2016 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT hood release

•Ignition in Off position (Keyless Enter-N-Go)
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar •
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The instrument cluster message stays active until the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash, and horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Folded Rear Seat
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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, the safety catch islocated under the center front edge of the hood. 3. Push the safety catch to the left.
Hood Release LeverHood Safety Catch Location
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disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal
and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button) — Manual Transmission
Only
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weatherproce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
and hold the clutch pedal, press the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it, then push and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for no more than 15
seconds. Release the accelerator pedal and the clutch
pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located near the air box.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
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Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525

Time Delay........................... .141
Washers ............................. .526
Headlight Washers ....................... .526
Head Restraints ......................... .133
Head Rests ............................. .133
Heated Mirrors ...........................113
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .382
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .144
Hill Start Assist .......................... .425
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............199
Hood Release ........................... .136
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Information Center, Vehicle ..................257
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................105
Instrument Cluster ...........225, 228, 236, 238, 254 Instrument Panel And Controls
...............224
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............546
Interior Appearance Care ....................544
Interior Lights .......................... .144
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............147
Introduction ..............................4
iPod Control ............................ .333
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................333
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ................333
Jump Starting .....................492, 493, 494
Key Fob Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 25
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................22
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Rear Seat, Folding........................ .135
Rear Window Defroster .....................218
Rear Window Features .....................218
Recorder, Event Data .......................70
Recreational Towing ...................... .475
Reformulated Gasoline .....................465
Refrigerant .......................... .522, 523
Release, Hood ........................... .136
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .142
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................45
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm .........................19
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 25
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................22Unlatch The Trunk
.......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........334
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . . .292
Uconnect Settings ...................... .292
Remote Starting System ......................27
Remote Trunk Release .......................41
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .560
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .513
Replacement Tires ........................ .454
Reporting Safety Defects ....................585
Restraint, Head .......................... .133
Restraints, Child ...........................71
Restraints, Occupant ........................43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................496
Rotation, Tires .......................... .456
606 INDEX