2011 DODGE CHALLENGER warning

• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever 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 severely 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.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located onthe instrument panel, below the
steering column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood
opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
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.
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthlyand inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, shouldbe cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–423–6343
CHRYSLER CANADA
INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer, who has access
to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United
States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian
residents with hearing difficulties
that require assistance can use the
special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter
users, dial 711 and for Voice callers,
dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect
with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS
ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail
owner of your vehicle, you may obtain
one free printed copy of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals on your DVD by calling
1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional
printed copies of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by
calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
Master Card, American Express and
Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call
the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when
ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge
websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select
your desired model year and vehicle
from the drop down lists.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Air Conditioning............ 25
Airbag .................. 13
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 12
Audio Jack ............... 33
Audio Settings ............. 31
Automatic Headlights ......... 22
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 25
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 68
AxleFluid ................ 68
Belts, Seat ............... 13
BrakeFluid ............... 68
Bulb Replacement ........... 76
Calibration, Compass ......... 43
Change Oil Indicator .......... 53
Child Restraint ............. 14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 14
ClimateControl ............. 25
Clock Setting ............ 31,33
Compass Calibration .......... 43
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 68
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 23
CruiseLight ............... 23
Customer Assistance .......... 77
Defects, Reporting ........... 78
Dimmer Control ............. 22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 22
Disarming, Theft System ....... 12
Driver Cockpit .............. 4
ECO ................... 43
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 23
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 43,44
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 28
EmergencyKey .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of FreeingVehicleWhenStuck .... 62 Jump Starting
............ 58
Overheating ............. 54
Engine Compartment ............. 65
Jump Starting ............ 58
Oil Selection ............. 68
Overheating ............. 54
Starting ................ 11
Stopping ............... 11
EventDataRecorder .......... 63
Express Down Windows ......... 8
Exterior Lights ............. 76
Fluid Capacities ............ 68
Fluids .................. 68
FogLights ................ 22
FoldingRearSeat ........... 18
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 62
Front Heated Seats ........... 19
Fuel Specifications ............ 68
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..45
Hard Disk Drive ............. 34
Headlights Automatic .............. 22
Dimmer Switch ........... 22
HighBeam .............. 21
Heated Seats .............. 19
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 21
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 45
Hood Release .............. 64
InstrumentCluster ............ 6 Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,50
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 21
Introduction ............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ....... 41
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 42
Jack Location .............. 55
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Jump Starting.............. 58
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 44
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........... 9
Lock/Unlock ............ 9,10
Starting/Stopping .......... 11
Lane Change Assist .......... 21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 14
Lights TurnSignal .............. 21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 71
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 70
MediaCenterRadio ........ 30,32
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 79
Navigation .............. 35,36
Non-Touch-Screen Radio ....... 30
OilChangeIndicator .......... 53
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...... 53
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 68
Outlet Power ................. 47
Overheating, Engine .......... 54
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Phone (Pairing) ............. 39
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 38
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 75
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 26
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 47
Seats ................. 16
Steering ................ 68
Programmable Electronic Features . . 44
Radio Non-Touch-Screen .......... 30 Touch-Screen
............ 32
Radio Operation .......... 30,32
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 21
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 18
Recreational Towing .......... 49
Remote Starting System ........ 9
ReplacementBulbs .......... 76
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 78
Restraints, Child ............ 14
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ..... 62
Seat Belts ................ 13
Seats ................... 16
Adjustment .............. 17
Heated ................ 19
Lumbar Support ........... 17
Power ................. 16
RearFolding ............. 18
Seek Button ............. 31,33
Setting the Clock .......... 31,33
Shift Lever Override .......... 60
Signals, Turn .............. 21
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 37
SparkPlugs ............... 68
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 23
Cancel ................ 23
Resume ................ 23
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 23
Starting Remote ................. 9
Steering TiltColumn .............. 20
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 38
Store Radio Presets ........ 31,33
Stuck, Freeing ............. 62
SunRoof ................ 26
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 13
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 25
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 12
Theft System Arming ......... 12
Theft System Disarming ........ 12
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Tilt Steering Column.......... 20
Tires Air Pressure ............. 75
Changing ............... 56
FlatChanging ............ 56
Jacking ................ 56
PressureWarningLight ....... 50
Touch-Screen Radio .......... 32
Towing .................. 48 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 50
Disabled Vehicle ........... 61
Recreational ............. 49
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ..... 48
Trailer Weight .............. 48
Transmission Fluid ................. 68 TurnSignals ............... 21
Uconnect™Phone ........... 38
Uconnect™ Voice Command
..... 40
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) .............. 45
USBPort .............. 35,42
Voice Command ............ 40
Washers, Windshield .......... 21
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ...... 75
Wind Buffeting ............. 27
Windows, Express Down ......... 8
Windshield Washers .......... 21
Windshield Wipers ........... 21
INDEX
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