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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . . .29

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Five-Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . .29

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AUTOSTICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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AutoStick Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING —
AWD MODELS ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Summary of Contents for Charger Police 2018

Page 1: ...R S M A N U A L S U P P L E M E N T First Edition Printed in the U S A 18LDPOL 126 AA 2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 2 0 1 8 STICK WITH THE SPECIALIS...

Page 2: ...interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be de...

Page 3: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 4 SAFETY 19 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 27 6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 41 7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 57 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 63...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 1...

Page 6: ...ehicles and should be serviced and maintained as prescribed in this booklet You are urged to read this publication and the Owner s Manual carefully Refer to the Police Upfitter s Guide located at www...

Page 7: ...witches If Equipped 6 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS 7 Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 7 EXTERIOR LIGHTS 8 Spot Lights If Equipped 8 INTERIOR LIGHTS 9 Stealth Mode 9 Dome Light 10 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 10...

Page 8: ...e of the vehicle by pushing the knob in Both rear passenger doors are inoperable from the rear seat position inside of the vehicle There are three ways to operate the rear door locks The emergency rea...

Page 9: ...e vehicle Push the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver NOTE The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or w...

Page 10: ...trols Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjust able pedal s path EXTERIOR LIGHTS Spot Lights If Equipped This vehicle may be equipped with up to two spotl...

Page 11: ...llumination except for the instrument cluster display backlighting for the door switches and the vehi cle s critical warning indicators will be eliminated The instrument cluster display and the warnin...

Page 12: ...oad leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the co...

Page 13: ...pow ered at all times NOTE All accessories connected to the battery powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge To ensure pr...

Page 14: ...he 12 20 Amp fuse from IGN to B Refer to Fuses in In Case Of Emergency in your Owner s Manual for further information WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Only devices designed for use in this typ...

Page 15: ...reater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with acces sories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time t...

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Page 17: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY 16 Hour Meter 18 3...

Page 18: ...ws the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the arrow buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel The instru ment cluster display menu items consist of the following...

Page 19: ...uttons Using the left or right arrow button allows you to cycles through the submenu items of the Main menu item NOTE Holding the up or down or left or right arrow button will loop the user through th...

Page 20: ...appear returning the user to the 1st page of the submenu Pushing the left arrow button will exit each submenu layer and return to the main menu For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus Information is rese...

Page 21: ...SAFETY CONTENTS OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 20 Air Bag Deployment Zones 21 4...

Page 22: ...been approved by the equipment manufacturer for use in the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued The area where the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs is located should re main free f...

Page 23: ...he following 1 Vertical Plane Passing Through Center of Steering Wheel 4 Steering Wheel 2 18 5 Inches 47 cm 5 Driver Air Bag Retainer Housing 3 Vertical Plane Passing Through Maximum Rearward Point th...

Page 24: ...nches 71 cm Figure 3 Passenger Air Bag Deployment Zone depicts the following 1 Passenger Air Bag Cushion 2 Vertical Plane From Point Of Instrument Panel 3 Passenger Air Bag Module 4 Instrument Panel 5...

Page 25: ...Zone depicts the following 1 2 75 Inches 7 cm 3 20 Inches 52 cm 2 Passenger Air Bag Cushion Deployment Zone 4 Reference Point 1 81 5 Inches 207 1 cm 2 71 8 Inches 182 4 cm 3 23 6 Inches 60 cm Figure...

Page 26: ...d Figure 7 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Air Bag Deployment Zone depict the following 10 Inflator 14 38 1 Inches 96 7 cm 11 B Pillar Trim 15 39 1 Inches 99 3 cm 12 18 7 Inches 47 5 cm 1...

Page 27: ...8 Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Deployment Zone depicts the following 1 Front Driver s Seat 4 7 87 Inches 20 cm 2 17 7 Inches 45 cm 5 Seat Mounted Air Bag 3 7 87 Inches 20 cm Figure 8 4 SAFE...

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Page 29: ...N 28 Ignition Park Interlock 29 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 29 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 29 AUTOSTICK 35 AutoStick Operation 36 ELECTRO HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING AWD MODELS ONLY 3...

Page 30: ...e always make sure the ignition is in the OFF mode remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unl...

Page 31: ...must be turned to the ON RUN mode engine running or not and the brake pedal must be pressed Five Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission gear position display located in the instrument cluster i...

Page 32: ...cycle the ignition to the OFF position before restarting Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the ignition is not cycled to the OFF position first PARK P This ran...

Page 33: ...le As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always come to a complete stop then apply the parking brake shift Continued WARNING Continu...

Page 34: ...t it indicates the PARK position P With brake pedal released verify that the gear selector will not move out of PARK REVERSE R This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only aft...

Page 35: ...the AutoStick shift control refer to AutoStick in this section for further information to select a lower gear Under these conditions using a lower gear will improve performance and extend transmis sio...

Page 36: ...f a valid fob is not found a message will indicate that the fob was not found Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for ab normal conditions If a condition is d...

Page 37: ...transmission includes an electronically con trolled Overdrive fifth gear The transmission will auto matically shift into Overdrive if the following conditions are present The gear selector is in the...

Page 38: ...tomatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop After a stop the driver should manually upshift the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated You can start out from a stop in first or secon...

Page 39: ...eering maneuvers may cause the electrically driven pump to reduce or stop power steering assis tance in order to prevent damage to the system Normal operation will resume once the system is allowed to...

Page 40: ...d service interval is not required The fluid should be checked at every oil change or if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as anticipated Coordinate...

Page 41: ...ties shown in these tables is intended as supplemental loading information for passen ger and luggage the Vehicle Certification Label contains the most current load capacities and therefore if differe...

