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  • Page 2 If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..67 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Recreational Towing (Behind Driver Cockpit .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Air Bag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Speed Control / Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator* - Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator*** - Door Ajar Indicator*** - Decklid Ajar Indicator*** - Sport Mode Indicator...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. •...

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED To Lock the Vehicle: • Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and trunk.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Engine Starting/Stopping - Automatic Transmission Starting • Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL. • While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

  • Page 14: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Additional Functions NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position). Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.

  • Page 15: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED SEAT BELT • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.

  • Page 16: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision. •...

  • Page 17: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED • Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restrain and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restrain.

  • Page 19: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seats • The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. • The seat switch, controls forward/backward and up/down. Power Lumbar • Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED Recliner • Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. • Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position. Easy Entry Seats •...

  • Page 21: Rear Seat

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEAT Folding Rear Seatback • Pull on the loops, located near the outer top of the seatbacks, to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use. • When the seatback is raised to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat loop.

  • Page 22: Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

  • Page 23: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 500 mi (800 km). After the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

  • Page 24: Headlight Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 25: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. • Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 26: Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip Shift

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

  • Page 27: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...

  • Page 28: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express • Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically. Closing Sunroof Express • Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position.

  • Page 29: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. • If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window.

  • Page 30: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 32: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) NOTE: • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting •...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). • A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). CD/DISC Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons •...

  • Page 34: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 36: Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code Rbz/Rhb)

    ELECTRONICS LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob. • To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting •...
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS • Select the “Auto Color Mode” soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the dimmer switch of the vehicle. • Touch the “EXIT” soft-key to save your settings. Radio Operation •...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive.
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS • Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “DONE” soft-key to start the copy process. NOTE: The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Copying Pictures To The HDD •...
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio • Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen. • If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50.
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Entering A Destination Address • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Address.” • Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address and touch “Go.” Searching Near Another Location •...
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS Taking A Detour • To take a detour you must be navigating a route • Touch the “back arrow” icon to return to the Main Navigation menu. • Touch “Detour.” NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour.

  • Page 45: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key on the right side of the radio. Then press the “Audio Control” soft-key to get to the audio control menu. • Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change Balance and Fade.
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the right side of the faceplate repeatedly until AM/FM/SAT appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive.
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “MY MUSIC” soft-key, then touch the “Add Music Files” to HDD soft-key. • Touch “From USB” soft-key, then select the folders or titles you would like to copy, and then touch the “SAVE” soft-key to start the copy process.
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/BROWSE” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the NAV main menu, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “GO.” Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address •...
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “SAVE LOCATION” soft-key to save the current location in the Saved Locations memory. Route Guidance • After starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “Follow the arrows on the display.” You will receive navigation recommendations by voice messages and screen displays.

  • Page 54: Sirius Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS • Touch “Street Address” to enter your address. Touch the soft-key with your state’s name and enter your street name into the speller. • Once the street name has been input, touch “CONTINUE” to confirm. Enter the house number into the next screen. If more than one city has this address, you will then need to select your city from a list.
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS Search/Browse • Touch the “magnifying glass” soft-key to search/browse the SIRIUS channel listing by Favorites and Categories such as Song, Artist and Channel Name. The Search/Browse also allows you manage your Favorites. SIRIUS Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) • You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists.
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current SIRIUS channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. • You can touch the on-screen controls to pause and rewind audio playback, touch the SCAN button to preview each of the tracks stored in the buffer, or select a track from the list.

  • Page 57: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS View and store your favorite location, theater and sport teams 1 – Favorites for quick access. View detailed weather conditions, forecasts and 2 – Forecast ski/snowboarding conditions at local resorts. View ski and snowboarding conditions at local ski resorts. 3 –...

  • Page 58: Uconnect™ Phone

    NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.dodge.com/uconnect. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone.
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth ® Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.

  • Page 60: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button • (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”). Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button •...
  • Page 61 • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.dodge.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.

  • Page 62: Bluetooth Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS • Press the “Voice Command” button and after the BEEP, say “SMS” to get started. NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the “Voice Command” button . After the BEEP, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to cancel the tutorial.

  • Page 63: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.dodge.com/uconnect website for a list of tested iPod ®...

  • Page 64: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS • Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus. • Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus, sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features.

