2010 DODGE CHALLENGER manual transmission

open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
one window open, then open the other window to
minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, then adjust the sunroof opening to mini-
mize the buffeting.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by
pressing the Trunk Release button. The button is located
on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate. If equipped with a manual transmis-
sion, the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph (8 km/h)
before the button will operate. The trunk lid can be released from
outside the vehicle by pressing the
Trunk Release button on the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter twice within five seconds.
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the
Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display
will reappear once the trunk is closed.
With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key
removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym-
bol will display until the trunk is closed.Trunk Release Button
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•Press the brake pedal, or press the clutch pedal to the
floor (manual transmission).
•Pull the speed control lever toward you (CANCEL).
Pushing and releasing the ON/OFF button or turning the
ignition OFF erases the set speed from memory.
To Resume Speed
If you deactivated the Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle
speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h), you can resume the
previous set speed. To do so, push the lever upward to
RESUME ACCEL and release. Then remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
To Vary the Speed Setting
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-
crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME
ACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to
increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed
will be established.
Tapping the RESUME ACCEL lever once will result in a
1 mph (2 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the lever results in an increase of 1 mph (2 km/h).
To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is set,
push down and hold the Electronic Speed Control lever
in SET DECEL. If the lever is continually held in the SET
DECEL position, the set speed will continue to decrease
until the lever is released. Release the lever when the
desired speed is reached, and a new set speed will be
established.
Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result ina1mph
(2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h).
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 245
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 245
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 246
▫ Keyless Go™ – If Equipped ............. 247
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 248
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or
29°C) ............................ 250
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 251
▫ After Starting ....................... 252 
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 252
 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........ 253
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission .......... 253
 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ...... 257
▫ General Information .................. 258
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 260
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 260
▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual
Override .......................... 260
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▫Five-Speed Automatic Transmission ....... 262
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 262
 AutoStick — If Equipped ............... 266
▫ AutoStick — 3.5L Engine .............. 266
▫ AutoStick — 5.7L Engine .............. 266
 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 268
▫ Acceleration ........................ 268
▫ Traction ........................... 268
 Driving Through Water ................. 269
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ................. 269
 Power Steering ....................... 271
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 272
 Parking Brake ........................ 273 ▫
Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 274
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 274
 Brake System ........................ 276
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If
Equipped .......................... 276
 Electronic Brake Control System ........... 279
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) –
If Equipped ........................ 279
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) –
If Equipped ........................ 280
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped . . . 280
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual
Transmission Only ................... 281
▫ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) – If
Equipped .......................... 283
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▫Synchronizing ESP ................... 285
▫ ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESP/TCS Indicator Light ............... 286
 Tire Safety Information ................. 287
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 287
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 291
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 292
 Tires — General Information ............. 296
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... 296
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................ 297
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... 299
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ........ 299
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 300 ▫
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 301
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 302
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 302
 Snow Tires .......................... 304
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 304
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 305
▫ Base System ........................ 308
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 310
▫ General Information .................. 314
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 314
▫ 3.5L And 5.7L Engine (With Automatic
Transmission) ....................... 314
▫ 5.7L Engine (With Manual Transmission) .... 315
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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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NOTE:The ENGINE START/STOP button should only
be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF
position.
Normal Starting
Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button –
Automatic Transmission Only
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system
takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button – Manual
Transmission Only
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, press and hold the clutch pedal while
pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Release the button when the engine starts. If the vehicle
fails to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait 10
to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce-
dure. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, release the button.
To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button – Automatic Transmission
Only
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
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2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/
STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the
button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If the shift
lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will
display a “VEHICLE NOT IN PARK” message and the
engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of
the PARK position, or it could roll.
NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after
60 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button – Manual Transmission Only
1. With the vehicle stopped, place the shift lever in
NEUTRAL, then press and release the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. Place the shift lever in first gear or Reverse and then
apply the parking brake.
NOTE:
•If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the
system will automatically time out after 60 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF
position.
•If the ignition switch is left in the RUN position, the
system will automatically time out after 60 minutes of
inactivity if the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) and
the engine is not running.
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