2018 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT heating

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission, push
and hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then shift
back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with auto-
matic transmission) or FIRST GEAR and REVERSE (with
manual transmission), while gently pressing the accelera-
tor. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:For vehicles with automatic transmission: Shifts
between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at
wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than two
seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE
or REVERSE.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission 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.
NOTE: Push the “ESC Off” switch (if necessary), to place
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial
Off” mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control System” in “Safety” for further information.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch
again to restore “ESC On” mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
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stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE / FIRST GEAR and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
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CAUTION! (Continued)
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Automatic/Manual Transmission
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) maxspeed
• 30 miles (48 km) maxdistance
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow FrontNOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
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CAUTION!
•The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded
fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective-
ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device
and may seriously reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when
the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.
NOTE: Your vehicle’s exhaust system may be equipped
with an Electronic Exhaust Valve (EEV) system, if the
exhaust system is replaced with aftermarket products a
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
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Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result
in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause
damage that result in tire failure.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability
of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
354 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Compartment Identification.................320
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................336, 382
Cooling .............................. .336
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................200, 380
Fails To Start ............................211
Flooded, Starting .........................211
Fuel Requirements ....................... .376
Jump Starting ....................... .303, 304
Oil ........................... .324, 381, 382
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .320, 325
Oil Filter .............................. .326
Oil Selection ........................... .381
Oil Synthetic ........................... .325
Overheating ........................... .306
Starting ........................... .208, 209
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .325
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........177, 312
Ethanol ................................. .378
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................200, 380
Exhaust System ....................... .200, 334
Exterior Lighting ............................57
Exterior Lights ......................... .57, 203
Filler Location Fuel ........................ .267Filters
Air Cleaner ............................ .326
Air Conditioning ..................... .74, 328
Engine Oil ......................... .326, 382
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .326
Flashers ................................ .274
Hazard Warning ........................ .274
Turn Signals ..................... .61, 121, 203
Flash-To-Pass ..............................59
Flooded Engine Starting ......................211
Fluid, Brake .......................... .382, 384
Fluid Capacities ........................... .381
Fluid Leaks .............................. .203
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .340
Cooling
System......................... .336
Engine Oil ............................ .322
Power Steering ......................... .236
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .382
Fog Lights ................................61
Fold-Flat Seats .......................... .40, 46
Forward Collision Warning ....................145
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .309
Fuel ................................... .376
Additives ............................. .377
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Manual Transmission.................215, 342, 344
Fluid Level Check .....................342, 344
Map/Reading Lights .........................62
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................40
Memory Seat ..............................40
Memory Seats And Radio .....................40
Methanol ............................... .378
Mirrors ..................................54
Electric Powered ..........................56
Electric Remote ...........................56
Heated .................................56
Outside ................................55
Rearview ........................... .54, 274
Vanity .................................56
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................148
Mopar Parts ............................. .465
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................58
Occupant Restraints ........................ .154
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............376, 382
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .103
Reset ................................ .103
Oil, Engine ........................... .324, 382
Capacity .............................. .381Change Interval
........................ .324
Checking ............................. .322
Dipstick .............................. .322
Disposal .............................. .326
Filter ............................. .326, 382
Filter Disposal .......................... .326
Materials Added To ...................... .325
Pressure Warning Light ....................114
Recommendation ........................ .381
Synthetic ............................. .325
Viscosity .......................... .325, 381
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .326
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .326
Oil Pressure Light ..........................114
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................122
Operating

Precautions ...................... .122
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................55
Overheating, Engine ....................... .306
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,466
Paddle Shifters ........................... .227
Paddle Shift Mode ......................... .227
Paint Care ............................... .368
Panic Alarm ...............................20
476 INDEX