  • Page 65: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS Unlock On First Press • To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button: • Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® • Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. • For more efficient programming and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink...
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS • Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLinkt button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the garage door opener/device activates, programming is complete. NOTE: If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training.

  • Page 68: Power Outlets

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLETS • There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. • The outlet on the front console has power available only when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position. If desired, this outlet can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.

  • Page 69: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 70: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL CAUTION! TOWING (BEHIND • Exceeding these towing limits may MOTORHOME, ETC.) cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not Towing This Vehicle Behind Another covered by the New Vehicle Vehicle — Automatic Transmission Limited Warranty. • Recreational towing (with all four •...

  • Page 71: Srt

    AUTOSTICK ® Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter • AutoStick is a driver-interactive ® transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. AutoStick ® allows you to maximize engine braking, and improve overall vehicle performance.
  • Page 72 • An “UPSHIFT” message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the instrument cluster when using AutoStick ® , to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear. The “UPSHIFT” message will appear when approaching the maximum engine speed. Auto •...

  • Page 73: Performance Features

    PERFORMANCE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped • The EVIC can be used to program the following Performance Features. Press and release the MENU button until Performance Features displays, then press the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT button to change or reset the setting.
  • Page 74 • This mode provides performance based tuning with improved handling through an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and braking. WARNING! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways.

  • Page 75: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 76 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 77 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BRAKE - Brake Warning Light • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
  • Page 78 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 79: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

  • Page 80: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage • The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire. NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack. 1.
  • Page 81 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. Preparations For Jacking 1.
  • Page 82 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Changing A Tire 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 83 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Starting and Operating”...
  • Page 84 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. •...

  • Page 85: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly.

  • Page 86: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT • Small punctures up to ∕ in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C). •...
  • Page 87 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT” section (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.
  • Page 88 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: • Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position. • Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
  • Page 89 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The pump will start to inject air into the tire immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side latch pillar (recommended pressure).
  • Page 90 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing. • Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 91 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...

  • Page 92: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted 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.
  • Page 93 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 94: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • To access the shift lever override, remove the shift lever manual override cover which is located on the PRNDL bezel next to the shift...

  • Page 95: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 96: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 97: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 98: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column. • Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 99: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 102: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR ® Antifreeze/ 11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle Formula HOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 103 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ® ATF+4 ® Automatic Transmission — Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 ® product. Manual Transmission MOPAR ® ATF+4 ® Automatic Transmission — Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 ®...

  • Page 104: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 106 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...
  • Page 107 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 108 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 109 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE SRT – Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months...

  • Page 110: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description —...
  • Page 111 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red — Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump Motor 20 Amp — Active Damper Yellow 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan Fuses – Rear Power Distribution Center • There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel.
  • Page 112 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 25 Amp Vacuum Pump – If Equipped Natural — 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control/Cluster/Security Module – If Equipped — 20 Amp Heated Seat Module – If Equipped Yellow — 20 Amp Instrument Cluster Yellow —...

  • Page 113: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 114: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp 3057K Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp LED (*) (CHMSL) Fog Lamp – If Equipped 9145/H10 (Serviced at Dealer) Front Park/Turn Signal 3157A Front Side Marker Headlamp –...

  • Page 115: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP WARNING! LLC CUSTOMER Engine exhaust, some of its CENTER constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, P.O. Box 21–8004 chemicals known to the State of Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 116: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free electronic files are also available on the at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge 1–800–424– 9153), or go to websites. http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: •...

  • Page 117: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com. EXTERIOR: •...

  • Page 118: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ... . 25 Emergency Key ....8 Airbag ....14 Emergency, In Case of Alarm, Panic .
  • Page 119 INDEX iPod ® /USB/MP3 Control ..60 Power Glass Sunroof ... . 26 Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..60 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . 66 Seats .
  • Page 120 INDEX Temperature Control, Automatic Trailer Towing (ATC) ....25 Trailer and Tongue Weight ..67 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . 77 Trailer Weight .

  • Page 121: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 63 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Challenger? pg. 67 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 73 •...
  • Page 122 NOTES...

  • Page 123: Driving And Alcohol

    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals,...
  • Page 124 12D491-926-AA First Edition Challenger User Guide Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the For Owner's tab at: www.dodge.com (U.S.) or www.dodge.ca (Canada).

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