2014 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

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 experience. To change the FCW
status, press 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”.
•ParkSense® — If Equipped
The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the
vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE
and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). It
will provide an alert (audible and/or visual) to indicate
the proximity to other objects. The system can be enabled
with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To change the
ParkSense® status, touch and release the “Sound Only” or “Sounds and Display” button. Then touch the arrow
back soft-key. Refer to “ParkSense®” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and
operating information.
•
Front ParkSense® Chime Volume — If Equipped
The ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be selected
from the EVIC or Uconnect® System — if equipped. The
chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and
HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM.
To make your selection, touch the “ParkSense® Chime
Volume” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, indicating that the setting had been selected.
Touch the arrow back soft-key to return to the previous
menu. ParkSense® will retain its last known configura-
tion state through ignition cycles.
• Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
Touch the “Tilt Mirrors In Reverse” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the outside
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rearview mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is
in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in
the REVERSE 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 and select “ON” or “OFF.”
Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
•Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped
Touch the “Blind Spot Alert” soft-key to change this
display. 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 deactivated. 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.
• Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped
Touch the “Rain Sensing” soft-key to change this display.
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, touch the
“Rain Sensing” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then
touch the arrow back soft-key.
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•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
Touch the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, touch
the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.”
Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
Lights
• Illuminated Approach
Touch the “Illuminated Approach” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights
will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. To change the Illuminated Ap-
proach status, touch the “0,” “30,” “60” or “90” soft-key.
Then touch the back arrow soft-key. •
Headlights With Wipers
Touch the “Headlights With Wipers” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, and the
headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights
will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers
are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the
wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this
feature. To make your selection, touch the “Headlights
With Wipers” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then
touch the back arrow soft-key.
• Auto High Beams “SmartBeams™”
Touch the “Auto High Beams” soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the high beam
headlights will deactivate automatically under certain
conditions. To make your selection, touch the “Auto High
Beams” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch
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the back arrow soft-key. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™
— If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
•Daytime Running Lights — If Available
Touch the “Daytime Running Lights” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights
will turn on whenever the engine is running. To make
your selection, touch the “Daytime Running Lights”
soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the back
arrow soft-key.
• Steering Directed Lights — If Equipped
Touch the “Steering Directed Lights” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights
turn relative to a change in direction of the steering
wheel. To make your selection, touch the “Steering
Directed Lights” soft-key and select “ON” or ‘OFF.” Then
touch the back arrow soft-key. •
Flash Lights With Lock
Touch the “Flash Headlights With Lock” soft-key to
change this display. When this feature is selected, the
signal lights will flash when the doors are locked with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. To make your selection, touch the “Flash
Headlights With Lock” soft-key and select “ON” or
“OFF.” Then touch the back arrow soft-key.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following
settings will be available.
• Auto Lock
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h). To make your selection, touch the “Auto
Unlock On Exit” soft-key, until a check-mark appears
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next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the arrow back soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
•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 Re-
mote 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
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selection, touch the “Sound Horn With Lock” soft-key
and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the arrow back
soft-key.
•Remote Door Unlock Order
Touch the “Remote Door Unlock Order” soft-key to
change this display. When Unlock Driver Door Only On
1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on
the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter UNLOCK button. When Unlock Driver Door Only
On 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE trans-
mitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s
doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected,
all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to
Unlock All Doors On 1st Press, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is
grasped. If Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is
programmed, only the driver ’s door will unlock when
the driver ’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if
Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is programmed,
touching the handle more than once will only result in
the driver ’s door opening. If Unlock Driver Door Only
On 1st Press is selected, once the driver door is opened,
the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to
unlock all the doors (or use the RKE transmitter).
• Memory Linked To FOB
Touch the “Memory Linked to FOB” soft-key to change
this display. This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering
and exiting the vehicle, driver 1 and driver 2 last mode,
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settings and presets. To make your selection, touch the
“Memory Linked to FOB” soft-key and select “ON” or
“OFF.” Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set
to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the
door. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
• Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go™)
Touch the “Passive Entry” soft-key to change this display.
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock
or unlock buttons. To make your selection, touch the
“Passive Entry” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then
touch the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Keyless Enter-
N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle.”Heated Seats
• Auto Heated Seats — If Equipped
Touch the “Auto Heated Seats” soft-key to change this
display. When the temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C)
the Driver ’s heated seat will turn on. To make your
selection, touch the “Auto Heated Seats” soft-key and
select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the back arrow soft-
key.
Engine Off Options
• Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped
Touch the “Easy Exit Seats” soft-key to change this
display. This feature provides automatic driver seat po-
sitioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and
exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, touch the
“Easy Exit Seats” soft-key, and select “ON” or “OFF.”
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Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
•Headlight Off Delay
Touch the “Headlight Off Delay” soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To change the
Headlight Off Delay status, touch the “0,” “30,” “60” or
“90” soft-key. Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
• Engine Off Power Delay
Touch the “Engine Off Power Delay” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the power
window switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if
equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain
active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to
OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the “0
seconds,” “45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 minutes”
soft-key. Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
Compass Settings
•
Variance
Touch the Variance soft-key to change this display. Com-
pass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North
and Geographic North. To compensate for the differ-
ences, the variance should be set for the zone where the
vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set,
the compass will automatically compensate for the dif-
ferences, and provide the most accurate compass head-
ing.
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