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2023 DODGE CHARGER OWNER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ....................................................................... 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ......................... 8
SYMBOL GLOSSARY ............................................................. 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS .....................................................................................12
Key Fob ........................................................................ 12
SENTRY KEY ........................................................................15
IGNITION SWITCH ...............................................................15 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .................................... 15
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................................16 How To Use Remote Start .......................................... 17
To Exit Remote Start Mode ....................................... 17
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped .................................................................. 18
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped.......... 18
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ............................................. 18
Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped........... 18
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..................18 To Arm The System ..................................................... 19
To Disarm The System ................................................ 19
Rearming Of The System ............................................ 19
Security System Manual Override.............................. 19
Tamper Alert ................................................................ 19
DELUXE VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................19 To Arm The System ..................................................... 20
To Disarm The System ................................................ 20
Security System Manual Override.............................. 20 DOORS ................................................................................. 21
Manual Door Locks......................................................21
Power Door Locks .......................................................21
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ....................... 22
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ................................. 23
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......................... 23
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors .... 24
STEERING WHEEL............................................................... 24 Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped ................................................................... 24
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped ................................................................... 25
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped........................ 25
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION .................................... 26 Introducing Voice Recognition .................................... 26
Basic Voice Commands............................................... 26
Get Started ................................................................... 26
Additional Information................................................. 27
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED ................. 27 Programming The Memory Feature............................ 27
Linking And Unlinking The Key Fob To Memory......... 28
Memory Position Recall............................................... 28
SEATS ............................................................................... 28 Manual Adjustment
(Front Seats) — If Equipped......................................... 28
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............................... 29
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ......... 30
Heated Seats — If Equipped........................................ 31
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ......................... 32
Head Restraints ........................................................... 33 MIRRORS ............................................................................ 34
Inside Rearview Mirror ................................................ 34
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors........................................... 35
Outside Mirrors ............................................................ 35
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped................................................................... 36
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped .......... 36
Power Mirrors ............................................................ 36
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................................... 36
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped................. 36
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) .................................................................... 36 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ............ 37
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ....................... 37
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code
Or Non-Rolling Code Device........................................ 37
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage
Door Opener ................................................................ 37
Programming HomeLink® To A
Miscellaneous Device ................................................. 38
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ........... 38
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .................... 39
Security ........................................................................ 39
Troubleshooting Tips ................................................... 40
EXTERIOR LIGHTS .............................................................. 40 Headlight Switch.......................................................... 40
Multifunction Lever ................................................... 41
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped .......... 41
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 41
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ......................... 41
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................. 42
Automatic Headlights ................................................. 42
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Parking Lights ............................................................. 42
Automatic Headlights On With Wipers —
If Equipped .................................................................. 42
Headlight Delay .......................................................... 42
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 42
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................................ 42
Turn Signals ................................................................ 43
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped............................. 43
Battery Saver ............................................................... 43
INTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................43 Interior Courtesy Lights............................................... 43
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................... 45 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 45
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........................... 46
CLIMATE CONTROLS .........................................................46 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 47
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 49
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................... 51
Climate Voice Commands .......................................... 51
Operating Tips ............................................................ 51
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................52 Storage ........................................................................ 52
USB/AUX Control ..................................................... 54
Illuminated Cupholders — If Equipped....................... 54
Power Outlets ............................................................. 55
WINDOWS ...........................................................................56 Power Window Controls .............................................. 56
Automatic Window Features ...................................... 56
Reset Auto-Up.............................................................. 57
Window Lockout Switch.............................................. 57
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 57 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED................................... 57
Opening And Closing The Sunroof ..............................58
Pinch Protect Feature.................................................. 58
Sunshade Operation.................................................... 58
Sunroof Maintenance.................................................. 58
Ignition Off Operation .................................................. 58
HOOD.................................................................................... 59 Opening The Hood ......................................................59
Closing The Hood ......................................................... 59
TRUNK .................................................................................. 59 Opening The Trunk ......................................................59
Closing The Trunk ........................................................ 60
Trunk Safety ................................................................. 60
Cargo Area Features ................................................... 60
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...................................................... 61 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................................. 63
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 63 Location And Controls ................................................. 64
Engine Oil Life Reset .................................................. 65
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) — If Equipped ....... 65
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................................. 65
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ................................................................... 67 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................................ 68
Red Warning Lights ..................................................... 68
Yellow Warning Lights ................................................. 71
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................................ 73
Green Indicator Lights................................................. 73
White Indicator Lights ................................................. 74
Blue Indicator Lights ................................................... 74
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..................... 74 Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................................. 75
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ...................................................................... 75
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................... 76 Automatic Transmission ............................................ 76
Normal Starting ........................................................ 76
AutoPark ...................................................................... 77
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition ................................. 78
Extended Park Starting ............................................... 78
If Engine Fails To Start ............................................... 78
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .......................................... 78
After Starting................................................................ 78
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L ........................................................................ 79
PARKING BRAKE ............................................................... 79
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................................ 80 Ignition Park Interlock ................................................. 81
