2023 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 
3.6L & 5.7L 
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain 
(engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  
You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out 
of PARK.
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When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the 
keyless igniti

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IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock 
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the 
ignition can be turned to the OFF

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Gear Ranges 
Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting out of 
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
NOTE:After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the

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During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or 
below), transmission operation may be modified 
depending on engine and transmission temperature as 
well as vehicle s

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NOTE:
Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift 
paddles (+/-), if equipped, while the gear selector is in 
DRIVE, will activate a temporary AutoStick mode. 
Tappi

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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
The Electric Power Steering system provides increased 
vehicle response and ease of maneuverability. The system 
adapts to different driving condition

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To Activate  
Push the on/off button to activate the Cruise Control. 
“CRUISE CONTROL READY” will appear in the instrument 
cluster display to indicate the Cruise Contr