2012 DODGE CHALLENGER lock

A. Headlight Switch pg. 23
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display (behind steering wheel)
pg. 62
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
E. Ignition Switch/Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 11
F. Audio System (touch-screen radio shown) pg. 28 G. Climate Controls pg. 25
H. Power Outlet pg. 67
I. Transmission Shift Lever
J. SWITCH PANEL
− Heated Seat Switches pg. 20
− Hazard Switch
− Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Offpg. 74
K. Speed Control pg. 24 L. Hood Release (below steering wheel at
base of instrument panel) pg. 95
M. EVIC Controls pg. 62
N. Parking Brake Pedal
O. Trunk Release Button
P. Power Mirrors
Q. Power Door Locks
R. Power Windows
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight*
(See page 74 for more information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe doors. Press the UNLOCK button
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to Programmable
Features in this guide.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn thepanic alarm off.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is anemergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking
the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become lockedin the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: • Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
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WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob.This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without
having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and
stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.
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To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or
passenger side door handle, grab either
front door handle to unlock the door
automatically.
To Lock the Vehicle:
• Both front door handles have LOCKbuttons located on the outside of the
handle. With one of the vehicle's
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger
front door handle, press the door
handle LOCK button to lock all four
doors and trunk.
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable
Features in this guide for further information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the
trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or
Programmable Features in this guide for further information.
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and trunk will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On
the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow
you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
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THEFT ALARM
To Arm
•Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop
button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the
vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open,
press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles,
press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key
Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE: After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two
seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door
handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop
button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door
handle and enter the vehicle, then turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
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REAR SEAT
Folding Rear Seatback
• Pull on the loops, located near theouter top of the seatbacks, to fold
down either or both seatbacks. These
loops can be tucked away when not in
use.
• When the seatback is raised to the upright position, make sure it is
latched by strongly pulling on the top
of the seatback above the seat loop.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatbackis not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded-down position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in a
collision. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seats arelocated on the center instrument panel
below the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a
second time to select Low-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
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WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.
TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control handle islocated below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.
• To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor).
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
• To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment
must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or
driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and
others being severely injured or killed.
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