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: Enhanced Accident Response System

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Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

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