2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT cruise control

down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:
The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before pressing the SET button.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
speed memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151

Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 387
Engine Oil ......................... 373
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 154
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 279
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 281
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 165
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 291
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 402
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 150
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 295
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 179Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 188
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 357
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 342
Jump Starting ....................... 353
Overheating ........................ 342
Towing ............................ 360
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 368
Engine ............................... 366
Air Cleaner ......................... 373
Block Heater ........................ 263
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
Checking Oil Level ................... 371
Compartment ....................... 366
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 384,414
Cooling ........................... 383
Exhaust Gas Caution ................81,333
452 INDEX

Latches................................ 84
Hood ............................. 138
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 329
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 315
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,407
Lights .............................. 84,140
Airbag .................... 63,64,69,82,180
Alarm ............................ 185
Anti-Lock ....................... 186,290
Automatic Headlights ................. 140
Brake Assist Warning .................. 299
Brake Warning .................... 183,288
Bulb Replacement ................. 407,408
Center Mounted Stop .................. 412
Courtesy/Reading ................. 144,153
Cruise ............................ 178
Daytime Running .................... 142
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 299
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
....... 179
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 180
Exterior ............................ 84
Fog ............................ 142,182
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 342
Headlight Switch ..................... 140
Headlights ...................... 140,408
Headlights On Reminder ............... 142
Headlights On With Wipers ..........141,148
High Beam ...................... 143,182
High Beam Indicator .................. 182
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................. 140,178
Intensity Control ..................... 145
Interior ......................... 145,153
License ............................ 412
Lights On Reminder .................. 142
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INDEX 457

Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 439
Service Contract ......................... 441
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 187
Service Manuals ........................ 443
Setting the Clock ..................... 208,217
Settings, Personal ........................ 202
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 266
Shift Lever Override ...................... 359
Shift Speeds ........................... 265
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 265
Shifting ............................... 267
Automatic Transmission ................ 267
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 115
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 248
Signals, Turn ...................... 84,143,180Slippery Surfaces, Driving On
............... 279
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 317
Snow Tires ............................ 319
Sound System Kicker ............................ 238
Spark Plugs ............................ 414
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 414
Oil ............................... 414
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 150
Speedometer ........................... 178
Sport Mode ............................ 278
Starting ............................. 27,255
Automatic Transmission ................ 256
Cold Weather ....................... 261
Engine Fails to Start .................. 261
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 255
Starting Procedures ...................... 255
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