2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT open hood

Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 109
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 109
▫ Commands .........................111
▫ Voice Training ...................... 114
 Seats .............................. 114
▫ Power Seats ........................ 114
▫ Manual Front Seatback Recline ........... 116
▫ Lumbar Support ..................... 116
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 117
▫ Heated Seats ....................... 118
▫ Easy Entry Seats ..................... 120
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 120
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 122
Lights ............................. 123
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 123
▫ Automatic Headlights ................. 124
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 124
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 124
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 125
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 125
▫ Fog Lights ......................... 125
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 126
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 126
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 127
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 127
74 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
122 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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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123

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.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•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.
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
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).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317

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 a 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 329

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 the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser 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
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

GVWR............................... 311
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 81
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 260
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 316
Head Restraints ......................... 117
Headlight Washers ....................... 350
Headlights ............................ 377
Automatic ........................... 124
Bulb Replacement ...................... 377
Cleaning ............................ 367
Delay .............................. 124
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 127
Lights On Reminder .................... 125
On With Wipers .................... 124,131
Passing ............................. 127
Switch .............................. 123 Time Delay
.......................... 124
Washers ............................. 350
Heated Mirrors .......................... 79
Heated Seats ........................... 118
Heater ............................... 224
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 244
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
Hill Start Assist ......................... 273
Holder, Cup ........................... 149
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 137
Hood Release .......................... 122
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 59,60
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 169
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INDEX 423

Tachometer............................ 158
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 132
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .....159,160,317
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 63
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 132
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 124
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 285
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 283
Tire Markings .......................... 280
Tire Safety Information .................... 280
TIREFIT .............................. 317
Tires ............................ 72,289,413
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 294
Air Pressure .......................... 289
Chains .............................. 295
General Information .................... 289
High Speed .......................... 291 Inflation Pressures
..................... 290
Life of Tires .......................... 294
Load Capacity ..................... 285,286
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 298
Pressure Warning Light .................. 165
Quality Grading ....................... 413
Radial .............................. 292
Replacement ......................... 294
Rotation ............................ 296
Safety ........................... 280,289
Sizes ............................... 281
Snow Tires ........................... 296
Spinning ............................ 292
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 293
To Open Hood .......................... 122
Towing ............................... 312
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................ 96
Behind a Motor Home .................. 313
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 332
432 INDEX