ignition DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Repair Manual

Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/
Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Off
Remote Start All Start
NOTE:
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when tem-
peratures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 030609 0
Engine Off Power Delay 0 seconds
45 seconds 5 minutes10 minutes
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if equipped), DVD video
system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Rear ParkSense Volume — If Equipped
NOTE:
The Rear ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be selected from the instrument cluster display or Uconnect System.
The chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM. To
make your selection, press the “Rear ParkSense Vol.” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state through
ignition cycles. Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped OffLightsLights and
Chimes
NOTE:
•When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects
in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. When
“Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors
as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) sys-
tem is deactivated.
•If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not dam-
aged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor align-
ment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see ac-
tive guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera display whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The im-
age will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”
across the top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. ParkView Backup Camera Delay
NOTE:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and the
navigation or audio screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned
ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of “RE-
VERSE” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into “PARK” or the
ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the ParkView Backup Camera Delay, press the “Controls” button on
the touchscreen, the “settings” button on the touchscreen, then the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the
touchscreen. Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
NOTE:
When this feature is selected and the wipers are on, the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it
senses moisture on the windshield.
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Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Off
Remote Start All Starts
NOTE:
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when tem-
peratures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Engine Off Power Delay 0 seconds 45 seconds 5 minutes 10 minutes
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect Phone system (if equipped), DVD video
system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power De-
lay setting, press the “+” or “-” button on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval, and choose from “0
seconds,” “45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 minutes.”
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When G-Force is selected, the following features will be
available:
•Lateral G-Force Left and Right
The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right
force of the vehicle.
• Longitudinal G-Force Fore and Aft
The longitudinal g-force measures the acceleration and
braking force of the vehicle.
• Peak G-Forces Fore Aft, Left and Right
This shows the maximum g-forces that have been achieved
since the last reset from the instrument cluster display.
Peak values are maintained through ignition cycles by the
instrument cluster display until they are cleared by the
driver.
• Vehicle Speed
Vehicle Speed measures the current speed of the vehicle in
either mph or km/h, starting at 0 with no maximum value.
• Steering Wheel Angle
Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor to
measure the degree of the steering wheel relative to zero.
The zero degree measurement indicates a steering wheel straight ahead position. When the steering angle value is
negative, this indicates a turn to the left, and when the
steering angle value is positive, a turn to the right.
Engine
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
Performance Pages — Engine
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................299
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .........299
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......299
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............300
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .300
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................302
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................302
▫ After Starting ......................... .303
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .303
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .304
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission .............304
▫ Shifting ............................. .305
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ................306 ▫
1–4 Skip Shift ........................ .307
▫ Downshifting ......................... .307
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .308
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................309
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .309
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........309
 AUTOSTICK .......................... .315
▫ Operation ........................... .315
 SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ........................... .317
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . . .318
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..........318
▫ Acceleration .......................... .318
▫ Traction ............................. .319
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition
system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to
the floor.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•
Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into
any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it.
The starter motor will continue to run, and will automati-
cally disengage itself when the engine is running. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automati-
cally in 10 seconds. If this occurs, cycle the ignition switch
to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate
the ignition switch with the push of a
button, as long as the ENGINE START/
STOP button is installed and the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in
the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button —
Automatic Transmission Only
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
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Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button — Manual
Transmission Only
1. Press and hold the clutch pedal while pushing andholding the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Release the button when the engine starts. If the vehicle fails to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait
10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
3. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, release the button.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission
Only
1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph
(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition
switch position will remain in the ACC position until the
vehicle is stopped, placed in PARK and the button is
pushed twice to the OFF position. If the gear selector is
not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pushed once, the instrument cluster will display a
“VEHICLE NOT IN PARK” message and the engine will
remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK
position, or it could roll.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button — Manual Transmission Only
1. With the vehicle stopped, place the gear selector in NEUTRAL, then push and release the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. Place the gear selector in first gear or REVERSE and then apply the parking brake.
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NOTE:
•If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the
system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
• If the ignition switch is left in the RUN position, the
system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity if the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) and the
engine is not running.
• If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the
ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short pushes in a row before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the vehicle is stopped, placed in
park and the button is pushed twice to the OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions — With Driver ’s Foot
OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three positions, OFF, ACC and RUN.
To change the ignition switch positions without starting the
vehicle and use the accessories, follow these steps starting
with the ignition switch in the OFF position: 1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change
the ignition switch to the ACC position,
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position,
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
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