2016 Dodge Charger Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Charger
Rating:
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 Push Button Ignition
14
Key Fob
15
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
Rearming Of The System
21
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
22
Security System Manual Override
23
Tamper Alert
23
To Unlock The Doors
24
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
24
Flash Lights With Lock
25
Headlight Illumination On Approach
25
To Lock The Doors
25
Sound Horn With Lock
25
To Unlatch The Trunk
25
Using The Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
How To Use Remote Start
29
Remote Start Abort Message
29
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
Cancel Remote Start
31
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
36
Power Windows
43
AUTO-Down Feature
44
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
44
Reset Auto-Up
45
Window Lockout Switch
46
Wind Buffeting
46
Important Safety Precautions
49
Seat Belt Systems
51
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped
51
Lap/Shoulder Belts
53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
58
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
58
Seat Belt Extender
59
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
60
Seat Belt Pretensioner
61
Energy Management Feature
61
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
64
Air Bag System Components
64
Advanced Front Air Bags
64
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
66
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
67
Knee Impact Bolsters
68
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
68
Supplemental Side Air Bags
68
If A Deployment Occurs
73
Enhanced Accident Response System
75
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
75
Air Bag Warning Light
75
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
77
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
77
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
78
Child Restraints
79
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
81
Infants And Child Restraints
82
Older Children And Child Restraints
82
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
84
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
85
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
86
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
87
Locating LATCH Anchorages
90
Locating Tether Anchorages
91
Center Seat LATCH
92
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
92
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
93
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
94
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
95
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
98
Center Tether Attachment
100
Transporting Pets
100
Transporting Passengers
102
Exhaust Gas
102
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
103
Seat Belts
103
Air Bag Warning Light
103
Defroster
104
Floor Mat Safety Information
104
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
105
Tires
105
Lights
105
Door Latches
106
Fluid Leaks
106
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
114
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
115
Outside Mirrors
121
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
122
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
122
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped
122
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
123
Power Mirrors
123
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
124
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
124
Rear Cross Path
132
Modes Of Operation
133
Power Seats — If Equipped
136
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
137
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
137
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
137
Reclining The Seatback
137
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
138
Heated Seats — If Equipped
139
Front Heated Seats
139
Rear Heated Seats
141
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
142
Manual Seats — If Equipped
143
Forward Or Rearward Adjustment
143
Recline
144
Head Restraints
145
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
145
Rear Head Restraints
147
Programming The Memory Feature
151
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
151
Memory Position Recall
152
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
153
Headlight Switch
156
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
157
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
157
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
157
To Activate
158
To Deactivate
158
Headlight Time Delay
159
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
159
Lights-On Reminder
160
Fog Lights — If Equipped
160
Multifunction Lever
161
Turn Signals
162
Lane Change Assist
162
High/Low Beam Switch
162
Flash-To-Pass
162
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
163
Courtesy Lights
164
Ambient Light — If Equipped
164
Interior Lights
165
Dimmer Controls
165
Dome Light Position
166
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
166
Intermittent Wiper System
167
Wiper Operation
167
Windshield Washers
168
Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
169
Mist Feature
169
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
170
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
170
MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
172
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
173
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
174
To Activate
179
To Set A Desired Speed
179
To Deactivate
180
To Resume Speed
180
To Vary The Speed Setting
180
To Accelerate For Passing
181
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
184
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
185
To Activate/Deactivate
186
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
187
To Cancel
188
To Turn Off
189
To Resume
189
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
190
Overtake Aid
194
To Vary The Speed Setting
194
ACC Operation At Stop
196
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
197
Display Warnings And Maintenance
198
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
198
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
199
Service ACC/FCW Warning
200
Precautions While Driving With ACC
201
Towing A Trailer
201
Offset Driving
201
Turns And Bends
201
Using ACC On Hills
202
Lane Changing
203
Narrow Vehicles
204
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
204
General Information
205
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
205
To Set A Desired Speed
206
To Vary The Speed Setting
206
To Cancel
208
To Resume Speed
208
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
209
Turning FCW ON Or OFF
211
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status
212
FCW Limited Warning
213
LaneSense Operation
213
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF
214
LaneSense Warning Message
215
ParkSense Sensors
220
ParkSense Warning Display
221
ParkSense Display
221
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
225
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
226
Cleaning The ParkSense System
226
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
227
