2020 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE63
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and
defroster performance, make sure the engine
cooling system is functioning properly and the
proper amount, type, and concentration of
coolant is used. Use of the Air Recirculation
mode during Winter months is not
recommended, because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes, in fresh air with the blower setting
on high. This will ensure adequate system
lubrication to minimize the possibility of
compressor damage when the system is started
again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear the
windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and
increase the front blower speed. Do not use the
Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstructions,
such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air
intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the
plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear
of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust and
pollen from the air. Contact an authorized
dealer to service your cabin air filter, and to
have it replaced when needed.
Operating Tips Chart
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
WEATHER
CONTROL
SETTINGS
Hot Weather And
Vehicle Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control
to , on, and
blower on high. Roll
down the windows for a minute to flush out
the hot air. Adjust the
controls as needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn
on and set the mode control to the position.
Cool Sunny Operate in
position.
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WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The window controls on the driver's door control
all the door windows.
Power Window Switches

There are single window controls on each
passenger door trim panel, which operate the
passenger door windows. The window controls
will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC
or ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect
system, the power window switches will remain
active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The timing is
programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
Cool & Humid Conditions Set the mode control
to and turn on to keep windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control
to the position. If windshield fogging
starts to occur, move
the control to the position.
WEATHER CONTROL
SETTINGS
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
and do not let children play with power
windows. 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. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.

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Auto-Down Feature
The driver and, in some models, passenger
power window switches have an Auto-Down
feature. Push the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will go down
automatically.
To open the window part way, push the window
switch to the first detent and release it when
you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
— If Equipped
Pull window up switch to second detent for at
least a half of a second and the window will go
up automatically.
To stop the window during an Auto-Up
operation, push or pull the window switch again. To close the window part way, pull and hold the
window switch briefly and release it when you
want the window to stop.
NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during
Auto-Closure, it will reverse direction and
then go back down. Remove the obstacle and
use the window switch again to close the
window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigger the Auto-Reverse function unexpect
-
edly during auto-closure. If this happens, pull
and hold the switch to close the window
manually.
Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:

1. Make sure the door is fully closed.

2. Pull the window switch up to close the
window completely and continue to hold the
switch up for an additional two seconds
after the window is closed.
3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window
completely and continue to hold the switch
down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all
objects from the window before closing.
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Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver's door
trim panel allows you to disable the window
controls on the rear passenger doors and the
rear sunscreen (if equipped). To disable the
window controls and the rear sunscreen, push
and release the window lockout button (setting
it in the down position). To enable the window
controls and the rear sunscreen, push and
release the window lockout button again
(setting it in the up position).

Window Lockout Switch

WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as the
perception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open,
open the front and rear windows together to
minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between
the sun visors on the overhead console.

Power Sunroof Switch

WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. Do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object, to project through
the sunroof opening. Injury may result.

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OPENING SUNROOF
Express Open
Push the switch rearward and release it within
one-half second, the sunroof and sunshade will
open automatically and stop at full open
position. During Express Open operation, any
other actuation of the sunroof switches will stop
the sunroof in a partially open position.
Manual Open
Push and hold the switch rearward, the sunroof
and sunshade will open and automatically stop
at full open position. Releasing the switch while
the sunroof is in motion will stop sunroof in a
partially open position.
Vent Open
Push and release the Vent switch within one
half second and the sunroof will open to the
vent position. During Express Vent operation,
any other actuation of the sunroof switches will
stop the sunroof operation.
CLOSING SUNROOF
Express Close
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. During Express
Close operation, any other actuation of the
sunroof switches will stop the sunroof in a
partially open position.
Manual Close
Push and hold the switch forward and the
sunroof will close from any position and stop at
full closed position. Releasing the switch while
the sunroof is in motion will stop sunroof in a
partially open position.
WIND BUFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception
of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound
in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting
with the windows down, or the sunroof (if
equipped) in certain open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open
any window.

SUNSHADE OPERATION
The sunshade can be opened manually.
However, the sunshade will open automatically
as the sunroof opens.
NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE

This feature will detect an obstruction in the
closing of the sunroof during the Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically
retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs.

NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect
will disable and the sunroof must be closed in
Manual Mode.
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SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth
to clean the glass panel. Periodically check for
and clear out any debris that may have
collected in the tracks.
IGNITION OFF OPERATION
NOTE:
The power sunroof switch can remain active
in Accessory Delay for up to approximately
10 minutes after the vehicle’s ignition is
placed to the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
This feature is programmable using the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa -
tion.
HOOD
TO OPEN THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.

1. Pull the hood release lever located under
the left side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever

2. Move to the front of the vehicle.
3. Reach under the center front edge of the hood and push and hold the safety catch
lever to the left.

Safety Catch Lever Location

4. Lift the hood upward to the open position.
TO CLOSE THE HOOD
TRUNK
OPENING
The trunk can be opened from inside the vehicle
using the power trunk button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to
close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both
latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.

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The trunk lid can be released from outside the
vehicle by pushing the trunk button on the key
fob twice within five seconds or by using the
external release switch located on the
underside of the decklid overhang. The release
feature will function only when the vehicle is in
the unlock condition.

With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk
open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer
display will reappear once the trunk is closed.

With the ignition in the OFF position, the trunk
open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.

NOTE:
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
“Doors” in this chapter for further information
on trunk operation with the Passive Entry
feature.
Opening From Inside The Vehicle
Interior Power Trunk Release
The trunk can be opened from inside
the vehicle using the power trunk
release button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. NOTE:
The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate.
Opening From Outside The Vehicle
To Unlock/Open The Trunk
The trunk may be unlocked/opened using
either of the following methods:
Key Fob Trunk Release Button
Passive Entry Button
Key Fob Trunk Release Button Push the power trunk button on the
key fob twice within five seconds to
release the trunk.
Passive Entry Button
Push the trunk passive entry button which is
located on the back of the trunk lid. With a valid
Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
trunk, push the passive entry button to open the
trunk.
Trunk Passive Entry Button
CLOSING
With one or more hands placed on the outside
trunk surface push the trunk lid down until you
hear the trunk lock latch into place.
NOTE:
Before closing the trunk lid make sure your key
fob isn’t inside the trunk area. The trunk will
latch then automatically unlock if the key fob is
sensed, not allowing the key fob to be locked in
the trunk area.
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TRUNK SAFETY
Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a trunk internal
emergency release lever is built into the trunk
latching mechanism. In the event of an
individual being locked inside the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by actuating the
glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk
latching mechanism.
Trunk Emergency Release

CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides
cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold
down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the
seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats are
folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat strap.
WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.
Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is
unattended. Once in the trunk, young children
may not be able to escape, even if they entered
through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk,
children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will
not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle
(with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or
folded down position) should not be used
as a play area by children when the vehicle
is in motion. They could be seriously injured
in a collision. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.

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