key DODGE CHALLENGER 2008 Repair Manual
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Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of this vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if the vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, the vehicle may fail the test.
This vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if this vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition key or start the engine. This means that the
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that the vehicle’s OBD II
system is ready,and you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If the OBD II system is not ready,you should see an
authorized dealer or repair facility. If this vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive the vehicle as you normally would in order for the OBD II system to
update. A recheck with the above test routine may then
indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether the vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL is illuminated during
normal vehicle operation, you should have the vehicle
serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station
can fail the vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR
parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light — Models with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlights
HID Headlights
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
HEADLIGHT switch off and the key removed.Because
of this, you should not attempt to service a headlight
bulb yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlights when the HEADLIGHT switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or
electrocution if not serviced properly. See your au-
thorized dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlights,
when the headlights are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 75
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights ..................... 117
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 324
Automatic Transmission .............223,322,323
Adding Fluid ...................... 323,343
Autostick ............................ 228
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 323
Fluid Change ......................... 323
Fluid Level Check ...................... 322
FluidType ........................... 343
Shifting ............................. 223
Special Additives ...................... 324
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 226,227
Autostick ............................. 228
AxleFluid ............................. 343
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 343BallJoints ............................. 311
Battery
............................... 307
Emergency Starting ..................... 286
Jump Starting ......................... 286
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location .......................... 287,307
Bearings .............................. 324
Belts,Drive ............................ 303
Belts, Seat ............................ 38,69
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 311
B-Pillar Location ........................ 250
Brake Assist System ...................... 239
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 238
Brake Fluid ............................ 343
Brake, Parking .......................... 232
Brake System ........................ 234,320
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 235,238
Fluid Check ....................... 321,343
Hoses .............................. 320
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Washers............................. 312
Heated Mirrors .......................... 77
Heated Seats ........................... 112
Heater ............................... 203
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 219
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 120
Holder,Cup ........................... 142
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 130
Hood Release .......................... 114
Hoses ................................ 319
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 58
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 156
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 159 Instrument Cluster
.................... 149,150
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 148
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 328
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 329
Interior Appearance Care .................. 326
Interior Lights .......................... 121
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 122
Introduction ............................. 4
Jump Starting .......................... 286
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,216
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 200
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Mirrors .............................. 76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 140
Seats ............................... 109
Steering ............................. 237
Steering, Checking ..................... 310
Sunroof ............................. 136
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid .................. 310,343
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 172
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 257
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 316
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 175
Radio, Navigation ....................... 191 Radio Operation
...................... 192,202
Radio Remote Controls .................... 201
Radio, Satellite .................... 191,192,195
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 191
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 142
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 113
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 324
Rear Window Defroster ................... 144
Rear Window Features .................... 144
Reception, Radio ........................ 175
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 278
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 270
Refrigerant ............................ 310
Release, Hood .......................... 114
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 201
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 35
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 336
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 299
Replacement Tires ....................... 260
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 356
Restraint, Head ......................... 111
Restraints, Child ......................... 58
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 289
Rotation, Tires .......................... 262
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 356
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 68 Safety Information, Tire
................... 245
Safety Tips ............................. 68
Satellite Radio .................... 191,192,195
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 196
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 346
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 328
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 37,38,69
And Pregnant Women ................... 45
Child Restraint ..................... 58,60,64
Extender ............................. 45
Front Seat .......................... 38,39
Inspection ............................ 69
Operating Instructions ................... 39
Pretensioners .......................... 43
Rear Seat ............................. 38
Reminder ............................ 154
Untwisting Procedure .................... 42
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Seats................................. 109
Adjustment .......................... 109
Head Restraints ....................... 111
Heated .............................. 112
Height Adjustment ..................... 109
Lumbar Support ....................... 111
Power .............................. 109
Rear Folding ......................... 113
Seatback Release ....................... 113
Tilting .............................. 109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 18,156
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........315,342
Selection of Oil ......................... 302
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 353
Service Contract ......................... 355 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)
............................. 158
Service Manuals ........................ 357
Setting the Clock ..................... 178,193
Settings, Personal ........................ 172
Shifting ............................... 220 Automatic Transmission ...............220,223
Shoulder Belts ........................... 38
Side Airbag ........................... 47,53
Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ............... 47
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 207
Signals, Turn ...................... 70,119,152
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 229
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 261
Snow Tires ............................ 262
Sound System Kicker .............................. 200
Sound Systems (Radio) .................... 191
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TrailerTowing .......................... 278
Transmission........................... 322
Automatic ...................... 220,223,322
Fluid ............................... 343
Shifting ............................. 220
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 67
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 258
Trip Odometer .......................... 150
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 35,36
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 36
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 35
Turn Signals ......................... 119,152 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)
........... 78,191
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 358
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port .............. 191
Universal Transmitter ..................... 130
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 270
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 42
USB Port .............................. 191
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 319
VanityMirrors ........................... 77
Variance, Compass ....................... 170
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 276
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 251,276,277
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 207,335
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
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