2009 DODGE CHALLENGER warning

Defroster, Rear Window................... 147
Defroster, Windshield................ 69,232,233
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 125
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 368
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 123
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 372
Power Steering........................ 273
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 387
Engine Oil........................... 375
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 133
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................... 269
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 270Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 172
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 76
Electrical Power Outlets................... 142
Electronic Brake Control System............. 280
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 403
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 128
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 284
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 157
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 168
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 35
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 338
Jacking............................. 345
Jump Starting......................... 356
Overheating.......................... 338
Towing ............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release................... 35
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Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 376
Air Conditioning...................... 236
Engine Oil........................375,415
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 375
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 338
Turn Signal...................... 69,122,158
Flash-To-Pass........................... 123
Flat Tire Changing....................... 345
Flooded Engine Starting................... 249
Fluid, Brake........................... 416
Fluid Capacities......................... 414
Fluid Leaks............................. 69
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 393
Brake.............................. 390
Cooling System....................... 384
Engine Oil........................... 372Power Steering........................ 273
Fluids ................................ 415
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 415
FogLights ..........................121,160
Folding Rear Seat........................ 116
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 359
Fuel................................. 316
Adding............................. 321
Additives ............................ 319
CleanAir ............................ 317
Conserving.......................... 172
Ethanol............................. 317
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 321
Gasoline............................ 316
Gauge.............................. 156
Materials Added....................... 319
Methanol............................ 317
Octane Rating......................316,415
Requirements......................... 316
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Saver Mode.......................... 172
Specifications......................... 415
Tank Capacity........................ 414
Fuel Optimizer......................... 172
Fuel Saver............................. 172
Fuel System Caution..................... 322
Fueling ............................... 321
Fuses................................ 400
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 133
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............321,368
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 317
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 316
Conserving.......................... 172
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 317
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 157
Fuel............................... 156
Odometer........................... 161Speedometer......................... 156
Tachometer.......................... 156
Gear Ranges........................... 259
General Information............... 17,25,106,316
General Maintenance..................... 371
Glass Cleaning.......................... 399
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............324,326
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............324,325
GVWR ............................... 324
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 78
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 270
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 338
Head Restraints......................... 114
Headlights............................ 409
Automatic........................... 120
Bulb Replacement...................... 409
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Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keyless Go....................... 12,175,245
Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System..................... 227
Knee Bolster............................ 45
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 122
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren).................... 60,62
Latches................................ 69
Hood............................... 117
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 316Leaks, Fluid............................ 69
LifeofTires ............................ 303
LightBulbs .......................... 69,408
Lights.............................. 69,119
Airbag........................ 51,54,68,158
Alarm .............................. 164
Anti-Lock.........................166,279
Automatic Headlights................... 120
Brake Assist Warning................... 287
Brake Warning.....................163,277
Bulb Replacement...................408,409
Center Mounted Stop................... 413
Courtesy/Reading...................123,132
Cruise .............................. 156
Daytime Running...................... 121
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............122,123
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 157
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 159
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Exterior.............................. 69
Fog .............................121,160
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 338
Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................ 119,409
Headlights On Reminder................. 121
Headlights On With Wipers............120,126
High Beam........................123,160
High Beam Indicator.................... 160
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 123
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster.................. 119,156
Intensity Control...................... 124
Interior..........................123,132
License............................. 413
Lights On Reminder.................... 121
Low Fuel............................ 166
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 166
Map Reading......................123,132Oil Pressure.......................... 160
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)......... 124
Passing............................. 123
Reading..........................123,132
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 160
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 164
Service...........................408,409
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 166
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........164,307
Traction Control....................... 287
Turn Signal...................... 69,122,158
VanityMirror .......................... 77
Voltage............................. 157
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 156
Loading Vehicle......................323,325
Capacities........................... 325
Tires ............................... 293
Locks................................. 28
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Tachometer............................ 156
Telescoping Steering Column............... 127
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......157,339
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 60
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 127
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 120
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 293
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 292
Tire Markings.......................... 288
Tire Safety Information.................... 288
TIREFIT.............................. 339
Tires ............................ 69,297,440
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 303
Air Pressure.......................... 297
Chains.............................. 304
Changing.........................345,348
