2019 Dodge Charger Owners Manual - STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.

The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.

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To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button

The transmission must be in PARK.

Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.

The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle.

If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition will remain in the ACC mode until the gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF mode. If the gear selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, the instrument cluster will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and

If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage

the engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle 6

automatically after 10 seconds.

If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.

NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.

To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button

Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The ignition will return to the OFF mode.

out of the PARK position, or it could roll.

NOTE: If the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button with the vehicle speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off, and the ignition will remain in the ACC position. The system will automatically time out and the ignition will cycle to the OFF mode after 30 minutes of inactivity if the ignition is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) mode and the transmission is in PARK.

ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)

The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an ignition switch. It has three modes: OFF, ACC, and RUN. To change the ignition modes without starting the vehicle and use the accessories, follow these directions:

Start with the ignition in the OFF mode.

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place the ignition to the ACC mode.

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to place the ignition to the RUN mode.

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF mode.

AutoPark

AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in placing the vehicle in PARK should the situations on the following pages occur. It is a back up system and should not be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.

The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are outlined on the following pages.

If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off the engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.

AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:

Vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed transmission

Vehicle is not in PARK

Vehicle Speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less

Ignition switched from RUN to ACC

NOTE: For Keyless Go equipped vehicles, The engine will turn off and the ignition switch will change to ACC mode. After 30 minutes the ignition switches to OFF automati- cally, unless the driver turns the ignition switch OFF.

If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle may AutoPark.

AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:

Vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed transmission

Vehicle is not in PARK

Vehicle speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less

Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled

Driver’s door is ajar

Brake Pedal is not depressed

The MESSAGE “ AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then Shift to Gear”will display in the instrument cluster.

NOTE: In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be displayed in the instrument cluster. In these cases, the shifter must be returned to “P” to select desired gear.

If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the vehicle may AutoPark.

AutoPark will engage ONLY when vehicle speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less.

The MESSAGE “ Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to P”will be displayed in the instrument cluster if vehicle 6 speed is above 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h).

ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in PARK by looking for the "P" in the instrument cluster display and on the shifter. As an added precaution, always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Start/ Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in the passenger compartment.

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" or "Extreme Cold Weather" procedure it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the RUN position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the “Nor- mal Starting” procedure.

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The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.

The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is located near the air box.

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After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will decrease as the engine warms up.