Dodge Charger-SRT 2014 User Manual
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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
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
find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Copyright 2013 Chrysler Group LLC.
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Manuals, Warranty
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.
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.
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 describes the operation of features and equipment that are 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 viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes
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 greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the
stress on our environment.
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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 to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
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.
COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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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
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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.
• 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. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• 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, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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REMOTE START
x
• 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.
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 lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the 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 or passenger side door
handle, lift either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.
2
on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing
WARNING!
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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, the doors will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. 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.
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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 pressing the 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
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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 for two 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 functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (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/STOPbutton a second time to change the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch 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.
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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 LOCK button, or with 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, 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 or with 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 wear your 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 torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect
the belt system periodically,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.
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NOTE:
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on 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.Youcan strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, 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 SRS AIRBAG
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 be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt 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 be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag 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
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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 Bag Inflatable 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 restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for 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
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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 instead of the LATCHsystem once
the combined weight is more than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg).
The lower anchorages are round bars
•
that are found at the rear of the seat cushion 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.
•
• If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle
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 are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center
position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that
outboard position.
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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. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the
selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below
for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4.
Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
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 belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the
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 to pull the webbing out of the retractor.If it is locked, you should not be 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.
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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.
4.
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 rear ward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCHanchorages 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.
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GETTING STARTED
FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
•
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 can be programmed to recall
one of two pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Key
Fob.
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GETTING STARTED
• To program your Key Fobs, perform the following:
• Change the ignition to OFF.
• Select desired memory profile 1 or 2.
• Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the SET (S) button on the memory
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 of the seat near the floor and release
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 power seat 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!
•
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.
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GETTING STARTED
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
•
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.
•
When the seatback is raised to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above 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 on the
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.
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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.
• 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.
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.
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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 (toward the 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 in REVERSE 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.
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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.
•
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.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
•
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and 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. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as 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
•
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:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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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 of the lever to the first detent position for one of four 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 moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the
wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the 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 forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass.
•
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.
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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, to the first detent from the
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 fog lights. Pressing the switch a second time will deactivate the front fog
lights. Turningthe headlight 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.
Automatic High Beams
• The Automatic High Beams system provides increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the 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 when the parking lights or headlights are on. Referto the Uconnect® 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 to increase or decrease the brightness of the
release handle, map pocket (if equipped), overhead and floor lighting when the parking
lights or headlights are on.
and to
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