 351
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 346
Trailer Weight .......................... 346
Transfer Case ........................... 405
Fluid ............................ 405,430
Maintenance ......................... 406
Transmission ........................... 404
Automatic ................... 273,276,282,404
Fluid ............................... 430
Range Indicator .................... 277,282
Shifting ............................. 273
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 146
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
478 INDEX