2015 DODGE CHALLENGER overheating

-ElectronicSpeedControlONIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to the
“ON” position.
-ElectronicSpeedControlSETIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
–SportShifting
This light will illuminate whenSPORT MODEis selected. This mode provides performance
based transmission shifting depending on the driver requested throttle position.
-FuelCap/LooseGasCapMessage
If a “gas cap” message appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap,
see your authorized service center.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
(TPMS) Light...........145
Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......150
Vehicle Security Light.......150
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Compact Spare Tire..........204
Cooling System.............186
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....186
Coolant Capacity......182, 184Coolant Level...........186Disposal of Used Coolant.....186Drain, Flush, and Refill......186Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Points to Remember.......186Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .186Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .182, 184, 185, 186Corrosion Protection..........186Cruise Control (Speed Control).....38Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Customer Assistance..........207Customer Programmable Features . .131
Defects, Reporting...........208Dimmer Control.............37Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......37Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .145, 169Disarming, Security System.......16DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....186Door Locks................10Drive Modes...........131, 138Driver Cockpit...............6Driver Information DisplayControls . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139
Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............52,53Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .145Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFFIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light . . . . . . .147
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .167
Jacking..............152
Jump Starting...........164
Overheating............151
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .145, 169
Emergency Key.............11EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Break-In Recommendations . .33, 34Checking Oil Level.........186Compartment............174Coolant (Antifreeze).....182, 185Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Jump Starting...........164Oil . . . . . . . .182, 184, 185, 186Oil Filler Cap...........186Oil Selection . . . . .182, 184, 186Overheating............151Starting.............14,15Stopping............14,15Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....147Event Data Recorder..........171Exhaust System............186
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 0FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Engine Oil.......182, 185, 186Engine Oil Disposal........186FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............150Flat Tire Changing...........152Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Fluid Capacities.........182, 184Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 185Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 150Folding Rear Seat............28Forward Collision Warning........42Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .167Frequently Asked Questions......210Front Heated Seats...........29FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap)........151
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Filter..........182, 185, 186
Filter Disposal...........186
Materials Added to........186
Recommendation . . .182, 184, 186
Viscosity........182, 184, 186
Oil Filter, Selection...........186
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .148
Outlet
Power...............134
Overheating, Engine..........151
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10ParkSense®System, Rear........43Phone (Pairing) . . . . . . . . . .93, 126Phone (Uconnect®)..........126Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .203PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....200Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Seats................25Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n gColumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Power Steering Fluid. . . . . . .184, 186Power Sunroof..............50Preparation for Jacking........154Programmable ElectronicFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . .131, 139Purchase AppsUconnect®Access..........58
Radio...................54Radio (Sound Systems).........54Rain Sensitive Wiper System......36Rear Camera...............49Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Rear ParkSense System......43,49Rear Seat, Folding............28Recreational Towing..........136Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors...........10Unlock The Doors..........10Remote Starting System........12
Replacement Bulbs..........206
Reporting Safety Defects.......208
Restraint, Head.............24
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....167
Schedule, Maintenance.....186, 191
Seat Belt Maintenance........186
Seat Belts................17
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . .17
Pretensioners............17Reminder.............148Seat Belt Warning..........17Seats...................25Adjustment.............26Heated...............29Power................25Rear Folding............28Ventilated..............29Security Alarm.............150Security Alarm............16Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)..........182, 185Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect®..............57Shift Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .45Signals, Turn............36,150Sirius Satellite Radio.......85,117SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .125Sound Systems (Radio).........54Spare Tire.........152, 204, 205Spark Plugs...........182, 185SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline).......182, 185Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 185Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............38Distance Setting (ACC Only)....39Mode Setting (ACC Only)......40Speed Control (Cruise Control).....38Sport Mode...............151SRT Performance Features......139StartingRemote...............12SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1Wheel, Heated...........30Steering Wheel Audio Controls....130Stuck, Freeing.............167
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