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  • Page 1 charger includes SrT8 USEr GUiDE...
  • Page 2 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. important This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 69 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..69 DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    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.
  • Page 5 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 ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 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 - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - Door Ajar Indicator*** - Front Fog Light Indicator - Decklid Ajar Indicator*** - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Windshield Washer Fluid Low - Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator*** Indicator...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (If EVIC is 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 tailgate and the RamBox®...

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED 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.

  • Page 12: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    GETTING STARTED 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.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED • 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.

  • Page 14: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK. • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. • If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

  • Page 15: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED 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).

  • Page 16: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

  • Page 17: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under 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. •...
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED • Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restrain and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. •...

  • Page 19: Front Seats

    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.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED • Your Key Fob can be programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob. • To program your Key Fobs, perform the following: • Change the ignition to OFF. •...

  • Page 21: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED 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. •...

  • Page 22: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED 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 soft- key once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time to select LO- level heating.

  • Page 23: Heated And Cooled Cupholders

    GETTING STARTED HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS • Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders. The cupholders are designed to help keep warm bever- ages warm and cold beverages cool. • Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder;...

  • Page 24: Adjustable Pedals

    GETTING STARTED 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).
  • Page 25 GETTING STARTED Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column • The power tilt/telescoping steering con- trol 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 de- sired.

  • Page 26: Operating Your Vehicle

    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.

  • Page 27: Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever

    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 •...

  • Page 28: Headlight Switch

    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 and to the second detent for headlight •...

  • Page 29: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE READY will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
  • Page 30 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting (ACC Only) • To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long (3), medium (2), and short (1). The distance setting will default to the last set mode the next time the vehicle is restarted and the ACC system is turned on.
  • Page 31 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting. • The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision. •...
  • Page 32 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use is danger- ous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

  • Page 33: Electronic Shifter - 3.6L Engine

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE • Your new vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel efficient 8 speed transmis- sion. The electronic shift lever in this ve- hicle does not slide like a conventional shifter.

  • Page 34: Transmission Modes/Autostick

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Shifting From REVERSE to DRIVE • Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then pull the shift lever rearward and release when “D” is displayed in the EVIC. •...
  • Page 35 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Autostick® • Autostick® is only available on sport equipped vehicles. • When the transmission is in DRIVE, it will operate automatically, shifting between the eight available gears. While in SPORT mode, the transmission will only shift be- tween seven of the eight available gears.

  • Page 36: Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CLIMATE CONTROLS Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Climate Controls Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls...
  • Page 37 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Climate Control Knobs • For your convenience the climate controls can also be operated by using the soft-keys located on the touch screen or the climate control knobs below the Touch-Screen. Automatic Operation • Press the AUTO button. •...

  • Page 38: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

  • Page 39: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. • If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window.

  • Page 40: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 42: Identifying Your Radio

    ELECTRONICS IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO Uconnect® 4.3 & 4.3S • Models 4.3 and 4.3S have a 4.3 inch touch screen with hard–keys to each side of it. • Model 4.3S has all Model 4.3 features, plus SiriusXM Satellite Radio (1 year trial sub- scription included).

  • Page 43: Uconnect® 4.3 & 4.3S At A Glance

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 4.3 & 4.3S AT A GLANCE Displaying the Time • If the time is not currently displayed at the top of the screen when in Radio mode, press the Settings button, then touch clock. Select Show Time, then touch On. Setting the Time •...

  • Page 44: Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance

    ELECTRONICS Equalizer • Touch the Equalizer soft-key to adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble. Use the + or - soft-key to adjust the equalizer to your desired settings. Press the Done soft-key when done. Balance/Fade • Touch the Balance/Fade soft-key to adjust the sound from the speakers. Use the arrow soft-key to adjust the sound level from the front and rear or right and left side speakers.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Setting the Time • Model 8.4N synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require any time adjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for Model 8.4. • For Model 8.4, turn the unit on, then touch the time display at the top of the screen. Touch Yes.

  • Page 46: Radio

    ELECTRONICS RADIO Models 4.3 & 4.3S Models 8.4 & 8.4N...

