Dodge Charger 2016 User manual

Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL
2016
2016 Charger
Third Edition
Printed in U.S.A.
16D481-126-AC
©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
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With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................105
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................257
5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................411
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................519
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................557
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................623
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................631
10 INDEX .....................................................................643
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION ........................4
䡵HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4
䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6
䡵VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6
䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a collision,
bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS
against procedures that could result in damage to your
vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual,
you may miss important information. Observe all Warn-
ings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible
from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the
vehicle registration, and the title.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also located
on the right front strut tower inside the engine compart-
ment.
VIN Location
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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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.
VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫Keyless Push Button Ignition ..............12
▫RKEKeyFob.........................13
▫Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........15
▫General Information ....................16
䡵SENTRY KEY ..........................17
▫Replacement RKE Key Fobs ..............18
▫Customer RKE Key Fob Programming .......19
▫General Information ....................19
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .19
▫Rearming Of The System .................19
▫To Arm The System ....................20
▫To Disarm The System ...................20
▫Security System Manual Override ...........21
▫Tamper Alert .........................21
䡵ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......21
䡵REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........22
▫To Unlock The Doors ...................23
▫To Lock The Doors .....................23
▫To Unlatch The Trunk ...................24
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▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................24
▫Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs ......25
▫RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement ..........25
▫General Information ....................26
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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .27
▫How To Use Remote Start ................27
▫Remote Start Abort Message...............28
▫To Enter Remote Start Mode...............28
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ..............................29
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ..............................29
▫Cancel Remote Start ....................30
▫General Information ....................30
䡵DOOR LOCKS .........................31
▫Manual Door Locks .....................31
▫Power Door Locks .....................32
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ..........................34
䡵KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY ....36
▫General Information ....................41
䡵WINDOWS ...........................41
▫Power Windows .......................41
▫Wind Buffeting .......................45
䡵TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............45
䡵TRUNK SAFETY WARNING................46
▫Trunk Emergency Release ................47
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䡵OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........47
▫Important Safety Precautions ..............47
▫Seat Belt Systems ......................49
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........62
▫Child Restraints .......................77
▫Transporting Pets ......................98
䡵ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....99
䡵SAFETY TIPS .........................100
▫Transporting Passengers .................100
▫Exhaust Gas .........................100
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................101
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .........................103
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob and a
Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) Key Fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are: OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE: In case the ignition does not change with the
push of a button, the RKE Key Fob may have a low or
dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be
used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side
(side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob
against the engine START/STOP button and push to
operate the ignition.
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RKE Key Fob
The RKE Key Fob also contains an emergency key, which
stores in the rear of the RKE Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go
dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking
the glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The RKE Key Fob
Emergency Key Removal
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Ignition Or Accessory On Message
When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the
chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display
in the cluster.
NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the
engine OFF, remove the RKE Key Fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the RKE
Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and
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WARNING! (Continued)
do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the Key Fob from vehicle, place the ignition in the
OFF position and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
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 Industry 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 op-
eration.
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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SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (RKE Key Fob), a Key-
less Push Button Ignition and a RF receiver to prevent
unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only RKE Key
Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to
start and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow
the engine to crank if an invalid RKE Key Fob is used to
start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the
engine off in two seconds if an invalid RKE Key Fob is
used to start the engine.
After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check,
it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE Key Fob to
start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in
the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Do not make modifications or alterations to the
immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to
the immobilization system may result in a loss of
security protection.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the RKE Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement RKE Key Fobs
NOTE: Only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once an RKE Key Fob is programmed to a
vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
•For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
always remember to place the ignition in the OFF
position.
Duplication of RKE Key Fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of program-
ming a blank RKE Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A
blank RKE Key Fob is one that has never been pro-
grammed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-
tem serviced, bring all vehicle RKE Key Fobs with you to
the authorized dealer.
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