2022 DODGE CHALLENGER trunk release

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which
supports Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE), Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), Remote
Start (if equipped), and remote trunk operation.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors
and trunk from distances up to approximately 66 ft
(20 m). The key fob does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system. The key fob also
contains an emergency key, which is stored in the
rear of the key fob.
NOTE:
The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if
the key fob is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device. This may
result in poor performance.
With ignition in the ON position and the vehicle
moving at 2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE commands are disabled.
Key Fob
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or
fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be
verified by referring to the instrument cluster,
which will display directions to follow
Úpage 322.
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob
once to unlock the driver's door or twice within five
seconds to unlock all doors. Push and release the
lock button on the key fob to lock all doors.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will
flash and the illuminated entry system will be
activated. When the doors are locked, the turn
signals will flash and the horn will chirp. This
setting can be adjusted in the Uconnect system
Úpage 123.
1 — Unlock
2 — Trunk Open
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start (If Equipped)
5 — PANIC Button
6 — Emergency Key
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NOTE:
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key fob, and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and the Vehicle Security
system (if equipped) will arm.
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is
open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock
again automatically if the key is left inside the
passenger compartment, otherwise the doors
will stay locked.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first
push of the unlock button through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 123.
NOTE:When you use the key fob to open any door, the
courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach
lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped) will turn
on.
Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the
vehicle while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the
ON/RUN or START position, the message “Key Left
Vehicle” will be shown in the instrument cluster
display along with an interior chime. An exterior
audible and visual alert will also be activated to
warn the driver. The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times
along with a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior
lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in
order for the vehicle to check for the presence of
a key fob; the Key Left Vehicle feature will not
activate until all of the doors are closed.
These alerts will not be activated in situations
where the vehicle’s engine is left running with
the key fob inside.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times
within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin
battery dimensions may not meet the original
OEM coin battery dimensions.
Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard
-
ouswaste/perchlorate for further information.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key (2) by sliding the emergency key release (1) on the back of the
key fob and pulling the emergency key out
with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key

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All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Trunk closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous remote start
event
Vehicle Security system indicator flashing
Ignition in the OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle Security system is not signaling an
intrusion
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not
illuminated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, either push and release the unlock button
on the key fob to unlock the doors, or unlock the
vehicle using Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
via the door handles, and disarm the Vehicle
Security system (if equipped). Then, prior to the
end of the 15 minute cycle, push and release the
START/STOP ignition button.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if
the Remote Start button on the key fob is pushed
again, or if the engine is allowed to run for the
entire 15 minute cycle. Once the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position, the climate controls will
resume the previously set operations
(temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will show in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP ignition
button.
Remote Start will also cancel if any of the following
occur:
The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds
2500 RPM.
Any engine warning lights come on.
The Low Fuel Light turns on.
The hood is opened.
The hazard switch is pushed.
The gear selector is moved out of PARK.
The brake pedal is pressed.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and
can cause serious injury or death when
inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation
of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle
doors for unauthorized entry and the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition for unauthorized operation.
While the Vehicle Security system is armed, interior
switches for door locks and trunk release are
disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
Vehicle Security system will provide the following
audible and visible signals:
The horn will pulse
The turn signals will flash
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument
cluster will flash
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
system:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in
the OFF position.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push lock on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger
door open.
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive
Entry door handle with a valid key fob avail -
able in the same exterior zone Ú page 24.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using
any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock
the door Ú page 24.
Push the START/STOP ignition button (requires
at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the trunk
button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the
interior power door lock switches will not unlock
the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect
your vehicle. However, you can create conditions
where the system will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has
occurred, the Vehicle Security system will arm,
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the
alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security system will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash,
and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
REARMING THE SYSTEM
If something triggers the alarm and no action is
taken to disarm it, the Vehicle Security system will
turn the horn off after a 29 second cycle (with five
seconds between cycles and up to eight cycles if
the trigger remains active) and then rearm itself.
SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE
The Vehicle Security system will not arm if you lock
the doors using the manual door lock.
TAMPER ALERT
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security
system in your absence, the horn will sound three
times and the exterior lights will blink three times
when you disarm the Vehicle Security system.
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HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the release lever located underneath the
driver’s side of the instrument panel.

Hood Release Lever

2. Reach under the hood, push the safety catch to the left and lift the hood.
Hood Safety Catch Location

CLOSING THE HOOD
In one continuous motion, pull down on the front
edge of the hood with moderate force until the
angle is below the crossover point (where the gas
props are no longer resisting) and let the hood
continue to fall closed from its own inertia.
TRUNK
OPENING THE TRUNK
The trunk may be opened in several ways:
Power trunk release button on the instrument
panel
Trunk button on the key fob
Trunk Passive Entry button Ú
page 24
External release switch located on the under -
side of the decklid overhang
NOTE:The release feature will function only when the
vehicle is unlocked.
With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk
open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer
display will reappear once the trunk is closed.
With the ignition in the OFF position, the trunk
open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
Power Trunk Release Button
The trunk can be opened from inside the
vehicle using the power trunk release
button located on the instrument panel
to the left of the steering wheel.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.

