Dodge Charger 2012, 2014 Charger, 2014 Charger SRT User Manual

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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you ﬁnd yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

If you are the ﬁrst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect

Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you

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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.

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 transportation.

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/Uconnect 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 (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ................4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB .....................8

REMOTE START ................10

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ...........10

SECURITY ALARM ...............14

SEATBELT ...................14

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS)—AIRBAGS................15

CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............16

FRONT SEATS .................20

REARSEATS ..................22

HEATEDSEATS ................22

HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS ....23

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS .............24

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 25

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 26 TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAM LEVER ..................27

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............28

SPEED CONTROL ...............29

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE ....33

TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK® ....34

CLIMATE CONTROLS .............36

POWER SUNROOF ...............38

WIND BUFFETING ...............39

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......40

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ...........42

Uconnect® 4.3 & 4.3S AT A GLANCE .....43

Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE .....44

RADIO ......................46

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ..........47

iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS ..........50

GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY) ......52

SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY) .....55

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....56

PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES .....56

Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE

CALLING) ....................58

Uconnect® Voice Command

(8.4&8.4NONLY)................63

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .................65

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........66

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink®) ..................67

POWER OUTLET ................70

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 71

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........71

SRT

AUTOSTICK® ..................72

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM . . 73

PERFORMANCE FEATURES ..........74

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES .......76

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............77

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 77

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........81

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........82

TIREFIT KIT ...................88

BATTERY LOCATION ..............94

JUMP-STARTING ...............94

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE- 5 SPEED

TRANSMISSION ................96

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........98

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........99

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........100

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD .............101

FUEL DOOR RELEASE ............102

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........104

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........107

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........110

SRT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......115

FUSES .....................118

TIRE PRESSURES ...............122

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ......123

EXTERIOR BULBS ..............123

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

CUSTOMER CENTER .............124

CHRYSLER CANADA INC.

CUSTOMER CENTER .............124

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ...................124

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........124

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES ................125

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 126

INDEX

....................127

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......130

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describesthe operation of features and equipment thatare either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide 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 guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewedon a personal computer or MACcomputer.The multimedia DVD alsoincludes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect® Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle,together we greatlyreduce the demand fortree-based products andlessen the stress on our environment.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children tobe in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Memory Seat pg. 20

2. Headlight Switch pg. 28

3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 27

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6

5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display

6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 12

7. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 40

8. SWITCH PANEL

• Hazard Lighrts

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light pg. 79

9. Climate Controls pg. 36

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

10. Power Outlet pg. 70

11. Shifter

12. Speed Control pg. 29

13. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 65

14. Trunk Release Button

15. Power Brake Pedal

16. Power Door Locks

17. Power Mirrors

18. Power Windows

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

(See page 77 for more information.)

BRAKE

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4. Fuel Gauge

5. Speedometer

6. Fuel Filler Location

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON Indicator*

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages

ECO/Fuel Economy Oil Change Required Low Tire Pressure Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Turn Signal On

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Ignition On

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Decklid Ajar Indicator

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator

- Sport Mode Indicator

- Sport Suspension Indicator

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

• Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors), or press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

Opening The Trunk

• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.

1 — Trunk 4 — Remote Start 2 — Unlock 5 — Panic 3—Lock

GETTING STARTED

Emergency Key

• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

• The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.

WARNING!

• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and 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, othercontrols, or move the vehicle.

GETTING STARTED

REMOTE START

• Press the REMOTE START button the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing

WARNING!

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to press the Key Fob lockor unlock buttons, as wellasstarting and stoppingthe vehicle with the press of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m)of the driver orpassenger side door handle, lift either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

GETTING STARTED

To Lock the Vehicle

• Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and trunk.

• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Uconnect® Settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, thedoorswill unlock and thehorn will chirp threetimes. On the third attempt,your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

GETTING STARTED

To Enter the Trunk

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the right side of Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) which is located on the deck lid.

• Whenever the vehicle is unlocked, you can enter the trunk by pressingthe button on the right side of the CHMSl.

NOTE:

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

1 — Trunk Button

Engine Starting/Stopping

Starting

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.

• Shift the transmission into PARK or NEUTRAL.

• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

To stop the cranking of the engine prior to

• the engine starting, press the button again.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (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 of the Key Fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

1 — Engine Start/Stop Button

GETTING STARTED

Stopping

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

• Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

NOTE: If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held fortwo seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h)before the engine will shut off.

Accessory Positions with Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functionsare with the driver’s foot OFF the BrakePedal (transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL).

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to changethe ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button athird time to return the ignitionswitch to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

GETTING STARTED

SECURITY ALARM

To Arm:

• Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCKbutton, or with one of the KeyFobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm:

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button orwith one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wearyour shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A frayed or tornbelt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with noprotection. Inspect the belt systemperiodically,checking for cuts, frays,or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

GETTING STARTED

NOTE:

When the ignition switch isfirst turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turnon for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike theinterior of your vehicle orotherpassengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel,above the glove compartment. The words SRSAIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column.

• The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.

• This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position.

• This vehicle may beequipped with a driverand/orfront passenger seatbelt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.

• This vehicle may beequipped with Supplemental Side AirBag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are labeled: SRS AIRBAG.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air BagInflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or SeatMounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraintsystems. This is the law, and you can beprosecutedfor ignoring it.

NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK (1–866–732–8243).

• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

GETTING STARTED

LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

• All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

• You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor insteadof the LATCHsystem once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

•

• If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle

The lower anchoragesare round bars that arefound at therear of the seatcushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages areunder a plastic cover with thetether anchorage symbol on it.

for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center position blocksthe outboard LATCH anchorsor seat belt, do notinstall a child seatin that outboard position.

GETTING STARTED

Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors

NOTE:

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

2. Attachthe lower hooks orconnectors of the childrestraintto the loweranchorages in the

selected seating position.

3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect ittothe top tether anchorage. See below

for directions to attach a tether anchor.

Tighten allof the straps asyou push the childrestraint rearward anddownward into theseat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat

at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

• Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.

To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:

1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.

4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all

the seat beltwebbing out of theretractor.Then, allow the webbingto retract back intothe retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

5. Try topull the webbing outof the retractor. If it is locked,you should notbe able to pull out

any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.

6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint

while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat

at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

GETTING STARTED

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):

• When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.

1. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor

and the child seat.

3. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint,

and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

GETTING STARTED

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

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The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.

• The power seat switch controls forward/ back, up/down and tilt adjustment.

• The recline switch controls the angle of the seatback. Press the switch forward or rearward and the seatback will move in either direction.

Power Lumbar

• Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.

• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.

Memory Seat

• The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions, driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, power tilt and telescopic steering column and radio station preset settings. The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's door panel.

• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET (S) button then press 1 or 2 within five seconds.

• YourKey Fob canbeprogrammed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profilesby pressing the UNLOCKbutton on the Key Fob.

GETTING STARTED

• To program your Key Fobs, perform the following:

• Change the ignition to OFF.

• Select desired memory profile 1 or 2.

• Oncethe profile has been recalled,press and release theSET (S) button on thememory switch, then press and release the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 or 2 accordingly.

• A (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster if the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

• Press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob within 10 seconds.

NOTE:

Your Key Fob can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed by the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob in the fourth step.

• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

Manual Seat

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front ofthe seat near the floor andrelease it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Recliner

• Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.

• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a powerseat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

WARNING!

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Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

GETTING STARTED

REAR SEATS

Folding Rear Seatback

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Pull on the loops,located near the outer top of the seatbacks, to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use.

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When the seatback is raised to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling onthe top of the seatbackabove the seat loop.

WARNING!

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause you and others to severely injured or killed.

• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded-down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be severely injured or killed in a collision. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect® System.

Uconnect® 8.4

• Press the Controls soft-key located onthe Uconnect® display.

• Press the Driver or Passenger seat softkey once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time to select LOlevel heating. Press the soft-key a third time to shut the heating elements OFF.

• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately 60 minutes.The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

GETTING STARTED

Rear Heated Seats

• Second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console.

• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS

• Yourvehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders. The cupholders are designed to help keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool.

• Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder; press the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off. Press the “Hot” symbol once to activate the cupholder; press the symbol a second time to turn off the cupholder.

CAUTION!

When the “Hot” symbol is selected, avoid contact with the heated portion of the cupholder in order to avoid burns.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the heated cup holders. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

• Keep the cup holders free of debris such as anything that insulates against heat, for this may cause the cup holders to overheat. Coming in contact with overheated cup holders could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature.

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

• The adjustable pedal switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat cushion side shield.

Press the switch forward to move the ped-

• als forward (towardthe front of the vehicle).

• Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver).

NOTE:

The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is inREVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is set.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

GETTING STARTED

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

• The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.

• To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor).

To tilt the steering column, move the steer-

• ing wheel upward or downward as desired.

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To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired.

• To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.

1 — Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle

Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

The power tilt/telescoping steering control

• is located below the turn signal/wiper/ washer/high beam lever on the steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the control toward you or push the control away from you as desired.

WARNING!

• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.

• Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

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A long break-inperiod is not required for the engineand drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. Thisshould be considered a normalpart of thebreak-in and not interpretedas an indication to an engine problem or malfunction.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

Engine Break-In Recommendation — SRT Version

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A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, the transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

CAUTION!

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER

Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end ofthe lever tothe first detent positionfor one offour intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Mist

• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.

NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.

Washer Operation

• Push the end of the lever inward and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Rain Sensing Wipers

• This feature senses moistureon the vehicle's windshieldand automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotatethe end of the lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.

• Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

High Beam Operation

Push the lever forwardto activate the high beams. Pull the levertoward you for flashto pass.

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NOTE:

For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, tothe first detent fromthe off position for parking light the second detent for headlight

• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, press the headlight switch for front foglights. Pressing the switcha second time will deactivate the front fog lights. Turning theheadlight switch off will also deactivate the front fog lights.

• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for AUTO headlights.

• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

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Automatic High Beams

• The Automatic High Beams system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beamcontrol through the useof a digital camera mounted onthe inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. Refer to Programmable Features in Electronics for further details.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel and cupholders when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio whenthe parking lights or headlights areon. Refer to theUconnect® Settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

Ambient Light Dimmer

• Rotate the ambient light control up or down toincrease or decrease the brightness of the release handle, map pocket (if equipped), overhead and floor lighting when the parking lights or headlights are on.

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