2013 DODGE CHARGER transmission

Doors & Locks
•Auto Unlock On Exit
Touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key to change this
display. When this feature 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, touch the Auto
Unlock On Exit soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then
touch the arrow back soft-key.
• Flash Lights With Lock
Touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the front and rear
turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. To make your selection, touch the Flash Lights With
Lock soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key. •
Sound Horn With Remote Start
Touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key to
change this display. When this feature is selected, the
horn will sound when the remote start is activated. To
make your selection, touch the Sound Horn With Remote
Start soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key.
• Sound Horn With Lock
Touch the Sounds Horn With Lock soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the horn will chirp
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Lock soft-key and select ON
or OFF. Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
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Safety / Assistance
After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol-
lowing settings will be available.
•Front Collision Sensitivity — If Equipped
The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be set to
Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status of FCW
is the Far setting. This means the system will warn you of
a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when
you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction
time. To change the setting for more dynamic driving,
select the Near setting. This warns you of a possible
collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front
of you. This allows for a more dynamic driving experi-
ence. To change the FCW status, touch and release the
OFF, Near or Far button. Then touch the arrow back
soft-key. For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
•
Park Assist
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind
the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph
(18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only,
Sound and Display, or turned OFF. To change the Park
Assist status, touch and release the OFF, Sound Only or
Sounds and Display button. Then touch the arrow back
soft-key. Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for sys-
tem function and operating information.
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•Tilt Mirrors In Reverse
When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir-
rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN
position and the transmission shift lever is in the RE-
VERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their
previous position when the transmission is shifted out of
REVERSE. To make your selection, touch the Tilt Mirrors
In Reverse soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
• Blind Spot Alert
When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature
can be set to Off, Lights or Lights and Chime. The Blind
Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode.
When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual
alert in the outside mirrors. When “Lights & Chime”
mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will
show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an
audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is
selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti-
vated. To change the Blind Spot Alert status, touch the
Off, Lights or Lights & Chime soft-key. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in
the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is
not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result
in the BSM not operating to specification.
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•Auto Unlock On Exit
When this feature 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, touch the Auto Unlock
On Exit soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
• Flash Headlight With Lock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash
whe n the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To make your selection,
touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft-key, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to
the previous menu. •
Sound Horn With Lock
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Lock soft-key, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to
the previous menu.
• Sound Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................394
▫ Automatic Transmission ................394
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..................395
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .395
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................397
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................397
▫ After Starting ....................... .399
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .399 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............399
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............401
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .401
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped .......................... .402
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped ...........................411
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .412
 AUTOSTICK® ........................ .418
▫ Operation – Eight-Speed Transmission – If
Equipped .......................... .418
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▫Operation – Five-Speed Transmission .......420
 SPORT MODE (5.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED . . .422
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .423
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........424
▫ Acceleration ........................ .424
▫ Traction ........................... .425
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............425
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................425
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................426
 POWER STEERING .....................427
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE
ONLY – IF EQUIPPED ...................428
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .429
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .............431
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .433
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............433
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............434
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............434
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........435
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................437
▫ Ready Alert Braking ...................439
▫ Rain Brake Support ....................439
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light ........440
▫ Synchronizing ESC ....................441
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
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CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™ FOBIK is
in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
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