2014 DODGE CHARGER charging

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Light
- Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature WarningLight
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Malfunction IndicatorLight (MIL)
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light
(See page 84 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a
possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System
problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine
start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving
cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to the remote negative (-)post
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1. Disconnect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-)post of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable from the negative (-)post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the remote positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (CruiseControl)................34
AdjustablePedals.............27
Airbag ...................16
Airbag Light ................87
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ........14
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........14
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........87
Arming System (Security Alarm) .....14
Assistance Towing ............84
Automatic Headlights ...........31
Automatic High Beams ..........31
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .....87
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .40
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............78
Fluid Type ..............114
Autostick .................78
AxleFluid.................114
BrakeFluid................114
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................29
Bulb Replacement ............131
Calibration, Compass ...........71
ChangingAFlatTire...........89
Charging System Light ..........86
Child Restraints CarSeat................17
Child Restraints ............17
Child Seat Installation .......18,19
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .........19
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........17, 18, 19, 20
Using The Top Tether Anchorage. .19, 20
ChildSeat.................18
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....87
Charging System Light ........86
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............87
Engine Temperature Warning Light .85
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......86
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Light .........84 Compass Calibration
...........71
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........114
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......32
Cruise Light ................32
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . .25
Customer Assistance ..........132
Customer Programmable Features ....72
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .......14
Deck Lid, Power Release .........14
Defects, Reporting ............133
Dimmer Control ..............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........84
Disarming, Security System .......15
DoorLocks.................8
ECO....................71
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .44, 45
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....84
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................86
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)................70,71
Emergency Deck Lid Release .......14
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........86
Jacking ................89
Overheating .............88
Towing ................84
Emergency Key ...............9
Emergency Trunk Release ........14
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....29
Compartment............ .111
Oil Change Interval ..........87
Oil Selection .............114
Overheating .............88
Starting ................12
Stopping ...............12
Temperature Warning Light .....85
INDEX
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