Dodge Charger: TRUNK / Trunk Safety

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual / GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE / TRUNK / Trunk Safety

Trunk Emergency Release

As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be opened by actuating the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.

Dodge Charger. Trunk Safety

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

Opening And Closing The Trunk

Opening The Trunk The trunk may be opened in several ways: Power trunk release button on the instru- ment panel Trunk button on the key fob Trunk Passive Entry button External release switch located on the under- side of the decklid overhang NOTE: The release feature will function only when the vehicle is unlocked...

Cargo Area Features

60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters...

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Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: To Unlock/Enter The Trunk

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid, push the button located on the right side of the deck lid. NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle's Passive Entry key fob in the trunk and try to close the deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs is outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1...

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Loading

To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight...