2015 DODGE CHALLENGER ECU

3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from under
the spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen
the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack
assembly.
Spare Tire Fastener
Jack Fastener
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
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WARNING!(Continued)
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead
battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual
Park Release lever.
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5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged
position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward until it locks in place in the vertical position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side)
rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and
down, to its original position, until the locking tab
snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the
lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console.
Reinstall the console storage bin.
Tether Strap
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may occur from improper towing.
•The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
Automatic Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is
operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
•The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
•The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
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WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
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WARNING!(Continued)
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
1––Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp Green–Radiator Fan #1 – If Equipped
3 50 Amp Red–Power Steering #1 / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged)
– If Equipped
4 30 Amp Pink–Starter
5 40 Amp Green–Anti-Lock Brakes
6 30 Amp Pink–Anti-Lock Brakes
7––Fuse – Spare
8––Fuse – Spare
9–20 Amp YellowAll-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10–10 Amp Red Security – If Equipped / Under hood Lamp – Police
11–20 Amp YellowHorns
12–10 Amp RedAir Conditioning Clutch
13––Fuse – Spare
14––Fuse – Spare
532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes........................377
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................382
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .158
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............513
Adding Fuel.............................431
Adding Washer Fluid......................508
Additives, Fuel...........................429
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................54
Air Bag Components.....................53
Air bag Operation.......................56
Air Bag Warning Light....................65
Enhanced Accident Response................64
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................68
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
If A Deployment Occurs...................63
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................57
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............67
Side Air Bags...........................58
Transporting Pets........................90
Air bag Deployment........................53
Air bag Light.............................65
Air bag Maintenance........................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .501
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................503
Air Conditioning Filter.....................325
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............324
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................503
Air Conditioning System....................322
Air Pressure, Tires.........................404
Alarm
Arm The System........................18
Disarm The System.......................19
Alarm Light.............................225
Alarm, Panic.............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
580 INDEX

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................512
Disposal..............................516
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................382
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................225
Appearance Care.........................523
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............18
Auto Down Power Windows..................38
Automatic Door Locks......................31
Automatic Headlights......................139
Automatic High Beams.....................139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........314
Automatic Transmission....................362
Adding Fluid..........................522
Autostick.............................369
Fluid and Filter Changes..................522
Fluid Change..........................522
Fluid Level Check.......................522
Fluid Type............................552
Special Additives.......................521
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode.......368
Autostick...............................369
Auto Unlock, Doors........................32
Axle Fluid..............................552
Axle Lubrication..........................552
Battery.................................502
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........24
Location..............................502
Belts, Seat...............................95
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................507
B-Pillar Location..........................398
Brake Assist System.......................385
Brake Control System, Electronic..............381
Brake Fluid.............................552
Brake, Parking...........................377
Brakes.................................381
Brake System............................38110
INDEX 581