2013 Dodge Charger Owner's Manual

2013 Dodge Charger owners manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Charger
Rating:
(5)

Online manual

Size:
4.91 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
20
To Disarm The System
21
Tamper Alert
22
Security System Manual Override
22
To Unlock The Doors
24
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press
24
Flash Lights With Lock
24
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
24
To Lock The Doors
25
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
25
To Unlatch The Trunk
25
Using The Panic Alarm
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
How To Use Remote Start
28
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
29
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
35
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
35
Power Windows
42
AUTO-Down Feature
43
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
43
Reset Auto-Up
44
Window Lockout Switch
44
Wind Buffeting
45
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
45
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
46
Lap/Shoulder Belts
51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
56
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
57
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
57
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
Energy Management Feature
58
Seat Belt Pretensioners
59
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
59
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
60
Seat Belt Extender
60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
61
Air Bag System Components
62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
63
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
64
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
65
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
67
Knee Impact Bolsters
67
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
67
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
67
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
69
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
70
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
70
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
71
Front And Side Impact Sensors
71
Enhanced Accident Response System
71
If A Deployment Occurs
72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
73
Air Bag Warning Light
74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
75
Child Restraints
76
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
78
Infants And Child Restraints
79
Older Children And Child Restraints
79
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
81
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
82
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
83
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
84
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
87
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
87
Center Seat LATCH
88
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
90
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
90
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
91
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
93
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
94
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
95
Transporting Pets
97
Transporting Passengers
99
Exhaust Gas
99
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
100
Seat Belts
100
Air Bag Warning Light
100
Defroster
101
Floor Mat Safety Information
101
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
102
Tires
102
Lights
103
Door Latches
103
Fluid Leaks
103
Inside Day/Night Mirror
112
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
112
Outside Mirrors
113
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
114
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
114
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped
114
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
114
Power Mirrors
115
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
116
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
116
Rear Cross Path
122
Uconnect 4.3
125
Voice Activated features:
125
Screen Activated Features:
126
Operation
128
Natural Speech
129
Voice Command Tree
129
Help Command
129
Cancel Command
130
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
130
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device
131
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device
132
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device
132
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
132
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
133
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
133
Emergency And Towing Assistance
134
Phone Call Features
134
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
134
Dial By Saying A Number
135
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
135
Call Controls
135
Touch-Tone Number Entry
136
Recent Calls
136
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
137
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
137
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
137
Toggling Between Calls
138
Join Calls
138
Call Termination
138
Redial
138
Call Continuation
138
Uconnect Phone Features
139
Emergency Assistance
139
Roadside Assistance
140
Voice Mail Calling
140
Working With Automated Systems
140
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
142
Voice Response Length
142
Phone And Network Status Indicators
142
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
143
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)
143
Advanced Phone Connectivity
144
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
144
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
144
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
144
Voice Command
144
Far End Audio Performance
146
Bluetooth Communication Link
147
Power-Up
147
Voice Tree
148
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav
150
Operation
152
Natural Speech
153
Voice Command Tree
154
Help Command
154
Cancel Command
154
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
154
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
156
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device
157
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device
158
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device
159
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
159
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
159
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
160
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook
161
To Remove A Favorite
162
Emergency And Towing Assistance
163
Phone Call Features
163
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
164
Dial By Saying A Number
164
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
164
Call Controls
165
Touch-Tone Number Entry
165
Recent Calls
166
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
166
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
167
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
167
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
167
Toggling Between Calls
168
Join Calls
168
Call Termination
168
Redial
168
Call Continuation
168
Uconnect Phone Features
169
Emergency Assistance
169
Roadside Assistance
170
Voice Mail Calling
170
Working With Automated Systems
170
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
172
Voice Response Length
172
Phone And Network Status Indicators
172
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
173
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
173
Advanced Phone Connectivity
173
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
173
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
174
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
174
Voice Command
174
Far End Audio Performance
175
SMS
176
Bluetooth Communication Link
181
Power-Up
181
Voice Tree
182
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav
187
Natural Speech
189
Uconnect Voice Commands
190
Changing the Volume
190
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes
191
Disc
191
Power Seats — If Equipped
201
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
202
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
202
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
202
Reclining The Seatback
203
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
203
Heated Seats — If Equipped
204
Front Heated Seat Operation — Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect 4.3:
205
Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect 8.4 and 8.4 Nav:
205
Rear Heated Seats
207
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
207
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav:
208
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
209
Manual Seats — If Equipped
209
Forward Or Rearward Adjustment
209
Recline
210
Head Restraints
211
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
211
Rear Head Restraints
212
Programming The Memory Feature
216
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
217
Memory Position Recall
218
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
218
Headlight Switch
222
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
223
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
223
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
223
To Activate
224
To Deactivate
224
Headlight Time Delay
224
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
225
Lights-On Reminder
225
Fog Lights — If Equipped
226
Multifunction Lever
226
Turn Signals
227
Lane Change Assist
227
High/Low Beam Switch
228
Flash-To-Pass
228
Front Map/Reading Lights
228
Courtesy Lights
229
Ambient Light
230
Interior Lights
230
Dimmer Controls
230
Dome Light Position
231
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
232
Intermittent Wiper System
232
Wiper Operation
233
Windshield Washers
233
Mist Feature
234
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
234
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
235
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
236
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
237
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
238
To Activate
243
To Set A Desired Speed
244
To Deactivate
244
To Resume Speed
244
To Vary The Speed Setting
244
To Accelerate For Passing
245
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
248
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
249
To Activate
250
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
251
To Cancel
252
To Turn Off
253
To Resume Speed
253
To Vary The Speed Setting
254
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
255
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
258
Display Warnings And Maintenance
260
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
260
ACC Unavailable Warning
261
Precautions While Driving With ACC
262
Adding A Trailer Hitch
262
Offset Driving
262
Turns And Bends
262
Using ACC On Hills
263
Lane Changing
264
Narrow Vehicles
264
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
265
General Information
265
