2013 DODGE CHALLENGER snow chains

ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating modes:
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When-
ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this
mode. This mode should be used for most driving
situations. The ESC should only be turned OFF for
specific reasons as noted in the following paragraphs.
Partial Off
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a
more spirited driving experience is desired. It is also
intended for driving in deep snow, sand, or gravel. This
mode disables the TCS portion of the ESC and raises the
threshold for ESC activation, which allows for more
wheel spin than what ESC normally allows.The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near
the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the
“Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off”
switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” will illuminate. To turn the ESC ON again, mo-
mentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will turn off.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the
“Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC
Off” switch. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn the ESC ON again by momen-
tarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done
while the vehicle is in motion.
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NOTE:TheESC OFF message will display and the
audible chime will sound when the shift lever is moved
into the PARK position from any position other than
PARK and then moved out of the PARK position. This
will occur when the message was previously cleared.
WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are disabled. There-
fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is
unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the
ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability. ESC Off mode is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only. NOTE:
When
the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the
system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin
across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. If
one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the
system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and allow
more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not
spinning. To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with tire chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch.
WARNING!
With the ESC switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emer-
gency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not
engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “Full
Off” ESC mode is intended for off-highway or off-
road only.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Rear Tires Only.
• Due to limited clearance, P235/55R18 tire with a
Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile
traction device or equivalent is recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the
instrument cluster, a “LOW TIRE” message will
be displayed and a chime will sound when tire
pressure is low in one or more of the four active road
tires. Should this occur, you should stop as soon as
possible, check the inflation pressure of each tire on your
vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s recom-
mended cold placard pressure value. Once the system
receives the updated tire pressures, the system will
automatically update and the “TPM Telltale Light” and
“LOW TIRE” message will turn off. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
Service TPMS Warning
If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition
switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the
system fault still exists. The “TPM Telltale Light” will
turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A
system fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
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longer display, and a pressure value will display in place
of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the
following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or drivingnext to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The EVIC will also display a
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
detected. In this case, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message is then followed with a graphic display with
pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres-
sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors
but they may not be located in the correct vehicle
position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as
the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is displayed.
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Side Airbag..............................68
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................109
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............287
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................366
Snow Tires ............................. .359
Sound System Kicker .............................. .276
Spare Tire .............................. .361
Spark Plugs ............................ .496
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .496
Oil................................. .496
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................173
Speedometer ............................ .212
Starting .................................29
Automatic Transmission ..................295
Cold Weather ......................... .300Engine Fails to Start
.....................301
Remote ...............................29
Starting and Operating .....................294
Starting Procedures ....................... .294
Steering Column Controls ...................... .166
Column Lock ......................... .172
Power .............................. .324
Tilt Column .......................... .172
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............277
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .277
Storage ............................... .489
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .286
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .489
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .432
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .184
Sun Roof .............................. .194
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .452
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Tachometer ............................. .212
Telescoping Steering Column .................172
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............214
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................19
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .163
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........349
TIREFIT ............................... .407
Tire Markings ........................... .342
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................364
Air Pressure .......................... .354
Chains .............................. .366Changing
............................ .418
Compact Spare ........................ .361
General Information .....................354
High Speed .......................... .357
Inflation Pressures ...................... .356
Jacking .............................. .418
Life of Tires .......................... .364
Load Capacity ........................ .349
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............368
Pressure Warning Light ...................220
Quality Grading ....................... .516
Radial .............................. .358
Replacement .......................... .364
Rotation ............................. .367
Safety .............................. .342
Sizes ............................... .344
Snow Tires ........................... .359
Spare Tire ............................ .419
Spinning ............................ .363
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