2017 DODGE CHALLENGER tires

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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the indica-
tions corresponding to each tire in sequence.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as
handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immedi-
ately using the dedicated tire repair kit and contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to main-
tain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunc-
tion indicator to indicate when the system is not operating
properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip-
ment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning
have been established for the tire size equipped on
your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using replacement equip-
ment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Using
aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to become inoper-
able. After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer to have your sensor function checked.
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button on the touchscreen or push the Super Track Pak
button on the integrated center stack switch bank.
2. To adjust the Launch RPM, press and drag the slider bar, or press the arrows on the touchscreen, to adjust the
holding RPM. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen when finished. The setting will be saved.
NOTE: The default RPM for launch mode is a preset
factory value. Optimal launch RPM will depend on the
engine and tires on the vehicle, as well as the road and
weather conditions. Not all RPM settings will be usable in
all configurations and scenarios. If requested launch RPM
is not attainable in a given scenario, the engine will provide
the maximum amount of torque possible to get as close as
possible to the requested RPM.
3. Press the “Activate Launch Mode” button on the touch- screen.
4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the steering wheel is pointing straight.
5. Hold the brake pedal and verify the vehicle is in a forward transmission gear. 6. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator
pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will hold
at the RPM that was set in the “Launch RPM Set-up”
screen.
NOTE: Messages will appear in the instrument cluster
display to inform the driver if one or more of the above
conditions have not been met.
7. When conditions four through six have been met, the instrument cluster display will read “Launch Ready
Release Brake.” Release the brake and continue to hold
wide open throttle to launch.
8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch Control will be active until the vehicle reaches 62 MPH (100 km/h).
Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the instrument cluster dis-
play for any the following conditions:
• The accelerator pedal is released during launch.
• The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
• The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the system
to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
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Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Launch Control is only available when the following
procedure is followed:
1. Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, selectPerformance Control, and press the “Launch Control”
button on the touchscreen or push the Super Track Pak
button on the center stack switch bank.
2. To adjust the Launch RPM, press and drag the slider bar or press the arrows on the touchscreen to adjust the
holding RPM. Press the back arrow button when fin-
ished. The setting will be saved.
NOTE: The default for launch control is 3000 RPM. Opti-
mal launch RPM will depend on the engine and tires on the
vehicle, as well as road and weather conditions. Not all
RPM settings will be usable in all configurations and
scenarios. If requested launch RPM is not attainable in a
given scenario, the engine will provide the maximum
amount of torque possible to get as close as possible to the
requested RPM.
3. Press the “Activate Launch Mode” button on the touch- screen.
4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the steering wheel is pointing straight. 5. Fully depress the clutch pedal and verify the vehicle is
in first gear.
6. While holding the clutch depressed, rapidly apply the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. The engine
speed will hold at the RPM that was set in the “Launch
RPM Set-up” screen.
NOTE: Messages will appear in the instrument cluster
display to inform the driver if one or more of the above
conditions have not been met.
7. When conditions four through six have been met, the instrument cluster display will read “Launch Ready
Release Clutch.” Release the clutch quickly and continue
to hold wide open throttle to launch. Execute shifts as
described in the section “Manual Transmission – Shift-
ing.”
8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch control will be active until the vehicle reaches 62 MPH (100 km/h).
Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the instrument cluster dis-
play for any the following conditions:
• The brake is applied during launch.
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER ..............319
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ...................319
▫ Shallow Standing Water ..................320
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ..............321
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ....................321
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .322
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .........322
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .......323
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .324
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .....324
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) ......325
▫ Brake System Warning Light ...............325
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............325
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light .............326
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ................327
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...................327 ▫
Traction Control System (TCS) .............329
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...........330
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...........334
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ................334
▫ Rain Brake Support (RBS) .................334
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ..............335
▫ Tire Markings ........................ .335
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............338
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ...........339
▫ T
ire Loading And Tire Pressure ............340
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION .........345
▫ Tire Pressure ......................... .345
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ..................346
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation .....347
▫ Radial Ply Tires ....................... .347
▫ Tire Types ........................... .348
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ..............349
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▫Spare Tires — If Equipped ................349
▫ Tire Spinning ........................ .352
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...................352
▫ Life Of Tire .......................... .353
▫ Replacement Tires ..................... .353
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .........354
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ......355
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..................356
▫ Treadwear ........................... .356
▫ Traction Grades ....................... .356
▫ Temperature Grades .....................357
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . .357
▫ Premium System ...................... .359
▫ TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped ...........362
▫ General Information .....................363 
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................363
▫ 3.6L Engine — If Equipped ................363
▫ 5.7L Engine (With Automatic Transmission) . . . .364
▫ 5.7L Engine (With Manual Transmission) ......364
▫ 6.4L Engine — If Equipped ................365
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................365
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............365
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .........366
▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......366
▫ MMT In Gasoline ...................... .366
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................366
▫ Fuel

System Cautions ....................367
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...............368
 ADDING FUEL ........................ .368
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................368
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .............369
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For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes or a “SUPER
TRACK PAK” button, refer to “Performance Control — If
Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available opti-
mum traction for a wide variety of road surface and
driving conditions. The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to the front and rear
wheels as necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati-
cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and
environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is un-
likely to occur. When specific road and environmental
conditions require increased levels of road traction, the
vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. Automatic
AWD operation could be activated by outside temperature,
wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there may
be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs). AWD can also be manually selected by
activating AutoStick mode (+/-), engaging Sport Mode or
activating the windshield wipers for an extended period of
time. Drive mode, RWD or AWD, can be found in theinstrument cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM” warning message
appears after engine start up, or during driving, it means
that the AWD system is not functioning properly and that
service is required. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type tires.
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size
may cause failure of the front differential and/or the
transfer case.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to
the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a
difference in the surface traction under the rear (driving)
wheels.
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