key DODGE CHALLENGER 2010 3.G Repair Manual

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

All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity
Discharge (HID)......................... D1S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp ................... 3157A
Front Fog Lamp ...................... PSX24W
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker ........................ 168
Tail Lamp ............................ 3057K
Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp ................... 3057K
Rear Side Marker ........................ 168
Backup Lamp ........................... 921
Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ....... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License ................................ 168BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415

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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INDEX 455

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
462 INDEX

Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 228
Knee Bolster ............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 130
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) .................... 65,66
Latches ................................ 75
Hood .............................. 126
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 314
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 75
Life of Tires ............................ 302
Light Bulbs .......................... 75,414
Lights .............................. 75,127
Airbag ........................ 55,60,73,168
Alarm .............................. 174
Anti-Lock ......................... 176,278
Automatic Headlights ................... 128 Brake Assist Warning
................... 286
Brake Warning ..................... 172,276
Bulb Replacement ................... 414,415
Center Mounted Stop ................... 419
Courtesy/Reading ................... 132,141
Cruise .............................. 165
Daytime Running ...................... 129
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............130,131
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 286
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 166
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 168
Exterior .............................. 75
Fog ............................. 129,170
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 339
Headlight Switch ...................... 127
Headlights ........................ 127,415
Headlights On Reminder ................. 129
Headlights On With Wipers ............128,135
High Beam ........................ 131,169
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INDEX 463

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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INDEX 467

Remote Trunk Release..................... 34
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 414
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 376
Replacement Tires ....................... 302
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 448
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 172
Restraint, Head ......................... 121
Restraints, Child ......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 36
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 365
Rotation, Tires .......................... 304
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 448
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 287
Safety Tips ............................. 71 Satellite Radio Antenna
................... 225
Satellite Radio (Uconnect™ studios) ........... 224
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 406
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 44
Seat Belts .......................... 36,37,73
And Pregnant Women ................... 46
Child Restraint ................... 61,62,63,68
Extender ............................. 46
Front Seat .......................... 37,38
Inspection ............................ 73
Operating Instructions ................... 38
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Rear Seat ............................. 37
Reminder ............................ 169
Untwisting Procedure .................... 42
Seats ................................. 118
Adjustment .......................... 118
Head Restraints ....................... 121
468 INDEX

Heated............................. 122
Height Adjustment ..................... 118
Lumbar Support ....................... 121
Power .............................. 118
Rear Folding ......................... 124
Seatback Release ....................... 124
Tilting .............................. 118
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........391,422
Selection of Oil ......................... 379
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 445
Service Contract ......................... 447
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 176
Service Manuals ........................ 449
Setting the Clock ................ 193,194,198,208Settings, Personal
........................ 189
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 256
Shifting ............................... 257
Automatic Transmission ..............257,262
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 238
Signals, Turn ...................... 75,130,167
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 268
Snow Tires ............................ 304
Sound System Kicker .............................. 228
Spare Tire .......................... 299,351
Spark Plugs ............................ 422
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 422
Oil ................................ 422
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 137
Speedometer ........................... 165
Starting ............................. 26,245
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INDEX 469

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