Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL
2017 Charger
Fourth Edition
Printed in the U.S.A.
17D481-126-AD
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User Manual
For 2017 DODGE CHARGER.
Summary of Contents for Dodge 2017 DODGE CHARGER:
- INTRODUCTION5
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE9
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS11
- SENTRY KEY14
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM â IF EQUIPPED16
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY â IF EQUIPPED17
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY18
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM â IF EQUIPPED22
- DOOR LOCKS25
- KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO â PASSIVE ENTRY28
- WINDOWS32
- TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE36
- TRUNK SAFETY WARNING36
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS37
- Occupant Restraint Systems Features37
- Important Safety Precautions37
- Seat Belt Systems38
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)39
- Lap/Shoulder Belts40
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions42
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure44
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage44
- Seat Belt Extender45
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women46
- Seat Belt Pretensioner46
- Energy Management Feature46
- Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)47
- Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)48
- Air Bag System Components48
- Air Bag Warning Light49
- Redundant Air Bag Warning Light50
- Front Air Bags51
- Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features52
- Front Air Bag Operation53
- Knee Impact Bolsters53
- Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag54
- Supplemental Side Air Bags54
- Air Bag System Components58
- If A Deployment Occurs58
- Enhanced Accident Response System59
- Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure59
- Maintaining Your Air Bag System60
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)60
- Child Restraints61
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles62
- Infant And Child Restraints63
- Older Children And Child Restraints64
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats65
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints66
- Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System67
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle67
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages69
- Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages70
- Center Seat LATCH70
- To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint71
- How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:72
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt73
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle74
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):75
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage76
- Center Tether Attachment78
- Transporting Pets78
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS78
- SAFETY TIPS80
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE85
- MIRRORS90
- Inside Day/Night Mirror â If Equipped90
- Automatic Dimming Mirror â If Equipped90
- Outside Mirrors96
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature â If Equipped96
- Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror â If Equipped96
- Outside Mirrors Approach Light â If Equipped96
- Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse â If Equipped97
- Power Mirrors97
- Heated Mirrors â If Equipped98
- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors â If Equipped98
- âSlide-On-Rodâ And Extender Features Of Sun Visor99
- BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) â IF EQUIPPED99
- SEATS106
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT â IF EQUIPPED116
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD120
- LIGHTS121
- Headlight Switch121
- Automatic Headlights121
- Headlights On With Wipers122
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control â If Equipped122
- Headlight Time Delay123
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) â If Equipped123
- Lights-On Reminder124
- Fog Lights â If Equipped124
- Multifunction Lever125
- Turn Signals125
- Lane Change Assist125
- High/Low Beam Switch126
- Flash-To-Pass126
- Front Map/Reading Lights â If Equipped126
- Courtesy Lights127
- Ambient Light â If Equipped128
- Interior Lights128
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS130
- MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN133
- POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN â IF EQUIPPED134
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL â IF EQUIPPED135
- SPEED CONTROL â IF EQUIPPED136
- ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) â IF EQUIPPED139
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation141
- Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)141
- To Activate/Deactivate142
- To Set A Desired ACC Speed143
- To Cancel143
- To Turn Off144
- To Resume144
- Setting The Following Distance In ACC145
- Overtake Aid147
- To Vary The ACC Speed148
- ACC Operation At Stop149
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu150
- Display Warnings And Maintenance151
- Precautions While Driving With ACC153
- General Information156
- Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode156
- FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION â IF EQUIPPED159
- LANESENSE â IF EQUIPPED162
- PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST â IF EQUIPPED167
- PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA â IF EQUIPPED174
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE176
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER â IF EQUIPPED179
- POWER SUNROOF â IF EQUIPPED186
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS189
- CUPHOLDERS192
- STORAGE194
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES197
- LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM â IF EQUIPPED198
- MIRRORS90
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL199
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES201
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS202
- WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS205
- Red Telltale Indicator Lights205
- Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light205
- Air Bag Warning Light206
- Brake Warning Light206
- Vehicle Security Warning Light â If Equipped208
- Engine Temperature Warning Light208
- Battery Charge Warning Light209
- Oil Pressure Warning Light209
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light210
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light211
- Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light â If Equipped212
- Oil Temperature Warning Light212
- Trunk Open Warning Light212
- Door Open Warning Light213
- Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights213
- Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)213
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light â If Equipped214
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light â If Equipped215
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light â If Equipped215
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light216
- Low Fuel Indicator Light218
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light â If Equipped218
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light219