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
232
Courtesy Lights
233
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
235
Programming A Rolling Code
236
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)
238
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
238
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)
239
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
239
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
240
Using HomeLink
241
Security
241
Troubleshooting Tips
241
Opening Sunroof — Express
244
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
244
Closing Sunroof — Express
244
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
244
Pinch Protect Feature
245
Venting Sunroof — Express
245
Sunshade Operation
245
Wind Buffeting
245
Sunroof Maintenance
246
Ignition Off Operation
246
Relearn Procedure
246
Front Seat Cupholders
251
Rear Seat Cupholders
252
Glove Compartment
253
Console Features
253
Door Storage
254
Rear Window Defroster
256
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
257
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
259
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
262
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
263
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
269
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
269
Air Bag Warning Light
270
Brake Warning Light
271
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
273
Engine Temperature Warning Light
274
Charging System Warning Light
275
Oil Pressure Warning Light
276
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
277
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
278
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped
279
Oil Temperature Warning Light
279
Trunk Open Warning Light
280
Door Open Warning Light
280
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
281
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
281
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
283
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
284
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
284
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
285
Low Fuel Indicator Light
287
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
288
Service AWD Indicator Light — If Equipped
289
Service Forward Collision Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped
289
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
290
LaneSense Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
291
Adaptive Cruise Control Alert Indicator Light — If Equipped
291
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
292
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
292
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
292
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
293
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
294
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
294
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
295
High Beam Indicator Light
295
White Telltale Indicator Lights
296
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
296
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
296
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
297
Engine Oil Life Reset
300
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
301
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) – If Equipped
302
Cruise Control
303
DID Selectable Menu Items
303
Speedometer
303
Vehicle Info
304
Driver Assist — If Equipped
304
Fuel Economy
306
Trip Info
306
Audio
307
Stored Messages
307
Screen Setup
307
Buttons On The Faceplate
312
Buttons On The Touchscreen
313
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Settings
313
Display
313
Units
314
Voice
315
Clock & Date
315
Safety/Assistance
316
Lights
318
Doors & Locks
320
Engine Off Options
321
Compass Settings — If Equipped
322
Audio
323
Phone/Bluetooth
324
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
325
Restore Settings
325
Clear Personal Data
326
System Information
326
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 Settings
326
Display
327
Units
329
Voice
330
Clock
330
Safety & Driving Assistance
331
Lights
336
Doors & Locks
337
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
339
Engine Off Options
340
Audio
341
Phone/Bluetooth
342
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
342
Restore Settings
343
Clear Personal Data
343
System Information
344
PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
344
Home
345
Timers
346
Gauges 1
349
Gauges 2
350
G-Force
351
Engine
352
PERFORMANCE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
353
Launch Mode
354
Drive Mode Set-Up
356
Default Mode
357
Sport Mode
358
UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
362
Radio Operation
365
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped
366
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped
372
Climate Control Functions
378
A/C (Air Conditioning)
378
Recirculation
379
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
380
Automatic Operation
380
Manual Operation Override
380
Operating Tips
381
Summer Operation
381
Winter Operation
381
Vacation Storage
381
Window Fogging
382
Outside Air Intake
382
A/C Air Filter
382
Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
383
Introducing Uconnect
384
Get Started
386
Basic Voice Commands
387
Radio
388
Media
390
Phone
391
Voice Text Reply
393
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
395
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)
396
Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
397
Vehicle Health Alert
398
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)
398
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)
399
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)
400
Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN)
402
SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)
403
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
403
Do Not Disturb
404
General Information
404
Additional Information
405
Automatic Transmission
413
Keyless Enter-N-Go
413
Normal Starting
413
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
413
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
414
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
415
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
415
If Engine Fails To Start
415
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
416
After Starting
416
Key Ignition Park Interlock
419
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
419
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
419
Operation
427
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL
429
Acceleration
431
Flowing/Rising Water
432
Shallow Standing Water
433
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
434
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
435
PARKING BRAKE
436
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
439
Brake System Warning Light
440
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
440
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
442
Brake Assist System (BAS)
442
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
443
Towing With HSA
444
Disabling And Enabling HSA
445
Traction Control System (TCS)
446
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
446
ESC Operating Modes
448
