DODGE CHALLENGER 2009 3.G Owners Manual

Emission Control System Maintenance......369,418
Engine............................366,367
Air Cleaner.......................... 376
Block Heater......................... 250
Break-In Recommendations................ 66
Checking Oil Level..................... 372
Compartment......................366,367
Coolant (Antifreeze).................384,415
Cooling ............................. 384
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 67,320
Fails to Start.......................... 249
Flooded, Starting...................... 249
Fuel Requirements..................... 316
Jump Starting......................... 356
Multi-Displacement.................... 280
Oil ...........................372,414,415
Oil Change Interval..................162,373
Oil Filler Cap......................... 374
OilFilter ............................ 375Oil Filter Disposal..................... 375
OilSelection .......................373,414
Oil Synthetic......................... 375
Overheating.......................... 338
Starting............................. 243
Temperature Gauge.................... 157
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 374
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 53
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Ethanol............................... 317
Event Data Recorder...................... 55
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 67,320,382
Exhaust System....................... 67,381
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 76
Exterior Lighting........................ 119
Exterior Lights.......................... 69
Filler Location Fuel...................... 321
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Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 376
Air Conditioning...................... 236
Engine Oil........................375,415
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 375
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 338
Turn Signal...................... 69,122,158
Flash-To-Pass........................... 123
Flat Tire Changing....................... 345
Flooded Engine Starting................... 249
Fluid, Brake........................... 416
Fluid Capacities......................... 414
Fluid Leaks............................. 69
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 393
Brake.............................. 390
Cooling System....................... 384
Engine Oil........................... 372Power Steering........................ 273
Fluids ................................ 415
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 415
FogLights ..........................121,160
Folding Rear Seat........................ 116
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 359
Fuel................................. 316
Adding............................. 321
Additives ............................ 319
CleanAir ............................ 317
Conserving.......................... 172
Ethanol............................. 317
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 321
Gasoline............................ 316
Gauge.............................. 156
Materials Added....................... 319
Methanol............................ 317
Octane Rating......................316,415
Requirements......................... 316
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Saver Mode.......................... 172
Specifications......................... 415
Tank Capacity........................ 414
Fuel Optimizer......................... 172
Fuel Saver............................. 172
Fuel System Caution..................... 322
Fueling ............................... 321
Fuses................................ 400
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 133
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............321,368
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 317
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 316
Conserving.......................... 172
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 317
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 157
Fuel............................... 156
Odometer........................... 161Speedometer......................... 156
Tachometer.......................... 156
Gear Ranges........................... 259
General Information............... 17,25,106,316
General Maintenance..................... 371
Glass Cleaning.......................... 399
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............324,326
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............324,325
GVWR ............................... 324
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 78
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 270
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 338
Head Restraints......................... 114
Headlights............................ 409
Automatic........................... 120
Bulb Replacement...................... 409
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Cleaning............................ 398
Delay .............................. 120
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 123
Lights On Reminder.................... 121
On With Wipers....................120,126
Passing............................. 123
Switch .............................. 119
TimeDelay .......................... 120
Heated Mirrors.......................... 77
Heated Seats........................... 115
Heater............................... 230
Heater, Engine Block..................... 250
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 123
Hill Start Assist......................... 283
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 328
Holder,Cup ........................... 144
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 133
Hood Release.......................... 117Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 14
Infant Restraint........................ 57,58
Information Center, Vehicle................. 168
Instrument Cluster....................154,156
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 153
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 399
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 398
InteriorLights .......................... 123
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 125
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 345
Jack Operation.......................... 348
Jacking Instructions...................... 348
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Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keyless Go....................... 12,175,245
Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System..................... 227
Knee Bolster............................ 45
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 122
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren).................... 60,62
Latches................................ 69
Hood............................... 117
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 316Leaks, Fluid............................ 69
LifeofTires ............................ 303
LightBulbs .......................... 69,408
Lights.............................. 69,119
Airbag........................ 51,54,68,158
Alarm .............................. 164
Anti-Lock.........................166,279
Automatic Headlights................... 120
Brake Assist Warning................... 287
Brake Warning.....................163,277
Bulb Replacement...................408,409
Center Mounted Stop................... 413
Courtesy/Reading...................123,132
Cruise .............................. 156
Daytime Running...................... 121
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............122,123
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 157
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 159
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Exterior.............................. 69
Fog .............................121,160
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 338
Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................ 119,409
Headlights On Reminder................. 121
Headlights On With Wipers............120,126
High Beam........................123,160
High Beam Indicator.................... 160
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 123
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster.................. 119,156
Intensity Control...................... 124
Interior..........................123,132
License............................. 413
Lights On Reminder.................... 121
Low Fuel............................ 166
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 166
Map Reading......................123,132Oil Pressure.......................... 160
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)......... 124
Passing............................. 123
Reading..........................123,132
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 160
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 164
Service...........................408,409
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 166
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........164,307
Traction Control....................... 287
Turn Signal...................... 69,122,158
VanityMirror .......................... 77
Voltage............................. 157
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 156
Loading Vehicle......................323,325
Capacities........................... 325
Tires ............................... 293
Locks................................. 28
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Auto Unlock.......................... 30
Automatic Door........................ 30
Door................................ 28
Power Door........................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 307
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)..................... 60,62
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Lumbar Support........................ 114
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 376
Maintenance, General..................... 371
Maintenance Procedures................... 371
Maintenance Schedule.................... 418
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 142
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 166,369
Manual, Service......................... 439
Manual Transmission...............251,392,394
Fluid Level Check...................392,394Map/Reading Lights..................123,132
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 390
Methanol............................. 317
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 172
Mirrors ................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 75
Electric Powered....................... 76
Electric Remote........................ 76
ExteriorFolding ........................ 76
Heated.............................. 77
Outside .............................. 75
Vanity ............................... 77
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 172
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 307
Mopar Parts.........................370,438
MTBE/ETBE........................... 317
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 280
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Multi-Function Control Lever............... 122
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 66
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............316,415
Odometer..........................156,161
Trip .............................156,161
Oil Change Indicator..................162,171
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............162,171
Oil, Engine.........................372,415
Capacity............................ 414
Change Interval....................162,373
Checking............................ 372
Dipstick............................. 372
Disposal............................ 375
Filter ............................375,415
Filter Disposal........................ 375
Identification Logo..................... 374Materials Added to..................... 375
Recommendation...................373,414
Synthetic............................ 375
Viscosity.........................374,414
Oil Filter, Change........................ 375
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 375
Onboard Diagnostic System..............368,369
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 133
Operating Precautions.................... 368
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 75
Overdrive............................. 261
Overhead Console....................... 132
Overheating, Engine...................158,338
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 439
PaintCare ............................. 395
Panic Alarm............................ 23
Parking Brake.......................... 274
Parking On Hill......................... 275
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Passing Light........................... 123
Personal Settings........................ 178
Pets.................................. 65
Phone, Cellular.......................... 78
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 293
Power
Brakes.............................. 277
Deck Lid Release....................... 34
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 403
Door Locks........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 142
Seats............................... 112
Steering............................. 273
Sunroof............................. 139
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 416
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 44Preparation for Jacking.................... 347
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 42
Programmable Electronic Features............ 178
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 300
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 387
Radio Operation........................ 230
Radio Remote Controls.................... 228
Radio, Satellite (uconnectstudios)........... 222
Rear Cupholder......................... 145
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 116
Rear Window Defroster................... 147
Rear Window Features.................... 147
Recorder, Event Data...................... 55
Recreational Towing...................... 336
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 317
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Refrigerant............................ 379
Release, Hood.......................... 117
Reminder, Lights On..................... 121
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 42
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 228
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Remote Trunk Release..................... 34
Replacement Bulbs....................... 408
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 370
Replacement Tires....................... 303
Reporting Safety Defects................... 438
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.............. 162
Restraint, Head......................... 114
Restraints, Child......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 359
Rotation, Tires.......................... 306
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 68
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 69
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 438
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 67
Safety Information, Tire................... 288
SafetyTips ............................. 67
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 223
Satellite Radio (uconnectstudios)........... 222
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 418
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 399
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 42
Seat Belts.......................... 36,37,68
And Pregnant Women................... 44
Child Restraint................... 57,58,59,63
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat.......................... 37,38
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