towing DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START.................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™............9
THEFT ALARM.................13
SEATBELT ...................13
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS ................14
CHILD RESTRAINTS..............15
FRONT SEATS.................18
REARSEAT ...................20
HEATEDSEATS ................20
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 22
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER..................23
HEADLIGHT SWITCH..............24
SPEED CONTROL................25
AUTOSTICK®..................26
SPORT MODE – IF EQUIPPED..........27
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT . . 27MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS........28
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC)...............29
POWER SUNROOF...............30
WIND BUFFETING...............31
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM......32
Uconnect® 130.................34
Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM
SATELLITE RADIO...............36
Uconnect® 430/430N.............38
Uconnect® 730N................47
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 57
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS....60
Uconnect® Phone...............60
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND.........63
Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO........66
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL..........66
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC).................67
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.........68
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®)..................69
POWER OUTLETS...............72
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 73
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.).........73
SRT8
AUTOSTICK®..................74ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM . . 75PERFORMANCE FEATURES..........76
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES.......77
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE............78INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 78IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS.........83
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING........84
BATTERY LOCATION..............90
TIREFIT KIT..................90
JUMP-STARTING...............96
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE...........98
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE........99
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.........100
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)........101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.............102
ENGINE COMPARTMENT...........103
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - NON SRT8....106
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..........110
FUSES.....................118
TIRE PRESSURES...............121
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE......122
EXTERIOR BULBS..............122
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER.............123
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER.............123
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................123
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING..........123
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................124
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 125
INDEX....................126
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS......129
TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTOSTICK®
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter
• AutoStick® is a driver-interactive trans-
mission feature that offers manual gear
shifting to provide you with more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to
maximize engine braking, and improve
overall vehicle performance.
•
This system can also provide you with
more control during passing, city driving,
cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Operation
• When the shift lever is in the DRIVE posi-
tion, the transmission will operate auto-
matically, shifting between the five avail-
able gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply
move the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the
steering wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-). When AutoStick® is active, the current
transmission gear is displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) por-
tion of the instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift when
manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles), unless an
engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear
until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described below:
• The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop.
• You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in
second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. To disen-
gage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift
paddle until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out
of the AutoStick® mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
Engine/
TransmissionFrontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L Automatic12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing
ConditionWheels OFF
the GroundManual TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission
Flat Tow
NONE• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 65 mph (105 km/h)
maximum speedNOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFront
Not Recommended NOT ALLOWED
Rear
Not Recommended Not Recommended
On Trailer ALL OK OK
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Manual Transmission
• Flat towing of vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is permitted within the
following limitations:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL
• There is no limitation on the distance to be traveled
• The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles may also be towed using a vehicle trailer (with all four wheels off
the ground). Use of a towing dolly is not recommended, as vehicle damage may occur.
CAUTION!
• Exceeding these towing limits may cause severe transmission damage. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Automatic Transmission
• Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a tow dolly) isNOT
ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle)
is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheelsOFFthe ground.
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AUTOSTICK®
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter
• AutoStick® is a driver-interactive trans-
mission feature that offers manual gear
shifting to provide you with more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to
maximize engine braking, and improve
overall vehicle performance.
•
This system can also provide you with
more control during passing, city driving,
cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Operation
• When the shift lever is in the DRIVE posi-
tion, the transmission will operate auto-
matically, shifting between the five avail-
able gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply
move the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the
steering wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-). When AutoStick® is active, the current
transmission gear is displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) por-
tion of the instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift when
manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles), unless an
engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear
until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described below:
• The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop.
• You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in
second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. To disen-
gage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift
paddle until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out
of the AutoStick® mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could
lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend
you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
– Sport Shifting
• This light will illuminate when Track mode is selected. This mode provides performance
based transmission shifting in either Auto or Manual mode.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you
drive to the nearest authorized dealer immediately and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;
however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is
running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking”
sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas
cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch
to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance) refer to the following procedure.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Model Flat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the GroundRear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
RWDWithoutaKeyNOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
RWDWithaKey–
Automatic TransmissionShift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. The distance
to be traveled must not
exceed 15 mi (24 km), and
the towing speed must not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
RWDWithaKey–
Manual TransmissionShift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. There is no
limitation on the distance
to be traveled. The towing
speed must not exceed
65 mph (104 km/h)Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer
towing.X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing.XXX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXXX XXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance.XXXXXXX XXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine
air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes.XX
Change the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: Most of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C),
driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.XXX
Inspect the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped), add as necessary.XX X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent
trailer towing.X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Jacking Instructions...........86
Jack Location..............84
Jack Operation..............86
JumpStarting ..............96
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features.....68
Keyless Enter-N-Go............9
Lock/Unlock.............10
Starting/Stopping .........11, 12
Lane Change Assist...........23
Lap/Shoulder Belts............13
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)..............15
Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .78
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)..............6
Maintenance Record.........114, 117
Maintenance Schedule.......110, 115
Malfunction Indicator Light
(CheckEngine) ............80
MOPAR® Accessories..........125
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume. . .44, 54
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......22
OilChangeIndicator ...........81
Oil Change Indicator, Reset........81
Oil, Engine
Capacity...............106
Outlet
Power .................72
Overheating, Engine...........83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .121
Power
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...72
Seats .................18
Steering...............106
Power Sunroof..............30
Preparation for Jacking.........86
Programmable Electronic
Features..............68,76Rain Sensitive Wiper System.......23
Rear Seat, Folding............20
Recreational Towing...........73
Remote Starting System..........9
Replacement Bulbs...........122
Reporting Safety Defects........124
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......100
Schedule, Maintenance.........110
Seat Belts.................13
Seats...................18
Adjustment..............18
Heated................20
Power .................18
Rear Folding.............20
Security Against Theft..........13
Shift Lever Override............98
Signals, Turn...............23
SpareTire.................84
Spark Plugs...............106
Speed Control
Accel/Decel.............25
Cancel................25
Resume ...............25
Set ..................25
Starting
Remote ................9
Steering
Tilt Column..............21
Steering Wheel Audio Controls......60
Stuck, Freeing..............100
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .29
Theft System Arming...........13
Theft System Disarming.........13
Tilt Steering Column...........21
TIREFIT..................90
Tires
Air Pressure.............121
Changing.............84,86
Flat Changing............84
Jacking................86
SpareTire ..............84
Towing...................73
Disabled Vehicle...........99
Recreational.............73
INDEX
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