keyless DODGE CHALLENGER 2010 3.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position:
•When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the
way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully
seated.
•Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument
panel to ensure it is in the PARK position.
CAUTION!
Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is
moved out of PARK before the ignition is turned
from the LOCK (OFF position with Keyless Go™) to
the ON position (RUN position with Keyless Go™).
REVERSE
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Use only
after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL
This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro-
longed periods with engine running. Engine may be
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must
leave the vehicle.
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If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the
PARK or REVERSE (manual transmission only) position.
When the parking brake is applied and the ignition
switch is in the ON position (RUN position with Keyless
Go™), the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
•When the parking brake is applied and the transmis-
sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” willflash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake
before attempting to move the vehicle.
•This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load
on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied whenever the driver is
not in the vehicle.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Go™). The fan is temperature controlled
and can start at any time the ignition switch is in
the ON position (RUN position for Keyless Go™).
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, whereapplicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Headlights.................... 128
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 172
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 400
Automatic Transmission .............262,399,400
Adding Fluid ...................... 400,423
Autostick ............................ 266
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 400
Fluid Change ......................... 400
Fluid Level Check ..................... 399
Fluid Type ........................... 423
Shifting ............................. 262
Special Additives ...................... 400
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 265
Autostick ............................. 266
Axle Fluid ............................. 423
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 423
Battery ............................... 382 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)
....... 25
Location ............................ 382
Belts, Seat ............................ 37,73
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 385
B-Pillar Location ........................ 292
Brake Assist System ...................... 280
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 279
Brake Fluid ............................ 423
Brake, Parking .......................... 273
Brake System ........................ 276,395
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 276,279
Fluid Check ....................... 396,423
Master Cylinder ....................... 396
Parking ............................. 273
Warning Light ..................... 172,276
Brakes ............................. 276,395
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 260
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 133
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Heater............................... 232
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 252
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 131
Hill Start Assist ......................... 281
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 326
Holder, Cup ........................... 155
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 142
Hood Release .......................... 126
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 61,62
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 178
Instrument Cluster .................... 163,165
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 162Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
............. 406
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 407
Interior Appearance Care .................. 404
Interior Lights .......................... 133
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 134
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 351
Jack Operation .......................... 354
Jacking Instructions ...................... 354
Jump Starting .......................... 361
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................... 185
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ....................... 12,185,247
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Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 409
Door Locks ........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 83
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 152
Seats ............................... 118
Steering .......................... 271,272
Sunroof ............................. 149
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 423
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Preparation for Jacking .................... 353
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 189
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 299
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 393Radio Operation
........................ 232
Radio Remote Controls .................... 230
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect™ studios) .......... 224
Rear Cupholder ......................... 156
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 124
Rear Window Defroster ................... 158
Rear Window Features .................... 158
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 60
Recreational Towing ...................... 336
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 315
Refrigerant ............................ 385
Release, Hood .......................... 126
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 129
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 44
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 230
Remote Starting System .................... 26
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Trailer Towing.......................... 324
Cooling System Tips .................... 335
Hitches ............................. 326
Minimum Requirements ................. 329
Tips ................................ 334
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 328
Wiring .............................. 333
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 328
Trailer Weight .......................... 328
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... 423
Transmission ........................... 399
Automatic ...................... 257,262,399
Fluid ............................... 423
Manual ............................. 253
Shifting ............................. 257
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 142 Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 70
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 301
Trip Odometer ....................... 165,170
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 34,35
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 35
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 34
Turn Signals ......................... 130,167
UCI Connector ......................... 218
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 85
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 451
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 218
Universal Transmitter ..................... 142
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 314
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 42
472 INDEX