2013 DODGE CHARGER SRT Owners Manual

Door Storage
The door panels contain storage areas.
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
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
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Front Door Trim Storage
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stability for child seats and/or passengers. An im-
properly 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 a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.
•
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or become
a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........309
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................310
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....311
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .321
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .324
▫ EVIC White Telltale Lights ...............325
▫ EVIC Amber Telltale Lights ..............326
▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights ................327 ▫
Oil Change Due ..................... .329
▫ Fuel Economy ....................... .330
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... .332
▫ Trip Info .......................... .332
▫ Units ............................. .332
▫ SRT .............................. .333
▫ Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) ...........336
▫ Messages # ......................... .336
▫ Turn Menu OFF ...................... .3374

Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................337
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .337
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .337
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® 4.3 Settings ..................337
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® 8.4 Settings ..................351
▫ SRT Performance Features ...............366
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..............369
 HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH
PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED .........369
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .370
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .371
▫ CD Player .......................... .371
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........372

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .372
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................373
▫ General Overview .....................373
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .373
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .374
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............380
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......382
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .383
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet7 — ESC Off Switch13 — Engine Start/Stop Button
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect® System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button
3 — Hazard Switch 9 — SD Memory Card Slot15 — Dimmer Controls
4 — Uconnect® System 10 — Power Outlet16 — Hood Release
5 — Climate Control Hard Controls 11 — CD/DVD Slot 17 — Headlight Switch
6 — Glove Compartment 12 — Storage Compartment18 — Paddle Shifters
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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