2014 DODGE CHARGER power steering

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .223
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .224
▫ Ambient Light — If Equipped ............225
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .225
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......227
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............227
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... .228
▫ Windshield Washers ...................228
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .229
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............229
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........230
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .231 
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ...............232

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .233
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ......235
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .237
▫ To Activate ......................... .238
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................239
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .239
▫ To Resume Speed .....................239
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............239
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................241
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .241
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function and the (1) and (2) buttons which are used to
recall either of two pre-programmed memory profiles.
Programming The Memory Feature
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase an
existing profile from memory. To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
1. Place the ignition into the RUN position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer-
ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals [if
equipped], power tilt and telescopic steering column
[if equipped], and radio station presets).
3. Press and release the SET (S) button on the memory switch.
4.
Within five seconds, press and release the MEMORY
button 1 or 2. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) (if equipped) will display which memory position
has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in
PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a
memory profile.
• The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature
can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System,
refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
Memory Seat Switches
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Memory Position Recall
NOTE:The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory
positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not
in PARK, a message will display in the EVIC (if
equipped).
To recall the memory settings for driver 1, press
MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s door or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 1.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, the
memory settings will be recalled with a Passive Entry
Unlock into the driver’s door using the Key Fob linked to
position 1.
To recall the memory setting for driver 2, press MEMORY
button number 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position
2. NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, the
memory settings will be recalled with a Passive Entry
Unlock into the driver’s door using the Key Fob linked to
position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the
MEMORY buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during
a recall. When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat,
adjustable pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and
telescopic steering column (if equipped) stop moving. A
delay of one second will occur before another recall can
be selected.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.
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To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward.
To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in
position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
— IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping
steering column lever is located below the multifunction
lever on the steering column.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Switch
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Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
soft-key the following settings will be available.
•Sound Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
• Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and
heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when
temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera-
tures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will
turn on. To make your selection, touch the Auto Heated Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol-
lowing settings will be available.
•
Easy Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats
soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
• Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
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SPORT MODE (5.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED . . .420
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .421
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........422
▫ Acceleration ........................ .422
▫ Traction ........................... .422
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............423
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................423
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................423
 POWER STEERING .....................425
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
— IF EQUIPPED ...................... .426
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .426
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .............429
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .431
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............431
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............431
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............432
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........433
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................436
▫ Ready Alert Braking ...................438
▫ Rain Brake Support ....................438
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................439
▫ Synchronizing ESC ....................440
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............440
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .440
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
POWER STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power
steering system that will give you good vehicle response
and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts
while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro-
hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing power steering assist, then the
system will provide mechanical steering capability.
CAUTION!
Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri-
cally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering
assistance in order to prevent damage to the system.
Normal operation will resume once the system is
allowed to cool.
If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM”
message and a flashing icon are displayed on
the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle
needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is
likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer
to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP - SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL” message and an icon are dis-
played on the EVIC screen, it indicates that extreme
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