2019 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, or brake fluid leaks are
suspected. The cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE ..................228
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................228
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .229
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............232
▫ Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................232
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................232
▫ After Starting ......................... .233
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .233
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .233
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .235
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............237
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................239 ▫
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .239
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........239
 SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ........................... .249
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L AND
6.4L ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ................249
 POWER STEERING ..................... .249
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........250
▫ To Activate .......................... .251
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................251
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................251
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................252
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .253
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .253
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .253
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....255
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....256
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ...................256
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ...............257
▫ To Cancel ........................... .258
▫ ToTurnOff.......................... .258
▫ To Resume .......................... .258
▫ To Vary The ACC Speed .................259
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......261
▫ Overtake Aid ......................... .263
▫ ACC Operation At Stop ..................264
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........264
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance .........265
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .........267▫
General Information .....................271
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . . .271
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .274
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .274
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................274
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .275
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........278
▫
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System . . .279
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............279
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........279
 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ..............281
▫ LaneSense Operation ....................281
▫ Turning LaneSense On Or Off ..............281
▫ LaneSense Warning Message ...............282
▫ Changing LaneSense Status ................285
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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ........285
 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................287
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ..........290
 VEHICLE LOADING .....................291
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ................291
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ........291
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..........291
▫ Overloading ......................... .291
▫ Loading ............................ .292
 TRAILER TOWING ..................... .292
▫ Common Towing Definitions ...............292 ▫
Trailer Hitch Classification ................295
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...................... .295
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...............296
▫ Towing Requirements ...................297
▫ Towing Tips ......................... .301
 RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .............302
 DRIVING TIPS ......................... .302
▫ Driving On Slippery Surfaces ..............302
▫ Driving Through Water ..................303
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.
WARNING!
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from
the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• 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 trans-
mission 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into
any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
• Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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Normal Starting
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing theENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button
1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition will return to the OFF mode. 3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/
STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short
pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph
(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition
will remain in the ACC mode until the gear selector is in
PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF mode.
If the gear selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pushed once, the instrument
cluster will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and
the engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle
out of the PARK position, or it could roll.
NOTE: If the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, push and
release the ENGINE START/STOP button with the vehicle
speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut
off, and the ignition will remain in the ACC position. The
system will automatically time out and the ignition will
cycle to the OFF mode after 30 minutes of inactivity if the
ignition is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running)
mode and the transmission is in PARK.
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ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver ’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three modes: OFF, ACC, and RUN.
To change the ignition modes without starting the vehicle
and use the accessories, follow these directions:
1. Start with the ignition in the OFF mode.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to placethe ignition to the ACC mode.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to place the ignition to the RUN mode.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF mode.
AutoPark
AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in placing the
vehicle in PARK should the situations on the following
pages occur. It is a back up system and should not be relied
upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the
vehicle into PARK. The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are
outlined on the following pages.
WARNING!
•
Driver inattention could lead to failure to place the
vehicle in PARK. ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK
that your vehicle is in PARK by verifying that a solid
(not blinking) “P” is indicated in the instrument
cluster display and on the gear selector. If the P
indicator is blinking, your vehicle is not in PARK. As
an added precaution, always apply the parking brake
when exiting the vehicle.
• AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not de-
signed to replace the need to shift your vehicle into
PARK. It is a back up system and should not be
relied upon as the primary method by which the
driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off the
engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
• Vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed transmission
• Vehicle is not in PARK
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