2012 DODGE CHALLENGER Owners Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Cupholders
The front cupholders are located in the center console.
Illuminated Front Cupholders — If Equipped
The front cupholders are illuminated with LEDs. They
are turned on with the headlights or parking lights. Refer
to “Lights” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Front Cupholders
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Rear Cupholders
The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest
between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned
forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide con-
venient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintain-
ing a resting place for the rear occupant’s elbows.
CONSOLE FEATURES
Sliding Center Console Armrest
The center console armrest slides forward with three
detents to provide flexibility for comfort, cupholder use
and shifting ease.
Rear CupholdersSliding Console Armrest
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Console Storage
The center console has a storage compartment located
underneath the armrest, and also contains a 12 Volt
power outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold
various size coins). The center console may also be
equipped with a Universal Consumer Interface (UCI).
UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPodand
iPhone devices. Refer to “Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI) — If Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
Center Console
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time. NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 174
 Instrument Cluster .................... 175
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 176
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 186
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 188
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ....... 190
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 191
▫ Sport Mode ........................ 194 ▫
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display —
If Equipped ........................ 194
▫ Driver-Selectable Surround Sound
(DSS) — If Equipped .................. 195
▫ Compass Display .................... 195
▫ System Warnings
(Customer Information Features) ......... 197
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 198
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
Equipped ............................ 202
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 202
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 202
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 203
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 203
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 206
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 208
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 211
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 211
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 212
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 217
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 219
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 222
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 222
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped .......................... 223
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 227
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 228
▫ Using This Feature ................... 229
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▫Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 229
▫ Play Mode ......................... 229
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 231
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 233
 Harman Kardon Logic7High Performance
Multichannel Surround Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) — If
Equipped ............................ 234
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 235
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 236 ▫
CD Player ......................... 236
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 237
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 237
 Climate Controls ...................... 238
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..... 238
▫ Automatic Operation .................. 238
▫ Blower Control ...................... 239
▫ Manual Operation .................... 239
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 243
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlets6 — ESC OFF Switch11 — Ignition Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Sport Button12 — Trunk Release Button
3 — Glove Compartment 8 — Hazard Warning Switch13 — Headlight Switch
4 — Radio 9 — Heated Steering Wheel Switch
5 — Heated Seat Switch 10 — Climate Control
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