2020 DODGE CHARGER warning lights

174STARTING AND OPERATING
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL
Your vehicle is equipped with a SPORT Mode
feature. This mode is a configuration set up for
typical enthusiast driving. The engine,
transmission, and steering systems are all set
to their SPORT settings. SPORT Mode will
provide improved throttle response and
modified shifting for an enhanced driving
experience, as well the greatest amount of
steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pushing the Sport button on the
instrument panel switch bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes or a
“SUPER TRACK PAK” button, refer to “Drive
Mode Supplement” for further information.
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L AND 6.4L
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
This feature offers improved fuel economy by
shutting off four of the engine's eight cylinders
during light load and cruise conditions. The
system is automatic with no driver inputs or
additional driving skills required.
NOTE:
This system may take some time to return to full
functionality after a battery disconnect.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
The Electric Power Steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of
maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will
vary its assist to provide light efforts while
parking and good feel while driving. If the
electric steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing assist, you will still
have the ability to steer the vehicle manually. If the Electric Power Steering Fault
Warning Light is displayed and the
“SERVICE POWER STEERING” or the
“POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF –
SERVICE SYSTEM” message is displayed within
the instrument cluster display, this indicates the
vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for
service. Refer to “Warning Lights And
Messages” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:

Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at low
speeds and during parking maneuvers.

If the condition persists, see an authorized
dealer for service.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.

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184STARTING AND OPERATING
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;
however, the driver can always apply the brakes
manually, if necessary.
NOTE:
The brake lights will illuminate whenever the
ACC system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC
predicts that its maximum braking level is not
sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this
occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE” will flash in the
instrument cluster display and a chime will
sound while ACC continues to apply its
maximum braking capacity.

Brake Alert
NOTE:
The “BRAKE!” Screen in the instrument cluster
display is a warning for the driver to take action
and does not necessarily mean that the
Forward Collision Warning system is applying
the brakes autonomously.
OVERTAKE AID
When driving with ACC engaged and following a
vehicle, the system will provide an additional
acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in
passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration
is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn
signal and will only be active when passing on
the left hand side.
ACC OPERATION AT STOP
If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a
standstill while following a target vehicle, if the
target vehicle starts moving within two seconds
of your vehicle coming to a standstill, your
vehicle will resume motion without the need for
any driver action.
If the target vehicle does not start moving within
two seconds of your vehicle coming to a
standstill, the ACC with Stop system will cancel
and the brakes will release. A cancel message
will display on the instrument cluster display
and produce a warning chime. Driver
intervention will be required at this moment.
While ACC with Stop is holding your vehicle at a
standstill, if the driver seat belt is unbuckled or
the driver door is opened, the ACC with Stop
system will cancel and the brakes will release. A
cancel message will display on the instrument
cluster display and produce a warning chime.
Driver intervention will be required at this
moment.WARNING!
When the ACC system is resumed, the driver
must ensure that there are no pedestrians,
vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in
a collision and death or serious personal
injury.

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208STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights
And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the
trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the
trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory
approved trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to
the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a
trailer connector. Refer to the following
illustrations. NOTE:Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle before launching a boat (or any other
device plugged into vehicle’s electrical
connect) into water.
Be sure to reconnect after clear from water
area.

Four-Pin Connector

WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can over -
load your brake system and cause it to fail.
You might not have brakes when you need
them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stop -
ping distance. When towing, you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!

If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs
(453 kg) loaded, it should have its own
brakes and they should be of adequate
capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake
pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.

