2018 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

Change Interval........................ .368
Checking ............................. .365
Dipstick ...............................365
Disposal ...............................370
Filter ............................. .371, 432
Filter Disposal .......................... .370
Identification Logo .......................369
Materials Added To .......................370
Pressure Warning Light ....................134
Recommendation .....................368, 431
Synthetic ............................. .370
Viscosity ........................369, 370, 431
Oil Filter, Change ..........................371
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................371
Oil Pressure Light ..........................134
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................142
Operating Precautions .......................142
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................62
Overheating, Engine ........................342
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,532
Paddle Shifters ............................238
Paddle Shift Mode ..........................238
Paint Care ............................... .413Panic Alarm
...............................20
Parking Brake ............................ .227
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .267
Passing Light ..............................67
Passive Entry ..............................37
Performance ............................. .486
Personalized Main Menu .....................437
Pets ................................... .213
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........395
Power Brakes ............................... .422
Deck Lid Release .........................98
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................317
Door Locks ..............................

36
Mirrors ................................62
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............112
Seats ..................................45
Steering ...............................242
Sunroof ................................94
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............58
Windows ...............................91
Power Seats Forward ................................45
Lumbar ................................46
Rearward ...............................45
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Recline.................................46
Power Steering Fluid ........................432
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................181
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .325
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .181
Radial Ply Tires ............................401
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............383
Radio Frequency General Information ................25, 31, 33, 41
Radio Operation .......................... .506
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................74
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .388
Rear Camera ............................. .279
Rear Cross Path ............................161
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .267
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................53
Rear Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .349
Recreational Towing ........................ .295
Reformulated Gasoline .......................425
Refrigerant ...............................372
Release, Hood ..............................97
Reminder, Lights On .........................68 Reminder, Seat Belt
........................ .174
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................33
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 32
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................30
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......31
Uconnect Settings .........................31
Remote Trunk Release ........................98
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .307
Replacement Keys ........................24, 32
Replacement Tires ..........................404
Reporting Safety Defects .....................531
Restraints, Child .......................... .197
Restraints, Head .......................54, 55, 56
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................345
Rotation, T

ires.............................411
RWD Towing ............................... .349
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................215
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................217
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................531
544 INDEX

