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Dodge Challenger 2011 User Manual

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  • Page 1 201 1 user guide SRT8 includes...
  • Page 2 The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Universal Garage Door Opener ® (HomeLink ) ....45 Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Power Outlet ....47 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 DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • 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** - Airbag 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 - Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Windshield Washer Fluid Low - Front Fog Light Indicator Indicator*** - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Door Ajar Indicator*** - Electronic Speed Control / - Decklid Ajar Indicator*** Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

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

  • Page 11: Remote Start

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

  • Page 14: Theft Alarm

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

  • Page 15: Seat Belt

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

  • Page 16: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED • If the Airbag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately. • Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED • Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. • Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! •...
  • Page 19 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

  • Page 23: Operating Your Vehicle

    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 24: 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 parking lights and to the second detent for headlights • With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch once for fog lights.

  • Page 25: 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 READY will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

  • Page 26: Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip Shift

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

  • Page 27: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Venting Sunroof •...

  • Page 29: Wind Buffeting

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

  • Page 30: Electronics

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

  • Page 32: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS 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 34: Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RHR) Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS 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 36 ELECTRONICS • Once the station is found, touch and hold one of the PRESET soft-keys in the list to the right, until you hear a confirmation beep. Hard Disk Drive Operation Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard-Drive • Media Center 730N: Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key. •...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS USB Port • The USB Port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected USB drive or supported media device onto your Media Center hard drive. You can also playback music from your USB device through the USB Port on the radio. The USB Port on ®...
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS Change Stored Home Address • Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the MY FILES soft-key. • Touch the MY ADDRESS BOOK soft-key, then touch the HOME soft-key. • In the Home Address Information screen, touch the EDIT CONTACT soft-key, then touch the CHANGE ADDRESS soft-key in the next screen.
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Entering a Destination/Finding a Point of Interest • Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the Navigation system. • Touch the Where To? soft-key to program a destination. • Next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address, Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favorites and Intersection are a few of the options.

  • Page 40: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS • SIRIUS Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips: • Weather • View detailed weather conditions at your current location. • Ski Info • View ski and snowboarding conditions at ski resorts. •...
  • Page 41 NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 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. You will also need to ®...

  • Page 42: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button • To end a call, press the Phone button Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the Voice Command button •...

  • Page 43: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control

    • 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 44 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 on the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.dodge.com/uconnect ® ®...

  • Page 45: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive display 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 46: 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 or DOWN buttons to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.

  • Page 47: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS Auto Door Lock • To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h): • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. • Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS ® • Press and hold the just-programmed HomeLink button; if the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door should open. NOTE: • Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards.

  • Page 49: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • 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 50: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 51: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

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

  • Page 52: 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 53 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 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) •...
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) 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 56: 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 transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

  • Page 57: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack/Spare Tire Location Preparations For Jacking • Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. • Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK. • Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. •...
  • Page 58 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions • Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. • If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the wheel cover at this time. 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 59 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 60: 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 61 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 62: Shift Lever Override

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

  • Page 63: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 70: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part ® Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR Antifreeze/ 11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle Formula HOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 71 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Spark Plug 6.4L PLZTR5A-13 (Gap.040 in — [1.01 mm]) ® ® Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission — Fluid or equivalent ® licensed ATF+4 product. ® ® Manual Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission —...

  • Page 72: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 73 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 74: 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 75 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 76: 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 77: Exterior Bulbs

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

  • Page 78: Consumer Assistance

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, electronic files are also available on the dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge with a Bell Relay Service operator. websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select...

  • Page 79: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Canada REPORTING SAFETY • If you believe that your vehicle has a DEFECTS IN THE 50 safety defect, you should contact the UNITED STATES AND Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers WASHINGTON, D.C. who wish to report a safety defect to •...

  • Page 80: Mopar Accessories

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

  • Page 81: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ... . 25 Fluid Capacities ... . 68 Fluids ....68 Airbag .
  • Page 82 INDEX Maintenance Record ..71 Starting Maintenance Schedule ..70 Remote ....9 ®...
  • Page 83 Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 84 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,...

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