1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY219
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp — Models
With Halogen Headlamps

1. Open the hood.

Headlamp Assembly Dust Cap Location

NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the head -
lamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the large dust cap from the headlamp housing by turning it counter -
clockwise.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise, and remove.
Headlamp Assembly

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the headlamp assembly, and then turn it
clockwise.
6. Reinstall the dust cap.
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp — Models
With High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage
discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the headlamp switch off and
the key removed. Because of this, you should
not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a
blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and
becomes more white after approximately 10
seconds, as the system charges.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb
life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of HID headlamps when the
headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause
serious electrical shock or electrocution if not
serviced properly. See an authorized dealer
for service.
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 308Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............................................. 177Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 282Adding Fuel.................................................... 200Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 270Additives, Fuel............................................... 310AdjustForward....................................................... 34Rearward..................................................... 34Air Bag........................................................... 135Advance Front Air Bag............................... 135Air Bag Operation...................................... 136Air Bag Warning Light................................ 134Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 137Enhanced Accident Response......... 141, 249Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 249Front Air Bag............................................. 135If Deployment Occurs................................ 140Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 137Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 142Maintenance............................................. 142Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............135Side Air Bags............................................. 137Transporting Pets...................................... 155
Air Bag Light.................................. 95, 134, 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 275
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 275Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 275Air Conditioner System................................. 275Air Conditioning.................................. 53, 57, 61Air Conditioning Filter..............................63, 276Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 62Air Filter........................................................ 275Air PressureTires......................................................... 294AlarmArm The System................................... 24, 25Panic........................................................... 15Rearm The System...................................... 25Security Alarm...................................... 24, 98Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 24All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 249Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto................................................. 389Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 281, 313, 314Disposal................................................... 283
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 106Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 101Apple CarPlay................................................ 389Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................24Assist, Hill Start............................................. 111Audio Settings............................................... 361Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 321Auto Down Power Windows..............................65Auto Up Power Windows..................................65Automatic Door Locks...............................29, 30Automatic Headlights.......................................47Automatic High Beams.....................................46Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......57, 62Automatic Transmission....................... 167, 286Adding Fluid......... 286, 315, 317, 318, 320Fluid And Filter Change............................. 286Fluid Change............................................. 286Fluid Level Check...................................... 285Fluid Type............ 285, 315, 317, 318, 320Special Additives...................................... 285Automatic Transmission
Limp Home Mode................................... 29, 171AutoPark....................................................... 16011

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396 Autostick Operation
.................................................. 172AUX Cord........................................................ 383Aux Mode....................................................... 365Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 78AWDTowing....................................................... 249Axle Fluid........................... 315, 317, 318, 320Axle Lubrication................. 315, 317, 318, 320
B
Back-Up......................................................... 199Battery.................................................... 96, 271Charging System Light................................. 96Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Location.................................................... 271Belts, Seat..................................................... 156BluetoothConnect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
...... 381Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................376Bluetooth Mode............................................. 366Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 277B-Pillar Location............................................. 290Brake Assist System...................................... 107Brake Control System.................................... 107Brake Fluid...............284, 315, 317, 318, 320
Brake System...................................... 284, 308Fluid Check.......... 284, 315, 317, 318, 320Master Cylinder........................................ 284Parking..................................................... 164Warning Light.....................................95, 308Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 167Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.... 163Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 50Bulb Replacement........................................ 217Bulbs, Light.......................................... 157, 217
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 199Capacities, Fluid.................................. 313, 314Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 266, 274Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 282Car Washes................................................... 305Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 155, 312CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 202Cargo Area Cover............................................. 70Cargo Compartment........................................ 70Cellular Phone.............................................. 383Certification Label......................................... 202Chains, Tire.......................................... 301, 302Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 286Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 105Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 155Checks, Safety.............................................. 155Child Restraint.............................................. 143Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 145Child Seat Installation............................... 152How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 150Infant And Child Restraints....................... 144Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 147Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 145Seating Positions...................................... 146Child Safety Locks............................................30Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 310CleaningWheels...................................................... 300Climate Control................................................52Automatic....................................................57Manual........................................................53Coin Holder......................................................76Cold Weather Operation................................ 162Compact Spare Tire...................................... 299ConsoleFloor............................................................76Contract, Service........................................... 392Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 282

