2020 DODGE CHALLENGER Owners Manual

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EDITION2020 DODGE CHALLENGER OWNER’S MANUAL©2020 FCA US LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TOUS DROITS RÉSERVÉS. DODGE IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FCA US LLC OR FCA CANADA INC., USED U\
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2020 DODGE CHALLENGER

WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway \
motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lea\
d, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash\
your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipme\
nt that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include
a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or \
were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specificat\
ions, and/or make additions to or improvements to its
products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on \
products previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall b\
e deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may \
obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of y\
our vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and
Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian
residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and
personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution whe\
n using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.
Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, p\
ortable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while th\
e vehicle is moving. If you find yourself
unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the \
road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’\
s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Dodg\
e brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source
for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For add\
itional information, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local
Dodge brand dealer.
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels
far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend or use
public transportation.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judg\
ment is impaired
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 8
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................................................11
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 68
4 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 93 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ............................................................................................... 148
6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..................................................................................................... 199 7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 234
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 291
9 MULTIMEDIA ..............................................................................................................................305
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ..................................................................................................... 376 11 INDEX .............................................................................................................................................380

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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................. 9
Essential Information .................................... 9
Symbols .......................................................... 9
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................. 9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .........10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED ...............11
KEYS ......................................................................12
Key Fob......................................................... 12
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................17
Keyless Push Button Ignition ...................... 17
Vehicle On Message ................................... 18
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .........................19
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ... 19
Remote Start Abort Message On The
Instrument Cluster Display —
If Equipped ................................................... 20 To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 20
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle ..................................... 20 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive
The Vehicle ................................................... 20 Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 21 General Information .................................... 21 SENTRY KEY.......................................................... 21
Key Programming ........................................ 22
Replacement Keys ...................................... 22
General Information .................................... 22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 23
To Arm The System ...................................... 23
To Disarm The System ................................ 23
Rearming Of The System............................. 24
Tamper Alert................................................. 24
DOORS .................................................................. 24
Manual Door Locks...................................... 24
Power Door Locks ....................................... 25
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry........... 25
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ................. 28
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 28
SEATS .................................................................... 29
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If
Equipped ...................................................... 29 Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............... 30
Power Seats — If Equipped ......................... 31
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 32
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ......... 33
Vehicles Without Passenger Seating
Installed........................................................ 33 Passenger Seat Easy Entry ......................... 34
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............................................. 34
Reactive Head Restraints —
Front Seats ................................................ 35 Rear Head Restraints .................................. 36
Vehicles Without Passenger Seating
Installed........................................................ 36 STEERING WHEEL.................................................37
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column — If Equipped ................................. 37 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column — If Equipped ................................. 37 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ....... 38
MIRRORS ..............................................................38
Automatic Dimming Mirror .......................... 38
Outside Mirrors ........................................... 39
Power Mirrors............................................... 39
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ................... 39
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors .......................... 40
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................40
Headlight Switch.......................................... 40
Multifunction Lever ..................................... 41
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ................................................... 41 High/Low Beam Switch ............................... 41
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped ................................. 41 Flash-To-Pass .............................................. 42
Automatic Headlights ................................. 42
Parking Lights ............................................. 42
Headlights On With Wipers ......................... 42
Headlight Time Delay .................................. 42
Lights-On Reminder ..................................... 42
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................. 43
Turn Signals ................................................. 43
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............. 43

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INTERIOR LIGHTS .................................................43 Map/Reading Lights ................................... 43
Ambient Light — If Equipped ....................... 44
Dimmer Controls ........................................ 44
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............45
Wiper Operation ........................................... 45
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ............ 46
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................47
Automatic Climate Control Overview ......... 47
Climate Control Functions ........................... 52
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ....... 52
Operating Tips ............................................. 53
WINDOWS ............................................................54
Power Window Controls............................... 54
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 55
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED.....................55
Opening Sunroof .......................................... 56
Closing Sunroof ............................................ 56
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 56
Sunshade Operation.................................... 56
Pinch Protect Feature .................................. 56
Sunroof Maintenance .................................. 57
Ignition Off Operation .................................. 57
HOOD ..................................................................57
To Open The Hood .................................... 57
To Close The Hood ....................................... 57
TRUNK ................................................................58
Opening ........................................................ 58
Closing .......................................................... 58
Trunk Safety ................................................. 59 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 59
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® .................................................. 59 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..... 61
Using HomeLink®........................................ 62
Security......................................................... 62
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 63
General Information .................................... 63
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................................ 64
Storage ......................................................... 64
Cupholders ................................................... 65
Illuminated Cupholders — If Equipped ....... 65
Electrical Power Outlets ............................ 65
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....................................... 68
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................. 70
SRT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............................. 71
SRT Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......... 73
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY....................... 73
Location And Controls ................................. 74
Engine Oil Life Reset ................................. 75
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) —
If Equipped ................................................... 76 Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................. 76 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ............................... 81 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..................82
Red Warning Lights ..................................... 83
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 86
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................ 89
Green Indicator Lights ................................. 89
White Indicator Lights ................................. 90
Blue Indicator Lights ................................... 91
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —
OBD II ..................................................................91
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................. 91
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ...............................92
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...............................................93
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 93
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ..... 94
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 100
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................. 100 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Operation - If Equipped ............................. 105 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................................ 107

