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Dodge CHARGER 2020 User Manual

Dodge CHARGER 2020
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SECOND EDITION
2020 DODGE CHARGER OWNER’S MANUAL
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Dodge CHARGER 2020 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDodge
ModelCHARGER 2020
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

How to Use This Manual

Provides guidance on how to effectively use the manual and understand its content.

Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

Warnings and guidelines regarding modifications or alterations to the vehicle's roadworthiness and safety.

Getting to Know Your Vehicle

Vehicle User Guide — If Equipped

Access owner's information through the Uconnect touchscreen system for better vehicle understanding.

Keys

Details about the key fob, remote keyless entry, and ignition system for vehicle access and operation.

Ignition Switch

Explains the operation of the keyless push button ignition system and its different modes.

Driver Memory Settings — If Equipped

How to program and recall seat, mirror, and steering column positions for driver convenience.

Seats

Information on manual and power seat adjustments, including comfort systems like heated and ventilated seats.

Head Restraints

Guidance on adjusting head restraints for safety and minimizing neck injury risk in collisions.

Steering Wheel

Details on manual and power tilt/telescoping steering columns and heated steering wheel features.

Mirrors

Information on inside day/night mirrors, automatic dimming, and outside mirrors with approach lighting.

Exterior Lights

Headlight Switch

Explains the operation of the headlight switch for various lighting functions.

Automatic High Beam — If Equipped

Information on the automatic high beam headlamp control system for enhanced night visibility.

Windshield Wipers and Washers

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped

Explanation of the rain sensing system that automatically activates wipers based on detected moisture.

Climate Controls

Manual Climate Control Overview

Overview of manual climate control system functions and their locations on the touchscreen/faceplate.

Automatic Climate Control Overview

Overview of automatic climate control system functions and their locations on the touchscreen.

Climate Control Functions

Details on A/C, MAX A/C, Recirculation, Front/Rear Defrost, and temperature controls.

Windows

Power Window Controls

Operation of power window controls for all doors, including auto-down and anti-pinch features.

Power Sunroof — If Equipped

Opening Sunroof

Instructions on how to express and manual open the power sunroof and sunshade.

Hood

To Open The Hood

Step-by-step instructions on how to open the vehicle's hood.

Trunk

Opening

How to open the trunk from inside the vehicle or using the key fob.

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®

Prerequisites and steps before programming the HomeLink® system for garage door openers.

Safety

Safety Features

Overview of key safety features designed to enhance vehicle stability and control.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Explanation of how ABS works to increase vehicle stability and brake performance.

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System

Details on the advanced EBC system, including ABS, EBD, BAS, HSA, TCS, and ERM.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

How BAS optimizes braking capability during emergency maneuvers by applying optimal pressure.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Explanation of ESC system for enhancing directional control and stability.

ESC Operating Modes

Description of different ESC modes: ESC On, Partial Off, and Full Off.

Auxiliary Driving Systems

Features that assist the driver during various driving situations.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped

Explanation of BSM system using radar sensors to detect vehicles in blind spots.

Rear Cross Path (RCP)

How RCP aids the driver when backing out of parking spaces with obstructed views.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation

Details on FCW system providing audible/visual warnings and applying brake jerk for collision avoidance.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

How TPMS warns the driver of low tire pressure and system malfunctions.

Safety

Occupant Restraint Systems

Information on vital safety features like seat belts, airbags, and child restraints.

Seat Belt Systems

Importance of seat belt usage and how they reduce injury severity in collisions.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Description of the BeltAlert feature to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

Operating instructions and safety considerations for lap/shoulder belts.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Overview of SRS components including airbags and their functions.

Front Air Bags

Details on front airbags, their operation, and mounting locations.

Supplemental Side Air Bags

Details on supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (SABs) and their function.

Side Impacts

How side airbags are designed to activate in certain side impacts.

Starting and Operating

Starting the Engine

Important steps and precautions before starting the vehicle engine.

Automatic Transmission

Guidelines for shifting the transmission into PARK, REVERSE, and other gears.

Normal Starting

Procedures for turning the engine on and off using the ENGINE START/STOP button.

AutoPark

Information about the supplemental AutoPark feature for assisting in placing the vehicle in PARK.

Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)

Recommendations for reliable starting in extremely cold temperatures using an engine block heater.

If Engine Fails To Start

Steps to take if the engine fails to start, including procedures for a flooded engine.

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition

How to operate the ignition switch with a push button using the key fob.

Engine Break-In Recommendations — 3.6L & 5.7L

Guidelines for the initial break-in period for the drivetrain components.

Parking Brake

How to apply and release the foot-operated parking brake.

Starting and Operating

Speed Control — If Equipped

Explanation of how Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at higher speeds.

To Activate

Steps to activate the Speed Control system and indicating when it is on.

To Set A Desired Speed

How to set a desired speed and adjust cruise control settings.

