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  • Page 1 challenger includes srT8 User GUide...
  • 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. important This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your 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) . . . 71 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING DRIVER COCKPIT ....4 (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .

  • 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 trade- marks of Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 7 A. Headlight Switch pg. 24 F. Audio System M. EVIC Controls pg. 65 (touch-screen radio shown) pg. 30 B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams N. Parking Brake Pedal Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 23 G. Climate Controls pg. 27 O. Trunk Release Button C.

  • 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! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended 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.

  • 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 a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and trunk will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle. •...
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmis- sion is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position. Engine Starting/Stopping - Manual Transmission Starting •...

  • Page 15: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED THEFT ALARM To Arm • Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. 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 (1.5 m) of the driver's and...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED • This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. • If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED • Child seats with flexible or fixed rigid attachments can be installed in all rear seating positions. Child seats can be installed using the LATCH system in either or both outboard seating positions or the center position, but not all three at the same time. If a child seat is installed in an outboard seating position using the lower anchors, then the vehicle seatbelt must be used for the center position.
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. •...

  • Page 20: 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.
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED Recliner • Lean forward in the seat and lift the re- cliner 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 22: 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 23: 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 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: 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 26: 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 27: Electronic Speed Control

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

  • Page 28: Autostick

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOSTICK® Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter • AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmis- sion feature that offers manual gear shift- ing to provide you with more control of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize engine braking, and improve overall vehicle performance.

  • Page 29: Sport Mode - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Sport Mode – If Equipped • This mode alters the transmission's auto- matic shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are increased to make full use of available engine power. Sport Mode is enabled/disable by pressing the sport mode button on the center instrument panel below the climate controls.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 34: 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 35 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” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 36: Media Center 130 With Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SiriusXM™ 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.
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...
  • Page 43 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 44 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”...
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Points of Interest.” • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Finding A Place By Spelling The Name •...
  • Page 46 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 47: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    ELECTRONICS MEDIA CENTER 730N (SALES CODE RHR) 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 ELECTRONICS • Pressing the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key and 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 52 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 53 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 54 ELECTRONICS Changing the Navigation Guidance Prompt Volume 1. From the Navigation Map screen, touch the Menu hard-key and then touch the Guidance Prompts soft-key 2. Select and adjust the navigation guidance prompt volume using the left and right arrows. 3. Touch the SAMPLE VOL soft-key to listen to the current volume setting.
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address • From the NAV main menu, touch “New Destination,” then touch “Street Address.” NOTE: If the wrong State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. •...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS 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. • Touch the “NEARBY POI”soft-key to search for a local Point of Interest. •...

  • Page 57: Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio mode. • To access SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio, press the “RADIO/MEDIA” or “RADIO” and then touch the “SAT” soft-key tab. Info • Touch the “i” soft-key to view detailed information about the current Sirius XM™ Satellite channel.
  • Page 58 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 59 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM™ Travel Link (Media Center 730N (RHR) & Media Center 430N (RHB) Only) NOTE: • SiriusXM™ Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • SiriusXM™ Travel Link is only available in the United States. •...

  • Page 60: 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/SAT.
  • Page 61 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. • The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher.
  • Page 62 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. Automatic Transfer is indicated by a green arrow at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 63: 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 64 ELECTRONICS Voice Command Operation • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Voice Command” button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Below are a list of voice commands for each of the different modes. Common Voice Commands (Examples) Main Menu “Radio AM”...
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. The following are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: —...

  • Page 66: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Com- mand, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® devices, cell phones or other media play- ers, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™...

  • Page 67: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS NOTE: The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices. The 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.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Flashing Lights With Lock • The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off: • Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button.
  • Page 70 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 71 ELECTRONICS Programming A Non-Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) Engine/ Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission (Gross 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 74: Srt8

    SRT8 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 75: Electronic Control Damping System

    SRT8 ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM • This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and braking. On the center console, there is a “SPORT” button that when pressed will cycle through three different driving modes of operation: Automatic (Auto) Mode •...

  • Page 76: Performance Features

    SRT8 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.

  • Page 77: Summer/Three-Season Tires

    SRT8 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 78: 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 Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 79 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 80 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 81 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light • This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. • If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position;...

  • Page 82: 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 83 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Open the trunk. 2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. To hold the cover up and into place, hang the hook that is located on the end of the strap over the trunk upper weather strip located in the channel below the rear window.

  • Page 84: Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 85 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 4.
  • Page 86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Mount the spare tire. 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”...
  • Page 87 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 88: 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 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 89 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 90 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem. 5.
  • Page 91 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 kPa) pressure within 15 minutes: • The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
  • Page 92 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 93 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 94: 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 95 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 96: 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: • Turn the engine OFF. •...

  • Page 97: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Model Flat Towing Flatbed Towing Front Wheels Raised, Rear Wheels Raised, (all four wheels on the (all four wheels suspended Rear Wheels on the Ground Front Wheels on the Ground ground) OFF the ground) NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted...

  • Page 98: 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. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission) while gently pressing the accelerator.

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: Engine Compartment

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.6L Engine...
  • Page 102 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 103 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 104: Fluids And Capacities - Non Srt8

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - Non SRT8 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities Engine Coolant– MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Coolant 11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters) 3.6L Engine Five Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT Includes heater and (Organic Additive Technology) or coolant recovery bottle equivalent.
  • Page 105 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL– (3.6L Engine Only) CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85. • Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - SRT8 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part...

  • Page 106: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
  • Page 107 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: • Check engine oil level • Check windshield washer fluid level • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission as needed •...
  • Page 108 Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped), add as necessary.
  • Page 109 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.

  • Page 110: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 2 Years 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 3 Years 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 4 Years 50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 5 Years 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 6 Years 70,000 Miles...

  • Page 111: Srt - Maintenance Chart

    SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART Miles: 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 Or Months: Or Kilometers: 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 112 Miles: 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 Or Months: Or Kilometers: 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;...

  • Page 113: Srt - Maintenance Record

    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 114: 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 115 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 116: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run, AC Heater Control/Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) — 5 Amp Orange Cluster/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/STOP LIGHT Switch —...

  • Page 117: 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 recommended 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 118: 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 119: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C. • 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 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

  • Page 120: Mopar Accessories

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

  • Page 121: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....14 Engine Air Conditioning ... . .28 Break-In Recommendations ..22 Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 122 INDEX Jack Operation ....82 Reporting Safety Defects..117 Jump Starting ....92 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .
  • Page 123 INDEX Transmission Washers, Windshield ...23 Fluid ....102 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ..115 Turn Signals .

  • Page 124: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15 ELECTRONICS • Which radio is in my vehicle? • Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) pg. 32 • Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES+RSC) pg. 34 •...
  • Page 125 FAQ (How To?) UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Challenger? pg. 71 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 76 • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 80 •...
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  • Page 131: Driving And Alcohol

    DoDge.com 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/...
  • Page 132 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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