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  • Page 1 > 2014 Challenger // User GUide includes srT...
  • Page 2 > imPOrTAnT This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty ® Booklets, Tire Warranty and roadside assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or roadside assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..77 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, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Headlight Switch pg. 26 2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 71 3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 25 4. Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters pg. 28 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display 6.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 15. Shifter 9. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 34 10. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 31 16. Driver Heated Seat pg. 22 11. Glove Box 17. Hood Release pg. 106 12. Power Outlet pg. 76 18. Emergency Brake Pedal 13.

  • 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 - Decklid Ajar Indicator*** - High Beam Indicator - Sport Mode Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* * If equipped - Electronic Speed Control Set ** Bulb Check with Key On - Electronic Stability Control ***On vehicles equipped with a (ESC) Off Indicator*...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. • Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all...

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED CAUTION! • If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the ignition. • Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors.

  • Page 12: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    GETTING STARTED KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ • The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.
  • Page 14 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 disen- gage automatically after 10 seconds. •...

  • Page 15: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Additional Functions NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (Trans- mission 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 16: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED To Disarm • Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™...

  • Page 17: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

  • Page 18: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years or younger 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 19 GETTING STARTED • In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it. •...
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR: 1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path. 2.

  • Page 21: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

  • Page 23: Rear Seat

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. •...

  • Page 24: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 25: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN • The tilt/telescoping control handle is lo- cated below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor). • To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation •...

  • Page 28: Headlight Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for park- ing lights and to the second detent for headlights •...

  • Page 29: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. •...

  • Page 30: Autostick

    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 31: Sport Mode - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Operation • When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply move the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-).

  • Page 32: Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip Shift

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT • Skip Shift is enabled when vehicle speed is between 19 MPH (30 km/h) and 21 MPH (34 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is at 1/4 throttle or less. • For optimal fuel economy, under low acceleration conditions, your vehicle will only allow you to shift from first gear to fourth gear.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. WARNING! • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...

  • Page 36: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect® Phone Button pg. 64 2. Uconnect® Voice Command Button pg. 67 3. Steering Wheel Audio control (Left) pg. 64 4. Steering Wheel Audio control (Right) pg. 64...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS 5. USB Port on Radio (For copying files from a memory stick to your hard drive.) pg. 45 6. Audio Jack (iPod® / MP3 devices with a headphone jack and a 3.5mm cable.) 7. Audio Jack, USB Port (located inside front console) pg. 45 8.

  • Page 38: Uconnect® 130

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 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 39 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” or “SET” (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 will show in the display.

  • Page 40: Uconnect® 130 With Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO 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 41 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” or “SET” (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 will show in the display.
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS CD/DISC Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through CD tracks. • Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping. SET/RND or RND (depending on radio) Button (Random Play) • Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. •...

  • Page 43: Uconnect® 430/430N

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 430/430N 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 44 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu • Press the “AUDIO” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change Bal- ance and Fade. The “CENTER” soft-key resets the settings.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 46 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 47 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to the vehicle’s sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. •...
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY MUSIC soft-key.” •...
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “MEDIA” hard-key to display the media source tabs 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 50 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. • Select a Category, then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch the “Go”...
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding A Via Point •...

  • Page 52: Uconnect® 730N

    ELECTRONICS NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS • To adjust the minutes, touch either the “MINUTE FORWARD” or “MINUTE BACKWARD” soft-key. • To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. •...
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the left 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 55 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 56 ELECTRONICS • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key, then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device itself, not the buttons on the radio.
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY FILES.” •...
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS Display A Picture On The Radio Screen • Once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “MY PICTURES” screen. • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the Settings Menu, then touch the “My Files” soft-key and then touch the “My Pictures”...
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Changing the Navigation Guidance Prompt Volume 1. From the Navigation Map screen, touch the Menu hard-key then touch the "NAV Settings" soft-key. Next select "Guidance Prompts." 2. Select and adjust the navigation guidance prompt volume using the left and right arrows.
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address NOTE: Tip: Entering the city or zip code before entering the street name facilitates address entry. If the State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. •...
  • Page 61 ELECTRONICS Go Home • From the NAV main menu, touch “Guide Me Home” when you want to route to your home destination. Where Am I Now? • From the NAV main menu, touch “Where Am I Now?” The Where Am I Now? menu displays location information for the current vehicle position.

  • Page 62: Siriusxm Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS Route Options • After pressing the “OPTIONS” soft-key in the Route Guidance Menu, the following infor- mation is displayed: • In the left half of the screen, the current position and the current routing method are displayed. • “Take Detour” will allow you to calculate a different route. •...
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS Search/Browse • Touch the “magnifying glass” soft-key to search/browse the SiriusXM channel listing by Favorites and Categories such as Song, Artist and Channel Name. The Search/Browse also allows you manage your Favorites. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) • You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists. •...
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Display SAT Favorites List • Touch the “Search/Browse” soft-key and select “Favorites” from the SAT Browse screen. • Touch the desired favorites soft-key to switch the SAT tuner to the corresponding channel. • You may use the “LIST” soft-key to toggle between: •...
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Travel Link (Uconnect® 730N & Uconnect® 430N Only) NOTE: • SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial sub- scription included with your vehicle purchase. • SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States. •...

