2014 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the instrument panel.
Console Features
There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift
lever.
Two separate storage compartments are also located
underneath the center console armrest.
Glove Compartment
Opened Glove Compartment
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Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable
upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on
rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an
integrated coin holder, along with additional area for
small items like an ipod or phone. Below the upper tray,
the lower storage compartment is made for larger items,like CDs and tissue boxes. In addition, the 12 Volt power
outlet, USB and Aux jack are located here.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
Center Console
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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.
Front Door Trim Storage
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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 sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly 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 pos-
sible.
• 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 be-
come 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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LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........311
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................312
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM .......313
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....314
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .324
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays .......................... .326
▫ EVIC White Telltale Lights ...............327
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ...................328 ▫
EVIC Red Telltale Lights ................329
▫ Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped . . . .332
▫ Oil Change Due ..................... .334
▫ Fuel Economy ....................... .334
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... .336
▫ Trip Info .......................... .337
▫ Units ............................. .337
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . .337
▫ Messages # ......................... .338
▫ Turn Menu OFF ...................... .339
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Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................339
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .339
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .339
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
4.3 Settings ........................ .339
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
8.4 Settings ........................ .353
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..............369
 HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH
PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED .........370
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .371▫
Radio Operation ..................... .372
▫ CD Player .......................... .372
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........373
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .373
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................374
▫ General Overview .....................374
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .374
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .375
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............380
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......382
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .383
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