2017 DODGE CHALLENGER Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
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the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex-
haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag Warning Lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not
on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or
impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked
floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause
your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To
prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
•ALWAYS securely attach
your floor mat using
the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor
mat upside down or turn your floor mat over.
Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the
floor mat fasteners on a regular basis.
• ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT
FROM THE VEHICLE
before installing any
other floor mat. NEVER install or stack an addi-
tional floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.
• ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.
NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly
attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor
mat for the specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•ONLY use the driver ’s side floor mat on the driver ’s
side floor area. To check for interference, with the
vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully
depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,
or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat
from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-
tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ..............................79
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....79
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................84
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ............85
▫ Power Mirrors .........................85
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............86
▫ Vanity Mirrors ..........................86
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................86
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun
Visor ................................86
 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED .............................87
▫ Rear Cross Path — If Equipped ..............92
▫ Modes Of Operation .....................93
▫ General Information ......................93 
SEATS ................................94
▫ Power Seats ...........................94
▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........96
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........97
▫ Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment .....97
▫ Manual Front Seatback Recline ..............98
▫ Passenger Seat Easy Entry .................98
▫ Head Restraints ........................99
▫ Folding Rear Seat ..................... .101
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..........102
 LIGHTS ............................. .104
▫ Headlight Switch ..................... .104
▫ Automatic Headlights ...................105
▫ Headlights On With Wipers ...............1053

▫Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
— If Equipped ....................... .106
▫ Headlight Time Delay ...................107
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
— If Equipped ....................... .107
▫ Lights-On Reminder ....................107
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................107
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................108
▫ Turn Signals ......................... .108
▫ Lane Change Assist .....................109
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................109
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ .109
▫ Map/Reading Lights ....................109
▫ Interior Lights .........................110
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .......111
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ................112
▫ Mist Feature ..........................112
▫ Windshield Washers ....................112 ▫
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ...............113
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........113
 MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN .............................114
 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ................115
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .116
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........116
▫ To Activate ...........................117
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................117
▫ To Deactivate .........................118
▫ To Resume Speed .......................118
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................118
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................119
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
— IF EQUIPPED ....................... .120
▫ Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....121
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▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....122
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ...................123
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ...............123
▫ To Cancel ........................... .124
▫ ToTurnOff.......................... .124
▫ To Resume .......................... .124
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................125
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......127
▫ Overtake Aid ......................... .129
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........130
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance .........130
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .........132
▫ General Information .....................135
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . . .135
 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
— IF EQUIPPED ....................... .138
▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation . . .138 ▫
Turning FCW On Or Off ..................139
▫ Changing FCW Status ...................139
▫ Service FCW Warning ....................140
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED ....................... .140
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .141
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................141
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .141
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........145
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. .145
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............146
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........146
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ARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
— IF EQUIPPED ....................... .147
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ...................149
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .................149
▫ Sunglasses Storage .....................150
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .150
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....150
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ..............151
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..........153
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......154
▫ Using HomeLink ...................... .155
▫ Security ............................. .155
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................156
▫ General Information .....................156
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .........157
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ...............158
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........158
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ................158
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ...........158
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....................158 ▫
Venting Sunroof — Express ................159
▫ Sunshade Operation .....................159
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... .159
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................159
▫ Ignition Off Operation ...................159
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ............159
 CUPHOLDERS ........................ .163
▫ Front Cupholders ...................... .163
▫ Rear Cupholders ...................... .164
 STORAGE ............................ .165
▫ Glove Compartment .....................165
▫ Console

Storage ....................... .165
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ...............166
▫ Rear Window Defroster ..................166
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