2022 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE295
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to
this vehicle and market. Refer to
www.mopar.com/om for further information.
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA Canada Inc. warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market. Refer to
www.owners.mopar.ca/en for further
information.
For French, refer to
www.owners.mopar.ca/fr for
further information.
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MOPAR® PARTS
Mopar® original equipment parts & accessories
and factory filled fluids are available from an
authorized dealer. They are recommended for your
vehicle to keep it operating at its best and maintain
its original condition.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
W
ASHINGTON, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, an authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free
at:1-888-327-4236(TTY:
1-800-424-9153); or go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington,
D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
IN CANADA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls
at:1-800-333-0510Or go to
wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP.
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either
the website or the phone numbers listed below.
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide a
complete working knowledge of the vehicle,
system, and/or components and is written in
straightforward language with illustrations,
diagrams, and charts.
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Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with
diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These
manuals make it easy to find and fix problems on
computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
They show exactly how to find and correct
problems, using step-by-step troubleshooting and
drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and
a complete list of all tools and equipment.
To order a hard copy of your Service or Diagnostic
Procedure manuals, visit:
www.techauthority.com (US and Canada).
Owner's Manuals
These Owner's Manuals have been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with specific FCA
vehicles.
To access your Owner's Information online, visit
www.mopar.com/om (US) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada).
Or
Call Tech Authority toll free at:
1-800-890-4038 (US)
Owner's Manuals, Radio Manuals and Warranty
Information Books can be ordered through
Archway at:
1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
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 Innovation, Science and Economic
Development 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, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Development
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 286
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control)... 96
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 249Adding Fuel.................................................... 113Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 240Additives, Fuel............................................... 288AdjustForward....................................................... 33Rearward..................................................... 33Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 160Air Bag........................................................... 191Advance Front Air Bag............................... 191Air Bag Operation...................................... 192Air Bag Warning Light................................ 190Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 193Enhanced Accident Response......... 196, 233Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 233Front Air Bag............................................. 191If Deployment Occurs................................ 195Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 192Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 197Maintenance............................................. 197Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............191Side Air Bags............................................. 193Air Bag Light..................................76, 190, 210

Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 243
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 243Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 243Air Conditioner System................................. 243Air Conditioning......................................... 51, 53Air Conditioning Filter..............................57, 244Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 56Air Filter........................................................ 243Air PressureTires......................................................... 273AlarmArm The System................................... 20, 21Rearm The System...................................... 21Security Alarm...................................... 20, 78Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 20All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 233Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto........................................ 162, 164Android Auto™
b
....................................... 162Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 248, 290Disposal................................................... 250Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 168Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 78
Apple CarPlay....................................... 162, 166Apple CarPlay®
b
...................................... 165Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................20Assist, Hill Start............................................. 172Audio Settings............................................... 148Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 123Auto Down Power Windows..............................62Automatic Door Locks...............................25, 26Automatic Headlights.......................................46Automatic High Beams.....................................45Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......51, 56Automatic Transmission......................... 90, 252Adding Fluid..................................... 252, 292Fluid And Filter Change............................. 252Fluid Change............................................. 252Fluid Level Check............................. 251, 252Fluid Type........................................ 252, 292Special Additives...................................... 251
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode...25, 92
AutoPark..........................................................85AutostickOperation.....................................................92AUX............................................................... 209AUX Cord..........................................................59Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........60
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....................................................... 233Axle Fluid....................................................... 292Axle Lubrication............................................. 292
B
Back-Up......................................................... 112Battery.................................................... 76, 241Charging System Light................................. 76Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 14Location.................................................... 241Battery Saver Feature...................................... 47Belts, Seat..................................................... 210BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..................... 156Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 245B-Pillar Location............................................. 270Brake Assist System...................................... 169Brake Control System.................................... 169Brake Fluid.......................................... 251, 292Brake System...................................... 251, 286Fluid Check..................................... 251, 292Master Cylinder......................................... 251Parking........................................................ 88Warning Light..................................... 76, 286
Brake/Transmission Interlock......................... 90Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 87Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 49Bulb Replacement........................................ 261Bulbs, Light.......................................... 211, 261
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 112Capacities, Fluid........................................... 290Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 238Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 249Car Washes................................................... 283Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 211, 212CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 114CD................................................................. 150Certification Label......................................... 114Chains, Tire................................................... 280Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 266Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 83Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 209Checks, Safety.............................................. 209Child Restraint.............................................. 198