- Service AWD Indicator Light â If Equipped219
- Service Forward Collision Warning Fault Indicator Light â If Equipped220
- Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light â If Equipped220
- LaneSense Indicator Light â If Equipped221
- LaneSense Failure Indicator Light â If Equipped221
- Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light â If Equipped222
- Green Telltale Indicator Lights222
- Park/Headlight On Indicator Light222
- Front Fog Indicator Light â If Equipped223
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights223
- Speed Control SET Indicator Light224
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light â If Equipped224
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light â If Equipped225
- LaneSense Indicator Light â If Equipped225
- Sport Mode Indicator Light226
- Blue Telltale Indicator Lights226
- White Telltale Indicator Lights227
- Red Telltale Indicator Lights205
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY229
- CYBERSECURITY240
- UCONNECT SETTINGS241
- UCONNECT RADIOS â IF EQUIPPED298
- AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL300
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS â IF EQUIPPED301
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES302
- CLIMATE CONTROLS304
- PERSONALIZED MENU BAR321
- UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS321
- Introducing Uconnect321
- Get Started322
- Basic Voice Commands323
- Radio324
- Media325
- Phone326
- Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV)327
- Navigation (8.4 NAV)328
- SiriusXM Guardian (8.4 NAV) â If Equipped328
- Register (8.4 NAV)329
- Vehicle Health Report/Alert (8.4 NAV)330
- Mobile App (8.4 NAV)330
- SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4 NAV)331
- Apple CarPlay â If Equipped332
- Android Auto â If Equipped333
- General Information334
- Additional Information334
- STARTING AND OPERATING335
- STARTING PROCEDURES339
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER â IF EQUIPPED342
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION342
- AUTOSTICK351
- SPORT MODE â WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL353
- ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) â IF EQUIPPED353
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES354
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER355
- ELECTRIC POWER STEERING356
- FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY â IF EQUIPPED357
- PARKING BRAKE357
- BRAKE SYSTEM359
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM360
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)360
- Brake System Warning Light360
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)360
- Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light361
- Brake Assist System (BAS)362
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)362
- Traction Control System (TCS)365
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)365
- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)369
- Ready Alert Braking (RAB)370
- Rain Brake Support (RBS)370
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION370
- TIRES â GENERAL INFORMATION381
- TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)390
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS391
- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES392
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)393
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS399
- 3.6L Engine â If Equipped399
- 5.7L Engine â If Equipped400
- 6.4L Engine â If Equipped400
- Reformulated Gasoline401
- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends401
- E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles401
- CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications402
- MMT In Gasoline402
- Materials Added To Fuel402
- Fuel System Cautions403
- Carbon Monoxide Warnings403
- FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) â IF EQUIPPED404
- ADDING FUEL406
- VEHICLE LOADING409
- TRAILER TOWING411
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)420
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES421
- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS422
- IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS422
- WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS423
- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING424
- TIRE SERVICE KIT â IF EQUIPPED431
- JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES439
- FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE442
- MANUAL PARK RELEASE â 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION444
- TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE446
- ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)449
- EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)449
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE451
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT â 3.6L453
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT â 5.7L454
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT â 6.4L455
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM â OBD II456
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS457
- REPLACEMENT PARTS458
- DEALER SERVICE458
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES459
- Engine Oil459
- Checking Oil Level459
- Checking Oil Level â 5.7L and 6.4L Engine460
- Change Engine Oil â 3.6L and 5.7L Engine460
- Change Engine Oil â 6.4L Engine460
- Engine Oil Selection â 3.6L and 5.7L Engine461
- Engine Oil Selection â 6.4L Engine461
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol461
- Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) â 3.6L Engine461
- Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) â 5.7L Engine462
- Engine Oil Viscosity â 6.4L Engine462
- Synthetic Engine Oils462
- Materials Added To Engine Oil463
- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters463
- Engine Oil Filter463
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter463
- Maintenance-Free Battery464
- Air Conditioner Maintenance465
- A/C Air Filter466
- Body Lubrication467
- Windshield Wiper Blades468
- Adding Washer Fluid468
- Exhaust System469
- Cooling System470
- Brake System475
- Automatic Transmission477
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) â If Equipped478
- Rear Axle478
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion479
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion479
- What Causes Corrosion?479
- Washing479
- Special Care480
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care480
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure â If Equipped482
- Interior Care482
- Cleaning Headlights483
- Glass Surfaces483
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses483
- Seat Belt Maintenance484
- Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders484
- Engine Oil459
- FUSES484
- VEHICLE STORAGE495
- REPLACEMENT BULBS496
- BULB REPLACEMENT497
- Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp â Models With Halogen Headlamps497
- Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp â Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)498
- Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp498
- Front Fog Lamp498
- Backup Lamps499
- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)499
- License Lamp499
- FLUID CAPACITIES499
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS501
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES507
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE517
- INDEX523