To Vary The Speed Setting

Instructions on how to increase or decrease the set speed for cruise control.

To Resume Speed

Steps to resume a previously set speed using the RES button.

To Deactivate

Methods to deactivate Speed Control without erasing the set speed from memory.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — If Equipped

Explanation of ACC for increased driving convenience and safety on highways.

ACC Operation At Stop

How ACC with Stop handles bringing the vehicle to a standstill and resuming motion.

Display Warnings And Maintenance

Information on warnings related to the ACC system and required maintenance.

Precautions While Driving With ACC

Important precautions and potential issues to be aware of when driving with ACC.

Offset Driving

How ACC may not detect offset vehicles or vehicles merging from side lanes.

Turns And Bends

How ACC may decrease speed on curves for stability reasons.

Using ACC On Hills

How ACC performance may be limited on hills due to vehicle load and steepness.

Lane Changing

How ACC may not detect vehicles until they are fully in the lane, requiring driver attentiveness.

Stationary Objects And Vehicles

ACC does not react to stationary objects; driver must remain attentive.

Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode

Explanation of Normal Cruise Control for maintaining a fixed speed.

Starting and Operating

ParkSense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped

Provides visual and audible indications of distance to rear obstacles when backing up.

ParkSense Sensors

Details on the location and detection capabilities of the ParkSense sensors.

ParkSense Warning Display

How the ParkSense warning screen displays distance and obstacle information.

ParkSense Display

Visual indicators and tones used by ParkSense to alert the driver of obstacles.

Enabling and Disabling ParkSense

How to enable or disable the ParkSense system using the switch and Uconnect display.

Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System

Troubleshooting messages and actions for ParkSense system faults.

LaneSense — If Equipped

Explanation of LaneSense operation, lane detection, and driver warnings.

LaneSense Operation

How LaneSense detects lane markings and provides haptic/visual warnings for lane departures.

Changing LaneSense Status

How to configure LaneSense settings through the Uconnect system screen.

In Case of Emergency

Hazard Warning Flashers

How to use hazard warning flashers as an emergency warning system.

Assist and SOS Mirror — If Equipped

Information on the ASSIST and SOS buttons in the rearview mirror for emergency assistance.

SOS Call

Procedure for initiating an SOS Call and the information transmitted to the operator.

SOS Call System Limitations

Limitations of the SOS Call system, including regional restrictions and potential malfunctions.

Bulb Replacement

Information about interior bulb types and numbers for replacement.

Replacing Exterior Bulbs

Step-by-step instructions for replacing front low/high beam headlamp bulbs.

Fuses

General information about fuses and their role in protecting electrical systems.

Underhood Fuses

Location and descriptions of fuses in the front power distribution center.

Rear Interior Fuses

Location and descriptions of fuses in the rear power distribution center.

Jacking and Tire Changing

Instructions for accessing the jack and spare tire and changing a flat tire.

Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage

How to access the jack and spare tire stowed in the trunk.

Preparations For Jacking

Safety precautions and steps before lifting the vehicle with a jack.

Jacking and Changing A Tire

Detailed warnings and steps for safely changing a tire.

Tire Service Kit — If Equipped

Information on the tire service kit for temporary tire sealing and inflation.

Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions

Precautions and important information for using the tire service kit safely and effectively.

Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

Step-by-step instructions for sealing a tire with the service kit.

Jump Starting

Procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using jumper cables.

If Your Engine Overheats

Actions to take to reduce potential for overheating and steps for impending overheat conditions.

Manual Park Release — 8 – Speed Transmission

How to use the manual park release to move the vehicle when the transmission won't shift out of PARK.

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

Techniques for moving a vehicle stuck in mud, sand, or snow using a rocking motion.

SRT — Towing a Disabled Vehicle

Procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.

Non SRT — Towing a Disabled Vehicle

Procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.

Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)

Information on the Enhanced Accident Response System and its functions.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Purpose of the EDR in recording vehicle data during crashes for analysis.

Servicing and Maintenance

Scheduled Servicing

Maintenance schedules for 3.6L and 5.7L engines based on mileage or time.

Severe Duty All Models

Specific maintenance intervals for vehicles operated under severe duty conditions.

Maintenance Plan — 3.6L and 5.7L

Detailed maintenance schedule table for 3.6L and 5.7L engines.

6.2L Supercharged and 6.4L Engines

Maintenance services for 6.2L Supercharged and 6.4L engines for optimal performance.

Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle

Engine oil change recommendations for vehicles used in heavy duty or severe conditions.

Technical Specifications

Identification Data

Information on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) location and its importance.

Brake System

Explanation of the dual hydraulic brake systems and loss of power assist.

Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications

Importance of proper lug nut/bolt torque for safe wheel mounting.

Torque Specifications

Detailed torque specifications for base and SRT model wheels.

Fuel Requirements

Recommended fuel octane ratings and types for different engines.

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

Warning against using E-85 fuel in non-flex fuel vehicles due to potential damage.

