2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT trunk

CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
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.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive(+)Post
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required. NOTE:
The battery is stored under an access cover in the
trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine
compartment for jump-starting. Refer to “Jump-Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further
information.
Battery Location
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•If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274
kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and
decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.
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Rear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly
positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may
allow water to get into the power distribution
center and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Rear Power Distribution Center
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Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading
Lamps W5W
Rear Compartment
(Trunk) Lamp 562
Overhead Console Read-
ing Lamps 578
Visor Vanity Lamps A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If
Equipped 194
Door Courtesy 562
Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140
Optional Door Map
Pocket/Cupholder LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Headlamp – High Inten-
sity Discharge (HID) D1S (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Halogen Headlamp H13
Front Park/Turn Lamp 3157A
Front Fog Lamp PSX24W (Serviced at Au-
thorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker 168
Tail Lamp 3057K
Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp 3057K
Rear Side Marker 168
Backup Lamp 921
Center High-Mount Stop
Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
License 168
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Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick orsimilar tool to gently pry the lamp on the outboard
side to disengage the clip.
NOTE: •If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is
placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to
scratch the paint.
2. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing, and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the front/rear side marker.
Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail lamp retainer.
3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly.
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4. Pull back the trunk liner.
5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of thetail lamp assembly.
6. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs. 7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
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11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the taillamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner.
13. Reinstall tail lamp retainer. 14. Close the trunk.
Center Tail/Backup Lamp
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly,
see your authorized dealer.
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