Dodge Charger: STARTING THE ENGINE / Automatic Transmission

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 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 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Home

When Home is selected, a series of widgets (gauges) can be customized by the user. Follow these steps to change a widget. Either press directly on the widget you want to change, or: Press the Settings button (gear icon) on the touchscreen to access the main menu for the widgets...

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Display Warnings And Maintenance

“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” warning will display and a chime will sound when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain...