2013 DODGE CHARGER ECU

Using HomeLink®
•
To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now
occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system,
entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may
also be used at any time.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path
of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the
transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause
you and others to be severely injured or killed.
POWER OUTLET
• There are three 12 Volt electrical outletson this vehicle.
• The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed
in the ACC or RUN position.
• The center console outlet is powered di- rectly from the battery (power available at
all times). Items plugged into this outlet
may discharge the battery and/or prevent
the engine from starting.
• There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet has power
available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position.
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3. Remove the fastener securing the sparetire.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly.
Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen
the lug wrench, and remove the wrench
from the jack assembly.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as pos-
sible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
Block the front and rear of the wheel diago-
nally opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right front tire,
block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
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• While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotatethe lever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is now
out of PARK and can be towed. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
• Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward (away from the
lever) to unlatch the lever.
• Rotate the Manual Park Release lever for- ward and down, to its original position,
until the locking tab snaps into place to
secure the lever.
• Pull up gently on the tether strap to con- firm that the lever is locked in its stowed
position.
• Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the
Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury
or death for those in or around the vehicle.
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FUSES
Front Power Distribution Center
• The Front Power Distribution Center (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on theright hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays.
Front Power Distribution Center
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
2 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan #1
3 50 Amp Red Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink Starter
5 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brakes
6 25 Amp Neutral Anti-Lock Brakes
9 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module –
If Equipped
10 10 Amp RedSecurity
11 20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 10 Amp RedAir Conditioning Clutch
15 25 Amp Neutral Transmission
18 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan #2
19 50 Amp Red Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink Wiper Motor
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
• If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
• If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
• To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327– 4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
• If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
• French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian govern- ment should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............27
AdjustablePedals.............21
Airbag ...................13
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm). .12
Automatic Headlights ..........25
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...34
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............71
Fluid Type ..............105
Autostick .................71
AxleFluid ................105
Belts, Seat .................13
BrakeFluid................105
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............23
Bulb Replacement ............120
Calibration, Compass ...........64
Change Oil Indicator ...........79
ChangingAFlatTire ...........81
Child Restraint ..............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......15
Compass Calibration ...........64
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........105
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......26
Cruise Light ................26
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder)..20
Customer Assistance ..........121
Customer Programmable Features. . . .65
Defects, Reporting ............122
DimmerControl..............25
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........25
Disarming, Theft System .........12
ECO....................64
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....38
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............26
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) ...........63,64 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .........78
Jacking ................81
Overheating .............80
Emergency Key ..............8
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....23
Compartment ........... .102
Oil Selection .............105
Overheating .............80
Starting ................11
Stopping ...............11
Event Data Recorder ...........98
Exterior Lights ..............120
Flat Tire Changing .............81
Fluid Capacities .............105
Fluids ..................105
FogLights ................25
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........97
Front Heated Seats ............19
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release . . .100
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........100
Specifications ............105
Fuse .................. .115
Fuses ...................115
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....66
Headlights Automatic ..............25
Dimmer Switch ............25
HighBeam ..............25
Heated Mirrors ..............35
Heated Seats ...............19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............25
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....66
Hood Release ...............99
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....24
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........54
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .....55
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