2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT hood open

Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following
occur:
•The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm
• Any engine warning lights come on
• Low Fuel Light turns on
• The hood is opened
• The hazard switch is pressed
• The shift lever is moved out of PARK
• The brake pedal is pressed
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door
trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the door
lock knob on each door trim panel upward.
Door Lock Knob
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Voice Training ....................... .146
 SEATS ............................. .147
▫ Power Seats ........................ .148
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............150
▫ Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment . . .152
▫ Manual Front Seatback Recline ............152
▫ Passenger Seat Easy Entry ...............153
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .153
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................156
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........157
 LIGHTS ............................ .159
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...........159
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......160▫
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............160
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................160
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....161
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................161
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............162
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................163
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .163
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................164
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................164
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .164
▫ Map/Reading Lights ...................164
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .165
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safetycatch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Safety Catch
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F
(116°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–
230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F
(116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn the
engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT
Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be
sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails)
should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in
outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/hr).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift into PARK (automatic transmission) or 1st gear (manual transmission) and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401

•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go™). The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position (RUN position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
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WARNING! (Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable).If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser
for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Load Capacity........................ .351
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............368
Pressure Warning Light ...................218
Quality Grading ....................... .495
Radial .............................. .359
Replacement .......................... .363
Rotation ............................. .366
Safety .............................. .344
Sizes ............................... .346
Snow Tires ........................... .360
Spinning ............................ .361
Tread Wear Indicators ....................361
Tire Safety Information .....................344
To Open Hood .......................... .157
Towing ............................... .384
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................124
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .406
Recreational .......................... .385Towing Assistance
........................ .124
Traction ............................... .324
Traction Control ......................... .336
Trailer Towing .......................... .384
Transmission ........................... .439
Automatic ........................... .306
Fluid ............................... .439
Manual ............................. .300
Shifting ............................. .302
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .361
Trip Odometer .......................... .210
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
Turn Signals ............................ .163
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