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Page 43: ...JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 45 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage 45 Preparations For Jacking 46 Jacking And Changing A Tire 47 Road Tire Installation 50 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE 51 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICL...

Page 44: ...or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Auxiliary Power Distribution Center If Equipped The Auxiliary Power Distribution Center is located in the trunk compartment on the passenger side...

Page 45: ...p Gray Takedown F10 2 Amp Gray Right Alley F11 2 Amp Gray Left Alley F12 2 Amp Gray Lightbar Front F13 2 Amp Gray Lightbar Rear F14 2 Amp Gray Taillamp Flash F15 2 Amp Gray Headlamp Flash F16 5 Amp Ta...

Page 46: ...20 Amp Yellow Rear Radio F27 10 Amp Red Radar F28 30 Amp Green Lightbar F29 15 Amp Blue Visor F30 15 Amp Blue T A F31 20 Amp Yellow Siren Controller F32 5 Amp Tan Front Radio F34 5 Amp Tan Fan Timer M...

Page 47: ...ver start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The ve...

Page 48: ...n the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible A...

Page 49: ...he Hazard Warning flasher Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Apply the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK Continued WARNING Continued Never start or...

Page 50: ...hicle use the lug wrench to loosen but not remove the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 Place the jack under...

Page 51: ...in the Own er s Manual for additional warnings cautions and infor mation about the spare tire its use and operation 7 Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel Lig...

Page 52: ...e shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lower...

Page 53: ...station 6 For vehicles equipped with center caps install the center cap by hand Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the center cap 7 Stow the wheel chocks jack tools and spare tire Make...

Page 54: ...describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission...

Page 55: ...mpers or associated brackets State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be in the ON R...

Page 56: ...not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rear Wheel Drive RWD Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment...

Page 57: ...taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF mode The only approved method of towing without the key fob is with a flatbed truck Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage...

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Page 59: ...SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS SCHEDULED SERVICING 58 Maintenance Plan 58 DEALER SERVICE 59 Brake System Maintenance 59 Automatic Transmission 60 7...

Page 60: ...nce Schedule in the Owner s Manual for the rest of the required maintenance intervals Mileage or time passed which ever comes first 20 000 30 000 40 000 50 000 60 000 70 000 80 000 90 000 100 000 110...

Page 61: ...anty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the...

Page 62: ...ations It is important to maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom mended fluid No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission only the approved lubricant should be...

Page 63: ...ler immediately to have the transmission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage CAUTION If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit y...

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Page 65: ...TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 64 Torque Specifications 64 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 66 Chassis 66 8...

Page 66: ...thorized dealer recommended lug nuts bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particl...

Page 67: ...bolts are properly seated against the wheel WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this w...

Page 68: ...5 Speed Transmission Use Only ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Failure to use ATF 4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission We recommend MOPAR ATF 4 Fluid Power Steering Re...

Page 69: ...nnect 12 1 Inch Touchscreen 72 Uconnect Button 73 PC 1 And PC 2 Buttons 74 Screen Off Button 74 AUX 4 Button 74 Audio Cable 74 Back Up Camera If Equipped 74 UCONNECT 12 1 INCH SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS 75...

Page 70: ...k of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist even if the most recent version of vehicle software s...

Page 71: ...em OBD II Cybersecurity in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel in your Owner s Manual UCONNECT 12 1 INCH SCREEN SETUP INSTRUCTIONS In order to start using the Uconnect 12 1 PC display you will need...

Page 72: ...e plugged into a PC in order for the system to detect one or two PC s Once connected place the ignition in the ON position The PC screen should now be showing on the touchscreen NOTE Make sure your PC...

Page 73: ...aptop to the audio cable located in the trunk Refer to the Audio Cable section within this chapter for further information on connecting the AUX In cable to the laptop USB Keyboard AUX In Connection P...

Page 74: ...p Uconnect screen and bottom PC display sections When viewing full screen the top menu bar will always show HVAC climate controls time outside temperature and compass direction as well as buttons avai...

Page 75: ...re to follow the solvent manufacturer s precautions and directions NOTE It may be necessary to rotate the PC screen to fit the touchscreen and can be done by holding the CNTL and ALT keys at the same...

Page 76: ...r blackout or night time surveillance missions AUX 4 Button The AUX 4 button operates the same as the steering wheel AUX 1 2 or 3 buttons only from the touchscreen Please refer to the Police Upfitter...

Page 77: ...To turn the screen off the PC needs to be turned off or put into sleep mode The screen will stay on as long as there is either an active PC connection or the Uconnect radio stays on DISABLING COMPUTE...

Page 78: ...sing the Source Code and complying with the user agreements that accompany each Source Code Please note that we cannot respond to any inquiries regarding the source code USB AUX CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Y...

Page 79: ...nter console are dual USB Charge Only ports The USB Charge Only ports will recharge battery oper ated USB devices when connected AUX USB Connections Mini Console 1 AUX Jack 2 USB Port Rear USB Chargin...

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Page 82: ...8 Changing A Flat Tire 45 Dealer Service 59 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 61 Power Steering 38 Disabled Vehicle Towing 52 Door Locks 6 Electrical Power Outlets 11 Electronic Power Distribution Cent...

Page 83: ...lectrical Outlet 11 Steering 38 Preparation For Jacking 46 Schedule Maintenance 58 Shifting 28 Automatic Transmission 28 Steering Power 38 Tires Changing 45 50 Flat Changing 50 Jacking 45 46 Replaceme...

Page 84: ...interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be de...

Page 85: ...R S M A N U A L S U P P L E M E N T First Edition Printed in the U S A 18LDPOL 126 AA 2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 2 0 1 8 STICK WITH THE SPECIALIS...

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