2014 DODGE CHARGER battery replacement

▫Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........25
▫ General Information ....................26

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................27
 DOOR LOCKS .........................30
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................30
▫ Power Door Locks .....................31
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ..........................33
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................34
 WINDOWS ...........................39
▫ Power Windows .......................39
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................42 
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............42
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING ................43
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................44
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................44
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................48
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....54
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......54
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped ............................55
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............56
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................56
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................57
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........58
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

•You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical
latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways
with your thumb and then pull the key out with your
other hand.
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves
Emergency Key Removal
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........533
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........534
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .535
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .535
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................537
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .537
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........538
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .538
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .542▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................543
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............543
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............545
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... .546
▫ Body Lubrication .....................548
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............549
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................549
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .550
▫ Cooling System ..................... .552
▫ Brake System ....................... .559
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over. 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump-
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading
Lamps W5W
Rear Compartment
(Trunk) Lamp 562
Overhead Console Read-
ing Lamp 578
Visor Vanity Lamps A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If
Equipped 194
Door Courtesy 562
Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140
Optional Door Map
Pocket/Cup Holder LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583

Automatic Door Locks......................32
Automatic Headlights ..................... .218
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............334
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........382
Automatic Transmission ....................400
Adding Fluid ......................... .563
Autostick ............................ .417
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................563
Fluid Change ......................... .563
Fluid Level Check ...................... .561
Fluid Type ........................... .590
Special Additives ...................... .562
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......408
Autostick .............................. .417
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................32
Auto Up Power Windows ....................40
Axle Fluid ............................. .590
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................590Battery
................................ .543
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .543
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Belts, Seat ...............................48
Bluetooth® Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio
Device After Pairing .....................154
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect®
Phone And Mobile Phone .................141
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile
Phone .............................. .128
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................548
B-Pillar Location ......................... .447
Brake Assist System ...................... .432
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............431
Brake Fluid ............................ .590
Brake, Parking .......................... .426
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INDEX 611

Illuminated Entry..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Infant Restraint ...........................73
Information Center, Vehicle ..................324
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
Instrument Cluster ....................... .314
Instrument Panel and Controls ................311
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............569
Interior Appearance Care ....................568
Interior Lights .......................... .225
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............227
Introduction ..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...................369
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ...............153
Jack Location ........................... .509
Jack Operation .......................... .508
Jump Starting ........................... .517KeyFob.................................13
Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters .........18
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Unlatch The Trunk .......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................23
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................34
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Enter The Trunk .........................24
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................23
Passive Entry Programming .................34
Unlock From The Passenger Side .............23
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ ...................34
Passive Entry ...........................34
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