Chrysler Dodge Charger 2013 Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERWarning Lights- Low Fuel Warning Light- Charging System Light**- Oil Pressure Warning Light- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**- Air Bag

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModel Flat Towing (all four wheels onthe ground)Flatbed Towing (all four wheelssuspended OFF the ground)Front Wheels Raised,

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE•If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Turn your steering wheel right a

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)•This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDRis to record, in certain crash or near

OPENING THE HOOD•Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the headlightswitch.• Raise the hood and locate the safety catchlev

FUEL DOOR RELEASE•The fuel door release button is located inthe driver's door map pocket.• Push the button once and release to openthe fuel door.

Emergency Refueling•A funnel is provided (located in the trunk inthe spare tire area) to open the flapperdoor to allow for emergency refueling witha g

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE104

5.7L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE105

6.4L Engine (392 HEMI)MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE106

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESNon-SRT8Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesEngine Coolant – 3.6L EngineMOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,0

Indicators- Turn Signal Indicators- High Beam Indicator- Front Fog Light Indicator- Vehicle Security Indicator*- Electronic Speed Control SetIndicator

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesAxle FrontAPI GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricantor equivalent.—Axle RearAPI GL-5 SAE 75W140

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesSpark Plugs – 6.4L Engine LZTR6AP11EG (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —Automatic TransmissionMOPAR® ATF+

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEYour vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil changeindicator system will remind you that it is

Required Maintenance Intervals.Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenanceinter vals.At Every Oil Change Int

Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed(whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,0

Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000Or Years: 2 3 4

MAINTENANCE RECORDOdometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center20,000 Miles(32,000 km) or2Years30,000 Miles(48,000 km) or3Years40,000 Miles(64,00

SRT8 – MAINTENANCE CHARTMiles:6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42

SRT8 – MAINTENANCE RECORDOdometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center6,000 Miles(10,000 km) or6 Months12,000 Miles(20,000 km) or12 Months18,000

FUSESIntegrated Power Module•The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the righthand side near the Washer Fluid Rese

KEY FOBLocking And Unlocking The Doors•Press the LOCK button once to lock all thedoors. Press the UNLOCK button once tounlock the driver’s door only a

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description28 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump29 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter31 25 Amp Neutral Engine Module34 25 Amp Neut

Rear Power Distribution Center•There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire accesspanel. This center contains f

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-Fuse Description2 60 Amp Yellow Front PDC Feed #14 60 Amp Yellow Front PDC Feed #25 30 Amp Pink Sunroof6 40 Amp Green Exterio

TIRE PRESSURES•Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly andinflate to the recommended pressure for your v

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE•All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and wat

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES ANDWASHINGTON, D.C.•If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cau

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®•The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Dodge Accessories by Moparfeaturing a fit, finish, and functi

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ...29AdjustablePedals ...24Airbag ...15Arming Theft System(Security Al

Jacking Instructions ...84Jack Location ...82Jack Operation ...84JumpStarting ...94KeyFob...10

REMOTE START•Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressingthe REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine of

Trailer TowingTrailer and Tongue Weight ...71Trailer Weight ...71TransmissionFluid ...107Turn Signals...27Uc

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSGETTING STARTED•How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 16• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 19ELECTRON

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To Lock the Vehicle:•Both front door handles have LOCK but-tons located on the outside of the handle.With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go

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To Enter the Trunk•With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Foblocated outside the vehicle and within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the deck lid, press the button onthe

Accessor y Positions with Engine OffNOTE:The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARKor NEUTRAL Positi

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.

If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center

• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common loweranchorage.• The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, locate

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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts•To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retract

Power Lumbar•Push the switch forward to increase thelumbar support. Push the switch rearwardto decrease the lumbar support.• Pushing upward or downwar

Manual SeatForward/Rearward•Lift up on the adjusting bar located at thefront of the seat near the floor and releaseat the desired position. Then, usin

REAR SEATSFolding Rear Seatback•Pull on the loops, located near the outertop of the seatbacks, to fold down either orboth seatbacks. These loops can b

HEATED SEATSFront Heated Seats•The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect Touch™ System.Uconnect Touch™ 8.4•Press the Controls soft-key located

HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS•Your vehicle may be equipped with heatedand cooled cupholders. The cupholdersare designed to help keep warm beverageswarm

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS•The adjustable pedal switch is located onthe front side of the driver’s seat cushionside shield.•Press the switch forward to move th

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNManual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column•The tilt/telescoping control handle is lo-cated below the steering wheel at

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS•A long break-inperiod is not requiredfor the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle)in your vehicle.• Drive mode

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVERTurn Signal/Lane Change Assist•Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash th

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HEADLIGHT SWITCHAutomatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights•Rotate the headlight switch, located on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering

SPEED CONTROL•The speed control switches are located onthe steering wheel.Cruise ON/OFF•Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.•CRUISE RE

Distance Setting (ACC Only)•To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each timethe button is pressed, the distance

Far•The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting.• The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of thevehicle, a

WARNING!• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE•Your new vehicle is equipped with a stateof the art, fuel efficient 8 speed transmis-sion. The electronic shift lever

Shifting From REVERSE to DRIVE•Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock buttonon the shift lever, then pul

AUTOSTICK®•AUTOSTICK® is only available on sportequipped vehicles.• When the transmission is in DRIVE, it willoperate automatically, shifting betweent

CLIMATE CONTROLSUconnect Touch™ 4.3 Manual Climate ControlsUconnect Touch™ 8.4 Automatic Climate ControlsClimate Control Knobs•For your convenience th

