2012 DODGE CHALLENGER trunk

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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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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• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the KeylessEnter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door
handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
To Enter the Trunk:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob located outside the vehicle and
within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the deck lid,
press the button located on the center
of the light bar which is located on the
deck lid above the license plate.
NOTE:
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Engine Starting/Stopping - Automatic Transmission
Starting
• Place the shift lever in PARK orNEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after
10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button
again.
Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to theOFF position.
• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut
off.
NOTE:
• If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
• The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Followthese steps to access the jack and spare tire.
NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. To hold the cover up and into place, hang the hook that is located on the end of the strap over the trunk upper weather
strip located in the channel below the rear window.
3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
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BATTERY LOCATION
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts arelocated on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
TIREFIT KIT
• Small punctures up to1∕4in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT.
Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
• This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/h).
TIREFIT Storage
• The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk.
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
1. Sealant Bottle 5. Mode Select Knob
2. Deflation Button 6. Sealant Hose (Clear)
3. Pressure Gauge 7. Air Pump Hose (Black)
4. Power Button 8. Power Plug
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses • Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air orsealant mode.
Selecting Air Mode
• Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position for air pump operation only. Use the Black Air Pump Hose (7) when selecting this mode.
Selecting Sealant Mode
• Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting this mode.
Using The Power Button
• Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair,eyes, or clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed
through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin.
Change clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.
• TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician immediately. Keep TIREFIT out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and
drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician
immediately.
• TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h)
until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around
you.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged batteryit can be jumpstarted using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery
booster pack follow the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery
posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE: The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle
looking over the fender.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn theignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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