2018 Dodge Charger Owner's Manual
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2018 Charger OWNER’S MANUAL 18LD-126-AB ©2017 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Second Edition Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name features and equipment that are either standard or op- INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING The antenna cable should be as short as practical and FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a EQUIPMENT routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer Special design considerations are incorporated into this only fully shielded coaxial cable. available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to disregard any features and equipment described in this frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design normal may require special precautions. alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- The positive power connection should be made directly drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. All installations should be checked for possible interfer- drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- The negative power connection should be made to body ence between the communications equipment and the portation. factured. sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. vehicle’s electronic systems. This connection should not be fused. WARNING! Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may slower, and your judgment is impaired when you affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. vehicles so equipped. Copyright © 2017 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3 2 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13 3 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................117 4 5 SAFETY ........................................................................145 5 6 STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................219 6 7 INCASEOFEMERGENCY...........................................................297 7 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................347 8 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................411 9 10 MULTIMEDIA....................................................................427 10 11 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................515 11 12 INDEX..........................................................................521 12 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION .........................4 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................6 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............4 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....6 ▫ Essential Information ......................4 ▫ Symbols ...............................5 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, Dear Customer, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own- that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styl- er’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your ing, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. prepared with the assistance of service and engineering All data contained in this publication are intended to help specialists to acquaint you with the operation and mainte- you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at nance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this Information, and customer oriented documents. In the reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model attached Warranty Booklet, you will find a description of described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For the services that FCA offers to its customers, the Warranty further information, contact an authorized dealer. Certificate and the details of the terms and conditions for NOTE: maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and the first time. Following the instructions, recommenda- remain with the vehicle when sold. tions, tips, and important warnings in this manual will When it comes to service, remember that your authorized help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particu- cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your larly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and satisfaction. transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL improve with experience. Essential Information This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or contains the information you desire. INTRODUCTION 5 Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items Symbols 1 of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra- Consult the following table for a description of the symbols tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual: contains a complete listing of all subjects. 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau- tions. VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ FRONT VIEW ............................8 Ⅵ INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10 Ⅵ REAR VIEW .............................9 Ⅵ INTERIOR .............................11 8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT VIEW Front View 1 — Doors 4 — Windshield 2 — Exterior Mirrors 5 — Headlights 3 — Wheels/Tires 6 — Hood/Engine Compartment GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 REAR VIEW 2 Rear View 1 — Rear Lights 2 — Trunk 10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Air Vents/Demisters 4 — Instrument Cluster 2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Speed Control 3 — Steering Wheel 6 — Radio GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 INTERIOR 2 Interior 1 — Power Window Switches/Door Locks 4 — Gear Selector 2 — Seats 5 — Climate Controls 3 — Switch Panel 6 — Glove Compartment GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 3 Ⅵ KEYS .................................17 ▫ General Information .....................30 ▫ KeyFob..............................17 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ...........................30 Ⅵ IGNITION SWITCH .......................24 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...............31 ▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............24 ▫ Replacement Keys .......................31 ▫ Vehicle On Message .....................26 ▫ General Information .....................31 Ⅵ REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............27 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . .32 ▫ How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ......27 ▫ To Arm The System .....................32 ▫ Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument ▫ To Disarm The System ....................32 Cluster Display — If Equipped ..............28 ▫ Rearming Of The System ..................33 ▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................28 ▫ Tamper Alert...........................33 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving Ⅵ DOORS ...............................34 The Vehicle ...........................29 ▫ Manual Door Locks ......................34 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle ...............................29