2012 DODGE CHALLENGER air conditioning

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicatorlight may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled
automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator lightmay flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever youturn on the rear window defroster.
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
Opening Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stopautomatically.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
26

Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
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 X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months which-
ever comes first. 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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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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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
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