maintenance DODGE CHALLENGER 2011 3.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go .............9
Theft Alarm ................12
Seat Belt .................13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ..................13
Child Restraints .............14
Front Seats ................16
Rear Seat .................18
Heated Seats ...............19
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam
Lever...................21
Headlight Switch .............22
Speed Control ..............23
Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip
Shift ...................24
Manual Climate Controls .........24
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................25
Power Sunroof ..............26
Wind Buffeting ..............27
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......28
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........30
Touch-Screen Radios ...........32
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......38
Uconnect™ Phone ............38
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......40
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........41
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................43
Programmable Features .........44Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............45
Power Outlets ...............47
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ..........48
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............49
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance .......50
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 50
If Your Engine Overheats .........54
Jacking And Tire Changing ........55
Jump-Starting ..............58
Shift Lever Override ...........60
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........61
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........62
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......63
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............64
Engine Compartment ...........65
Fluids And Capacities ..........68
Maintenance Chart ............70
Fuses ...................72
Tire Pressures ...............75
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......75
Exterior Bulbs ..............76
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 77
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................77
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 77
Publications Ordering ..........77
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............78
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...79
INDEX..................80
TABLE OF CONTENTS

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
• If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle aspossible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting
off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESP system off.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD
OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER
INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000
26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road
conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if
necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc
brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer
towing. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid. X X X X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty conditions,
or stop and go driving. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid, change if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks
or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X•* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.•Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center
8,000 Miles
(13,000 km)
or 6 Months
16,000 Miles
(26,000 km)
or 12 Months
24,000 Miles
(39,000 km)
or 18 Months
32,000 Miles
(52,000 km)
or 24 Months
40,000 Miles
(65,000 km)
or 30 Months
48,000 Miles
(78,000 km)
or 36 Months
56,000 Miles
(91,000 km)
or 42 Months
64,000 Miles
(104,000 km)
or 48 Months
72,000 Miles
(117,000 km)
or 54 Months
80,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 60 Months
88,000 Miles
(143,000 km)
or 66 Months
96,000 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 72 Months
104,000 Miles
(169,000 km)
or 78 Months
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Jump Starting.............. 58
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 44
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........... 9
Lock/Unlock ............ 9,10
Starting/Stopping .......... 11
Lane Change Assist .......... 21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 14
Lights TurnSignal .............. 21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 71
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 70
MediaCenterRadio ........ 30,32
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 79
Navigation .............. 35,36
Non-Touch-Screen Radio ....... 30
OilChangeIndicator .......... 53
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...... 53
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 68
Outlet Power ................. 47
Overheating, Engine .......... 54
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Phone (Pairing) ............. 39
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 38
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 75
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 26
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 47
Seats ................. 16
Steering ................ 68
Programmable Electronic Features . . 44
Radio Non-Touch-Screen .......... 30 Touch-Screen
............ 32
Radio Operation .......... 30,32
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 21
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 18
Recreational Towing .......... 49
Remote Starting System ........ 9
ReplacementBulbs .......... 76
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 78
Restraints, Child ............ 14
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ..... 62
Seat Belts ................ 13
Seats ................... 16
Adjustment .............. 17
Heated ................ 19
Lumbar Support ........... 17
Power ................. 16
RearFolding ............. 18
Seek Button ............. 31,33
Setting the Clock .......... 31,33
Shift Lever Override .......... 60
Signals, Turn .............. 21
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 37
SparkPlugs ............... 68
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 23
Cancel ................ 23
Resume ................ 23
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 23
Starting Remote ................. 9
Steering TiltColumn .............. 20
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 38
Store Radio Presets ........ 31,33
Stuck, Freeing ............. 62
SunRoof ................ 26
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 13
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 25
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 12
Theft System Arming ......... 12
Theft System Disarming ........ 12
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