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
266
To Set A Desired Speed
266
To Vary The Speed Setting
267
To Cancel
267
To Resume
267
To Turn Off
267
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
268
Changing FCW Status
268
ParkSense Sensors
271
ParkSense Warning Display
271
ParkSense Display
272
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
275
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
275
Cleaning The ParkSense System
276
Front Map/Reading Lights
282
Courtesy Lights
282
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
285
Programming A Rolling Code
286
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
288
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
288
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
289
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
289
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
290
Using HomeLink
291
Security
291
Troubleshooting Tips
291
Opening Sunroof — Express
294
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
294
Closing Sunroof — Express
294
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
294
Pinch Protect Feature
294
Venting Sunroof — Express
295
Sunshade Operation
295
Wind Buffeting
295
Sunroof Maintenance
295
Ignition Off Operation
296
Sunroof Fully Closed
296
Front Seat Cupholders
301
Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped
302
Rear Seat Cupholders
303
Glovebox Storage
304
Console Features
304
Door Storage
306
Rear Window Defroster
308
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
309
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
311
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
315
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
328
EVIC White Telltale Lights
329
EVIC Amber Telltales
330
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
331
Oil Change Due
334
Fuel Economy
335
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped
336
Distance To Empty (DTE)
336
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
337
Vehicle Speed
337
Trip Info
337
Trip A
337
Trip B
337
Elapsed Time
337
To Reset The Display
338
Units
338
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
338
Hard-Keys
339
Soft-Keys
340
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4.3 Settings
340
Display
341
Clock
342
Safety / Assistance
343
Lights
345
Doors & Locks
347
Heated Seats
349
Engine Off Options
349
Compass Settings
350
Audio
351
Phone / Bluetooth
352
SIRIUS Setup
352
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 Settings
353
Display
354
Clock
356
Safety / Assistance
357
Lights
359
Doors & Locks
361
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
363
Engine Off Options
364
Compass Settings
365
Audio
366
Phone/Bluetooth
367
SiriusXM™ Setup
367
iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL
368
Radio Operation
370
CD Player
371
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
371
General Overview
372
Hard-Keys
372
Soft-Keys
374
Climate Control Functions
379
A/C (Air Conditioning)
379
MAX A/C
380
Recirculation Control
381
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
381
Automatic Operation
381
Manual Operation
382
Operating Tips
382
Summer Operation
382
Winter Operation
383
Vacation Storage
383
Window Fogging
383
Outside Air Intake
384
A/C Air Filter
384
Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions
385
Automatic Transmission
392
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
393
Normal Starting
393
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
393
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
394
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
394
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
395
If Engine Fails To Start
395
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
396
After Starting
396
Key Ignition Park Interlock
399
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
399
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
399
Standard Shifter
400
Optional Shifter With AutoStick
401
Gear Ranges
402
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
408
Gear Ranges
409
PARK
410
REVERSE
412
NEUTRAL
412
DRIVE
413
SPORT - IF EQUIPPED
414
Transmission Limp Home Mode
414
Operation – Eight-Speed Transmission (If Equipped)
415
Operation – Five-Speed Transmission
417
SPORT MODE (5.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
419
Acceleration
421
Flowing/Rising Water
422
Shallow Standing Water
423
POWER STEERING
424
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
425
PARKING BRAKE
426
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
430
Traction Control System (TCS)
431
Brake Assist System (BAS)
431
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
432
ESC Operating Modes
433
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
434
HSA Activation Criteria
434
Towing With HSA
435
HSA Off
436
Ready Alert Braking
436
Rain Brake Support
436
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
437
Tire Markings
438
Tire Sizing Chart
440
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
442
Tire Terminology And Definitions
443
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
444
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
444
Tire And Loading Information Placard
445
Tire Pressure
449
Safety
449
Economy
450
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
450
Tire Inflation Pressures
450
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
452
Radial Ply Tires
452
All Season Tires – If Equipped
452
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
453
Snow Tires
453
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
454
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
454
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
455
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
455
Tire Spinning
456
Tread Wear Indicators
457
Life Of Tire
457
Replacement Tires
458
TIRE CHAINS
459
Base System
465
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
465
Service TPMS Warning
466
Premium System – If Equipped
467
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
468
Service TPMS Warning
469
3.6L Engine – If Equipped
472
5.7L Engine – If Equipped
472
Reformulated Gasoline
473
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
473
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
473
MMT In Gasoline
474
Materials Added To Fuel
475
Fuel System Cautions
475
E-85 General Information
476
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
477
Fuel Requirements
478
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
479
Starting
479
Cruising Range
479
Replacement Parts
480
Vehicle Certification Label
484
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
485
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
485
Overloading
485
Common Towing Definitions
486
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
486
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
487
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
487
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
487
Tongue Weight (TW)
487
Frontal Area
488
Trailer Sway Control
488
Weight-Carrying Hitch
488
Weight-Distributing Hitch
488
Trailer Hitch Classification
489
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
490
Trailer And Tongue Weight
490
Towing Requirements
491
Towing Requirements – Tires
493
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
494
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
495
Towing Tips
497
Automatic Transmission
497
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
497
AutoStick – If Equipped
497
Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive
498
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
499
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
500
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
502
Preparations For Jacking
504
Jacking And Changing A Tire
505
Preparations For Jump-Start
512
Jump-Starting Procedure
513
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
515
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION
516
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine)
517
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
521
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
525
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
527
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
528
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
529
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
529
REPLACEMENT PARTS
531
Engine Oil
533
Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine
533
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
533
Change Engine Oil
534
Engine Oil Selection
534
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
534
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
535
Engine Oil Viscosity – 5.7L Engine
535
Synthetic Engine Oils
535
Materials Added To Engine Oil
535
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
536
Engine Oil Filter
536
Engine Oil Filter Selection
536
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
536
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
537
Maintenance-Free Battery
537
Air Conditioner Maintenance
539
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
539
A/C Air Filter
540
Body Lubrication
542
Windshield Wiper Blades
542
Adding Washer Fluid
543
Exhaust System
543
Cooling System
546
Coolant Checks
546
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
547
Selection Of Coolant
547
Adding Coolant
548
Cooling System Pressure Cap
549
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
549
Coolant Level
550
Points To Remember
550
Brake System
551
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
552
Automatic Transmission
554
Selection Of Lubricant
554
Special Additives
554
Fluid Level Check
555
Fluid And Filter Changes
555
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped
556
Fluid Changes
556
Rear Axle
556
Fluid Level Check
556
Change Axle Fluid
557
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
557
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
557
What Causes Corrosion?
557
Washing
558
Special Care
558
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
559
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
560
Interior Care
560
Cleaning Headlights
561
Glass Surfaces
561
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
561
Seat Belt Maintenance
562
Integrated Power Module
563
Rear Power Distribution Center
567
VEHICLE STORAGE
572
Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, and Side Marker Lamp — Models with Halogen Headlamps
574
Front Low Beam Headlamp and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
575
HID Headlamps
575
Backup Lamps
576
License Lamp
576
Engine
579
Chassis
580
Maintenance Chart
584
Prepare For The Appointment
591
Prepare A List
591
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
592
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
592
In Mexico contact:
593
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
593
Service Contract
593
WARRANTY INFORMATION
594
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
595
In Canada
595
Treadwear
597
Traction Grades
598
Temperature Grades
598
INDEX
599