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 200Child Seat Installation............................... 207How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 205Infant And Child Restraints....................... 199Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 202Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 200Seating Positions...................................... 201Child Safety Locks............................................26Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 288CleaningWheels...................................................... 279Climate Control................................................51Automatic....................................................51Manual........................................................53Coin Holder......................................................58Cold Weather Operation...................................87Compact Spare Tire...................................... 277ConsoleFloor............................................................58Contract, Service........................................... 294Controls........................................................ 142Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 249

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Cooling System
.............................................. 248Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....................... 249Coolant Level.................................. 248, 250Cooling Capacity........................................ 290Disposal Of Used Coolant.......................... 250Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................. 248Inspection................................................. 250Points To Remember................................. 250Pressure Cap............................................. 249Radiator Cap............................................. 249Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)........................ 248, 290, 291Corrosion Protection...................................... 283Cruise Control (Speed Control)................. 95, 96Cruise Light.............................................. 81, 82Customer Assistance..................................... 293Customer Programmable Features................123Cybersecurity................................................. 123
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 45Deck LidPower Release............................................ 65Defroster, Windshield.................................... 210De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 20Deleting A Phone........................................... 156
Deluxe Security Alarm...................................... 21Diagnostic System, Onboard............................ 82Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 45DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 240Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 232Disc Drive..................................................... 150Disconnecting............................................... 156DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 250Disturb.......................................................... 159Door Ajar.......................................................... 77Door Ajar Light................................................. 77Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 26Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 26Doors............................................................... 22Drag & Drop.................................................. 140Driver Memory Presets................................. 147Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 31DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
................................................... 122
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 169Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 168Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 170, 173Electric Remote Mirrors...................................39
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).. 253
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........95Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 170Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.........77Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 227Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 231Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 213Jacking...................................................... 216Jump Starting.................................. 225, 226Towing...................................................... 232Emission Control System Maintenance............83Engine.................................................. 238, 239Air Cleaner................................................ 243Break-In Recommendations........................87Checking Oil Level.................................... 240Compartment.................................. 238, 239Compartment Identification...................... 238Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 248, 291Cooling...................................................... 248Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 211, 212
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............................................... 87Flooded, Starting......................................... 87Fuel Requirements.......................... 287, 290Jump Starting.................................. 225, 226Oil........................................... 242, 290, 291Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 238Oil Filter..................................................... 242Oil Selection.................................... 242, 290Oil Synthetic.............................................. 242Overheating............................................... 228Starting....................................................... 84
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.. 196, 233
Ethanol.......................................................... 288Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 211, 212Exhaust System................................... 211, 247Exterior Lighting............................................... 44Exterior Lights......................................... 44, 211
F
FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................. 243Air Conditioning.................................. 57, 244Engine Oil........................................ 242, 291Engine Oil Disposal................................... 242Flashers......................................................... 213Hazard Warning......................................... 213Turn Signals................................ 47, 81, 211
Flash-To-Pass................................................... 46Flooded Engine Starting................................... 87Floor Console................................................... 58Fluid Capacities............................................ 290Fluid Leaks................................................... 211Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 251Cooling System......................................... 248Engine Oil................................................. 240Fluid, Brake.................................................. 292Fog Lights........................................................ 46Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 31Folding Rear Seats........................................... 32Forward Collision Warning............................ 177Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 213Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 231Fuel............................................................... 287Additives................................................... 288Clean Air................................................... 288Ethanol..................................................... 288Gasoline................................................... 287Materials Added....................................... 288Methanol.................................................. 288Octane Rating.................................. 287, 291Requirements.................................. 287, 290Specifications........................................... 291Tank Capacity........................................... 290Fuses............................................................ 252
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....................40Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 288Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 288Gear Ranges....................................................91Glass Cleaning.............................................. 285Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 114, 115Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 114, 115GVWR............................................................ 114
