2013 DODGE CHALLENGER air conditioning

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals
and replace if necessary.
XX X X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped), add as necessary.XX X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). **X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine). ** X X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes
first.XX
Change the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: Most of your driving is at sustained
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C),
driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.XX X X X
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Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot
seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary.XXX X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X XNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Airbag...................14
Air Conditioning.............29
Alarm (Security Alarm)..........13
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . .13
Automatic Headlights..........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .29
Automatic Transmission
Autostick.............26,74
Fluid Type..............106
Autostick...............26,74
AxleFluid ................106
Belts, Seat.................13
BrakeFluid................106
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle..............22
Bulb Replacement............122
Calibration, Compass...........67
Change Oil Indicator...........81
ChangingAFlatTire...........84
Child Restraint..............15
Child Restraint Tether Anchors......15
ClimateControl..............29
Compass Calibration...........67
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity..........106
Cruise Control (Speed Control)......25
Cruise Light................25
Customer Assistance..........123
Defects, Reporting............124
DimmerControl..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight........24
Disarming, Theft System.........13
ECO....................67
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System....32
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control)............25
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ...........67, 68
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.........80
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck. . . .100
Jacking................84JumpStarting ............96
Overheating.............83
Engine
Break-In Recommendations.....22
Compartment ............103
JumpStarting ............96
Oil Selection.............106
Overheating.............83
Starting..............11, 12
Stopping..............11, 12
Event Data Recorder...........101
Exterior Lights..............122
Flat Tire Changing............84
Fluid Capacities.............106
Fluids ..................106
FogLights.................24
Folding Rear Seat.............20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.........100
Front Heated Seats............20
Fuel
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........81
Specifications
............106
Fuse ...................118
Fuses...................118
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)....69
Headlights
Automatic ..............24
Dimmer Switch............24
HighBeam ..............23
Heated Seats...............20
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)....69
Hood Release..............102
Instrument Cluster
Indicators...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights....6
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....23
Introduction................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control.........66
Bluetooth Streaming Audio.....66
INDEX
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