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) System ............................................................. 81
8-Speed Automatic Transmission .............................. 81
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SAFETY TIPS .................................................................... 199Transporting Passengers .......................................... 199
Transporting Pets ................................................... 199
Connected Vehicles .................................................. 199
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................................ 199
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .................................................. 201
Exhaust Gas .............................................................. 201Carbon Monoxide Warnings .................................... 201
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .................................. 202
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED .................. 202
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED .......... 205 Preparations For Jacking ......................................... 205Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ......................... 206Jacking Instructions .................................................. 207
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 209 Tire Service Kit Storage ............................................ 209
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation ........... 210Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .......................... 210Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .......................... 211
JUMP STARTING .............................................................. 213 Preparations For Jump Start .................................... 214
Jump Starting Procedure .......................................... 214
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY .......................................... 215
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....................................... 216 MANUAL PARK RELEASE–8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION................................................................ 216
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......................................... 218
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...................................... 219 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models — If Equipped ......... 220
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ............................ 220Without The Key Fob ................................................ 220
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ............................................................... 220
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..................................... 220
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 221 3.6L And 5.7L Engines ............................................ 221
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................................... 225 3.6L Engine ............................................................... 2255.7L Engine .............................................................. 226
Checking Oil Level .................................................... 227
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................ 227
Maintenance-Free Battery ...................................... 228
Pressure Washing ..................................................... 228
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ................................................. 228 Engine Oil ................................................................. 228Engine Oil Filter ........................................................ 229Engine Air Cleaner Filter ........................................ 229
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................ 230
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection............................... 231 Body Lubrication........................................................ 231
Windshield Wiper Blades .......................................... 232
Exhaust System ......................................................... 233
Cooling System ......................................................... 234
Brake System ........................................................... 236
Automatic Transmission ........................................... 237
Rear Axle .................................................................... 237
Fuses .......................................................................... 238Bulb Replacement .................................................... 246
TIRES ..................................................................................248 Tire Safety Information ............................................. 248
Tires — General Information .................................... 255
Tire Types ................................................................... 258Spare Tires — If Equipped ......................................... 259
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................................... 260
Snow Traction Devices ............................................. 262
Tire Rotation Recommendations ............................. 263
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ................................................... 263 Treadwear .................................................................. 263
Traction Grades ......................................................... 264
Temperature Grades ................................................. 264
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................................264
BODYWORK ......................................................................264 Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...................... 264
Body And Underbody Maintenance.......................... 265
Preserving The Bodywork ......................................... 265
INTERIORS ........................................................................ 265 Seats And Fabric Parts.............................................. 265Plastic And Coated Parts .......................................... 266
Leather Surfaces ....................................................... 266
Glass Surfaces .......................................................... 266
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SYMBOLS KEY
If you do not read the entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
Observe all Cautions and Warnings.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be
observed when using this component. It is important to follow all warnings when operating
your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol
Úpage 68.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
WARNING!
These statements apply to operating procedures that
could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death.
CAUTION! These statements apply to procedures that could result in
damage to your vehicle.
NOTE: A suggestion which will improve installation, operation,
and reliability. If not followed, may result in damage.
TIP: General ideas/solutions/suggestions on easier use of the
product or functionality.
PAGE REFERENCE ARROW
Follow this reference for additional information on a
particular feature.
FOOTNOTE Supplementary and relevant information pertaining to the
topic.
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness
and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Úpage 68
Brake Warning Light
Úpage 68
Battery Charge Warning Light
Úpage 69
Door Open Warning Light
Úpage 69
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
Úpage 69
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
Úpage 69
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which supports
Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), Remote Start (if equipped),
and remote trunk release. The key fob allows you to lock
or unlock the doors and trunk, as well as activate the
Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft
(20 m). The key fob does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system. The key fob also contains
an emergency key, which is stored in the rear of the
key fob.
NOTE:
The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if the key
fob is located next to a mobile phone, laptop, or other
electronic device. This may result in poor performance.
With ignition in the ON position and the vehicle moving
at 2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE commands are disabled.
Key Fob
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow
Úpage 277.
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to
unlock all the doors and the trunk. To lock all the doors
and the trunk, push the lock button once.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will flash
and the illuminated entry system will be activated. When
the doors are locked, the turn signals will flash and the
horn will chirp.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key fob, and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will relock and
the security system will arm (if equipped).
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.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push
of the unlock button through Uconnect Settings
Úpage 112.
1 — Unlock
2 — Trunk Open
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic Button
6 — Emergency Key
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Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the vehicle
while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the ON/RUN or
START position, the message “Key Fob Has Left The
Vehicle” will be shown in the instrument cluster display
along with an interior chime. An exterior audible and visual
alert will also be activated to warn the driver.
The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times along with
a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in order for
the vehicle to detect a key fob; the Key Left Vehicle
feature will not activate until all of the doors are closed.
These alerts will not be activated in situations where
the vehicle’s engine is left running with the key fob
inside.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within five
seconds to unlatch the trunk.
Using The Panic Feature
To turn the Panic feature on or off, push the Panic button
on the key fob. When the Panic feature is activated, the
turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and
the interior lights will turn on. The Panic feature 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 feature 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
feature due to the radio frequency noises emitted by
the system.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin battery
dimensions may not meet the original OEM coin battery
dimensions.
Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/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 (2) by sliding the
emergency key release (1) on the back of the key fob
and pulling the emergency key out with your other
hand.
Emergency Key Removal
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
2
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2. Separate the key fob halves using 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.
Separating Case With A Coin
Key Fob Battery Replacement
3. Remove the back cover to access and 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. 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.Programming And Requesting Additional
Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an
authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
repurposed and reprogrammed to another vehicle.
Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle elec -
tronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank
key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one
that has never been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho -
rized dealer.
Keys must be ordered to the correct key cut to match
the vehicle locks.
WARNING!
The integrated key fob contains a coin cell battery.
Do not ingest the battery; there is a chemical burn
hazard. If the coin cell battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns in just two hours and
can lead to death.
If you think a battery may have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from
children.WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in the
OFF position when exiting the vehicle.
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