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 111 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....111
Important Safety Precautions ...................111Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 112Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...120Child Restraints .........................................130
Transporting Pets.......................................145
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 145
Transporting Passengers ..........................145
Exhaust Gas ........................................... 145
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................146 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 147
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................. 148
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........148Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....148
Normal Starting ......................................149
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .........................151 If Engine Fails To Start .............................. 152
After Starting ..............................................152
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 152
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L ....................................................... 152 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
6.2L & 6.4L ......................................................... 153
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 154
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ...... 155
Six-Speed Manual Transmission .............. 155
Shifting ....................................................... 156Recommended Shift Speeds .................... 157
1–4 Skip Shift ........................................... 158
Downshifting .............................................. 158
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 158
Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 159Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ....................................................... 160 Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission ...... 160
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL............................................................. 165
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L AND 6.4L
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED......................................... 166
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ........................... 166
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .................... 166 To Activate ................................................ 167
To Set A Desired Speed ............................ 167
To Vary The Speed Setting ....................... 167
To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 168
To Resume Speed .................................... 168
To Deactivate ............................................ 168 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................... 169
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation ................................................... 170 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ........................................................... 171 To Activate/Deactivate.............................. 171
To Set A Desired ACC Speed..................... 171
To Cancel ................................................... 172
To Turn Off ................................................. 172To Resume ................................................. 172To Vary The Speed Setting ........................ 172
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 174
Overtake Aid............................................... 175
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........ 175
Display Warnings And Maintenance ........ 175
Precautions While Driving With ACC......... 176
General Information .................................. 179
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode .......................................................... 179
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 181
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 181
ParkSense Warning Display...................... 181
ParkSense Display..................................... 182
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......... 185Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System........................................................ 185 Cleaning The ParkSense System.............. 185
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .... 185

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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 186
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 188 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................. 188
VEHICLE LOADING .......................................... 189
Vehicle Certification Label .......................189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......189Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........... 189Overloading ................................................189
Loading ....................................................190
TRAILER TOWING ............................................. 190
Common Towing Definitions .....................190Trailer Hitch Classification ........................ 191Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ............................192 Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................193
Towing Requirements ................................193Towing Tips ................................................196
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................... 197
DRIVING TIPS ..................................................... 197
Driving On Slippery Surfaces.....................197Driving Through Water .............................. 197
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..................... 199
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED.... 199
General Information ..................................203 BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 204
Replacement Bulbs ................................... 204
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 206
FUSES ..................................................................207
General Information .................................. 208Underhood Fuses ...................................... 208
Rear Interior Fuses .................................... 211
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................216
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .......... 216Preparations For Jacking........................... 217
Jacking And Changing A Tire .................... 217
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 220
Tire Service Kit Storage ............................. 220Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation.................................................... 221 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .......... 221Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .......... 223
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 226
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 227Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 227
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......................... 229
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................. 229
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............................231
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................232 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models .............. 233 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 233
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 233
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................. 234
3.6L And 5.7L Engines ............................. 234
6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engines ..... 239
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 246
3.6L Engine ............................................... 246
5.7L Engine ............................................... 247
6.2L Supercharged Engine ...................... 248
6.4L Engine ............................................... 249
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L
Engine ........................................................ 250 Checking Oil Level — 6.2L Supercharged
Engine And 6.4L Engine ........................... 250 Adding Washer Fluid ................................. 250Maintenance-Free Battery ....................... 251Pressure Washing...................................... 251

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DEALER SERVICE .............................................. 252 Engine Oil ...................................................252
Engine Oil Filter .........................................255
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................255
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................257
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................258Body Lubrication ........................................259
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................259
Exhaust System .........................................261
Cooling System ........................................262
Brake System ............................................266
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual
Transmission (If Equipped) .......................267 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........267Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....267
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......268
Rear Axle ....................................................268
RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 269
TIRES ................................................................... 269
Tire Safety Information .............................. 269
Tires — General Information .....................276Tire Types ...................................................280
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................281
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....................283Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
Non-SRT......................................................284 Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
SRT .............................................................285 Tire Rotation Recommendations —
Non-SRT ..................................................... 285 Tire Rotation Recommendations —
SRT ............................................................ 285 Tire Rotation—Different Tire Size On
Front And Rear Axle ................................... 286
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ................... 286
Treadwear .................................................. 286
Traction Grades ......................................... 286
Temperature Grades ................................. 287
VEHICLE STORAGE ...........................................287
BODYWORK ........................................................ 287
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...... 287
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 288Preserving The Bodywork .......................... 288
INTERIORS ......................................................... 289
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 289
Plastic And Coated Parts ........................... 290
Leather Parts ............................................. 290
Glass Surfaces .......................................... 290
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA .......................................291Vehicle Identification Number .................. 291
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................. 291 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 291
Torque Specifications................................ 292
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 293
3.6L Engine ................................................ 293
5.7L Engine (With Automatic
Transmission) ............................................ 293 5.7L Engine (With Manual
Transmission) ............................................ 293 6.2L Supercharged Engine ....................... 2946.4L Engine ................................................ 294
Reformulated Gasoline ............................. 294
Materials Added To Fuel ........................... 295
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..................... 295
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ...................................................... 295 CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ............................................. 295 MMT In Gasoline........................................ 296
Fuel System Cautions................................ 296
Carbon Monoxide Warnings...................... 296
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT ........................ 297
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ................................. 298
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT .......... 299
Engine ....................................................... 299
Chassis ................................................... 301
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — SRT .................... 302
Engine ........................................................ 302
Chassis ....................................................... 304

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