hood release DODGE CHALLENGER 2009 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117

and hold the clutch pedal, push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it, then press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for no more than 15 sec-
onds. Release the accelerator pedal and the clutch pedal,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With
Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.
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attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to ensure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is
present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid
cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its
function.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the
fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
452 INDEX

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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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob With Integrated KeyIgnition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM Rearming Of The SystemTo Arm The SystemTo Disarm The
SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) To Unlock The DoorsTo Lock The DoorsExpress Down Window FeatureTo Open The TrunkUsing ThePanic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersTransmitter Battery ServiceGeneral
InformationREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM How To Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingTRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT
RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Automatic Locking Mode - If EquippedSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagsEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS TransportingPassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsOutside Mirrors Folding FeaturePower MirrorsHeated Mirrors - If EquippedVanity MirrorsIlluminated Vanity Mirrors
Slide-On-Rod and Extender Features of Sun Visoruconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION (VR)
SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition (VR) System OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Easy Entry SeatsPower SeatsManual Front Seatback ReclineLumbar SupportHead RestraintsHeated SeatsFolding Rear SeatTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS
Headlight SwitchAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Headlight Time DelayDaytime Running Lights - If EquippedLights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedMultifunction LeverOverhead Console Map/Reading
LightsInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureWindshield WashersHeadlights On With Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL To
ActivateTo Set A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary the Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingOVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsSunglasses StorageGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate
Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - PartiallyOpening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - PartiallyClosing
Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSunroof Fully ClosedELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CUPHOLDERS Front CupholdersRear Cupholders
CONSOLE FEATURES Sliding Center Console ArmrestConsole StorageREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window DefrosterUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysEngine Oil Change Indicator SystemTrip FunctionsKeyless Go Display - If EquippedCompass Display
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) - If EquippedSystem Warnings (Customer Information Features)Personal Settings (Customer-ProgrammableFeatures)SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating
Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE (RER/REN) - AM/FM/CD/DVD
RADIO - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating
Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO
Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
Connecting The iPodUsing This FeatureControlling The iPod Using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList Or Browse Modeuconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH
DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
Operating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedKeyless Go - If EquippedNormal StartingExtremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails To
StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED Six-Speed Manual TransmissionAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED General InformationBrake/Transmission Shift Interlock SystemBrake/Transmission
Interlock Manual OverrideFour-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.5L Engine)Five-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine)Gear RangesAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick OperationDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH
WATER Flowing/Rising WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedBRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedMULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS)
(IF EQUIPPED) - 5.7L ENGINE ONLY ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) - If EquippedTCS (Traction Control System) - If EquippedBAS (Brake Assist System) - If EquippedHSA (Hill Start Assist) - Manual Transmission OnlyESP
(Electronic Stability Program) - If EquippedSynchronizing ESPESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation
PressuresRadial Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife Of TireReplacement TiresTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium
System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.5L and 5.7L Engines (with Automatic Transmission)5.7L Engine (with Manual Transmission)Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In Gasoline
Materials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
OverloadingLoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR - IF EQUIPPED JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking and Changing a TireCompact
Spare TireWheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Equipped)JUMP-STARTING FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Without The IgnitionKeyTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)Towing
This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow DollyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICSYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler CapEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust
SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedRear AxleAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionFUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM)
Rear Power Distribution CenterVEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp - Models with Halogen Headlamps - If EquippedLow Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp - Models with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps - If EquippedFront/Rear Side Marker LampTail/Turn and Stop LampCenter Tail/Backup LampCenter High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)License LampFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico ContactCustomer Assistance For The
Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX