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...

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Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Performance Control — If Equipped

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Performance Control feature which allows for coordinating the operation of various vehicle systems depending upon the type of driving behavior desired. The Performance Control feature is controlled through the Uconnect system and may be accessed by performing any of the following: Pushing the Super Track Pack button on the instrument panel switch bank...

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Maintenance-Free Battery

Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. Water will never have to be added, and periodic maintenance is not required. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting...