2010 DODGE CHALLENGER hood open

Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 113
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 113
▫ Commands ........................ 115
▫ Voice Training ...................... 118
 Seats .............................. 118
▫ Power Seats ........................ 118
▫ Manual Front Seatback Recline ........... 120
▫ Lumbar Support ..................... 121
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 121
▫ Heated Seats ....................... 122
▫ Easy Entry Seats ..................... 124
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 124
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 126
Lights ............................. 127
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 127
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 128
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 128
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 128
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 129
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 129
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 129
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 130
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 130
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 131
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 131
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlights and Parking Lights
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
Headlight Switch
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•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F
(116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–
230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F
(116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn the
engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Small punctures up to14” (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. TIREFIT can
be used in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/hr).
340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories. 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363

Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Go™). The fan is temperature controlled
and can start at any time the ignition switch is in
the ON position (RUN position for Keyless Go™).
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, whereapplicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

TIREFIT.............................. 340
Tires ............................ 75,296,451
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 302
Air Pressure .......................... 296
Changing ......................... 351,354
Compact Spare ........................ 299
Flat Changing ........................ 351
General Information .................... 296
High Speed .......................... 299
Inflation Pressures ..................... 297
Jacking ........................... 353,354
Life of Tires .......................... 302
Load Capacity ........................ 292
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 305
Pressure Warning Light .................. 174
Quality Grading ....................... 451
Radial .............................. 299
Replacement ......................... 302
Rotation ............................ 304 Safety
........................... 287,296
Sizes ............................... 288
Snow Tires ........................... 304
Spare Tire ........................... 351
Spinning ............................ 300
Trailer Towing ........................ 331
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 301
To Open Hood .......................... 126
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 328
Towing ............................... 324
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 100
Behind a Motor Home .................. 336
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 366
Guide .............................. 328
Recreational .......................... 336
Weight .............................. 328
Towing Assistance ....................... 100
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 336
Traction Control ......................... 280
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INDEX 471