Dodge Charger (2019 year). Manual

Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and
backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy
traffic.

Automatic Transmission

Select the DRIVE range when towing. The transmission
controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting
when towing. However, if frequent shifting does occur
while in DRIVE, you can use the AutoStick shift control to
manually select a lower gear.

NOTE:

Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle

under heavy loading conditions will improve performance
and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat buildup. This action will also provide better
engine braking.

Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed

drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.

• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to

maximize fuel efficiency.

AutoStick
• When using the AutoStick shift control, select the high-

est gear that allows for adequate performance and
avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “5” if
the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “4” or “3”
if needed to maintain the desired speed.

• To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous

driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary
to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a
higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road
conditions allow.

Cooling System

To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat-
ing, take the following actions:

City Driving
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in

NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

Highway Driving
• Reduce speed.
• Temporarily turn off air conditioning.

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)

Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or
using a tow dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only accept-
able method for towing this vehicle (behind another
vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the
ground.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

DRIVING TIPS

Driving On Slippery Surfaces

Information in this section will aid in safe controlled
launches in adverse conditions.

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to
the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a

difference in the surface traction under the front (driving)
wheels.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front
wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and care-
fully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,
snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).

Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions
should be observed:

• Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are

slushy.

• Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
• Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become

visible.

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• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a
sudden stop.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip Differ-
ential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, the
amount of wheel slip across a given axle for improved
handling.

Driving Through Water

Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters
deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre-
vent damage to your vehicle.

Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is
flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or path’s surface and
cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further-
more, flowing and/or rising water can carry your
vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning

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may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal-
low standing water, consider the following Cautions and
Warnings before doing so.

WARNING!

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h)
when driving through standing water.

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis-
tances. Therefore, after driving through standing
water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake
pedal several times to dry the brakes.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in inju-

ries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you.

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CAUTION!

• Always check the depth of the standing water before

driving through it. Never drive through standing
water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.

• Determine the condition of the road or the path that

is under water and if there are any obstacles in the
way before driving through the standing water.

• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through

standing water. This will minimize wave effects.

• Driving through standing water may cause damage

to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in-
spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis-
sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this
may result in further damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause

it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the switch
bank just above the climate controls.

Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn
oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the

switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.

This is an emergency warning system and it should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.

When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers

may discharge the battery.

ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED

If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a
SOS button.

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SiriusXM Guardian features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and SiriusXM
Guardian services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.

NOTE:
• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by

the subscriber.

• The SOS and ASSIST buttons will only function if you

are connected to an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network. Other Uconnect services will only be
operable if your SiriusXM Guardian service is active and
you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network.

ASSIST Call

The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to
any one of the following support centers:
• Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a tow,

just push the ASSIST button and you will be connected

to a representative for assistance. Roadside Assistance
will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location.
Additional fees may apply for roadside Assistance.

• SiriusXM Guardian Customer Care – In-vehicle support

for SiriusXM Guardian.

• Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other

vehicle issues.

SOS Call

1. Push the SOS Call button on the Rearview Mirror.

NOTE:

In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error, there

will be a ten second delay before the SOS Call system
initiates a call to a SOS operator. To cancel the SOS Call
connection, push the SOS call button on the Rearview
Mirror or press the cancellation button on the Device
Screen. Termination of the SOS Call will turn off the green
LED light on the Rearview Mirror.

2. The LED light located between the ASSIST and SOS

buttons on the Rearview Mirror will turn green once a
connection to a SOS operator has been made.

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3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a SOS operator

is made, the SOS Call system may transmit the following
important vehicle information to a SOS operator:

• Indication that the occupant placed a SOS Call.
• The vehicle brand.
• The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle.

4. You should be able to speak with the SOS operator

through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi-
tional help is needed.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering wheel. You have full responsibility and as-
sume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect and
SiriusXM Guardian features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and SiriusXM
Guardian services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.

NOTE:

• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized

by the subscriber.

• Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s SOS

Call system and the SOS operator, the SOS operator may
be able to open a voice connection with the vehicle to
determine if additional help is needed. Once the SOS
operator opens a voice connection with the vehicle’s
SOS Call system, the operator should be able to speak
with you or other vehicle occupants and hear sounds
occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s SOS Call system
will attempt to remain connected with the SOS operator
until the SOS operator terminates the connection.

5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact appropriate

emergency responders and provide them with impor-
tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates.

WARNING!

• If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., fire

or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions or
location), do not wait for voice contact from an

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Emergency Services Agent. All occupants should exit
the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location.

• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s operable

network and GPS antennas. You could prevent oper-
able network and GPS signal reception, which can
prevent your vehicle from placing an emergency call.
An operable network and GPS signal reception is
required for the SOS Call system to function properly.