  • Page 66: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are lo- cated on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SXM.
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one - time initial setup before using the phone. Prior to starting the pairing procedure ensure all additional phones within the vehicle have their Bluetooth® disabled. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. •...
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS NOTE: The mobile phone may require authorization prior to download. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect® Phone. • Depending on the maximum number of entries downloaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used.

  • Page 69: Uconnect® Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions follow- ing applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 70 ELECTRONICS Common Voice Commands (Examples) While In: Voice Command Example: “Radio AM” (to switch to the AM radio mode) “Radio FM” (to switch to the FM radio mode) “Satellite Radio” (to switch to the Satellite radio mode) “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) Main Menu “USB”...

  • Page 71: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Voice Text Reply • If equipped with Uconnect® Voice Command, your Uconnect® 430N, 730N & 731N radios may be able to play incoming Short Message Service (SMS) messages (text messages) through the vehicle's sound system. • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre - defined phrases. •...

  • Page 72: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    ELECTRONICS iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL • There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through your vehicle's sound system. • The remote USB port, located within the center console, allows you to plug an iPod® into the vehicle's sound system. NOTE: If equipped with the Uconnect®...

  • Page 73: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive dis- play that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 74: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped • The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.

  • Page 75: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Sound Horn With Lock • To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the LOCK button for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. •...
  • Page 76 ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door.
  • Page 77 ELECTRONICS 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. 4. Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display changes from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED”, then release both buttons. 5.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) Engine/ Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission Trailer Wt.) 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 3.6L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 5.7L Automatic...

  • Page 80: Srt

    AUTOSTICK® Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter • AutoStick® is a driver-interactive trans- mission 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 81: Electronic Control Damping System

    ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM • This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and braking. There are three modes of operation: Automatic (Auto) Mode •...

  • Page 82: Performance Features

    PERFORMANCE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The EVIC can be used to program the fol- lowing Performance Features. Press and release the MENU button until Perfor- mance Features displays, then press the or DOWN button buttons to scroll through the settings. Press the SE- LECT button to change or reset the setting.
  • Page 83 Digital Speedometer • When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and records top speed. 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. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law.

  • Page 84: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Resi- dents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 85 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 86 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 87 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 authorized dealer immediately and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
  • Page 88 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset.

  • Page 89: 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, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

  • Page 90: 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.
  • Page 91 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 4. Remove the spare tire. 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. 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.
  • Page 92 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 3. Set the parking brake. 4.
  • Page 93 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position. 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire. 6.
  • Page 94 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4.
  • Page 95 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 96: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BATTERY LOCATION • The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting. TIREFIT KIT—IF EQUIPPED • Small punctures up to 1/4 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.
  • Page 97 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Selecting Sealant Mode • Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting this mode. Using The Power Button •...
  • Page 98 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position. 2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
  • Page 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. 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). Check the tire pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3).
  • Page 100 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center. 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 101 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 102: 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 proce- dures in this section carefully.
  • Page 103 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. • Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 104: 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 posi- tion, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • Turn the engine OFF. •...

  • Page 105: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

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  • Page 106: 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 using a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 107: 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 assists in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 108: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering col- umn. • 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 109: Engine Compartment

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  • Page 112: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Non-SRT Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use 11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters) MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Coolant Includes heater and coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula recovery bottle filled to MAX OAT (Organic Additive level.
  • Page 113 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Manual Transmission We recommend you use — MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Axle Rear– 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant (with MOPAR® — Friction Modifier-Hypoid Gear Additive).
  • Page 114 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Engine Oil Filter– 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. Spark Plugs– 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) . Axle Rear (SRT) We recommend you use MOPAR®...

  • Page 115: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol- ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de- crease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”...
  • Page 116 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required”...
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  • Page 123: 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 124 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fuses – Rear Power Distribution Center • There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow —...
  • Page 125 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control/Cluster/Security Module – If Equipped — 20 Amp Yellow Active Damper – If Equipped — 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat Module – If Equipped — 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster —...

  • Page 126: Summer/Three-Season Tires

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES • This vehicle may be equipped with wheels and tires to enhance traction in both wet and dry conditions. • Summer tires are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. • Summer tires have significantly reduced grip in temperatures below 50°F •...

  • Page 127: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 128: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp 3057K Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (*) Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Park/Turn Signal 3157A Front/Rear Side Marker Headlamp –...

  • Page 129: Consumer Assistance

    • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites. • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired...

  • Page 130: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. •...

  • Page 131: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealer- ship or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents or mopar.ca for Canadian residents.

  • Page 132: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....15 Engine Air Conditioning ....31 Break-In Recommendations ..24 Alarm (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 133 INDEX Jump Starting ....100 Rear Seat, Folding... . .21 Recreational Towing... .77 Key Fob.
  • Page 134 INDEX Trailer Weight ....77 Voice Prompt Volume Navigation ... . .47, 57 Transmission Volume Fluid ....110 Navigation Voice Prompt .

  • Page 135: Faq (How To?)

    • What does the ECO message mean on the EVIC display? pg. 71 • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 73 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Challenger? pg. 77...
  • Page 136 FAQ (How To?) WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 82 • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 88 • How do I use my Tirefit kit? pg. 95 •...
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  • Page 139: 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/Uconnect...
  • Page 140 DownloaD a FREE ElEctRonic copy oF thE ownER’s Manual oR waRRanty BooklEt by visiting the Owners tab at: www.dodge.com (U.s.) www.dodge.ca (canada) 14d491-926-AA First edition chAllenGer User Guide...

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