2015 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT steering wheel

WARNING!
There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded
vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system
will not activate and slight rolling may occur. This
could cause a collision with another vehicle or object.
Always remember the driver is responsible for brak-
ing the vehicle.
HSA Off
If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done in
the Uconnect® Settings. Refer toUconnect® Settingsin
Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor-
mation.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC
corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine
power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the
condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle
maintain the desired path.
The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path
that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares
it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path
does not match the intended path, the ESC applies the
brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
the condition of oversteer or understeer.
•
Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
• Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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NOTE:
•The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo-
mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN position.
• Each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN
position, the ESC system will be ON even if it was
cycled off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
off or full off.Synchronizing ESC
If the power supply is interrupted (battery
disconnected or discharged), the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may
illuminate with the engine running. If this
should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the
left and then to the right. The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” should go out. However, if
the light remains on, have the ESC and BAS checked at
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicator”. Refer to the Tire and Loading
Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for
the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart ex-
ample found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of
this manual for more information relating to the Load
Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two
rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a
wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.It is recommended you contact your authorized tire
dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure
to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
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6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cablesin the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable
from the remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the remote positive (+)post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission,
press and hold the lock button on the shift lever. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with
automatic transmission) or FIRST GEAR and REVERSE
(with manual transmission), while gently pressing the
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
7 –– Fuse – Spare
8 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2
9 –20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 –10 Amp Red Security – If Equipped / Under hood
Lamp – Police
11 –20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
13 –– Fuse – Spare
14 –– Fuse – Spare
15 –20 Amp Yellow Left HID – If Equipped
16 –20 Amp Yellow Right HID – If Equipped
18 50 Amp Red –Radiator Fan #2 – If Equipped
19 50 Amp Red –Power Steering #2 / Radiator Fan (6.2L
Supercharged)
20 30 Amp Pink –Wiper Motor
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
43 —20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats/
Steering Wheel Module
44 —10 Amp Red Park Assist / Blind Spot
/ Rear View Camera
45 —15 Amp Blue Cluster / Rearview Mir-
ror / Compass(LDLX)/
Humidity Sensor
46 ——Fuse — Spare
47 —10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting
/ Auto High BEAM /
Day Time Running
Lamps- If Equipped
48 —20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension – SRT
49 ——Fuse — Spare
50 ——Fuse — Spare
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Starting Procedures....................... .341
Steering Column Controls ...................... .139
Column Lock ......................... .148
Tilt Column ....................... .148, 149
Wheel, Heated ........................ .150
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .148, 149
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............307
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .307
Storage ............................... .516
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .319, 516
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .516
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .455
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .195
Sun Roof .............................. .204
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........54
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .473
System, Remote Starting .....................26 Tachometer
............................. .221
Telescoping Steering Column ..............148, 149
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........318
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............221
Tilt Steering Column ....................148, 149
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .137
Tire and Loading Information Placard .......403, 404
Tire Markings ........................... .397
Tires............................ .95, 408, 549
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................415
Air Pressure .......................... .408
Chains .............................. .417
General Information .....................408
High Speed ...........................411
Inflation Pressures ...................... .409
Life of Tires .......................... .415
Load Capacity ..................... .403, 404
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............419
Pressure Warning Light .................. .221
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