2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 24

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How to Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the distance, check for these two conditions: engine will remote start: 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of • Shift lever in PARK the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station • tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED • This system uses the Key Fob Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine • conveniently from outside the vehicle while • still maintaining security. The system has a • range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). • NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob may reduce this range. Doors closed Hood closed Trunk closed Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) Ignition key removed from ignition switch Battery at an acceptable charge level RKE PANIC button not pressed 2