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Cooling System
.............................................. 280Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....................... 282Coolant Level.................................. 281, 283Cooling Capacity.............................. 313, 314Disposal Of Used Coolant.......................... 283Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................. 281Inspection................................................. 283Points To Remember................................. 283Pressure Cap............................................. 282Radiator Cap............................................. 282Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).... 281, 313, 314, 315, 318Corrosion Protection...................................... 304Cruise Control (Speed Control)............ 175, 177Cruise Light......................................... 102, 103Cupholders...................................................... 77Customer Assistance..................................... 391Customer Programmable Features................322Cybersecurity................................................. 321
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 45Dealer Service............................................... 272Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 68Defroster, Windshield.................................... 156Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 51Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 104
Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 46DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 270Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 248DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 283Disturb.......................................................... 379Do Not Disturb.............................................. 388Door Ajar.......................................................... 96Door Ajar Light................................................. 96Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 30Doors............................................................... 25Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 32DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 211
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 107Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 106Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 108, 113Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 43
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)... 221
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 175Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 108Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 96
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 244Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 212Jacking............................................. 229, 286Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Towing...................................................... 248Emission Control System Maintenance......... 105Engine............................... 266, 267, 268, 269Air Cleaner................................................ 275Block Heater............................................. 162Break-In Recommendations..................... 163Checking Oil Level.................................... 270Compartment......................... 266, 267, 269Compartment Identification............. 266, 268Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 281, 315, 318Cooling...................................................... 280Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 155, 312Fails To Start............................................. 162Flooded, Starting...................................... 162Fuel Requirements.................309, 313, 314Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Oil........................ 272, 313, 314, 315, 318Oil Filler Cap.................................... 266, 274Oil Filter.................................................... 274Oil Selection............................ 272, 313, 314Oil Synthetic.............................................. 274Overheating.............................................. 242Starting..................................................... 15911

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398 Engine Oil Viscosity
.............................. 273, 274Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 273
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.. 141, 249
Ethanol.......................................................... 311Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 155, 312Exhaust System................................... 155, 279Exterior Lighting............................................... 45Exterior Lights......................................... 45, 157
F
Filters Air Cleaner
................................................. 275Air Conditioning.................................. 63, 276Engine Oil............................... 274, 315, 318Engine Oil Disposal................................... 274Flashers......................................................... 212Hazard Warning......................................... 212Turn Signals..............................48, 103, 157Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 46Flooded Engine Starting................................ 162Floor Console................................................... 76Fluid Capacities................................... 313, 314Fluid Leaks.................................................... 158Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 284Cooling System.......................................... 281Engine Oil.................................................. 270Fluid, Brake....................... 315, 317, 318, 320
Fluids And Lubricants.......................... 315, 318Fog Lights........................................................ 48Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 32Folding Rear Seats........................................... 33Forward Collision Warning............................ 118Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 212Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 244Fuel............................................................... 309Additives................................................... 310Clean Air................................................... 310Ethanol..................................................... 311Gasoline................................................... 309Materials Added....................................... 310Methanol.................................................. 311Octane Rating................309, 310, 315, 318Requirements......................... 309, 313, 314Specifications.................................. 315, 318Tank Capacity.................................. 313, 314Fuses............................................................ 220
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 71Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 310Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 310Gear Ranges................................................. 168Glass Cleaning.............................................. 307Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 202, 203Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 202, 203GVWR............................................................ 202
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 211Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 212Head Restraints........................................38, 39Head Rests............................................... 38, 39HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................47Cleaning.................................................... 305High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........46Lights On Reminder.....................................47On With Wipers............................................47Passing........................................................46Switch..........................................................45Time Delay...................................................47Washers.................................................... 270Heated Mirrors.................................................44Heater, Engine Block..................................... 162High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch..............................................46Hill Start Assist.............................................. 111HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 205Holder, Coin.....................................................76HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................71Hood Prop........................................................68Hood Release...................................................68

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