2015 DODGE CHALLENGER User Guide

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
•Ifyourvehiclebecomesstuckinmud,sandorsnow,itcanoftenbemovedusinga
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic
transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission) while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the
"ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
•Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever 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.
•When“rocking”astuckvehiclebymovingbetweenDRIVE/2ndandREVERSE,do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
•Revvingtheengineorspinningthewheelstoofastmayleadtotransmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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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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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!
•Donotuseslingtypeequipmentwhentowing.Vehicledamagemayoccur.
•Whensecuringthevehicletoaflatbedtruck,donotattachtofrontorrear
suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may occur from improper towing.
•Themanufacturerdoesnotrecommendtowingthisvehicleusingatowdolly.
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:
•ThetransmissionmustbeinNEUTRAL.
•Thetowingdistancemustnotexceed30miles(48km).
•Thetowingspeedmustnotexceed30mph(48km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48
km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of towing is with
a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
To w i n g t h i s v e h i c l e i n v i o l a t i o n o f t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s c a n c a u s e s e v e r e t r a n s m i s -
sion damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to “Manual Park
Release” in this section for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of
PA R K f o r t o w i n g .
Manual 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:
•ThetransmissionmustbeinNEUTRAL.
•Thetowingspeedmustnotexceed65mph(105km/h).
•Thereisnolimitationontowingdistance.
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If the transmission is not operable, then the only acceptable method of towing is with a
flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
To w i n g t h i s v e h i c l e i n v i o l a t i o n o f t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s c a n c a u s e s e v e r e e n g i n e
and/or transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehiclewereoperating.
•Whetherornotthedriverandpassengersafetybeltswerebuckled/fastened.
•Howfar(ifatall)thedriverwasdepressingtheacceleratorand/orbrakepedal.
•Howfastthevehiclewastraveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To r e a d d a t a r e c o r d e d b y a n E D R , s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t i s r e q u i r e d , a n d a c c e s s t o t h e v e h i c l e
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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OPENING THE HOOD
•Pullthehoodreleaseleverlocatedontheinstrumentpanel,belowthesteeringcolumn.
•Raisethehoodandlocatethesafetycatchlever,inthemiddleofthehoodopening.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Release Lever Location
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•Movethesafetylatchwhileliftingthehoodatthesametime.
•Insertthesupportrodintotheslotonthe
hood.
•Toclosethehood,removethesupport
rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Safety Latch
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.6L Engine
1. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal
2. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3. Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover
5. Engine Oil Fill
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