Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2009 year). Manual

When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The
beep is your signal to give a command.

NOTE:

If you do not say a command within a few

seconds, the system will present you with a list of
options.

If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists
options, press the VR button, listen for the beep, and say
your command.

Pressing the VR button while the system is speaking is
known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted,
and after the beep, you can add or change commands.
This will become helpful once you start to learn the
options.

NOTE:

At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”,

“Help”, or “Main Menu”.

These commands are universal and can be used from any
menu. All other commands can be used depending upon
the active application.

For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are
listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the
disc menu or from the FM radio menu.

When using this system, you should speak clearly and at
a normal speaking volume.

The system will best recognize your speech if the win-
dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is
set to low.

At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your
commands, you will be prompted to repeat it.

To hear the first available Menu, press the VR button and
say “Help” or “Main Menu”.

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Commands
The Voice Recognition (VR) system understands two
types of commands. Universal commands are available at
all times. Local commands are available if the supported
radio mode is active.

Changing the Volume

1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button.

2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).

3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recogni-
tion (VR) system is speaking. Please note the volume
setting for VR is different than the audio system.

Main Menu
Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button. You may say
“Main Menu” to switch to the main menu.

In this mode, you can say the following commands:

• “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
• “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)
• “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
• “System Setup” (to switch to system setup)

Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium
Wave — If Equipped)
To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:

• “Frequency” (to change the frequency)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

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Radio FM
To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:

Satellite Radio
To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com-
mands:

• “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its

spoken number)

• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)

• “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)
• “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
• “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

Disc
To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:

• “Track” (#) (to change the track)
• “Next Track” (to play the next track)
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

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Memo
To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:

• “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the

recording, you may press the VR button to stop
recording. You proceed by saying one of the following
commands:

− “Save” (to save the memo)

− “Continue” (to continue recording)

− “Delete” (to delete the recording)

• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos)

— During the playback you may press the VR button
to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one of
the following commands:

− “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)

− “Next” (to play the next memo)

− “Previous” (to play the previous memo)

− “Delete” (to delete a memo)

• “Delete All” (to delete all memos)

System Setup
To switch to system setup, say “Setup”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:

• “Language German”
• “Language Dutch”
• “Language Italian”
• “Language English”
• “Language French”
• “Language Spanish”
• “Tutorial”
• “Voice Training”

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NOTE:

Keep in mind that you have to press the VR

button first and wait for the beep before speaking the
“Barge In” commands.

Voice Training
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect

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phone Voice Training feature may be used.

1. Press the VR button, say “System Setup” and once you
are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will train
your own voice to the system and will improve recogni-
tion.

2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by
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威 phone. For best results, the Voice Training

session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

SEATS

Easy Entry Seats
Pulling upward on the lever, located on the seatback,
allows the seatback to dump forward and the seat to slide
forward. You can also temporarily remove the seat belt
from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to
retract out of the way. This allows for easier access to the
rear seat.

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Power Seats
The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the
front seat cushions. The power seat switch can be moved
forward and backward as well as up and down to control
the position of the seat. The power seatback switch is

used to adjust the angle of the seatback. Push forward or
rearward on the switch to change the position of the
seatback.

Easy Entry Seats

Power Seat Switches

1 — Power Seat Control
2 — Power Seatback Control

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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 injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.

Manual Front Seatback Recline
To recline:

1. Lean forward in the seat and lift the handle, then lean
back to the desired position and release the handle.

2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright
position.

Recline Lever

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Lumbar Support
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
amount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for-
ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired
amount of lumbar support.

Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of a rear impact. Adjust the restraint so that the
upper edge is as high as practical. To raise it, pull upward
on the head restraint. To lower it, press the button on the
post guide and push downward on the head restraint.

Lumbar Support

Adjustable Head Restraint

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Heated Seats
The driver seat and front passenger seat are heated. The
heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and
seatback. The controls for each heater are located near the
bottom center of the instrument panel.

After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for
Off.

Press the switch once to select High-level heat-
ing. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.

If high level heating is selected, the system will automati-
cally switch to the low level after 30 minutes of continu-
ous operation. At that time, the number of indicators
illuminated changes from two to one, indicating the
change. Operation on the low setting also turns off
automatically after 30 minutes.

NOTE:

Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt

within two to five minutes.

Heated Seat Switch

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WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion, or other physical conditions must exer-
cise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates

against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat.

Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an
additional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in the
illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. These
loops can be tucked away when not in use.

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.

Rear Folding Seat

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WARNING!

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into

position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the

rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.

1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.

Hood Release Lever

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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure the hood latch is
fully latched before driving.

Hood Safety Catch

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LIGHTS

Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light
and instrument panel light operation.

Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the
AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the
ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic system off,
move the headlight switch out of the AUTO (A) position.

NOTE:

The engine must be running before the head-

lights will come on in the automatic mode.

Headlight Switch

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Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO (A)
position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when
the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this
feature.

The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to ”Headlights On with Wipers,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.

Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area.

To activate the delay feature, turn off the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins
when the headlight switch is turned off.

If you turn the headlights, parking lights, or ignition
switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay.

If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.

NOTE:

The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds

of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature.

The Headlight delay time is programmable. Refer to
“Delay Turning Headlights Off,” under “Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is ON, the
headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The
headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime
driving.

Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.

Fog Lights

The front fog light switch is built into the head-
light switch. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights

and press the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog
lights, either press the headlight switch again or turn off
the headlight switch.

An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.

NOTE:

The fog lights will operate with the low beam

headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

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Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn
signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The
multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.

Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
corresponding turn signal indicator in the instrument
cluster flashes to show proper operation of the front and
rear turn signal lights.

If either indicator has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the multifunction lever is moved, see your autho-
rized dealer for service.

NOTE:

A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and a con-
tinuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more
than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (left or
right) will flash three times then automatically turn off.

Multifunction Lever

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