2014 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT heating

WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary
areas are affected by improper tire pressure:
•Safety
• Economy
• Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Safety
WARNING!
•Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re-
sult in over-heating and tire failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire failure.
• Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect ve-
hicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
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360 STARTING AND OPERATING

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the
switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument
panel.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. NOTE:
With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic
transmission) or FIRST GEAR and REVERSE (with
manual transmission), do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• 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.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

KeyFob...............................33
Remote...............................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .186
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .328
Electrical Power Outlets .....................198
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............339
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................339
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......459
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............343
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......223
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................409
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................392
Jump Starting ......................... .405
Overheating .......................... .392
Towing ............................. .413
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........421
Engine ................................ .419
Air Cleaner .......................... .426
Block Heater ......................... .304
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .424
Compartment ......................... .419
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................437
Cooling ............................. .437
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .301
Flooded, Starting ...................... .301
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Fuel Requirements..................... .379
Jump Starting ......................... .405
Oil................................. .424
Oil Change Interval ..................... .425
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .425
Oil Synthetic ......................... .426
Overheating .......................... .392
Starting ............................. .295
Temperature Gauge ..................... .213
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .425
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .380
Event Data Recorder ........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .161Exterior Lights
.......................... .101
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .383
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .426
Air Conditioning ...................... .288
Engine Oil ........................... .426
Engine Oil Disposal .....................426
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .392
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .166
Flooded Engine Starting ....................301
Fluid, Brake ............................ .473
Fluid Capacities ......................... .471
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................447
Brake ............................... .444
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INDEX 511

Overdrive OFF Switch..................... .318
Overhead Console ........................ .185
Overheating, Engine ...................... .392
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .449
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .332
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................177
Passing Light ........................... .166
Performance ............................ .232
Personal Settings ......................... .240
Pets ....................................96
Pets, Transporting ..........................96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........356
Power Brakes .............................. .336
Deck Lid Release ........................43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................459 Door Locks
............................34
Mirrors ..............................110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........198
Seats ............................... .150
Steering ............................. .330
Sunroof ............................. .195
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .473
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................59
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................57
Programmable Electronic Features .............240
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .363
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........441
Radio Operation ......................... .281
Radio Remote Controls .....................278
Rear Cupholder ......................... .203
518 INDEX