2015 DODGE CHALLENGER parking brake

BATTERY LOCATION
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located
on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
JUMP-STARTING
•Ifyourvehiclehasadischargedbatteryit
can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or
by using a portable battery booster pack.
•Jump-startingcanbedangerousifdone
improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
•Thebatteryisstoredunderanaccess
cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts
are located on the right side of the engine
compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking
over the fender.
•Settheparkingbrake,shifttheautomatictransmissionintoPARKandturntheignition
to LOCK.
•Turnofftheheater,radio,andallunnecessaryelectricalaccessories.
•Ifusinganothervehicletojump-startthebattery,parkthevehiclewithinthejumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
Jump Starting Locations
1—PositiveTerminal2—NegativeTerminal
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the
Manual Park 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
PA R K ( s u c h a s a d e a d b a t t e r y ) , a M a n u a l P a r k R e l e a s e i s a v a i l a b l e .
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.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,
fish the tether strap up through the
opening in the console base.
4. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the
center of the lever, and disengage the
lever locking tab by pushing it to the
right.
Console Storage Bin
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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 posi-
tion, 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.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF TheGroundAUTOMATIC TRANS-MISSIONMANUAL TRANSMIS-SION
Flat TowNONE
If transmission isoperable:•TransmissioninNEUTRAL•30mph(48km/h)maxspeed•30miles(48km)maxdistance
If transmission isoperable:•TransmissioninNEUTRAL•65mph(105 km/h)maxspeed
Wheel Lift or DollyTo w
FrontNOT ALLOWEDNOT RECOM-MENDED
RearNOT RECOM-MENDEDNOT RECOM-MENDED
FlatbedALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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 equipment manufac-
turer’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.
Tether Strap
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