2013 Dodge Charger Overview

Introduction

The 2013 Dodge Charger is a bold and dynamic four-door sedan that fuses muscle car roots with modern comfort and technology. Known for its aggressive styling and powerful performance, the Charger represents a perfect blend of practicality and excitement, making it ideal for both daily commutes and spirited drives. With a spacious interior and a robust array of engine options, the Charger stands out in the crowded full-size sedan segment.

Powertrains

The 2013 Dodge Charger offers a variety of powertrains to suit different driving preferences. The base model is equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, ensuring a potent mix of efficiency and performance. For those seeking more muscle, options include the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine, delivering a thrilling 370 horsepower, or the high-performance 6.4-liter HEMI V8 found in the Charger SRT8, boasting an exhilarating 470 horsepower. Each engine is paired with an advanced five or eight-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth shifts and improved fuel efficiency.

Trims

The 2013 Charger lineup includes five distinct trims: SE, SXT, R/T, R/T Road & Track, and SRT8. The SE and SXT trims cater to those looking for a comfortable daily driver, while the R/T variants deliver a sportier edge with enhanced performance features. For enthusiasts, the SRT8 offers track-ready capabilities, showcasing the ultimate in power and handling.

Features

The Charger is packed with modern technology and comfort features. Standard equipment includes a touchscreen infotainment system, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and a six-speaker audio system. Higher trims offer upgrades such as leather upholstery, navigation, premium audio systems, and advanced safety features like rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring. The spacious interior, with ample legroom and trunk space, ensures that both driver and passengers enjoy a comfortable ride.

Owner's Manual

The 2013 Dodge Charger owner's manual provides detailed instructions on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips to ensure optimal performance. It also includes important safety information and warranty details, empowering owners to make the most of their exciting driving experience.

User manual download

The Dodge Charger owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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