  • Page 47: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS • To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio hard-key on the upper left side of the faceplate (4.3 & 4.3S) or the Radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen (8.4 & 8.4N). • Unless otherwise noted, the information provided on the operation and functionality of the radios in this section is common to all Uconnect®...
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS Selecting SiriusXM Satellite Channels Seek Up/Seek Down • Touch the Seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through channels in SAT mode. • Touch and hold either arrow soft-key for more than two seconds to bypass channels without stopping.
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS Browse • Lets you browse the SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel listing, Favorites, Genres, Game Zone, and Weather channels. Jump setting, and also provides the SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel list. Browse contains many sub-menus. Browse Sub-Menu Sub-Menu Description Shows the channel listing. Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.

  • Page 50: Ipod®/Cd/Aux Controls

    ELECTRONICS iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS Models 4.3 & 4.3S • The iPod®/CD/AUX controls are accessed by pressing the Player hard-key to enter the Player main screen, then touch the source soft-key and choose between Disc, AUX, iPod® or Bluetooth. NOTE: Uconnect® will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS Models 8.4 & 8.4N • The iPod®/USB, CD, Audio Jack, SD Card or Bluetooth® source is accessed by touching the Player soft-key to enter the Player main screen, then touch the source soft-key and choose between Disc, Aux, iPod®, Bluetooth or SD Card. NOTE: Uconnect®...

  • Page 52: Garmin® Navigation (8.4N Only)

    ELECTRONICS GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY) • Uconnect® 8.4N integrates Garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle. Garmin Navigation includes Lane Assist and Junction View, Speed Limit information, and a database with over 6 million points of interest. • Touch the NAV soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system. Changing the Navigation Voice Prompt Volume 1.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS • Dead Reckoning technology uses the speed sensors attached to your vehicle’s drivetrain and a gyroscope to supplement the existing GPS data. The combined data provides accurate positioning for your vehicle in tunnels, indoor parking garages, urban canyons, and any other area where GPS signals can become obstructed. Finding Points of Interest •...
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS 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 limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. • Lane Assist helps you decide which lane to be in at upcoming junctions. •...

  • Page 55: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4N Only)

    ELECTRONICS SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY) • SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips. • To access Travel Link, touch More soft-key, then the Travel Link soft-key NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscrip- tion included with your vehicle purchase.

  • Page 56: Playing Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Devices

    ELECTRONICS PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES • There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through your vehicle's sound system. 1. Audio Jack • The Audio Jack, located in the center console, allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s sound system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.

  • Page 57: Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® Hands Free Calling)

    ELECTRONICS • The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific device). • To route the USB/iPod® cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front of the console. NOTE: •...
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect® customer support: U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. Canadian Residents - call 1-800-465– 2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French). Pairing a Phone •...
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Start pairing procedure on mobile phone • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. This is usually within Settings or Options under “Bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s manual for details. • When your phone finds the system, select “Uconnect” as the paired device. Complete the pairing procedure •...
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Phone Menu Screen – Models 4.3 & 4.3S Phone Menu Screen – Models 8.4 & 8.4N...
  • Page 61 ELECTRONICS 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 your phone; see Phonebook). NOTE: You can also initiate a call by using the touch-screen on the Phone main screen. Receiving A Call –...

  • Page 62: Uconnect® Voice Command (8.4 & 8.4N Only)

    ELECTRONICS Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button , then say a command for example - "Help". • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect® system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect® is different than the audio system.
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS to you. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice Command button , listen for the BEEP, and say your command. • You can “chain” commands together for faster results. Say “Play the artist Scott Joplin”, for example.
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Common Navigation Voice Commands • To access the navigation voice commands, press the Uconnect® Voice Command button while in any mode and say “Navigation.” • Once in the Navigation feature, you can simply Say What You See on the touch-screen to give a navigation voice command.

  • Page 65: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive dis- play that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 66: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UP DOWN button until System Setup displays, then press the SELECT button. Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.

  • Page 67: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®) • HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery. •...
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door.
  • Page 69 ELECTRONICS Programming A Non-Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. • Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®...

  • Page 70: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • There are three 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. • The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position. • The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times).

  • Page 71: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) Engine/ Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 3.6L Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 5.7L Automatic...

  • Page 72: Srt8

    SRT8 AUTOSTICK® Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter • AutoStick® is a driver-interactive trans- mission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize engine braking, and improve overall vehicle performance.
  • Page 73 SRT8 Automatic (Auto) Mode This is the default position when vehicle igni- tion is first turned on. This mode will give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode, the suspension will adapt to the vehicle inputs, including vehicle speed, steering inputs, brak- ing, and acceleration.

