2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Center Console Power OutletPower Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #18 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #9 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in 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.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.(Continued)
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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 ............... 176
 Instrument Cluster .................... 177
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 178
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 188
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 190
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ....... 192
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 193
▫ Performance Features ................. 195 ▫
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display —
If Equipped ........................ 198
▫ Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) –
If Equipped ........................ 199
▫ Compass Display .................... 200
▫ System Warnings
(Customer Information Features) ......... 202
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 202
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —
If Equipped .......................... 206
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 206
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 206
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 207
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 207
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 210
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 212
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 215
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 215
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 216
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 221
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 223
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 226
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 226
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ........................ 227
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 231
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 232
▫ Using This Feature ................... 233
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