2012 DODGE CHALLENGER warning lights

13. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Light — If EquippedThis light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC) is off.
14. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. 15. High Beam Indicator
This indicator will turn on when the high beam
headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever
away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to
high beam.
16. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as
a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
placed in ON/RUN. A chime will sound if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled during the bulb check. The
Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continu-
ously if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after the
bulb check or when driving. Refer to “Occupant Re-
straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
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17. Shift Lever Indicator — Automatic Transmission
Only
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
18. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
19. Odometer / Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Display Area
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows indi-
vidual trip mileage. Refer to “Trip Odometer Button” for
additional information.
NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans-
fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur-
chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading
the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he
cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and
a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the
mileage was before the repair or service. It is a good idea
for you to make a record of the odometer reading before
the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is
properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if
the odometer must be reset at zero.
The EVIC features a driver-interactive display, for further
information refer to
Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)”.
20. Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may
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Interior Care
Use MOPARFabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent
for carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MOPAR Satin Select or equivalent. Do not use
harsh cleaners or Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean
or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 33
Automatic Headlights .................... 139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 238
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 416
Automatic Transmission .............266,416,418
Adding Fluid .................... 418,440
Autostick .......................... 273
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 418
Fluid Change ....................... 418
Fluid Level Check .................... 417
Fluid Type ......................... 440
Special Additives ..................... 416
Autostick ............................. 273
Axle Fluid ............................. 440
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 440
B-Pillar Location ........................ 301 Battery
............................... 398
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 398
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 403
Brake Assist System ...................... 289
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 287
Brake Fluid ............................ 440
Brake System ........................ 284,413
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 285,288
Fluid Check ..................... 414,440
Master Cylinder ..................... 414
Parking ........................... 281
Warning Light .................... 181,284
Brake, Parking .......................... 281
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 266
Brakes ............................. 284,413
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement ..................... 432,433
Bulbs, Light .......................... 82,432
Calibration, Compass ..................... 196
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 438
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 332
Oil (Engine) ........................ 396
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 411
Car Washes ............................ 419
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............79,331
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 334
Cellular Phone ........................ 92,237
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 436
Certification Label ....................... 334
Chains, Tire ............................ 314
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 297 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 391
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 328
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 421
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 404
Clock ............................. 204,213
Cold Weather Operation ................... 258
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 196
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 191
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FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 353
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 365
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 258
Fluid Capacities ......................... 438
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 417
Brake ............................. 414
Cooling System ...................... 408
Engine Oil ......................... 394
Fluid, Brake ........................... 440
Fluids ................................ 439
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 439
Fog Lights .......................... 141,181
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 135
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 378 Fuel
................................. 327
Adding ........................... 332
Additives .......................... 330
Clean Air .......................... 328
Conserving ......................... 191
Ethanol ........................... 328
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 332
Gasoline ........................... 327
Gauge ............................ 176
Materials Added ..................... 330
Methanol .......................... 328
Octane Rating .................... 327,439
Requirements ....................... 327
Saver Mode ........................ 191
Specifications ....................... 439
Tank Capacity ....................... 438
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 191
Fuel Saver ............................. 191
Fuel System Caution ..................... 333
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Fueling............................... 332
Fuses ................................ 424
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............332,390
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 327
Conserving ......................... 191
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 328
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 328
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 177
Fuel .............................. 176
Odometer .......................... 181
Speedometer ........................ 176
Tachometer ......................... 176
Gear Ranges ........................... 267
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 379
General Information ...............18,27,121,326
General Maintenance ..................... 393 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 423
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............335,337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............335,337
GVWR ............................... 335
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 92
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 353
Head Restraints ......................... 132
Headlights ............................ 433
Automatic ......................... 139
Bulb Replacement .................... 433
Cleaning ........................... 422
Delay ............................. 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 143
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
On With Wipers ................... 139,147
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Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................34,194,254
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,194
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 234
Knee Bolster .......................... 54,55
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 142
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....72,73
Latches ................................ 82
Hood ............................. 137
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 327
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 82
Life of Tires ............................ 312
Light Bulbs .......................... 82,432Lights
.............................. 82,138
Airbag .................... 61,62,67,80,178
Alarm ............................ 183
Anti-Lock ....................... 185,287
Automatic Headlights ................. 139
Brake Assist Warning .................. 294
Brake Warning .................... 181,284
Bulb Replacement ................. 432,433
Center Mounted Stop .................. 436
Courtesy/Reading ................. 143,151
Cruise ............................ 176
Daytime Running .................... 140
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 294
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 177
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 179
Exterior ............................ 82
Fog ............................ 141,181
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
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INDEX 479