2015 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................341
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........341
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....342
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..................343
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .343
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................346
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................346
▫ After Starting ....................... .348
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .348 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .348
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission ...........348
▫ Shifting ............................ .350
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ..............351
▫ 1–4 Skip Shift ....................... .352
▫ Downshifting ....................... .352
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............353
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............354
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .354
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▫Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped .......................... .355
 AUTOSTICK ......................... .362
▫ Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter ................362
 DRIVE MODES ....................... .365
▫ Launch Mode — If Equipped .............370
▫ Guidelines For Track Use ................374
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........377
▫ Acceleration ........................ .377
▫ Traction ........................... .377
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............378
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................378
 POWER STEERING — 6.4L ENGINE .........380
POWER STEERING — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
ENGINE ............................ .381

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED. . .382
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .382
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........383
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......383
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .385
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .386
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............386
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............389
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............389
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................390
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........391
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▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................395
▫ Synchronizing ESC ....................396
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............397
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .397
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........400
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........402
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........403
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........408
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .408
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................409
▫ Radial Ply Tires ......................411
▫ All Season Tires — If Equipped ............412▫Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped. .412
▫
Snow Tires ......................... .413
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .413
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................414
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .415
▫ Replacement Tires .....................415
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......417
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....417
▫ Tire Rotation — Same Tire Size On Front And
Rear Axle .......................... .418
▫ Tire Rotation — Different Tire Size On Front And
Rear Axle .......................... .418
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .419
▫ Premium System ..................... .421
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▫General Information ...................425
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................426
▫ 6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engine ........426
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................426
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............427
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......427
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................428
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................428
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................428
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............429
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .430
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............430 ▫
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............432
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................432
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............432
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......433
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........433
▫ Overloading ........................ .433
▫ Loading ........................... .434
 TRAILER TOWING .....................434
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................435
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .435
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the Key Fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni-
tion system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
Normal Starting With Integrated Key — Manual
Transmission
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and cycle the
ignition switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15
seconds, place the ignition in the OFF position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has
a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the
procedure carefully. Refer to “Jump-Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for further informa-
tion.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
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