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2023 Dodge Challenger Owners Manual - Trunk



Trunk

OPENING THE TRUNK

The trunk may be opened in several ways:

  • Power trunk release button on the instrument panel

  • Trunk button on the key fob

  • Trunk Passive Entry button  Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry

  • Internal Emergency release handle located on the underside of the decklid overhang

    Note:

    Without a key in proximity behind the trunk, the Passive Entry trunk release button will only release the trunk latch when the vehicle is unlocked.

With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed.

With the ignition in the OFF position, the trunk open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.

Power Trunk Release Button

The trunk can be opened from inside the vehicle using the power trunk release button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

Note:

The gear selector must be in PARK before the button will operate.

Key Fob Trunk Release Button

Push the power trunk button on the key fob twice within five seconds to release the trunk.

Passive Entry Button

Push the trunk Passive Entry button which is located on the right side of the trunk lid. This button will release the trunk when the vehicle is unlocked, or when the vehicle is locked and a valid Passive Entry key fob is within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the trunk.

Trunk Passive Entry Button

CLOSING THE TRUNK

With one or more hands placed on the outside trunk surface push the trunk lid down until you hear the trunk lock latch into place.

Note:

Before closing the trunk lid, make sure your key fob is not inside the trunk area. The trunk will latch then automatically unlock if the key fob is detected, not allowing the key fob to be locked in the trunk area.

TRUNK SAFETY

Trunk Emergency Release

As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be opened by actuating the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.

Trunk Emergency Release

Warning:

Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

CARGO AREA FEATURES

CARGO NET — IF EQUIPPED

The rear cargo area may be equipped with a cargo net to keep items secure while driving.

To attach the cargo net, the clips must be hooked through the loops on both sides of the cargo area.


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