Dodge Charger: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY / JUMP STARTING

Dodge Charger 2011-2024 Owner's Manual / IN CASE OF EMERGENCY / JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the manufacturer's operating instruc- tions and precautions.

Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit: Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground...

Preparations For Jump Start

The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump starting...

Other information:

Dodge Charger 2011-2024 Owner's Manual: 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. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds...

Dodge Charger 2011-2024 Owner's Manual: A/C Button

Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate to change the current setting. The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is on. Recirculation Button Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode...