2018 DODGE CHARGER SRT change key battery

The key fob also contains an emergency key, which is
stored in the rear of the key fob.
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 release
button on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a backup method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
Emergency Key
Emergency Key Removal Process
1 — Mechanical Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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NOTE:If the ignition switch 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 switch.The push button ignition can be placed in the following
modes:
OFF
• The engine is stopped.
• Some electrical devices (e.g. central locking, alarm, etc.)
are still available.
ACC
• Engine is not started.
• Some electrical devices are available.
ON/RUN
• Driving position.
• All the electrical devices are available.
START
• The engine will start.
WARNING!
•When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
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START/STOP Ignition Button
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
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Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).
NOTE:
•After pushing the door handle button, you must wait
two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors,
using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to
allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the
door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob
battery is dead. The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob
lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s
interior door panel.
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, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled.
Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
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NOTE:After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or damage to the
vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an accident,
reset the system by following the procedure described
below. If you have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured if the air bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring, in-
cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger
side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on
your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air
bag system service. If your seat, including your trim
cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way
(including removal or loosening/tightening of seat
attachment bolts), take the vehicle to an authorized
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SAFETY 185

Arming SystemSecurity Alarm ...........................33
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .143
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................391
Auto Down Power Windows ...................81
Automatic Door Locks .....................40, 41
Automatic Headlights ........................62
Automatic High Beams .......................61
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........72, 77
Automatic Transmission ..................... .221
Adding Fluid .....................346, 385, 387
Fluid And Filter Change ...................346
Fluid Change .......................... .346
Fluid Level Check ........................345
Fluid Type .......................345, 385, 387
Special Additives ........................ .345
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....40, 226
Autostick Operation ............................. .226
Auto Up Power Windows .....................81
AuxCord............................... .447
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........101
Axle Fluid ............................385, 387
Axle Lubrication ........................385, 387 Back-Up
.................................269
Battery ...............................121, 327
Charging System Light ....................121
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Location ...............................327
Belts, Seat ............................... .204
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................336
B-Pillar Location .......................... .352
Brake Assist System ........................ .137
Brake Control System ........................137
Brake Fluid ........................343, 385, 387
Brake System ..........................343, 377
Fluid Check ..................... .343, 385, 387
Master Cylinder ........................ .343
Parking ...............................217
W arning

Light .......................120, 377
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................221
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................67
Bulb Replacement ..........................285
Bulbs, Light .......................... .206, 285
Camera, Rear ............................ .269
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .384
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .325, 330
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INDEX 473

Hood Release..............................86
Ignition ..................................25
Switch .................................25
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................31
Information Center, Vehicle ...................109
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................56, 280
Instrument Cluster ..................... .106, 107
Descriptions ............................129
Display ............................109, 112
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................373
Interior Appearance Care .....................372
Interior Lights ..............................65
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............69
Introduction ................................4
Jack Operation ............................346
Jump Starting ..........................309, 310
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................33
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 32
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)
......24
Key-In Reminder ............................27
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .37, 214
Enter The Trunk ..........................19
Passive Entry ............................37
Passive Entry Programming ..................37
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ..........................24, 32
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................31
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................64
Lane Change Assist ..........................65
LaneSense ............................... .265
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .165
Latches ................................. .207
Hood ..................................86
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .379
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .207
Life Of Tires ............................. .360
Light Bulbs .......................... .206, 285
Lights .................................. .206
A i

rBag .........................120, 174, 204
Automatic Headlights ......................62
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .142
Brake Warning .......................120, 377
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