  • Page 74: Performance Features

    SRT8 PERFORMANCE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The EVIC can be used to view or change the following Performance Features. Press the UP or DOWN button until System Setup displays, then press the SELECT button. Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN but- tons.
  • Page 75 SRT8 Uconnect® SRT8 Performance Features • To access the SRT8 Performance Features, touch the “More” soft-key then touch the “SRT” soft-key. Press the UP or DOWN soft-key to cycle through the features. Press the feature soft-key to select that feature. •...

  • Page 76: Summer/Three-Season Tires

    SRT8 Engine • When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gear selector values. Handling • When selected, this screen displays peak g-force, instantaneous g-force, steering and yaw angles. Options • When selected, this screen allows you to choose a standard or custom display for your SRT home page.

  • Page 77: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 identification number, license plate number, and your loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 78 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 79 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BRAKE - Brake Warning Light • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
  • Page 80 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light • This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. • If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position;...

  • Page 81: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) • Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset.

  • Page 82: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage • The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire. NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack.
  • Page 83 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
  • Page 84 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 3. Set the parking brake. 4.
  • Page 85 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position. 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire. 6.
  • Page 86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4.
  • Page 87 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 88: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT • Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
  • Page 89 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Deflation Button • Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
  • Page 90 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem. 5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. 6.
  • Page 91 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing. • If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 kPa) pressure within 15 minutes: 1.
  • Page 92 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the authorized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit. (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). 2.
  • Page 93 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...

  • Page 94: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BATTERY LOCATION • The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting. JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
  • Page 95 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. • Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 96: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK posi- tion, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • Remove the storage bin liner to access the shift lever override port located to the right of the shift lever.
  • Page 97 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle.

  • Page 98: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 99: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE.

  • Page 100: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 101: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the headlight switch. • Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening. • Push the safety catch lever to the left while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 102: Fuel Door Release

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUEL DOOR RELEASE • The fuel door release button is located in the driver's door map pocket. • Push the button once and release to open the fuel door. Fuel Door Emergency Release • To manually open the fuel door, remove the cover and pull the release cable located in the trunk.
  • Page 103 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Refueling • A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can. CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. WARNING! •...

  • Page 104: Engine Compartment

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  • Page 107: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Non-SRT8 Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part We recommend you use 10 Quarts (9.5 Liters) MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Includes heater and coolant Engine Coolant – 3.6L Engine Ten Year/150,000 Mile For- recovery bottle filled to mula OAT (Organic Additive MAX level.
  • Page 108 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part We recommend you only use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Automatic Transmission – Transmission Fluid. Failure to — 5 Speed Transmission use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend you use Transfer Case MOPAR®...
  • Page 109 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE SRT8 Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part We recommend you use 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters) MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Includes heater and coolant Engine Coolant – 6.4L Engine Ten Year/150,000 Mile For- recovery bottle filled to mula OAT (Organic Additive MAX level.

  • Page 110: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”...
  • Page 111 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change.
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  • Page 115: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 2 Years 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 3 Years 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 4 Years 50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 5 Years 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 6 Years 70,000 Miles...

  • Page 116: Srt8 - Maintenance Chart

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  • Page 117: Srt8 - Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE SRT8 – MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months...

  • Page 118: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays. Integrated Power Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green...
  • Page 119 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washers 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter 25 Amp Neutral Engine Module 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain #1 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain #2 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays...
  • Page 120 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor 15 Amp Blue Radio 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost 25 Amp Neutral Rear Heated Seats/Steering Wheel 10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera 15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass 10 Amp Red...
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  • Page 122: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 123: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

  • Page 124: Consumer Assistance

    • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired...

  • Page 125: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C. • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

  • Page 126: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealer- ship or online at mopar.com.

  • Page 127: Index

    INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Emergency, In Case of (Cruise Control) ... .27 Brake Warning Light ..77 Adjustable Pedals ... .22 Jacking .
  • Page 128 INDEX Jacking Instructions ...82 Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..25 Jack Location ....80 Rear Heated Seats .
  • Page 129 INDEX Towing ....69 Uconnect® Voice Command ..60 Disabled Vehicle ...96 USB Port .

  • Page 130: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 65 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Charger? pg. 69 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 75 •...

  • Page 131: Driving And Alcohol

    DoDge.com 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®...
  • Page 132 DownloaD a free Vehicle information app by visiting your application store, Keyword (Drive Dodge), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

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