2012 DODGE CHARGER light

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on for
approximately four to eight seconds when the ignition
is first cycled to ON/RUN.
•The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the
approximate four to eight-second interval.
•The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects 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 objectslodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation 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.
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 .............................. 94
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 94
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 94
▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 95
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature .......... 96
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
— If Equipped ....................... 96
▫ Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If
Equipped ........................... 96 ▫
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped ...... 97
▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 97
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 98
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 98
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of
Sun Visor ........................... 99
 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped ....... 100
▫ Rear Cross Path ..................... 105
▫ Modes Of Operation .................. 106
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▫Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 185
▫ Manual Seats — If Equipped ............ 187
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 189
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 191
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 193
▫ Programming The Memory Feature ....... 194
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory ........... 195
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 196
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat
(Available With Memory Seat Only) ....... 196
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 198
 Lights ............................. 199
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 199 ▫
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 200
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 200
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 200
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 201
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped .......................... 202
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 202
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 203
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 204
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 204
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 205
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 205
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 205
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▫Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 205
▫ Ambient Light ...................... 206
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 207
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 209
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 210
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... 210
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 210
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 211
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 211
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 211
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 213
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped ............................ 214 
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 215
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 217
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 218
▫ To Activate ......................... 219
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 220
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 220
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 220
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 220
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 221
 Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) — If Equipped ................... 222
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 224
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 225
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Overhead Console ..................... 256
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 256
▫ Sunglass Bin Door ................... 257
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 258
▫ Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink ........................ 259
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ........... 260
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ........ 262
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .... 263
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 264
▫ Security ........................... 265
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 265
▫ General Information .................. 266 
Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 267
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 268
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 268
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 268
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 268
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 268
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 269
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 269
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 269
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 269
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 269
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 270
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 270
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. 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).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted
on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in
reverse.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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