2020 DODGE CHARGER battery replacement

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE15
NOTE:
To lock the doors with passive entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Doors”
in this chapter for further information.
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is
open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock
automatically if the key fob is left inside the
passenger compartment, otherwise the doors
will stay locked.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when
the doors are locked with the key fob. This
feature can be turned on or turned off. To
change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push
the Panic button on the key fob. When the Panic
Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights
will turn on. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes
unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic
button a second time, or driving the vehicle at a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the
ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while
the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the
exterior lights and horn will remain on.
You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m)
from the vehicle when using the key fob to
turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio
frequency noises emitted by the system.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:

Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard -
ouswaste/perchlorate
for further information.

Do not touch the battery terminals that are
on the back housing or the printed circuit
board.

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key
fob sideways with your thumb and then pull
the emergency key out with your other
hand.

Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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2. Separate the key fob halves using the tip of
the emergency key, a #2 flat blade
screwdriver, or a coin and gently pry the two
halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not
to damage the seal during removal.

Emergency Key Removal
Separating Case With A Coin
NOTE:
Separating the case can also be done with the
emergency key or a flat head screwdriver.

Separating Case With Emergency Key
Separating Case With A Flat Blade Screwdriver Key Fob Battery Replacement

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and
tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as
a table or similar surface, and then replace
the battery. When replacing the battery,
match the (+) sign on the battery to the (+)
sign on the inside of the battery clip, located
on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers because skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you
touch a battery, clean it with rubbing
alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL105
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement
to pass an inspection of your vehicle's
emissions control system. Failure to pass could
prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M), this check
verifies the “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the
OBD II system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The
OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle
was recently serviced, recently had a dead
battery or a battery replacement. If the OBD II
system should be determined not ready for the
I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test
station. To check if your vehicle's OBD II system
is ready, you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position,
but do not crank or start the engine.

NOTE:
If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” symbol
come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds
and then return to being fully illuminated
until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle's
OBD II system is not ready and you
should not proceed to the I/M station.
The MIL will not flash at all and will
remain fully illuminated until you place
the ignition in the off position or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle's
OBD II system is ready and you can
proceed to the I/M station. If your OBD II system is not ready,
you should
see an authorized dealer or repair facility. If your
vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery
failure or replacement, you may need to do
nothing more than drive your vehicle as you
normally would in order for your OBD II system
to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.

Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II
system is ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation you should
have your vehicle serviced before going to the
I/M station. The I/M station can fail your
vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE251
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires
Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner if necessary
Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty
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.................................................. 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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Ignition
............................................................ 18Switch......................................................... 18In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide...................................... 11Information Center, Vehicle............................. 86Inside Rearview Mirror..................... 41, 42, 212Instrument Cluster............................. 80, 82, 84Descriptions.............................................. 103Display................................................. 85, 88Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 306Interior Appearance Care............................... 306Interior Lights.................................................. 48Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 51Introduction....................................................... 8iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................. 364
J
Jack Location................................................. 230Jack Operation............................................... 286Jump Starting...................................... 240, 241
K
Key FobArm The System
.......................................... 24Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 17, 23Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14

Key Fob Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................... 15
Key Fob Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 17Key-In Reminder.............................................. 19Keyless Enter-N-Go.................................26, 162Enter The Trunk........................................... 14Passive Entry............................................... 26Passive Entry Programming......................... 26Keys................................................................. 12Replacement........................................ 17, 23
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 48Lane Change Assist......................................... 48LaneSense.................................................... 196Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 127Latches......................................................... 158Hood............................................................ 68Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 309Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 158Life Of Tires................................................... 296Light Bulbs........................................... 157, 217Lights............................................................ 157Air Bag...................................... 95, 134, 156Automatic Headlights.................................. 47Brake Assist Warning............................... 111Brake Warning....................................95, 308Bulb Replacement.................................... 217
Cruise.............................................. 102, 103Daytime Running.........................................45Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 45, 46Exterior.............................................. 45, 157Fog...............................................................48Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 212Headlight Switch..........................................45Headlights............................................ 45, 47Headlights On With Wipers..........................47High Beam...................................................46High Beam/Low Beam Select......................46Instrument Cluster.......................................45Intensity Control..........................................50Interior.........................................................48License..................................................... 220Lights On Reminder.....................................47Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........98Park................................................... 47, 102Passing........................................................46Reading.......................................................49Seat Belt Reminder.....................................97Security Alarm.............................................98Service...................................................... 217Traction Control........................................ 111Turn Signals....................... 45, 48, 103, 157Vanity Mirror................................................44Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.................................. 97, 10311

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