2012 DODGE CHALLENGER key

Manual Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph
(104 km/h).
There is no limitation on towing distance. If the trans-
mission is not operable, then the only acceptable method
of towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
severe transmission damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
severe transmission damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383

Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391

Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go). The fan is temperature con-
trolled and can start at any time the ignition switch
is in the ON position (RUN position for Keyless
Enter-N-Go).
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433

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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INDEX 471

Passing............................ 143
Switch ............................ 138
Time Delay ......................... 139
Heated Mirrors .......................... 90
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 238
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 260
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 143
Hill Start Assist ......................... 289
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 339
Holder, Cup ........................... 167
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 152
Hood Release .......................... 137
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21 Immobilizer (Sentry Key)
................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 68,69
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 186
Instrument Cluster ....................... 176
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 174
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 423
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 424
Interior Appearance Care .................. 422
Interior Lights .......................... 143
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 145
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 365
Jack Operation .......................... 368
Jacking Instructions ...................... 368
Jump Starting .......................... 374
Key-In Reminder ......................... 16
Key, Programming ........................ 18
478 INDEX

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

Pets.................................. 77
Phone, Cellular .......................... 92
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 92
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 301
Power Brakes ............................ 284
Deck Lid Release ..................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 427
Door Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 89
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 163
Seats ............................. 126
Steering ........................... 280
Sunroof ........................... 161
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 440
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 54
Preparation for Jacking .................... 367 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 198
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 308
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 411
Radio Operation ........................ 237
Radio Remote Controls .................... 235
Rear Cupholder ......................... 168
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 135
Rear Window Defroster ................... 170
Rear Window Features .................... 170
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 67
Recreational Towing ...................... 348
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 328
Refrigerant ............................ 401
Release, Hood .......................... 137
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INDEX 483