- To activate the factory immobilization system and alarm (if equipped) on your charger, you must do either one of the following:
1. Press a power door lock switch while the drivers or passengers door is open.
2. Press the Lock button on the keyless entry transmitter (key fob).
(N.B.: ALL Chargers have the immobilization system (SKIS); only R/Ts with the Electronics Convenience Group have an alarm.) (GoManGo_1269)
- You can "pre-order" an upshift using autostick even if you are below the minimum speed necessary for that gear, as long as you hit that minimum speed within a few seconds (so far, looks like 2 seconds or so). In other words, you can start in [1] and bang right on the stick twice... [2] will come almost immediately and if you're accelerating quickly enough, [3] will come once you've hit the minimum speed allowed for manual selection of third gear. Also works for every other gear (except [2] which seems to happen right away, since technically you are allowed to select second gear from a complete stop). In other words, you could be accelerating gradually in [4] and ask for fifth gear and if within 2 seconds or so you hit the minimum speed for manual 5th, it will grab [5] automatically. If you're accelerating too slowly, the upshift request may time out and you'll stay in the current gear, but nothing stops you from periodically "asking" for the upshift as you accelerate slowly until you finally cross that threshold before a time out. (TripleTransAm)
- If you have the NAV unit, the FASTEST way to enter a destination (if it is a POI) is to enter the phone number! I never thought of it because you need to scroll down to get to where it allows you to enter the phone number (it is out of sight). But the numeric keypad entry is faster to use than the full alpha keypad, you don't need to mess with list names (POI names or street names). And there are no collisions on the entry (exactly one destination comes up). It also enters the dashes automatically. (birddog)
- I think Nate's (RTJunkie) blinker mod is a must-do for all, how else can someone in the lane next to you know that you're about to turn into them?
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...hlight=blinker
(krcossin, RTjunkie)
- If you have EVIC, holding down the Compass button for several seconds will place EVIC into a diagnostic mode for the compass which also allows you to reset its calibration. (TripleTransAm)
- If you leave the key in the "ON" position while fueling, you can not only watch the gas gauge rise, if you leave the EVIC in "Miles to Empty" mode, you can watch the numbers change as the tank fills. (NastyLittleDoggy a.k.a GLHS837)
- If your turn signal is flashing at a faster rate for one side or the other, check the flasher light bulbs on that side; one of your bulbs has failed. (DA X 6)
- You cannot open the trunk with either the button on the dash or with the key fob button until the transmission is in PARK. (daytona torRed)y
- Be on the look-out for these fairly common issues:
1) Transmisson leaks. Bad O-ring around the Transmission Control Module's harness connector
2) Rear bumper rubbing against trunk lid
3) Sun roof rattles
4) Bad paint (dirt in the paint)
5) Window-control button assembly sinks into the drivers door armrest
6) Brakes squeal
7) '06 owners: parking brake release breaks
Cracks in the steering wheel bezel around the EVIC control buttons
9) Check engine lights come on for no reason (DCX update fixes this)
10) Headlight-lens fogging and cracking
(DaytonaTULSAoklahoma)
- After disconnecting the battery to reset the alarm (see my thread http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=30271 for the details), I noticed that I lost the AM presets, but NOT the FM presets. The CD player also lost its place; it started at Disc 1 Track 0.
The second observation is the # of the battery for the keyfob: CR2032, $2.99 at Batteries Plus. The OEM battery was a Panasonic; I replaced it with a Maxell that had the same model #. (DA X 6)
(These batteries are GENERIC and can be found most anywhere. -ed.)
- Need to look something up in the owner's manual? DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE as a PDF!
http://www.dodge.com/owners/manuals.html#
Choose your year and model. (phenwick)
- A PDF version of the LX parts catalog can be downloaded here: 2ndgendurango.com (phenwick)
- If you like driving with headlights on in the daytime, you need to know about the Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) of the dash and panel lights. Rotate the dash light dimmer control upward to the first detent to select it. This feature brightens all displays such as odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and radio when the parking or headlights are on. (TravlnMan)
- Get your alignment checked by the dealer within 12 months or 12,000 miles, especially on the SRT-8, due to the weight of the car and the size (and expense!) of the tires. REASON: The front end MAY need an engine cradle/subframe shift to properly align the front tires, effectively DOUBLING the cost of the alignment. ($195 at a dealership in the San Jose area). This also is good preventative maintenance. (Deuuuce)
- If you're in cruise and hit either the Accelerate or Decelerate momentarily, your speed goes up or down exactly 1 MPH. (I watched this in the EVIC.)(B&G Banana)
Last edited by senor honda; Sep 26, 2019 at 08:43 PM.