2010 DODGE CHARGER instrument panel

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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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, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte-
rior lights and fog lights. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for
headlight, parking light and instrument panel light
operation.
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 A
(AUTO) 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 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
Automatic 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 position. 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 turned on
or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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 seconds
of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature.
The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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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
because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
headlight switch and is located on the
left side of the instrument panel. With
the parking lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control upwardwill increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights
and, if so equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets
and cupholders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
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Ignition Off Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch
will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof
switch will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer
to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amps) electrical power outlets
on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by
a fuse.
Insert cigar lighter or accessory plug into the power
outlets for use to ensure proper operation.
NOTE:
•To ensure proper operation a MOPARknob and
element must be used.
•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
The 12 Volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray has
power available only when the ignition is in the ON or
ACC positions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 170
 Instrument Cluster – Base ............... 171
 Instrument Cluster – Premium ............ 172
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 173
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped .......................... 186
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 188
▫ Oil Change Required .................. 189
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 190 ▫
Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays
— If Equipped ...................... 193
▫ Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) –
If Equipped ........................ 194
▫ Compass Display .................... 195
▫ Navigation — If Equipped .............. 197
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... 197
 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped .................... 201
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▫Operating Instructions — Voice Command
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 202
▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone
— If Equipped ...................... 202
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio ..... 202
▫ Clock Setting Procedure —
RER/REN Radio ..................... 203
 Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....... 206
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 206
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 209
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 211
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 214
Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
And Sirius Radio ...................... 214
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 215
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 220
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 222
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 225
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 225
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ........................ 226
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 —
If Equipped .......................... 230
▫ Connecting The iPod ................. 231
▫ Using This Feature ................... 232
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▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons. . 232
▫ Play Mode ......................... 232
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 234
 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only) .... 236
▫ System Activation .................... 236
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 236
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 237
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 237
▫ Reception Quality .................... 237
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 238▫
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 240

Kicker High Performance Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) – If Equipped
. . 240
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... 242
 Remote Sound System Controls ........... 244
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 246
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 246
 Climate Controls ...................... 247
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System ............................ 247
▫ Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped ........................ 250
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 255
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