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NOTE:The automatic transmission must be in PARK
before the button will operate. For manual trans -
missions, the vehicle must be in NEUTRAL.
Key Fob Trunk Release Button
Push the power trunk button on the key
fob twice within five seconds to release
the trunk.
Passive Entry Button
Push the trunk Passive Entry button which is
located on the back of the trunk lid. With a valid
Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
trunk, push the Passive Entry button to open the
trunk.

Trunk Passive Entry Button
CLOSING THE TRUNK
With one or more hands placed on the outside
trunk surface push the trunk lid down until you
hear the trunk lock latch into place.
NOTE:Before closing the trunk lid, make sure your key fob
is not inside the trunk area. The trunk will latch
then automatically unlock if the key fob is
detected, not allowing the key fob to be locked in
the trunk area.
TRUNK SAFETY
Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency
release lever is built into the trunk latching
mechanism. In the event of an individual being
locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be opened
by actuating the glow-in-the-dark handle attached
to the trunk latching mechanism.
Trunk Emergency Release
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.
Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is
unattended. Once in the trunk, young children
may not be able to escape, even if they entered
through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk,
children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
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Power Brakes
....................................................... 311Deck Lid Release........................................ 62Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 282Door Locks.................................................. 24Mirrors......................................................... 40Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 57Seats........................................................... 34Steering....................................................... 97Sunroof....................................................... 60Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 28Windows...................................................... 59Power SeatsForward....................................................... 34Lumbar........................................................ 34Rearward..................................................... 34Power Steering Fluid...................................... 318Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................205Preparation For Jacking................................. 237Presets.......................................................... 151PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 205Programmable Features................................ 123
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 298Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 273RadioPresets...................................................... 151Radio Controls............................................... 145
Radio Mode.................................................. 145Radio Operation................................... 145, 184Radio Remote Controls................................. 144Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 51Rear Camera................................................. 111Rear ParkSense System............................... 107Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 33Recreational Towing..................................... 120Reformulated Gasoline................................. 313Refrigerant.................................................... 266Release, Hood................................................. 62Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 201Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 18Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 13Arm The Alarm............................................. 21Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 16Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 144Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures.................................................. 20Uconnect Settings....................................... 20Remote Starting System.................................. 18Remote Trunk Release.................................... 62Replacement Bulbs...................................... 286Replacement Keys........................................... 16Replacement Tires........................................ 300
Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 321Restraints, Child............................................ 216Restraints, Head.......................................37, 38Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 250Rotation, Tires............................................... 306
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Safety............................................................ 143Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 230Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 231Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 321Safety Features............................................. 143Safety Information, Tire................................. 290Safety Tips.................................................... 230Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 232Satellite Radio............................................... 147Saved Radio Stations.................................... 151Schedule, Maintenance....................... 254, 255Seat Belt Reminder..........................................74Seat Belts............................................ 201, 230Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 206Child Restraints........................................ 216Energy Management Feature................... 205Extender................................................... 205Front Seat............................... 201, 202, 204Inspection................................................. 230Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 204Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 204Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 202Operating Instructions.............................. 204
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
........... 294Tire Markings................................................. 290Tire Safety Information.................................. 290Tire Service Kit........................... 241, 242, 244Tires..........................231, 297, 301, 302, 306Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 300Air Pressure............................................... 297Chains....................................................... 304Changing......................................... 237, 238Compact Spare......................................... 302General Information............... 297, 301, 302High Speed................................................ 298Inflation Pressure...................................... 298Jacking............................................ 237, 238Life Of Tires............................................... 300Load Capacity............................................ 294Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................... 78, 196Quality Grading.......................................... 306Radial........................................................ 298Replacement............................................. 300Rotation.................................................... 306Safety.............................................. 290, 297Sizes.......................................................... 291Snow Tires................................................. 301Spare Tires.................... 237, 301, 302, 303Spinning.................................................... 299Trailer Towing............................................ 118Tread Wear Indicators............................... 299Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 311
To Open Hood.................................................. 62Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 117Towing.......................................................... 114Disabled Vehicle....................................... 252Guide........................................................ 116Recreational............................................. 120Weight...................................................... 116Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 120Traction......................................................... 120Traction Control............................................ 190Trailer Towing............................................... 114Hitches..................................................... 116Minimum Requirements........................... 117Tips........................................................... 119Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 117Wiring....................................................... 119Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 116Trailer Weight................................................ 116Transfer CaseFluid................................................ 276, 318Maintenance............................................ 276Transmission................................................... 91Automatic....................................90, 91, 275Fluid......................................................... 318Maintenance............................................ 275Manual........................................................ 88Shifting........................................................ 90Transporting Pets.......................................... 230Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 299Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 62
Trunk Release Remote Control........................62Turn Signals..............................................47, 79
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 162Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone........................... 165Uconnect Settings.......................................20Uconnect Phone................................... 158, 160Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress........... 163Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call —No Call Currently In Progress................ 163Bluetooth Communication Link................ 167Call Continuation...................................... 164Call Controls............................................. 162Call Termination....................................... 164Cancel Command..................................... 158Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing..... 161Help Command......................................... 158Join Calls.................................................. 164Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite............................................. 161Making A Second Call While CurrentCall Is In Progress................................. 164Managing Your Favorites.......................... 162Natural Speech......................................... 158Operation.................................................. 157
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