• The SOS Call system is embedded into the vehicle’s

electrical system. Do not add aftermarket electrical
equipment to the vehicle’s electrical system. This
may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to
initiate an emergency call. To avoid interference that
can cause the SOS Call system to fail, never add
aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio,
CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electri-
cal system or modify the antennas on your vehicle.
IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR
ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER
AN ACCIDENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES,
APPS AND SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL
NOT OPERATE.

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• Modifications to any part of the SOS Call system

could cause the air bag system to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not
there to help protect you.

SOS Call System Limitations

Vehicles sold in Mexico DO NOT have SOS Call system
capabilities.

SOS or other emergency line operators in Mexico may not
answer or respond to SOS system calls.

If the SOS Call system detects a malfunction, any of the
following may occur at the time the malfunction is de-
tected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle:
• The Rearview Mirror light located between the ASSIST

and SOS buttons will continuously be illuminated red.

• The Device Screen will display the following message

“Vehicle device requires service. Please contact your
dealer.”

• An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle device

requires service. Please contact your dealer.”

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WARNING!

• Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you

will not have SOS Call services. If the Rearview
Mirror light is illuminated, have an authorized
dealer service the SOS Call system immediately.

• The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on the

air bag Warning Light on the instrument panel if a
malfunction in any part of the system is detected. If
the Air Bag Warning Light is illuminated, have an
authorized dealer service the Occupant Restraint
Control system immediately.

Even if the SOS Call system is fully functional, factors
beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the SOS
Call system operation. These include, but are not limited
to, the following factors:
• Delayed accessories mode is active.
• The ignition is in the OFF position.
• The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact.
• The SOS Call system software and/or hardware are

damaged during a crash.

• The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon-

nected during a vehicle crash.

• LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network and/or Global

Positioning Satellite signals are unavailable or obstructed.

• Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator facility.
• Operator error by the SOS operator.
• LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network congestion.
• Weather.
• Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or tunnels.

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NOTE:
• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by

the subscriber.

• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s LTE

(voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS antennas. You could
prevent LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS signal
reception, which can prevent your vehicle from placing
an emergency call. An operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network connection and a GPS signal is required
for the SOS Call system to function properly.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Replacement Bulbs

All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.

Interior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Rear Courtesy/Reading
Lamps

W5W

Rear Compartment
(Trunk) Lamp

562

Overhead Console
Reading Lamp

578

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Bulb Number

Visor Vanity Lamps

A6220

Glove Compartment
Lamp – If Equipped

194

Door Courtesy

562

Shift Indicator Lamp

JKLE14140

Center High-Mount Stop
Lamp (CHMSL)

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Optional Door Map
Pocket/Cup Holder

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.

Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Low/High Beam Head-
lamp (Standard Halogen
Bi Function Projector)

9005SL+

Low/High Beam Head-
lamp – High Intensity
Discharge (Premium HID
Bi Function Projector)

D3S (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Bulb Number

Front Park/Turn Lamp

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Front Fog Lamp –
If Equipped

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Front Side Marker

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Rear Tail Lamp

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Rear Stop/Turn Lamp

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Rear Side Marker

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

Backup Lamp

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

License

LED (Serviced At Autho-

rized Dealer)

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Replacing Exterior Bulbs

Front Low/High Beam Headlamp — Models With
Halogen Headlamps

1. Open the hood.

NOTE:

Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be

necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.

2. Remove the large dust cap from the headlamp housing

by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise, and remove.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and

install the replacement bulb.

5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-

lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.

6. Reinstall the dust cap.

Front Low/High Beam Headlamp — Models With
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)

The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of this,
you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer for service.

WARNING!

A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocu-
tion if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when

the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the
lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.

Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp

The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an
assembly, see your authorized dealer.

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Front Fog Lamp

The Front Fog Lamps use LED sources that are not
serviceable separately. The Front Fog Lamp must be re-
placed as an assembly; see your authorized dealer.

Front Turn Signal Lamps

The Front Park/Turn function is part of the headlamp
assembly and use LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The headlamps must be replaced as an assem-
bly, see your authorized dealer.

Backup Lamps

The Backup Lamps use LED sources that are not service-
able separately. The Applique must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.

License Lamp

The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not service-
able separately. The License Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not service-
able separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.

FUSES

WARNING!

• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-

priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not
place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice
versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.

• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is

off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.

• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-

rized dealer.

• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air

bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.

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General Information

The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive current.

When a device does not work, you must check the fuse
element inside the blade fuse for a break/melt.

Also, please be aware that when using power outlets for
extended periods of time with the engine off may result in
vehicle battery discharge.

Underhood Fuses

The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the
engine compartment. This module contains fuses and
relays. Fuse cavity location and descriptions are printed on
the inside of the power distribution center cover.

Blade Fuses

1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse with a good/functional fuse element.
3 — Blade fuse with a NOT functional / BAD fuse element
(blown fuse).

Front Power Distribution Center

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