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light
450
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
451
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
452
Tire Markings
453
Tire Sizing Chart
454
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
456
Tire Terminology And Definitions
458
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
459
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
459
Tire And Loading Information Placard
460
Tire Pressure
464
Safety
464
Fuel Economy
465
Tread Wear
465
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
465
Tire Inflation Pressures
466
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
467
Radial Ply Tires
468
Tire Types
468
All Season Tires — If Equipped
468
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
469
Snow Tires
469
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
470
Spare Tires — If Equipped
471
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
471
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
471
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
472
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
472
Tire Spinning
473
Tread Wear Indicators
474
Life Of Tire
474
Replacement Tires
475
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
477
Premium System
482
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
482
Service TPMS Warning
483
3.6L Engine — If Equipped
485
5.7L Engine — If Equipped
486
Reformulated Gasoline
486
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
487
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
487
MMT In Gasoline
488
Materials Added To Fuel
488
Fuel System Cautions
489
E-85 General Information
490
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
491
Fuel Requirements
491
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
492
Starting
492
Cruising Range
493
Replacement Parts
493
Vehicle Certification Label
497
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
498
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
498
Overloading
498
Common Towing Definitions
499
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
499
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
500
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
500
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
500
Tongue Weight (TW)
500
Frontal Area
501
Trailer Sway Control
501
Weight-Carrying Hitch
501
Weight-Distributing Hitch
501
Trailer Hitch Classification
502
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
503
Trailer And Tongue Weight
504
Towing Requirements
505
Towing Requirements — Tires
506
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
507
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
508
Towing Tips
509
Automatic Transmission
509
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
510
AutoStick
510
Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive
511
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
513
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
515
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
518
Preparations For Jacking
520
Jacking And Changing A Tire
521
Description
527
Tire Service Kit Storage
527
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
528
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
528
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
529
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
531
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
531
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
532
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
532
(D) Drive Vehicle:
535
(E) After Driving:
535
Preparations For Jump-Start
538
Jump-Starting Procedure
539
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
541
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
548
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
548
Without The Key Fob
549
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
551
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
554
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
556
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
557
REPLACEMENT PARTS
559
Engine Oil
561
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine
561
Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine
561
Change Engine Oil
562
Engine Oil Selection
562
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
562
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
563
Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine
563
Synthetic Engine Oils
564
Materials Added To Engine Oil
564
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
564
Engine Oil Filter
564
Engine Oil Filter Selection
564
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
565
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
565
Maintenance-Free Battery
565
Air Conditioner Maintenance
567
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
568
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf — If Equipped
569
A/C Air Filter
569
Body Lubrication
571
Windshield Wiper Blades
571
Adding Washer Fluid
572
Exhaust System
572
Cooling System
575
Coolant Checks
575
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
576
Selection Of Coolant
576
Adding Coolant
577
Cooling System Pressure Cap
578
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
579
Coolant Level
579
Points To Remember
580
Brake System
581
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
581
Automatic Transmission
583
Selection Of Lubricant
583
Special Additives
583
Fluid Level Check
584
Fluid And Filter Changes
584
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped
585
Fluid Changes
585
Rear Axle
585
Fluid Level Check
585
Change Axle Fluid
585
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
586
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
586
What Causes Corrosion?
586
Washing
586
Special Care
587
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
588
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
589
Interior Care
589
Cleaning Headlights
590
Glass Surfaces
591
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
591
Seat Belt Maintenance
591
Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
593
Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
599
VEHICLE STORAGE
607
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps
610
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
611
HID Headlamps
611
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
611
Front Fog Lamp
611
Backup Lamps
611
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
612
Fluid Capacities — 3.6L
613
Important Information
615
Engine — 3.6L
616
Engine — 5.7L
617
Chassis
618
Maintenance Chart
622
Prepare For The Appointment
629
Prepare A List
629
FCA US LLC Customer Center
630
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
630
In Mexico Contact
631
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
631
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
631
Service Contract
631
WARRANTY INFORMATION
633
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
633
In Canada
633
Treadwear
635
Traction Grades
635
Temperature Grades
636
INDEX
637
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- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
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