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 122Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 213Head Restraints........................................36, 37Head Rests............................................... 36, 37HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................46Cleaning.................................................... 283High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........45Lights On Reminder.....................................46On With Wipers............................................46Passing........................................................46Switch..........................................................44Time Delay...................................................46Washers.................................................... 240

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Heated Mirrors
................................................ 40
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch... 45
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 172Hitches Trailer Towing............................................ 117Holder, Coin..................................................... 58HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).................... 40Hood Prop........................................................ 65Hood Release.................................................. 65
I
Ignition............................................................ 16Switch......................................................... 16Indicator LightsBlue............................................................. 82Green.......................................................... 81White........................................................... 82Yellow.......................................................... 81Information Center, Vehicle............................. 70Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 38, 213Instrument Cluster.................................... 67, 69Descriptions................................................ 81Display................................................. 69, 72Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 284Interior Appearance Care............................... 284Interior Lights.................................................. 47
J
Jack Location................................................ 217Jump Starting...................................... 225, 226
K
Key FobArm The System
.......................................... 20Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 15Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 14
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry).. 15
Keyless Enter 'n Go™................................ 24, 86Enter The Trunk........................................... 14Passive Entry............................................... 24Passive Entry Programming......................... 24Keys................................................................. 13
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 47Lane Change Assist......................................... 47LaneSense.................................................... 109Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 185Latches......................................................... 211Hood............................................................ 65Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 287
Leaks, Fluid................................................... 211Life Of Tires................................................... 275Light Bulbs........................................... 211, 261Lights............................................................ 211Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Vehicle.....................................................81Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set WithoutTarget Vehicle..........................................81Air Bag...................................... 76, 190, 210Automatic Headlights..................................46Brake Assist Warning................................ 172Brake Warning................................... 76, 286Bulb Replacement.................................... 261Cruise...................................................81, 82Daytime Running.........................................45Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........................45ECO Mode Indicator.....................................81Electric Power Steering Fault.......................77Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Active Warning........................................78
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator....77
Exterior.............................................. 44, 211Fog...............................................................46Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator...........................................81Front Fog Indicator......................................81
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............................ 213Headlight Switch......................................... 44Headlights............................................ 44, 46Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 46High Beam.................................................. 45High Beam Indicator.................................... 82High Beam/Low Beam Select..................... 45Instrument Cluster...................................... 44Intensity Control.......................................... 49Interior........................................................ 47LaneSense Indicator............................ 81, 82License...................................................... 264Lights On Reminder..................................... 46Low Fuel...................................................... 79Low Washer Fluid Warning.......................... 79Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)......... 79Oil Temperature Warning............................ 77Park...................................................... 46, 81Passing........................................................ 46Reading....................................................... 48Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 78Security Alarm............................................. 78Service...................................................... 261Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning......................................... 80
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW).... 80Service LaneSense Warning........................ 79Traction Control........................................ 172Transmission Temperature Warning............ 78Trunk Open Warning.................................... 78Turn Signals.........................45, 47, 81, 211Vanity Mirror................................................ 38Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 77, 81Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 74Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 74Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............... 74Loading Vehicle................................... 114, 115Capacities................................................. 115Tires......................................................... 270LocksAuto Unlock................................................. 25Automatic Door............................................ 26Child Protection........................................... 26Power Door.................................................. 23Low Tire Pressure System............................. 179Lubrication, Body.......................................... 245Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 286
M
Maintenance....................................................64Maintenance Free Battery............................ 241Maintenance Schedule................................. 234
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)...79, 83
ManualService...................................................... 295Media Hub.......................................................59Media Mode.................................................. 150Memory Seat....................................................29Memory Settings..............................................29Methanol....................................................... 288Mirrors.............................................................38Electric Powered..........................................39Electric Remote...........................................39Heated.........................................................40Outside........................................................39Rearview............................................ 38, 213Vanity...........................................................38Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 9Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 179Mopar Parts.................................................. 295MP3 Control.....................................................59Multi-Function Control Lever............................45

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