2021 DODGE CHALLENGER headlights

298SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more
than 3 weeks, you may want to take these steps to
protect your battery.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that
make roads passable in snow and ice and those
that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during
other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in
your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your
vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection. The following maintenance recommendations will
enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the
corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
Stone and gravel impact.
Insects, tree sap and tar.
Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
BODY AND UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible
to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures must
be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to
clean the lenses.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your
vehicle in the shade using Mopar® Car Wash, or
a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
completely with water.
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use Mopar®
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove.
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Mopar®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to
protect your paint finish. Use precautions to not
scratch the paint.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out
the paint finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning mate
-
rials such as steel wool or scouring powder
that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8,274 kPa) can result in damage or removal
of paint and decals.

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INDEX
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About Your Brakes.................................. 82, 301ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control........................... 93Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......................... 93Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 263Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 253Additives, Fuel............................................... 303AdjustForward................................................ 29, 31Rearward.............................................. 29, 31Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 159Air Bag........................................................... 201Advance Front Air Bag............................... 201Air Bag Operation...................................... 202Air Bag Warning Light................................ 200Enhanced Accident Response......... 206, 245Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 245Front Air Bag............................................. 201If Deployment Occurs................................ 206Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 203Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 207Maintenance............................................. 207Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............201Side Air Bags............................................. 203Transporting Pets...................................... 223
Air Bag Light.................................. 69, 200, 223
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 256
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 257Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 257, 258Air Conditioner System................................. 257Air Conditioning................................................ 48Air Conditioning Filter..............................52, 258Air Conditioning System................................... 48Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 51Air Filter............................................... 256, 257Air PressureTires......................................................... 288AlarmArm The System................................... 20, 21Rearm The System...................................... 21Security Alarm...................................... 20, 72Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 20All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 267Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto........................................ 161, 162Android Auto™
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....................................... 161Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 263, 305Disposal................................................... 264
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 178Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................72Apple CarPlay....................................... 161, 164Apple CarPlay®
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...................................... 163Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................20Assist, Hill Start............................................. 182Audio Settings............................................... 146Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 119Auto Down Power Windows..............................56Automatic Door Locks......................................24Automatic Headlights.......................................43Automatic High Beams.....................................42Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............51Automatic Transmission...................................87Adding Fluid..................................... 267, 307Fluid And Filter Change............................. 267Fluid Change............................................. 267Fluid Level Check...................................... 266Fluid Type........................................ 267, 307Special Additives...................................... 266
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode...24, 90
AutoPark..........................................................80

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Filler Location Fuel
........................................ 109Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 256Air Conditioning.................................. 52, 258Engine Oil........................................ 256, 306Engine Oil Disposal................................... 256Flashers......................................................... 226Hazard Warning......................................... 226Turn Signals................................ 44, 75, 225Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 43Flooded Engine Starting.................................. 81Fluid Capacities............................................. 305Fluid Leaks.................................................... 225Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 265Cooling System.......................................... 262Engine Oil.................................................. 253Transfer Case............................................ 267Fluid, Brake................................................... 307Fog Lights........................................................ 44Fold-Flat Seats.......................................... 29, 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 187Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 243
Fuel............................................................... 302Additives................................................... 303Clean Air................................................... 303Ethanol..................................................... 303Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 109Gasoline................................................... 302Materials Added....................................... 303Methanol.................................................. 303Octane Rating.................................. 302, 306Requirements........................................... 302Specifications........................................... 306Tank Capacity........................................... 305Fueling.......................................................... 109Fuses............................................................ 267
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 38Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 109Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 303Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 303Gear Ranges.................................................... 88Glass Cleaning.............................................. 300Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 111, 112Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 110, 111GVWR............................................................ 110
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 118Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 226Head Restraints........................................34, 35Head Rests............................................... 34, 35HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................43Cleaning.................................................... 298High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........42Lights On Reminder.....................................43On With Wipers............................................43Passing........................................................43Switch..........................................................41Time Delay...................................................43Washers.................................................... 253Heated Mirrors.................................................38Heated Seats...................................................32Heater..............................................................48Heater, Engine Block........................................81
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch.. 42
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 182HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 113HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................38Hood Prop........................................................58Hood Release...................................................5811

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Ignition
............................................................ 16Switch......................................................... 16Information Center, Vehicle............................. 63Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 36, 226Instrument Cluster Descriptions......................................... 61, 75Display................................................. 62, 64Instrument Cluster DisplayAudio........................................................... 67Driver Assist................................................ 66Fuel Economy.............................................. 67Speedometer.............................................. 65Vehicle Info................................................. 65Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 300Interior Appearance Care............................... 299Interior Lights.................................................. 44Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 46iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................... 54Bluetooth Streaming Audio......................... 54
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Jack Location................................................. 230Jack Operation............................................... 231Jacking Instructions....................................... 231Jump Starting............................. 238, 239, 240
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Key FobArm The System
.......................................... 20Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 15Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 14
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry).. 15
Keyless Enter 'n Go™....................................... 22Enter The Trunk........................................... 14Keys................................................................. 13Replacement............................................... 15
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 44Lane Change Assist......................................... 44Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 195Latches......................................................... 225Hood............................................................ 58Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 302Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 225Life Of Tires................................................... 290Light Bulbs........................................... 225, 276
Lights............................................................ 225Air Bag...................................... 69, 200, 223Automatic Headlights..................................43Brake Assist Warning................................ 182Brake Warning................................... 70, 301Bulb Replacement.................................... 276Courtesy/Reading........................................45Cruise...................................................75, 76Daytime Running.........................................42Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........................42
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator....71
Exterior.............................................. 41, 225Fog...............................................................44Headlight Switch..........................................41Headlights............................................ 41, 43Headlights On With Wipers..........................43High Beam...................................................42High Beam/Low Beam Select......................42Instrument Cluster.......................................41Intensity Control..........................................45Interior.........................................................44License..................................................... 279Lights On Reminder.....................................43Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........73

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