2018 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

Cupholders
The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the
center console.
Retractable Cover
Front Cupholders
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If equipped, the rear seat cupholders are located in the
center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are
positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to
provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while
maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s elbows.
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped
On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a
light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear
passengers. The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer
Control. Refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Electrical Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with one 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlet on the instrument panel and one 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlet in the center console that can be used to power
cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlets are labeled with either
a “key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is
powered. Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while
the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to
the battery and powered at all times.
Rear Seat Cupholders
Light Ring In Rear Cupholder
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NOTE:
•All accessories connected to the “battery” powered
outlets should be removed or turned off when the
vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.
The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on
the center stack of the instrument panel.WARNING!
Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the
center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash
receiver tray. A fire leading to bodily injury could
result.
In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power
outlet located in the storage area of the center console.
Front Power Outlet
Center Console Power Outlet
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NOTE:If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the
maximum power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the center
console power outlet. When the Media Hub is not in use,
the outlet can deliver up to 160 Watts (13 Amps). If the
power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system
needs to be replaced. NOTE:
The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear
console USB ports can be changed to “battery” powered all
the time by moving the #12 20 Amp fuse from “IGN” to
“B+”. Refer to “Fuses” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
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Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #12 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Outlet/Dual
USB Charge Only Ports
2 — #38 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Center Console Power Outlet/Media
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage.
Sunglasses Bin Door
At the front of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart-
ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad
on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on the door to
close.
Sunglasses Bin Door
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................118
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............121
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........122
▫ Location And Controls ...................122
▫ Engine Oil Life Reset ....................124
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items ..........................125
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If
Equipped ............................129
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .........131
▫ Red Warning Lights .....................131 ▫
Yellow Warning Lights ...................135
▫ Yellow Indicator Lights ...................140
▫ Green Indicator Lights ...................140
▫ White Indicator Lights ...................141
▫ Blue Indicator Lights ....................142
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .142
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .142
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ..............1434

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster For 3.6L Engine
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