2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................291
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ........291
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ......292
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped ........293
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .294
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................297
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................297
▫ After Starting ....................... .300
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER – IF EQUIPPED . . . .300 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .300
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission ...........300
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .304
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............306
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .306
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission ........306
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .308
 AUTOSTICK® ........................ .315
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▫Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter ................315
 SPORT MODE ........................ .318
 LAUNCH MODE – IF EQUIPPED ...........319
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........324
▫ Acceleration ........................ .324
▫ Traction ........................... .324
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............325
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................325
 POWER STEERING .....................327

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED. . .328
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .329
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ........330▫
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ......330
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .332
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............332
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .335
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............335
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............336
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............336
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................337
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........339
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................342
▫ Synchronizing ESC ....................344
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............344
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▫Tire Markings ....................... .344
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........348
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........350
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........351
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........356
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .356
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................357
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .359
▫ All Season Tires – If Equipped ............360
▫ Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped. .360
▫ Snow Tires ......................... .360
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .361
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................361 ▫
Life Of Tire ........................ .362
▫ Replacement Tires .....................363
 TIRE CHAINS ........................ .364
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....366
▫ Tire Rotation – Same tire size on front and rear
axle .............................. .367
▫ Tire Rotation – Different tire size on front and rear
axle .............................. .367
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .368
▫ Premium System ..................... .370
▫ General Information ...................374
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................375
▫ 6.4L Engine ......................... .375
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................375
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▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............376
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......376
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................377
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................377
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................378
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............379
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .379
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............379
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............381
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................382 ▫
Vehicle Certification Label ...............382
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......383
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........383
▫ Overloading ........................ .384
▫ Loading ........................... .384
 TRAILER TOWING .....................384
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................385
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .385
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni-
tion system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
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Normal Starting With Integrated Key – Manual
Transmission
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has
a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to
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WARNING!(Continued)
obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the
procedure carefully. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for further informa-
tion.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal. Do not
press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running. If the engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the ENGINE
START/STOP button is installed and
the Remote Start/Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ FOBIK is in the passenger com-
partment.
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Installing And Removing The ENGINE
START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into theignition switch with the lettering facing up and read-
able.
3. Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
Removing The Button
1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed from the ignition switch for key fob use.
2. Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose. NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button should only
be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF
position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button –
Automatic Transmission Only
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
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