2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.9
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................... .329
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................332
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............432
Adding Fuel ............................ .379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .427
Additives, Fuel .......................... .377
Airbag ..................................58
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................70
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .420
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................423
Air Conditioning Filter .....................285
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............286
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................423
Air Conditioning System ....................278
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .357Alarm Light
............................ .218
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................431
Disposal ............................. .434
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................332
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .442
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........19
Assistance Towing ........................ .124
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................106
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .160
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........278
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Automatic Transmission....................306
Adding Fluid ......................... .441
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................441
Fluid Change ......................... .441
Fluid Level Check ...................... .440
Fluid Type ........................... .439
Special Additives ...................... .440
Autostick .............................. .315
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................35
Axle Fluid ............................. .465
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................465
Battery ................................ .421
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Location ............................. .421
Belts, Seat ...............................49
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................426
B-Pillar Location ......................... .351
Brake Assist System ...................... .336Brake Control System, Electronic
..............335
Brake Fluid ............................ .465
Brake, Parking .......................... .329
Brakes ................................ .332
Brake System ........................... .332
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .332
Fluid Check .......................... .436
Master Cylinder ....................... .436
Parking ............................. .329
Warning Light ........................ .216
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................306
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........93
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................165
Bulb Replacement ........................ .456
Bulbs, Light ..............................99
Calibration, Compass ..................... .234
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .463
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INDEX 499

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .379
Oil (Engine) .......................... .419
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................382
Car Washes ............................ .442
Cellular Phone .......................... .277
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............461
Certification Label ........................ .382
Chains, Tire ............................ .364
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............94
Checks, Safety ............................94
Child Restraint ............................73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .375
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .444Climate Control
......................... .278
Clock ................................. .242
Cold Weather Operation ....................297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............277
Compass .............................. .234
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .235
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .226
Connector UCI................................ .267
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........267
Console ............................... .201
Console, Floor .......................... .201
Console, Overhead ....................... .183
Contract, Service ......................... .491
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........433
Cooling System .......................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............432
Coolant Capacity ...................... .463
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Coolant Level......................... .430
Disposal of Used Coolant .................434
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................431
Inspection ........................... .434
Points to Remember .....................435
Pressure Cap ......................... .433
Radiator Cap ......................... .433
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............431
Corrosion Protection ...................... .442
Cruise Light ............................ .210
Cupholders ............................ .200
Customer Assistance ...................... .489
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............166
Daytime Running Lights ....................161
Dealer Service ........................... .416
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................45
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................43 Defroster, Rear Window
.....................203
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................167
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................414
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................164
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .418
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................406
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................434
Door Locks ..............................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .325
Electrical Power Outlets .....................196
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................108
Electronic Brake Control System ...............335
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Anti-Lock Brake System..................335
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......451
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............339
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......221
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................403
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................388
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Overheating .......................... .388
Towing ............................. .406
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........415
Engine ................................ .413
Air Cleaner .......................... .420
Block Heater ......................... .300
Break-In Recommendations .................93 Checking Oil Level
..................... .418
Compartment ......................... .413
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................430
Cooling ............................. .430
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .297
Flooded, Starting ...................... .297
Fuel Requirements ..................... .375
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Oil................................. .418
Oil Change Interval ..................... .418
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .419
Oil Selection .......................... .419
Oil Synthetic ......................... .419
Overheating .......................... .388
Starting ............................. .291
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .419
Enhanced

Accident Response Feature ............68
502 INDEX