2015 DODGE CHARGER steering wheel

▫Multifunction Lever...................157
▫Turn Signals.........................158
▫Lane Change Assist...................158
▫High/Low Beam Switch................158
▫Flash-To-Pass........................158
▫Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .159
▫Courtesy Lights.......................160
▫Ambient Light — If Equipped............160
▫Interior Lights.......................161
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......163
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............163
▫Wiper Operation......................163
▫Windshield Washers...................164
▫Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles........165
▫Mist Feature.........................165
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............166
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........166
!TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .168
!POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED...............169
!HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .170
!ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED......172
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED.........................174
▫To Activate..........................175
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................175
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is
located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
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.
Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat,
you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel
to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-
programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”
in this section.
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.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for up
to 80 minutes before automatically shutting off. The
heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn
on when the steering wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is located
within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the
control button through the climate screen or the controls
screen.
•Push the heated steering wheel buttononce to turn
the heating element ON.
•Push the heated steering wheel buttona second
time to turn the heating element OFF.
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on
during a remote start through the Uconnect® system.
Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must exercise
care when using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods.
•Do not place anything on the steering wheel that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and material. This may
cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a
greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and
seat position. This feature allows the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to move toward or away from the driver to
provide improved position with the steering wheel.
The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat
cushion side shield.
Push the switch forward to move the pedals forward
(toward the front of the vehicle).
Push the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward
(toward the driver).
•The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
Adjustable Pedals Switch
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1—ON/OFF4—SET-/DECEL2—SET+/ACCEL5—CANCEL3—RESUME
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!(Continued)
•When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.
•When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a
constant speed.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the
steering wheel) operates the ACC system.
Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons
1—NORMAL(FIXEDSPEED)CRUISECONTROLON/OFF2—SET+/ACCEL3—RESUME4—SET-/DECEL5—DISTANCESETTING—INCREASE6—ADAPTIVECRUISECONTROL(ACC)ON/OFF7—DISTANCESETTING—DECREASE8—CANCEL
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181

If the target vehicle does not start moving within two
seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the ACC
with Stop system will cancel and the brakes will release.
A cancel message will display on the DID and produce a
warning chime. Driver intervention will be required at
this moment.
While ACC with Stop is holding your vehicle at a
standstill, if the driver seatbelt is unbuckled or the driver
door is opened, the ACC with Stop system will cancel
and the brakes will release. A cancel message will display
on the DID and produce a warning chime. Driver inter-
vention will be required at this moment.
WARNING!
When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must
ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or
objects in the path of the vehicle. Failure to follow
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
these warnings can result in a collision and death or
serious personal injury.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
The DID displays the current ACC system settings. The
DID is located in the center of the instrument cluster. The
information it displays depends on ACC system status.
Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/
OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of
the following displays in the DID:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adap-
tive Cruise Control Off.”
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193