2011 DODGE CHALLENGER manual transmission

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go .............9
Theft Alarm ................12
Seat Belt .................13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ..................13
Child Restraints .............14
Front Seats ................16
Rear Seat .................18
Heated Seats ...............19
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam
Lever...................21
Headlight Switch .............22
Speed Control ..............23
Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip
Shift ...................24
Manual Climate Controls .........24
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................25
Power Sunroof ..............26
Wind Buffeting ..............27
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......28
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........30
Touch-Screen Radios ...........32
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......38
Uconnect™ Phone ............38
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......40
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........41
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................43
Programmable Features .........44Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............45
Power Outlets ...............47
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ..........48
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............49
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance .......50
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 50
If Your Engine Overheats .........54
Jacking And Tire Changing ........55
Jump-Starting ..............58
Shift Lever Override ...........60
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........61
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........62
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......63
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............64
Engine Compartment ...........65
Fluids And Capacities ..........68
Maintenance Chart ............70
Fuses ...................72
Tire Pressures ...............75
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......75
Exterior Bulbs ..............76
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 77
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................77
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 77
Publications Ordering ..........77
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............78
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...79
INDEX..................80
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Engine Starting/Stopping - Automatic Transmission
Starting• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after
10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button
again.
Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
• 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.
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
30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.
Engine Starting/Stopping - Manual Transmission
Starting
• Press and hold the clutch pedal while pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button. Release the button when the engine starts. If the engine fails
to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, release the button.
Stopping • With the vehicle stopped, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
• If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the ENGINE START/STOP button must be
held for two seconds before the engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will
remain in the ACC position until the vehicle is stopped and the button is pressed twice
to the OFF position.
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.
GETTING STARTED
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannotmaintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT
• Skip Shift is enabled when vehicle speed is between 19 MPH (30 km/h) and
21 MPH (34 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is at 1/4 throttle or less.
• For optimal fuel economy, under low acceleration conditions, your vehicle will only allow you to shift from first gear to fourth gear. Additionally, the skip shift message
will appear on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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RECREATIONAL
TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle — Automatic Transmission
• Recreational towing (with all fourwheels on the ground, or using a tow
dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this
vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on
a vehicle trailer with all four wheels
OFF the ground
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle — Manual Transmission
• Flat towing of vehicles equipped with
a manual transmission is permitted
within the following limitations:
• The shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL
• There is no limitation on the distance to be traveled
• The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h)
CAUTION!
• Exceeding these towing limits maycause severe transmission
damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause
severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
UTILITY
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground
Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
RWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
RWD With a Key –
Automatic Transmission Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. The distance
to be traveled must not
exceed 15 mi (24 km),
and the towing speed
must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
RWD With a Key – Manual
Transmission Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. There is no
limitation on the distance
to be traveled. The
towing speed must not
exceed 65 mph
(104 km/h)Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Spark Plug 6.4L LZTRGAP11EG
(Gap.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Axle Rear 5.7L, 6.4L API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent (with
MOPAR
®Friction
Modifier-Hypoid Gear
Additive). —
Axle Rear 3.6L API GL-5 SAE 75W140
Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid
or equivalent meeting
MS-1165, such as Fuchs
EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin
CHF 11s. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000
26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road
conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if
necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc
brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer
towing. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid. X X X X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty conditions,
or stop and go driving. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid, change if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks
or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X•* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.•Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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