2017 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also located on
the right front strut tower inside the engine compartment.
NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
VIN Location
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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............11
▫ KeyFob ..............................11
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........12
▫ General Information .....................14
 SENTRY KEY ...........................14
▫ Replacement Key Fobs ...................15
▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............15
▫ General Information .....................15
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .16
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................16
▫ To Arm The System .....................16
▫ To Disarm The System ....................16
▫ Security System Manual Override ............17▫
Tamper Alert ...........................17
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED .......17
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................18
▫ To Unlock The Doors ....................18
▫ To Lock The Doors ......................19
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ....................19
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................20
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........20
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............20
▫ General Information .....................22
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .22
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................22
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ................23
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................23
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▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................24
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................24
▫ Cancel Remote Start ......................24
▫ General Information .....................24
 DOOR LOCKS ..........................25
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................25
▫ Power Door Locks ......................26
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ...............................27
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY .....28
▫ General Information .....................32
 WINDOWS .............................32
▫ Power Windows ........................32
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................35
 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ...............35
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING .................36 ▫
Trunk Emergency Release .................36
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........36
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........37
▫ Important Safety Precautions ...............37
▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................38
▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .........48
▫ Child Restraints ........................60
▫ Transporting Pets .......................75
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....75
 SAFETY TIPS ...........................77
▫ Transporting Passengers ...................77
▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................78
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ...............................78
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ...........................81
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
includes a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In
this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the engine START/
STOP button and push to operate the ignition.
Key Fob
The key fob also contains an emergency key, which stores
in the rear of the key fob.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1—OFF
2 — ACC (Accessory)
3 — ON/RUN
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The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glove
compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you
when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the
chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in
the cluster.
Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob
Emergency Key Removal
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NOTE:With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmission
into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking
brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fobs
from vehicle, and lock all doors.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
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could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in the OFF
position and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.
This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized
vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does
not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses a Remote Keyless Entry key fob, a Keyless
Push Button Ignition and a RF receiver to prevent unau-
thorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only key fobs that
are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid key fob is used to start and operate the
vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds
if an invalid key fob is used to start the engine.
After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the
vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
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Do not make modifications or alterations to the
immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to
the immobilization system may result in a loss of
security protection.
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