2010 DODGE CHALLENGER child lock

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
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.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
Rear Folding Seat
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in
the ignition switch. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni-
tion system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
Normal Starting with Integrated Key – Manual
Transmission
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
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STARTING AND OPERATING 245

•The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the
break-in period. This is a normal condition, and pre-
cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.
The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK
position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK
position, the brake pedal must be firmly pressed before
the shift lock will release.
Move the shift lever to the desired position only when the
engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is applied.
Do not release the brake pedal until ready to drive. The
vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the shift
lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE position.WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always
shift the transmission into PARK, remove the key fob
from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once
the key fob is removed from the ignition, the shift
lever is locked in the PARK position, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore,
you should never leave unattended children inside a
vehicle.
Over-Temperature Mode
The transmission electronics constantly monitor the
transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds
normal operating temperature, the transmission will
change the way it shifts to help control the condition.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 259

Bulb Replacement..................... 414,415
Bulbs, Light .......................... 75,414
Calibration, Compass ..................... 187
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 421
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 319
Oil (Engine) .......................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 272
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 393
Car Washes ............................ 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............72,318
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 322
Cellular Phone ........................ 85,232
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 419
Certification Label ....................... 322
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 351
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 288 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 375
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 71
Checks, Safety ........................... 71
Child Restraint .................... 61,63,66,68
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............65,66
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 315
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 403
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 386
Clock ........................ 193,194,198,208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 250
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 231
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 299
Compass .............................. 186
Compass Calibration ..................... 187
Compass Variance ....................... 187
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 182
456 INDEX

Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 228
Knee Bolster ............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 130
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) .................... 65,66
Latches ................................ 75
Hood .............................. 126
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 314
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 75
Life of Tires ............................ 302
Light Bulbs .......................... 75,414
Lights .............................. 75,127
Airbag ........................ 55,60,73,168
Alarm .............................. 174
Anti-Lock ......................... 176,278
Automatic Headlights ................... 128 Brake Assist Warning
................... 286
Brake Warning ..................... 172,276
Bulb Replacement ................... 414,415
Center Mounted Stop ................... 419
Courtesy/Reading ................... 132,141
Cruise .............................. 165
Daytime Running ...................... 129
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............130,131
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 286
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 166
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 168
Exterior .............................. 75
Fog ............................. 129,170
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 339
Headlight Switch ...................... 127
Headlights ........................ 127,415
Headlights On Reminder ................. 129
Headlights On With Wipers ............128,135
High Beam ........................ 131,169
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INDEX 463

High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 131
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 127,165
Intensity Control ...................... 133
Interior .......................... 133,141
License ............................. 420
Lights On Reminder .................... 129
Low Fuel ............................ 176
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 176
Map Reading ...................... 132,141
Oil Pressure .......................... 169
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 133
Passing ............................. 131
Reading .......................... 132,141
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 169
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 174
Service ........................... 414,415
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 176 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)
.............. 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........174,305
Traction Control ....................... 286
Turn Signal ...................... 75,130,167
Vanity Mirror .......................... 84
Voltage ............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 165
Loading Vehicle ...................... 322,323
Capacities ........................... 323
Tires ............................... 292
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 305
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 65,66
Lubrication, Body ....................... 385
464 INDEX

Automatic Transmission................. 246
Cold Weather ......................... 250
Engine Fails to Start .................... 251
Remote .............................. 26
Starting and Operating .................... 245
Starting Procedures ...................... 245
Steering Column Controls ...................... 130
Column Lock ......................... 136
Power ........................... 271,272
Tilt Column .......................... 136
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 136
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 230
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 230
Storage ............................... 414
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 238,414
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 414
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 365 Sun Roof
.............................. 149
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 141
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 47
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 325
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 381
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 165
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 136
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......166,340
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 65
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 136
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 128
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 292
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 290
Tire Markings .......................... 287
Tire Safety Information .................... 287
470 INDEX