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: Timers

When the Timers Page is selected, you will be able to select the Drag or Accel & Braking tabs. The following will be displayed: RecentThe most recent successful run of perfor- mance timers. If a run does not complete within the timers limit, or is aborted, the values shown will revert to the most recent valid run...

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security system: Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF position. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: Push lock on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door open...