2012 DODGE CHALLENGER open hood

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ...........9
Theft Alarm ................13
Seat Belt .................13
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ............14
Child Restraints .............15
Front Seats ................18
Rear Seat .................20
Heated Seats ...............20
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 22
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High
Beam Lever................22
Headlight Switch .............23
Speed Control ..............24
Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip Shift.. 25
Manual Climate Controls .........25
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC).. 26
Power Sunroof ..............26
Wind Buffeting ..............27
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......28
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 30
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........32
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................34
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR).. 43Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link.. 53
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......56
Uconnect™ Phone ............56
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......59
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio .......61
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........61
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ...............62
Programmable Features .........63
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............64
Power Outlets ...............67
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............68
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............69
SRT8AutoStick®................70
Electronic Control Damping System . . . 71
Performance Features ..........72
Summer/Three-Season Tires .......73
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.......74
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 74
If Your Engine Overheats .........78
Jacking And Tire Changing ........79
Battery Location .............84
TIREFIT Kit ................84
Jump-Starting ..............89
Shift Lever Override ...........91
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........92
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........93
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......94
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............95
Engine Compartment ...........96
Fluids And Capacities ..........99
Maintenance Chart ........... 102
Fuses .................. 108
Tire Pressures .............. 111
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...... 111
Exterior Bulbs ............. 112
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center.................. 113
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center...113Assistance For The Hearing Impaired. . 113
Publications Ordering ......... 113
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............ 114
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®. . 115
INDEX................. 116
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions ...... 119
TABLE OF CONTENTS

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C)
or greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shiftlever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the shift lever manual override
cover which is located on the PRNDL
bezel next to the shift lever. The
override access port is at the front of
the cubby bin.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located onthe instrument panel, below the
steering column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood
opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not
fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
95

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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