Automatic Operation•Press the AUTO button.• Select the desired temperature by pressing the Temperature Control buttons.• The system will maintain the

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POWER SUNROOFManual Open/Close•Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release ofthe switch will stop the move

WIND BUFFETING•Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffetingoccurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front

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IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIOUconnect Touch™ 4.3 & 4.3S•Models 4.3 and 4.3S have a 4.3 inch touchscreen with hard–keys to each side of it.• Model 4.3S ha

Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 & 4.3S AT A GLANCEDisplaying the Time•If the time is not currently displayed at the top of the screen when in Radio mode, pres

Equalizer•Touch the Equalizer soft-key to adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble. Use the + or - soft-key toadjust the equalizer to your desired settings. Pr

Setting the Time•Model 8.4N synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require any timeadjustment. If you do need to set the time manually

RADIOModels 4.3 & 4.3SModels 8.4 & 8.4NELECTRONICS46

•To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio hard-key on the upper left side of thefaceplate (4.3 & 4.3S) or the Radio soft-key at the lower left of

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Selecting SiriusXM™ Satellite ChannelsSeek Up/Seek Down•Touch the Seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through channels inSAT mode.•

Browse•Lets you browse the SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio channel listing, Favorites, Genres, GameZone, and Weather channels. Jump setting, and also provid

iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLSModels 4.3 & 4.3S•The iPod®/CD/AUX controls are accessed by pressing the Player hard-key to enter thePlayer main screen, then

Models 8.4 & 8.4N•The iPod®/USB, CD, Audio Jack, SD Card or Bluetooth® source is accessed by touchingthe Player soft-key to enter the Player main

GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY)•Uconnect Touch 8.4N integrates Garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle.Garmin Navigation includes Lane

• Dead Reckoning technology uses the speed sensors attached to your vehicle’s drivetrainand a gyroscope to supplement the existing GPS data. The combi

Following Your Route• Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route,your route is recalculated. A speed l

SiriusXM™ TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY)•SiriusXM™ Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right toyour fingertips.• To acces

PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES•There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through yourvehicle's sound system.1. Audio

• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specificdevice).• To route the USB/iPod® cable out of the center conso

Vehicles Sold In CanadaWith respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemedto be deleted and the name Chrysler Can

NOTE:The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-FreeProfile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support

Start pairing procedure on mobile phone•Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. This is usuallywithin Settings or Option

Phone Menu Screen – Models 4.3 & 4.3SPhone Menu Screen – Models 8.4 & 8.4NELECTRONICS60

Making A Phone Call•Press the Uconnect™ Phone button .• (After the BEEP), say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed in yourphone;

Changing The Volume•Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button , then say a command for example -"Help".• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rot

Changing The Volume•Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a command(for example, “help”).• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rota

NOTE:Common Navigation Voice Commands•To access the navigation voice commands, press the Uconnect™ Voice Commandbutton while in any mode and say “Navi

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)•The EVIC features a driver interactive dis-play that is located in the instrument clus-ter. Pressing the

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURESElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)•The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UP orDOWNbu

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)•HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such asgarage door openers, motori

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, orchargers may affect the per

• Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and thehand-held transmitter button.• Continue to hold both buttons and

Using HomeLink®•To operate, pressand release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occurfor the programmed device (i.e., garage door op

NOTE:•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt(13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the sy

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS)Engine/TransmissionFrontal Area Max. GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.(See Note)3.6L Automat

AUTOSTICK®Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter•AutoStick® is a driver-interactive trans-mission feature that offers manua

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM•This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This systemreduces body roll and pitch in

Track Mode• In track mode, the transmission has asportier, more aggressive shift pattern.• This mode includes SPORT Suspension andaffects transmission

Braking Distance•When selected, this screen displaysthe vehicle's braking distance and the speed at whichthe brake pedal was depressed.1/8 Mile,

Gauges 2•Coolant Temperature• Oil Temperature• Transmission Temperature• Intake Air Temperature• Oil Pressure• Battery VoltageEngine•When selected, th

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE•Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.• Provide your name, vehicle identificat

DRIVER COCKPITCONTROLS AT A GLANCE6

•Your vehiclehas also been equipped with aTPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica

BRAKE- Brake Warning Light•The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or theparking brake is applied. If the light

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light•This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.• If a probl

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS•In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.• On the hig

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGJack Location/Spare Tire Stowage•The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow thesestep

3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.4. Remove the spare tire.5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.6. Remove the scissors jack and lug w

Preparations For Jacking1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible.Avoid icy or slippery areas.2. Tu

NOTE:If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up intoposition.5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove

NOTE:•For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on thecompact spare.•Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limit

WARNING!• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pullfar enough off the road to avoid the danger of being

A. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 19B. Headlight Switch pg. 28C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 27D. Instrumen

TIREFIT KIT•Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreignobjects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be rem

TIREFIT Usage Precautions•Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date(printed on the bottle label) to ass

NOTE:(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:•Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit.NOTE:Manual transmission vehicles

•If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 kPa) pressure within 15 minutes:1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn off the TIREFIT kit.2. Rem

NOTE:When having the tire serviced, advise the authorized dealer or service center that the tirehas been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit.(F) Seal

WARNING!• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to avoid the danger of being hit wh

JUMP-STARTING•If your vehicle has a discharged battery itcan be jump-started using a set of jumpercables and a battery in another vehicle orby using a

•Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of thebooster battery.•Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE•If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARKposition,you can use the following procedure totemporar

• While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate thelever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the v