Safety, Exhaust Gas........................ .214
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .389
Safety Tips ...............................213
Schedule, Maintenance ................353, 354, 357
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......179
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .134
Seat Belts ............................ .173, 215
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................179
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........179
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........182
Child Restraints ........................ .197
Energy Management Feature ................181
Extender ...............................180
Front Seat .......................173, 175, 177
Inspection ............................. .215
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................177
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................175
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............179
Operating Instructions .....................177
Pregnant Women ........................ .181
Pretensioners .......................... .181
Rear Seat ............................. .175
Reminder ............................. .174
Seat Belt Extender ........................180 Seat Belt Pretensioner
.....................181
Untwisting Procedure .....................179
Seat Belts Maintenance .......................416
Seats ...............................43, 45, 51
Adjustment .......................... .43, 45
Easy Entry ..............................49
Head Restraints .....................54, 55, 56
Heated .................................51
Height Adjustment ........................45
Memory ................................47
Power .................................45
Rear Folding ..........................43, 53
Seatback
Release.......................43, 53
Tilting ...............................43, 45
Vented .................................52
Ventilated ...............................52
Security Alarm ..........................33, 135
Arm The System ..........................33
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............432
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................32
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................31
Sentry Key Replacement ....................24, 32
Service Assistance ..........................528
Service Contract .......................... .530
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Service Manuals.......................... .532
Shifting .................................230
Automatic Transmission ................230, 232
Shoulder Belts ............................ .175
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................62
Signals, Turn ........................69, 141, 217
Siri .................................... .520
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert .......................519
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................410
Snow Tires ...............................406
Spare Tires .....................324, 406, 407, 408
Spark Plugs ............................. .432
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..........................432
Oil...................................432
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .244, 245
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................252
Cancel ............................... .246
Resume ...............................246
Set ...................................244
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........243, 244, 246
Sport Mode ...............................241
Starting ............................. .222, 223Automatic Transmission
....................222
Button .................................25
Cold Weather .......................... .225
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .225
Starting And Operating ...................222, 223
Starting Procedures ..................... .222, 223
Steering ..................................57
Column Lock ............................57
Power ............................... .242
Tilt Column .......................... .57, 58
Wheel, Heated ...........................59
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .57, 58
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................504
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . .
. .504
Storage ................................. .413
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .89, 413
Storing Your Vehicle ........................413
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .345
Sunglasses Storage ..........................115
Sun Roof .................................94
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........186
Synthetic Engine Oil ........................370
Telescoping Steering Column ................57, 58
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............88
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Tilt Steering Column..................... .57, 58
Time Delay Headlight ...............................68
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............395
Tire Markings ............................ .389
Tires..........................217, 399, 406, 411 Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .403
Air Pressure ............................399
Chains ............................... .410
Changing .......................323, 330, 388
Compact Spare ..........................407
Flat Changing .......................... .330
General Information ...................399, 406
High Speed ............................ .401
Inflation Pressure ........................400
Jacking ............................325, 388
Life Of Tires ............................403
Load Capacity .......................395, 396
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........137, 166
Quality Grading .........................411
Radial ............................... .401
Replacement ........................ .330, 404
Rotation ...............................411
Safety ............................ .389, 399
Sizes .................................391 Snow Tires
............................ .406
Spare Tires ..................... .324, 406, 408
Spinning ...............................402
Trailer Towing .......................... .291
Tread Wear Indicators .....................402
Wheel Mounting ........................ .330
Wheel Nut Torque ........................422
Tire Safety Information .......................389
Tire Service Kit ............330, 331, 332, 334, 337, 338
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................289
To Open Hood .............................97
Towing ................................. .285
Behind A

Motorhome..................... .295
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .346
Guide .................................289
Recreational ............................295
Weight ............................... .289
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................295
Traction ............................. .295, 296
Traction Control .......................... .155
Trailer Towing ............................ .285
Cooling System Tips ..................... .295
Hitches ............................... .288
Minimum Requirements ....................290
Tips ................................. .294
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Trailer And Tongue Weight..................289
Wiring ............................... .292
Trailer Towing Guide ........................289
Trailer Weight ............................ .289
Transfer Case Fluid .......................... .388, 432, 434
Maintenance ............................388
Transmission ............................. .232
Automatic ..........................232, 387
Fluid ............................. .432, 434
Maintenance ............................387
Shifting ...............................230
Transporting Pets ..........................213
Tread Wear Indicators .......................402
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .........................98
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................98
Turn Signals ............................69, 141
Uconnect Uconnect Settings .................19, 20, 31, 439
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display ........463
Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display ................441
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ........31, 37, 439
Passive Entry Programming ..................37 Uniform Tire Quality Grades
..................411
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........102
Universal Transmitter ........................102
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .424
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................179
USB....................................505
Vanity Mirrors .............................64
Vehicle Certification Label ....................284
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............421
Vehicle Loading .....................283, 285, 396
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................33
Vehicle Storage ..........................89, 413
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................369, 370
Voice Command .......................... .508
V oice

Recognition System (VR) .................508
Warning Flashers, Hazard ....................301
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) . . . .137
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
Warranty Information .......................531
Washer Adding Fluid .......................... .366
Washers, Windshield ..................... .74, 366
548 INDEX

Washing Vehicle.......................... .414
Water Driving Through ........................ .296
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ...................409
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ...................409
Wind Buffeting ..........................94, 96
Window Fogging ...........................90
Windows .................................91
Power .................................91
Reset Auto-Up ...........................93
Windshield Defroster ........................215
Windshield Washers .......................73, 74
Fluid .................................366
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................376
Windshield Wipers ..........................73
Wipers Blade Replacement ....................376
Wipers, Intermittent .........................74
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ........................74
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
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