Dodge 2009 Charger User manual

CHARGER
2009
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
AIR RECIRCULATION
 Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
 For window defogging turn the recirculation off.
 Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor
(mix) modes.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
 
move toward or away from the driver.
 
forward to move the pedals away from the driver and push the
button rearward to move the pedals toward the driver.
DRIVER POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
 
the outboard side of the seat,
controls seatback adjustment.
 
forward/back, up/down, and
tilt adjustment.
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE – iPod®
 ®can be plugged into the vehicle’s audio system, using
the provided cable, through a connector located in the glove
box. Refer to Owner’s Manual for operation.
Rotate
Blower
Control
Rotate
Temp.
Control
Push
A/C
Button
Push
Rear Window
Defroster
Button
Rotate
Mode
Control
Recirc.
Recline
Switch
Pedal
Adjust
Seat
Switch
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
 Turn the mode control to the AUTO position and the blower
control to either LO AUTO or HIGH AUTO position.
 Select the desired temperature by rotating the
temperature control for the driver or passenger.
 The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
 If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO
mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the
air conditioning is being controlled automatically.
AIR RECIRCULATION
 Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
 For window defogging, push the recirculation off.
 If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode,
the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin
air is being controlled automatically.
WIND BUFFETING
  
percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows
open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
 
sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize
the buffeting.
Rotate
Blower
Control
Rotate
Driver
Temp.
Control
Push
A/C Button
Push Rear
Window
Defroster
Button
Rotate
Passenger
Temp.
Control
Rotate
Mode
Control
Push
Air Recirc.
Button
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FUEL CAP
LOOSE GAS CAP MESSAGE
 

 
 
tightening the gas cap, see your dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
 
Monitoring Light will illuminate and an audible chime will sound.
 
inflate to the recommended cold pressure value, shown on the placard
located in the driver’s door opening. The TPMS display should not be
used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire pressure.
  
recognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (25 km/h) before the light will turn off.
 
Temperature changes can affect tire pressures causing the TPMS light
to turn on. Colder temperatures will decrease tire pressure and
warmer temperatures will increase tire pressure.
 
Refer to your Owner’s Manual.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
MESSAGE
  
Required) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your
next required oil change.
RESETTING LIGHT AFTER SERVICING
 
 
 
VEHICLE FEATURES
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CLOCK SETTING
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
 
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the hours.
 

set the minutes.
 
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
 
 
 
(Navigation Radio Only).
 
button or the hour backward button.
 
button or the minute backward button.
 
  
uconnect™phone
 ™phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle,
communications system. uconnect™phone allows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using voice commands.
 ™phone allows pairing a cellular phone equipped with
the Bluetooth®Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. See
the www.dodge.com/uconnect website for supported phones.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for further information.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) CONTROLS
 The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located
in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the steering
wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and
Personal Settings.
VEHICLE FEATURES
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Headlight
Switch
Turn Signals/Wipers/Washer/
High Beam Lever
Electronic Vehicle
Information Center
(EVIC) Controls and Display
Speed
Control
Lever
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Remote
Audio Controls
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Electronic Vehicle
Information Center
(EVIC) Controls and Display
Speed
Control
Lever
Climate
Controls Heated
Seat
Switch
Heated
Seat
Switch
Audio System
(Touch-Screen
Radio Shown)
Upper Switch Panel
Hazard Warning Flasher
Electronic Stability Program
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Remote
Audio Controls
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Heated
Seat
Switch
Audio System
(Touch-Screen
Radio Shown)
KEY FOB

 
 
twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors.
  
  
 
PANIC ALARM
 
  
time to turn the panic alarm off.

  twice within five seconds to open
the trunk.
REMOTE START
  
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
 
the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
 
unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
 
consecutive timeouts.
EXPRESS DOWN WINDOW FEATURE
 
  
front windows to the desired level.
VEHICLE FEATURES
Remote
Start
Lock
Unlock
Trunk
Slide to
Release Key
Emergency
Key
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH

  
and the second detent for headlights.
 
 
on or off based on ambient light levels.
FOG LIGHTS
  
switch once to turn the fog lights on. Push the switch a second time
to turn the fog lights off. Fog lights will not operate when high
beams are on.
  
lights are on.
DIMMER CONTROL
  
dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from
illuminating when a door is opened.
  
instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
  
brighten the odometer and radio displays when the parking lights
or headlights are on. Refer to your multimedia or navigation user
manual for display dimming.
 
interior lights.
VEHICLE FEATURES
Rotate
Headlight
Switch
AUTO
Push Fog
Lights
Rotate
Dimmer
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
CRUISE ON/OFF
 
  will appear on the instrument cluster
to indicate the Speed Control is on.
 
SET
 
desired speed.
ACCEL/DECEL
 

 
or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
CANCEL
  
speed and maintain the set speed memory.
 
speed memory.
RESUME
 
up and release.
Mist (Push
to First Detent)
Push ON/OFF
Button
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TURN SIGNALS/WIPERS/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
TURN SIGNALS/LANE CHANGE ASSIST
 
flash three times and automatically turn off.
FRONT WIPERS
Intermittent, Low and High Operation
  
intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation
and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Mist
 
is desired.
Washer Operation
 
long as spray is desired.
HIGH BEAM OPERATION
 
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL
  
end of the steering column.
 
 
push handle away from you to lock into place.
Washer (Push to Second Detent)
Mist (Push
to First Detent)
Wipers
Push Lever for
High Beams
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Charger
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
81-316-0988
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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted
with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source
for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your
Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Radio User Manual, Multimedia User Manual and other
Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle.
For additional information on accessories to help personalize your
vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or your local Dodge dealer.
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