interior lights DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2012 3.G Owners Manual

Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.
NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to
the authorized dealer.
Customer Key Programming
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
General Information
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and trunk for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch
for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security
Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and
decklid release are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the fol-
lowing audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse,
the headlights will turn on, park lamps and/or turn
signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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•When not using the EVIC, perform the following
steps:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec-
onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding
the LOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the
ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob
removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
To Open The Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times within five seconds to open the trunk.
If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry),
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at
least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on,
the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will
turn on.
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The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the
Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn will remain on.
•You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons
facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the
RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the
elastomer seal during removal.
2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the
battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on
the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin
oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
•Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any
or all of the following may occur:
•The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
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▫Flash-To-Pass ....................... 144
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 144
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 145
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 146
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 146
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 147
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 147
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 148
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 148
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 149
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 150
▫ To Activate ......................... 151 ▫
To Set A Desired Speed ................ 151
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 151
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 151
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 152
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 152
 Overhead Console ..................... 153
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 153
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 154
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 154
▫ Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink ........................ 155
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ........... 156
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ........ 158
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LIGHTS
Headlights And Parking Lights
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light
and instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A
(AUTO) position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after placing the ignition
in the OFF position. To turn the Automatic system off,
move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
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Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in
the OFF position. This will occur if the interior lights
were switched on manually or are on because a door is
open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk
light. To restore interior light operation, either place the
ignition in the RUN position or cycle the light switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is located to the right of the head-
light switch. With the parking lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights and, if so
equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets, door
handles and cupholders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 145
Bulb Replacement ..................... 407,408
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,407
Calibration, Compass ..................... 200
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 413
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 334
Oil (Engine) ........................ 372
Power Steering ...................... 284
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 386
Car Washes ............................ 394
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,333
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 335
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,241
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 412
Certification Label ....................... 336
Chains, Tire ............................ 317
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 302 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 368
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80
Checks, Safety ........................... 80
Child Restraint .................... 70,72,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,75
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 329
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 396
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 379
Clock ............................. 208,217
Cold Weather Operation ................... 261
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 241
Compass .............................. 200
Compass Calibration ..................... 200
Compass Variance ....................... 201
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 193
450 INDEX

ConnectorUCI .............................. 231
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 231
Console .............................. 170
Console, Floor .......................... 170
Console, Overhead ....................... 153
Contract, Service ........................ 441
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 386
Cooling System ......................... 383
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 385
Coolant Capacity ..................... 413
Coolant Level .................... 384,387
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 387
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 384
Inspection .......................... 387
Points to Remember .................. 387
Pressure Cap ........................ 386
Radiator Cap ....................... 386
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....384,413,414 Corrosion Protection
..................... 394
Cruise Light ........................... 178
Cupholders ......................... 169,399
Customer Assistance ..................... 439
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 145
Daytime Running Lights ................... 142
Dealer Service .......................... 370
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 172
Defroster, Windshield ................... 82,245
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 146
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 367
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 143
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 371
Power Steering ...................... 284
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INDEX 451

HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 154
Hood Release.......................... 138
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 188
Instrument Cluster .................... 177,178
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 176
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 398
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 399
Interior Appearance Care .................. 397
Interior Lights .......................... 145
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4 Jump Starting
.......................... 353
Key-In Reminder ......................... 16
Key, Programming ........................ 18
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................34,198,257
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,198
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 238
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 143
Lane Change Assist ...................... 143
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,75
456 INDEX