2012 DODGE CHALLENGER engine

Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot
seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if
not done at 102,000 miles (170,000 km). X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on theright hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and
relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 — 15 Amp Blue Washer Motor
2 — 25 Amp
Natural Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
3 — 25 Amp
Natural Ignition Run/Start
4 — 25 Amp
Natural EGR Solenoid/Alternator
5 — 15 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module
6 — 25 Amp
Natural Ignition Coils/Injectors
7 — 25 Amp
Natural Headlamp Washer Relay – If Equipped
8 — 30 Amp
Green Starter
10 30 Amp Pink — Windshield Wiper
11 30 Amp Pink — Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valves
12 40 Amp Green —
Radiator Fan Lo/High
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–423–6343
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installedspecial TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your
DVD by calling 1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Air Conditioning............ 26
Airbag .................. 14
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 13
Audio Settings . . . 30,31,32,34,37,46
Automatic Headlights ......... 23
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) .............. 26
Automatic Transmission Autostick ............... 70
FluidType .............. 99
Autostick ................ 70
AxleFluid ................ 99
Belts, Seat ............... 13
BrakeFluid ............... 99
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 22
Bulb Replacement .......... 112
Calibration, Compass ......... 62
Change Oil Indicator .......... 77
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 79
Child Restraint ............. 15
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 15
ClimateControl ............. 26
Clock Setting ........ 30,32,35,43
Compass Calibration .......... 62
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 99
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 24
CruiseLight ............... 24
Customer Assistance ......... 113
Defects, Reporting .......... 114
Dimmer Control ............. 24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 24
Disarming, Theft System ....... 13
E-85 Fuel ............... 100
ECO ................... 63
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 24
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) .......... 62,63,72 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 28
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .... 93
Jacking ................ 79
Jump Starting ............ 89
Overheating ............. 78
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 22
Compartment ............. 96
Jump Starting ............ 89
Oil Selection ............. 99
Overheating ............. 78
Starting .............. 11,12
Stopping ............. 11,12
EventDataRecorder .......... 94
Exterior Lights ............ 112
FlatTireChanging ........... 79
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ........ 100
Fluid Capacities ............ 99
Fluids .................. 99
FogLights ................ 23
FoldingRearSeat ........... 20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 93
Front Heated Seats ........... 20
Fuel Specifications ............ 99
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..64
Headlights Automatic .............. 23
Dimmer Switch ........... 24
HighBeam .............. 23
Heated Mirrors ........... 25,26
Heated Seats .............. 20
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 23
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 64
Hood Release .............. 95
InstrumentCluster ............ 6 Indicators ............... 7
INDEX
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Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,74
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 23
Introduction............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 61
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 61
Jack Location .............. 79
Jack Operation ............. 81
Jacking Instructions .......... 81
Jump Starting .............. 89
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 63
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .......... 9
Lock/Unlock ............. 10
Starting/Stopping ........ 11,12
Lane Change Assist .......... 22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 15
Lights TurnSignal .............. 22
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record ......104,107
MaintenanceSchedule ..... 102,105
MediaCenterRadio ........ 30,32
Mirrors Heated .............. 25,26
MOPAR
®Accessories ........ 115
Navigation .............. 40,49
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..... 22
OilChangeIndicator .......... 77
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...... 77
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 99
Outlet Power ................. 67
Overheating, Engine .......... 78
Panic Alarm ............... 8 Phone (Pairing)
............. 56
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 56
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information .............. 111
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 26
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 67
Seats ................. 18
Steering ................ 99
Preparation for Jacking ........ 80
Programmable Electronic
Features ............... 63,72
Radio Operation .......... 34,43
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 23
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 20
Recreational Towing .......... 69
Remote Starting System ........ 9
ReplacementBulbs .......... 112
Reporting Safety Defects ...... 114
Restraints, Child ............ 15
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ..... 93
Seat Belts ................ 13
Seats ................... 18
Adjustment .............. 18
Heated ................ 20
Lumbar Support ........... 18
Power ................. 18
RearFolding ............. 20
Seek Button .......... 30,31,33
Setting the Clock ...... 30,32,35,43
Shift Lever Override .......... 91
Short Message Service (SMS) ..... 60
Signals, Turn .............. 22
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 55
SpareTire ................ 79
SparkPlugs ............... 99
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 24
Cancel ................ 24
Resume ................ 24
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 24
Starting Remote ................. 9
INDEX
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SteeringTiltColumn .............. 21
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 56
Store Radio Presets ........ 31,33
Stuck, Freeing ............. 93
SunRoof ................ 26
Supplemental Restraint
System - Airbag ............. 14
Temperature Control,
Automatic (ATC) ............ 26
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 78
Text Messaging ............. 60
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 13
Theft System Arming ......... 13
Theft System Disarming ........ 13
Tilt Steering Column .......... 21
TIREFIT ................. 84
Tires Air Pressure ............. 111
Changing ............. 79,81
FlatChanging ............ 79
Jacking .............. 80,81 Pressure Warning Light
....... 74
SpareTire ............... 79
Towing .................. 68 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 74
Disabled Vehicle ........... 92
Recreational ............. 69
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ..... 68
Trailer Weight .............. 68
Transmission Fluid ................. 99
TurnSignals ............... 22
Uconnect™Phone ........... 56
Uconnect™ Voice Command ..... 59
Voice Commands ............ 59
Washers, Windshield .......... 23
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ..... 111
Wind Buffeting ............. 27
Windshield Washers .......... 23
Windshield Wipers ........... 23
INDEX
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 30, 32, 34, 43
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 31, 34, 37, 46
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 30, 32, 35, 43
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 40, 49
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the UConnect™ Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 56
• How do I use my iPod
®?pg.61
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 61
• What does the ECO message mean on the EVIC display? pg. 63
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 64
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Challenger? pg. 68
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 74
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 79
• How do I use my Tirefit kit? pg. 84
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 89
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 108
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 99
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 102
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 111
FAQ (How To?)
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