Compact Spare........................ 300Flat Changing........................ 345
General Information.................... 297
High Speed.......................... 299
Inflation Pressures..................... 298
Jacking...........................347,348
LifeofTires .......................... 303
Load Capacity.....................293,294
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 307
Pressure Warning Light.................. 164
Quality Grading....................... 440
Radial.............................. 300
Replacement......................... 303
Rotation ............................ 306
Safety...........................288,297
Sizes ............................... 290
Snow Tires........................... 306
Spare Tire........................... 345
Spinning ............................ 301
TrailerTowing ........................ 332
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INDEX 461

Transporting Pets........................ 65
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 302
Trip Odometer.......................156,161
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).................... 34,35
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 35
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 34
Turn Signals.........................122,158
UCI Connector......................... 217
uconnect(Hands-Free Phone)............... 78
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 440
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 217
Universal Transmitter..................... 133
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 316
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 41
VanityMirrors ........................... 77
Variance, Compass....................... 176
Vehicle Certification Label................. 323Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................294,323,325
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................235,407
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 374
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 106
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 338
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 156
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 438
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 380
Washers, Windshield................125,126,380
Washing Vehicle......................... 395
Water
Driving Through...................... 270
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 397
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob With Integrated KeyIgnition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM Rearming Of The SystemTo Arm The SystemTo Disarm The
SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) To Unlock The DoorsTo Lock The DoorsExpress Down Window FeatureTo Open The TrunkUsing ThePanic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersTransmitter Battery ServiceGeneral
InformationREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM How To Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingTRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT
RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Automatic Locking Mode - If EquippedSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagsEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS TransportingPassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsOutside Mirrors Folding FeaturePower MirrorsHeated Mirrors - If EquippedVanity MirrorsIlluminated Vanity Mirrors
Slide-On-Rod and Extender Features of Sun Visoruconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION (VR)
SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition (VR) System OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Easy Entry SeatsPower SeatsManual Front Seatback ReclineLumbar SupportHead RestraintsHeated SeatsFolding Rear SeatTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS
Headlight SwitchAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Headlight Time DelayDaytime Running Lights - If EquippedLights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedMultifunction LeverOverhead Console Map/Reading
LightsInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureWindshield WashersHeadlights On With Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL To
ActivateTo Set A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary the Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingOVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsSunglasses StorageGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate
Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - PartiallyOpening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - PartiallyClosing
Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSunroof Fully ClosedELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CUPHOLDERS Front CupholdersRear Cupholders
CONSOLE FEATURES Sliding Center Console ArmrestConsole StorageREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window DefrosterUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysEngine Oil Change Indicator SystemTrip FunctionsKeyless Go Display - If EquippedCompass Display
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) - If EquippedSystem Warnings (Customer Information Features)Personal Settings (Customer-ProgrammableFeatures)SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating
Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE (RER/REN) - AM/FM/CD/DVD
RADIO - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating
Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO
Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
Connecting The iPodUsing This FeatureControlling The iPod Using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList Or Browse Modeuconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH
DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
Operating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedKeyless Go - If EquippedNormal StartingExtremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails To
StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED Six-Speed Manual TransmissionAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED General InformationBrake/Transmission Shift Interlock SystemBrake/Transmission
Interlock Manual OverrideFour-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.5L Engine)Five-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine)Gear RangesAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick OperationDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH
WATER Flowing/Rising WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedBRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedMULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS)
(IF EQUIPPED) - 5.7L ENGINE ONLY ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) - If EquippedTCS (Traction Control System) - If EquippedBAS (Brake Assist System) - If EquippedHSA (Hill Start Assist) - Manual Transmission OnlyESP
(Electronic Stability Program) - If EquippedSynchronizing ESPESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation
PressuresRadial Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife Of TireReplacement TiresTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium
System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.5L and 5.7L Engines (with Automatic Transmission)5.7L Engine (with Manual Transmission)Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In Gasoline
Materials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
OverloadingLoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR - IF EQUIPPED JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking and Changing a TireCompact
Spare TireWheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Equipped)JUMP-STARTING FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Without The IgnitionKeyTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)Towing
This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow DollyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICSYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler CapEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust
SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedRear AxleAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionFUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM)
Rear Power Distribution CenterVEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp - Models with Halogen Headlamps - If EquippedLow Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp - Models with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps - If EquippedFront/Rear Side Marker LampTail/Turn and Stop LampCenter Tail/Backup LampCenter High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)License LampFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico ContactCustomer Assistance For The
Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX