2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

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9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
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defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes.................... 276,279
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............279,282
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 373
Adding Fuel ........................... 322
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 368
Additives, Fuel ......................... 320
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 363
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 366
Air Conditioning ........................ 237
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 237
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 243
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............366,367
Air Conditioning System ................237,366
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 244
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 301
Airbag .............................. 56,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,68,81,176
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 67 Airbag, Side
...................... 59,62,64,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........60,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 181
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 223
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............279,282
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............182,281
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............372,401
Disposal ........................... 375
Appearance Care ........................ 382
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 89
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Automatic Door Locks................... 32,33
Automatic Headlights .................... 139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 237
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 380
Automatic Transmission .............264,380,381
Adding Fluid .................... 381,403
Autostick .......................... 268
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 381
Fluid Change ....................... 381
Fluid Level Check .................... 380
Fluid Type ......................... 403
Shifting ........................... 264
Special Additives ..................... 380
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 267
Autostick ............................. 268
Axle Fluid ............................. 403
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 403B-Pillar Location
........................ 296
Battery ............................... 364
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 364
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,81
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 367
Brake Assist System ...................... 283
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 282
Brake Fluid ............................ 403
Brake System ........................ 279,377
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 279,282
Fluid Check ..................... 377,403
Master Cylinder ..................... 377
Parking ........................... 276
Warning Light .................... 179,279
Brake, Parking .......................... 276
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 264
Brakes ............................. 279,377
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 79
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement ..................... 395,396
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,395
Calibration, Compass ..................... 196
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 401
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 322
Oil (Engine) ........................ 362
Power Steering ...................... 275
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 374
Car Washes ............................ 382
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,322
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 325
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,236
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 400
Certification Label ....................... 325
Chains, Tire ............................ 307 Chart, Tire Sizing
........................ 292
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 358
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80
Checks, Safety ........................... 80
Child Restraint .................. 70,71,72,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,75
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 318
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 384
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 367
Clock ............................. 203,212
Cold Weather Operation ................... 254
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 236
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 196
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 189
438 INDEX