2010 DODGE CHALLENGER Owners Manual

Automatic Headlights.................... 128
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 172
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 400
Automatic Transmission .............262,399,400
Adding Fluid ...................... 400,423
Autostick ............................ 266
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 400
Fluid Change ......................... 400
Fluid Level Check ..................... 399
Fluid Type ........................... 423
Shifting ............................. 262
Special Additives ...................... 400
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 265
Autostick ............................. 266
Axle Fluid ............................. 423
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 423
Battery ............................... 382 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)
....... 25
Location ............................ 382
Belts, Seat ............................ 37,73
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 385
B-Pillar Location ........................ 292
Brake Assist System ...................... 280
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 279
Brake Fluid ............................ 423
Brake, Parking .......................... 273
Brake System ........................ 276,395
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 276,279
Fluid Check ....................... 396,423
Master Cylinder ....................... 396
Parking ............................. 273
Warning Light ..................... 172,276
Brakes ............................. 276,395
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 260
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 133
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INDEX 455

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
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ConnectorUCI ................................ 218
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 218
Conserving Fuel ........................ 182
Console .............................. 156
Console, Floor .......................... 156
Console, Overhead ....................... 141
Contract, Service ........................ 447
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 393
Cooling System ......................... 390
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 392
Coolant Capacity ...................... 421
Coolant Level ...................... 390,394
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 394
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 391
Inspection ........................... 394
Points to Remember .................... 394
Pressure Cap ......................... 393
Radiator Cap ......................... 393 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)
......391,421,422
Corrosion Protection ..................... 401
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 137
Cruise Light ........................... 165
Cupholders ......................... 155,406
Customer Assistance ..................... 445
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 60
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 133
Daytime Running Lights ................... 129
Dealer Service .......................... 377
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 35
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 34
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 158
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 134
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 374
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 131
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INDEX 457

DipsticksOil (Engine) .......................... 378
Power Steering ........................ 272
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 366
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 394
Engine Oil ........................... 381
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 142
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 268
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 269
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 182
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 83
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 152
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 279Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
.... 409
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 137
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 283
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 178
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 35
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 365
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 339
Jacking ............................. 351
Jump Starting ......................... 361
Overheating .......................... 339
Towing ............................. 366
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 35
Emission Control System Maintenance ......375,426
Engine ............................ 372,373
Air Cleaner .......................... 382
Block Heater ......................... 252
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
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Checking Oil Level..................... 378
Compartment ...................... 372,373
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 390,422
Cooling ............................. 390
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 72,318
Fails to Start .......................... 251
Flooded, Starting ...................... 251
Fuel Requirements ..................... 314
Jump Starting ......................... 361
Oil ........................... 378,421,422
Oil Change Interval .................. 172,379
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 380
Oil Filter ............................ 381
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 381
Oil Selection ....................... 379,421
Oil Synthetic ......................... 381
Overheating .......................... 339
Starting ............................. 245
Temperature Gauge .................... 166 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 380
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 57
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 315
Event Data Recorder ...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 72,318
Exhaust System ....................... 72,387
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 82
Exterior Lighting ........................ 127
Exterior Lights .......................... 75
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 319
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 382
Engine Oil ........................ 381,422
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 381
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 339
Turn Signal ...................... 75,130,167
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INDEX 459

Flash-To-Pass........................... 131
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 351
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 251
Fluid, Brake ........................... 423
Fluid Capacities ......................... 421
Fluid Leaks ............................. 75
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 399
Brake .............................. 396
Cooling System ....................... 390
Engine Oil ........................... 378
Power Steering ........................ 272
Fluids ................................ 422
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 422
Fog Lights .......................... 129,170
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 365
Fuel ................................. 314
Adding ............................. 319 Additives
............................ 317
Clean Air ............................ 315
Conserving .......................... 182
Ethanol ............................. 315
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 319
Gasoline ............................ 314
Gauge .............................. 165
Materials Added ....................... 317
Methanol ............................ 315
Octane Rating ...................... 314,422
Requirements ......................... 314
Saver Mode .......................... 182
Specifications ......................... 422
Tank Capacity ........................ 421
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 182
Fuel Saver ............................. 182
Fuel System Caution ..................... 320
Fueling ............................... 319
Fuses ................................ 407
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 142
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............319,374
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 315
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 314
Conserving .......................... 182
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 315
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 166
Fuel ............................... 165
Odometer ........................... 170
Speedometer ......................... 165
Tachometer .......................... 165
General Information ...............17,25,113,314
General Maintenance ..................... 377
Glass Cleaning .......................... 405
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............322,325
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............322,324
GVWR ............................... 322 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 85
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 269
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 339
Head Restraints ......................... 121
Headlights ............................ 415
Automatic ........................... 128
Bulb Replacement ...................... 415
Cleaning ............................ 405
Delay .............................. 128
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 131
Lights On Reminder .................... 129
On With Wipers .................... 128,135
Passing ............................. 131
Switch .............................. 127
Time Delay .......................... 128
Heated Mirrors .......................... 83
Heated Seats ........................... 122
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INDEX 461

Heater............................... 232
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 252
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 131
Hill Start Assist ......................... 281
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 326
Holder, Cup ........................... 155
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 142
Hood Release .......................... 126
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 61,62
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 178
Instrument Cluster .................... 163,165
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 162Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
............. 406
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 407
Interior Appearance Care .................. 404
Interior Lights .......................... 133
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 134
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 351
Jack Operation .......................... 354
Jacking Instructions ...................... 354
Jump Starting .......................... 361
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................... 185
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ....................... 12,185,247
462 INDEX