Fuel System Cautions

Guidelines for maintaining vehicle performance and avoiding fuel system issues.

Carbon Monoxide Warnings

Precautions to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from exhaust gases.

Fluid Capacities — Non-SRT

Table of fluid capacities for fuel, engine oil, and cooling system for non-SRT models.

Fluid Capacities — SRT

Table of fluid capacities for fuel, engine oil, cooling system, and intercooler for SRT models.

Fluids and Lubricants — Non-SRT

Recommended fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts for the engine and chassis components.

Engine

Specific fluid and lubricant recommendations for the engine.

Multimedia

Uconnect Systems

Information about the Uconnect system and its owner's manual supplement.

Cybersecurity

Explanation of vehicle connectivity and security features to prevent unauthorized access.

Uconnect Settings

How to access and change customer-programmable features via touchscreen and faceplate buttons.

Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4 Settings

Details on programmable features for the Uconnect 4 system.

Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings

Details on programmable features for the Uconnect 4C/4C NAV system.

Units

How to select units of measurement for display in the instrument cluster and navigation system.

Voice

Settings related to voice response length and command list display.

Clock & Date

Settings for syncing time with GPS and setting time hours.

Camera

Settings for ParkView Backup Camera Delay and Active Guidelines.

Safety & Driving Assistance

Settings for Forward Collision Warning, Active Braking, Electric Power Steering, and ParkSense.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Sensitivity — If Equipped

Adjusts sensitivity for FCW warnings based on relative vehicle distance.

Forward Collision Warning Active Braking — If Equipped

Setting for FCW active braking that includes Advanced Brake Assist.

Electric Power Steering Default — If Equipped

Option to change the default electric power steering setting (Normal, Sport, Comfort).

ParkSense — If Equipped

Options to enable ParkSense alerts with sound only or sound and display.

Rear ParkSense Volume — If Equipped

Adjusts the chime volume for Rear ParkSense alerts.

Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped

Options to activate or deactivate Blind Spot Alert features.

Hill Start Assist — If Equipped

Information on enabling the Hill Start Assist system.

Paddle Shifters — If Equipped

Information on activating paddle shifters for manual gear selection.

Mirrors & Wipers — If Equipped

Settings for rain sensing auto wipers, tilt side mirrors in reverse, and headlights with wipers.

Lights — If Equipped

Settings for headlight off delay, illumination on approach, headlights with wipers, auto dim high beams, and daytime running lights.

Doors & Locks

Settings for auto door locks, auto unlock on exit, and flash lights with lock.

Flash Lights With Lock

Feature for exterior lights to flash when doors are locked/unlocked.

1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks — If Equipped

Programs remote locks to open all or only the driver's door with the first fob press.

Passive Entry — If Equipped

Lock/unlock vehicle doors without using key fob buttons via passive entry.

Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob — If Equipped

Automatic recall of settings stored to memory via key fob for driver convenience.

Seats & Comfort — If Equipped

Settings for auto-on heated/vented seats and steering wheel, and easy exit seat.

Engine Off Options

Settings for headlight off delay and power delay for various features after engine shutdown.

Audio

Settings for equalizer, balance/fade, speed adjusted volume, surround sound, AUX offset, and auto play.

Equalizer

Adjusts bass, mid, and treble settings for audio output.

Speed Adjusted Volume

Adjusts audio volume relative to vehicle speed automatically.

Surround Sound — If Equipped

Activates simulated surround sound mode for an immersive audio experience.

AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped

Tunes audio level for portable devices connected via AUX input.

Auto Play

Allows media device to play music automatically upon connection.

Phone/Bluetooth® Settings

Settings for Do Not Disturb, Paired Phones, Smartphone Projection, and Bluetooth pairing.

SiriusXM® Setup — If Equipped

Setup options for SiriusXM® including tune start, channel skip, and subscription information.

Reset

Options to reset app drawer, restore apps, restore settings, clear personal data, and modem reset.

Clear Personal Data

Removes all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets from the system.

System Information — If Equipped

Displays system software version and allows map updates via USB.

Customer Assistance

Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle

Tips for preparing for service appointments and communicating with dealers.

Prepare for the Appointment

Advice on bringing necessary documents and discussing charges for warranty work.

Prepare a List

Guidance on creating a written list of vehicle problems for service advisors.

Be Reasonable With Requests

Tips for prioritizing service requests and arranging rental vehicles.

If You Need Assistance

Information on contacting the manufacturer for assistance with products and services.

Warranty Information

Terms and provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to the vehicle.

Mopar Parts

Information on Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories for vehicle maintenance.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and FCA US LLC.

In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.

Contact information and procedures for reporting safety defects in the US.

In Canada

Contact information for Canadian customers to report safety defects.

Service Contract

Information on purchased service contracts for protection against unexpected repair costs.

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)

Assistance options for customers with hearing or speech impairments via TDD/TTY.

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