2013 DODGE CHALLENGER Owners Manual

24. Low Fuel LightThis light will turn on and a single chime will
sound when the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank.
25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an
onboard diagnostic system called OBD. The OBD
system monitors engine and automatic transmis-
sion control systems. The MIL will turn on when the
ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If
the MIL does not come on when turning the key from OFF
to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the MIL
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
not require towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
drivability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such
as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result
in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or
others.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display which is located in the
instrument cluster.This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pressing the switches
mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the
following:
•
System Status
• Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Compass Display
• Outside Temperature Display
• Trip Computer Functions
• Uconnect® phone (If Equipped)
• Uconnect® gps Screens (If Equipped)
• Audio Mode Display
• Surround Sound Modes (if equipped with Driver-
Selectable Surround [DSS])
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:MENU Button
Press and release the MENU button to access
the main menu, or to return to the main menu
from the sub-menus.
UP Button Press and release the UP button to scroll up-
ward through the main menus and sub-menus.
DOWN Button
Press and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the main menus and
sub-menus.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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SELECT ButtonPress and release the SELECT button for access
to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per-
sonal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold
the SELECT button for two seconds to reset
features.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) •
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK
• Door Ajar
• Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
• Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
• Oil Change Required
• Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
• Channel # Transmit
• Channel # Training
• Channel # Trained
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•Clearing Channels
• Channels Cleared
• Did Not Train
• Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime)
• Service TPM System (with a single chime)
• Tire Pressure Display Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate
Tire to XX”
• ESC Off – Electronic Stability Control is deactivated
• ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — if equipped
• Check Gascap
• Key Fob Battery Low •
Service Keyless System
• Wrong Key
• Damaged Key
• Key not Programmed
• Vehicle Not in Park
• Key Fob Not Detected
• Press Brake & Push Button to Start
• Push Button or Insert Key/Turn To Run (refer to
“Remote Starting System” in “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle”)
• 1–4 SKIPSHIFT
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Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the
message temporarily, press and release the MENU but-
ton. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
• Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode
• Distance To Empty
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
• Display Units of Measure in
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to cycle through all the
Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following.
•
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If
Equipped
• Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging
will continue from the last fuel average reading before
the reset.
•
The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above
the average fuel economy in the EVIC display. This
message will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement
System (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate
on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient
manner.
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•This feature allows you to monitor when you are
driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to
modify driving habits in order to increase fuel
economy. •
Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Shows
the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT
button.
Fuel Saver Mode–OnFuel Saver Mode–Off
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