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  • Page 1 us e r g uide...
  • 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 Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ....63 ® Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Power Outlets ....66 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE UTILITY 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 Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side: • With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED • If a Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go feature. To Enter the Trunk: •...

  • Page 14: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Engine Starting/Stopping - Manual Transmission Starting • Press and hold the clutch pedal while pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button. Release the button when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat. •...

  • Page 15: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED • Keyless Enter-N-Go button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button located on the door handle.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED • Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily. • Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.

  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED Power Lumbar • Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. • Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward •...

  • Page 21: Rear Seat

    GETTING STARTED Easy Entry Seats • Pull forward on the lever, located on the side of the seatback, to dump the seatback forward and slide the seat forward. You can also temporarily remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way.

  • Page 22: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

  • Page 23: Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN • The tilt/telescoping control handle is located 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof Express • Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position. Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

  • 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 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 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 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 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 Xm™ 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 XM™ channel listing by Favorites and Categories such as Song, Artist and Channel Name. The Search/Browse also allows you manage your Favorites. Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) •...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current Sirius XM™ channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. •...

  • 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 s.

  • 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 TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Automatic Transmission • Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a tow dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle —...

  • Page 71: Srt8

    SRT8 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 SRT8 • 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.

  • Page 73: Performance Features

    SRT8 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 SRT8 Peak G-Force • When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two lateral and two longitudinal). Digital Speedometer • When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and records top speed. Sport Mode SPORT • To access the Sport Mode, press the Sport Mode button on the SWITCH PANEL below the Climate Controls.

  • 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 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 • Small punctures up to ∕...
  • Page 86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Power Button • Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Using The Deflation Button •...
  • Page 87 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. • Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem. •...
  • Page 88 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: • Press the Power Button (4) to turn off the TIREFIT kit. • Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument panel.
  • Page 89 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: • Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). • Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle. • Press the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly.
  • Page 90 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 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 lever.

  • Page 94: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 101: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Non SRT8 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 102 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Axle Rear 3.6L API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant — or equivalent. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR ® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 is not —...
  • Page 103 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE SRT8 Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Engine Coolant 6.4L MOPAR Antifreeze/ 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters) ® Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle FormulaHOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil With Filter 6.4L For best performance and 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters) maximum protection under...

  • 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 — — Spare 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 Active Damper — If Equipped Yellow — 20 Amp Heated Seat Module –...

  • 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/Rear Side Marker Headlamp –...

  • Page 115: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–800–423–6343 CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.

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

    NOTE: • 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 model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.

  • 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 ... . 26 Electronics Airbag ....14 Your Vehicle's Sound System ..28 Alarm, Panic .
  • Page 119 INDEX Instrument Cluster Warning Phone (Pairing) ... . . 56 Lights ....6,73 Phone (Uconnect) ... 56 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .
  • Page 120 INDEX Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..55 Towing ....67 Store Radio Presets ..31,33 24-Hour Towing Assistance .

  • 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 Download a free Vehicle Information App by visiting your application store, Keyword (Dodge), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

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