Dodge Charger: STARTING THE ENGINE / Automatic Transmission

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / STARTING THE ENGINE / Automatic Transmission

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

CAUTION!

Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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...

Normal Starting

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...

Other information:

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Tire Pressure

Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: Safety Fuel Economy Tread Wear Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Safety WARNING! Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions...

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the "Normal Starting" or "Cold Weather Operation" 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...