2010 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
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Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors .............................. 87
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 87
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 88
▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 88
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If
Equipped ........................... 89
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
— If Equipped ....................... 89
▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 90
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 90▫
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 90
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ........... 91
▫ Operation .......................... 93
▫ Phone Call Features .................. 101
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 104
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 109
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone .....................111
▫ General Information .................. 119
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Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 119
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 119
▫ Commands ........................ 121
▫ Voice Training ...................... 124
 Seats .............................. 124
▫ Manual Seats — If Equipped ............ 125
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 126
▫ Power Reclining Seats — If Equipped ...... 127
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 128
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 128
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 130
▫ Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped ......... 131
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 132
 Lights ............................. 134 ▫
Headlight Switch .................... 134
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 134
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 135
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 135
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 136
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 136
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 136
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 136
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 137
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 137
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 137
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 138
▫ Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights .... 138
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▫Interior Lights ...................... 139
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 140
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 140
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 141
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 141
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 142
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 142
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 143
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 144
▫ To Activate ......................... 145
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 146
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 146
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 146 ▫
To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 146
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 147
 Overhead Console ..................... 148
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 148
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 149
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 149
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 150
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 153
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 153
▫ Reprogramming A Single
HomeLink Button................... 154
▫ Security ........................... 154
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 154
▫ General Information .................. 155
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Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 155
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 156
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 156
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 156
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 157
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 157
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 157
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 157
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 157
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 158
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 158 
Electrical Power Outlets ................. 158
 Cupholders .......................... 161
▫ Front Seat Cupholders ................. 161
▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ................. 162
 Storage ............................. 162
▫ Console Features .................... 162
▫ Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat ................ 163
 Rear Window Features .................. 165
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 165
 Load Leveling System — If Equipped ....... 166
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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