DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 2012, Model line: CHALLENGER, Model: DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.GPages: 494, PDF Size: 8.02 MB
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About Your Brakes.................... 281,284
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............285,288
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 410
Adding Fuel ........................... 332
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 404
Additives, Fuel ......................... 330
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 397
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 400
Air Conditioning ........................ 238
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 238
Air Conditioning Filter .................244,401
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............400,401
Air Conditioning System ................238,400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 245
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 306
Airbag .............................. 54,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ................... 61,62,67,80,178
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 66 Airbag, Side
........................ 58,60,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........58,60,63
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 183
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............285,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............185,287
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............409,438
Disposal ........................... 411
Appearance Care ........................ 418
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 105
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 87
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 33
Automatic Headlights .................... 139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 238
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 416
Automatic Transmission .............266,416,418
Adding Fluid .................... 418,440
Autostick .......................... 273
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 418
Fluid Change ....................... 418
Fluid Level Check .................... 417
Fluid Type ......................... 440
Special Additives ..................... 416
Autostick ............................. 273
Axle Fluid ............................. 440
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 440
B-Pillar Location ........................ 301 Battery
............................... 398
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 398
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 403
Brake Assist System ...................... 289
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 287
Brake Fluid ............................ 440
Brake System ........................ 284,413
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 285,288
Fluid Check ..................... 414,440
Master Cylinder ..................... 414
Parking ........................... 281
Warning Light .................... 181,284
Brake, Parking .......................... 281
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 266
Brakes ............................. 284,413
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement ..................... 432,433
Bulbs, Light .......................... 82,432
Calibration, Compass ..................... 196
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 438
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 332
Oil (Engine) ........................ 396
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 411
Car Washes ............................ 419
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............79,331
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 334
Cellular Phone ........................ 92,237
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 436
Certification Label ....................... 334
Chains, Tire ............................ 314
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 297 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 391
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 328
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 421
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 404
Clock ............................. 204,213
Cold Weather Operation ................... 258
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 196
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 191
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ConnectorUCI .............................. 227
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 227
Conserving Fuel ........................ 191
Console .............................. 168
Console, Floor .......................... 168
Console, Overhead ....................... 151
Contract, Service ........................ 463
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 411
Cooling System ......................... 408
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 410
Coolant Capacity ..................... 438
Coolant Level .................... 408,412
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 411
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 409
Inspection .......................... 412
Points to Remember .................. 412
Pressure Cap ........................ 411 Radiator Cap
........................ 411
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....409,438,439
Corrosion Protection ..................... 418
Cruise Light ........................... 176
Cupholders ......................... 167,424
Customer Assistance ..................... 461
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 67
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 144
Daytime Running Lights ................... 140
Dealer Service .......................... 393
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 170
Defroster, Windshield ................... 80,241
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 145
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 390
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 143
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DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 394
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 381
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 411
Engine Oil ......................... 397
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 277
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 191
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 89
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 163
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 287
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 427Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 148
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 291
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 186
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 378
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
Jacking ............................ 365
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Overheating ........................ 353
Towing ............................ 381
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 391
Engine ............................... 389
Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Block Heater ........................ 260
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Checking Oil Level ................... 394
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Compartment.................... 388,389
Compartment Identification ............. 388
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 408,439
Cooling ........................... 408
Exhaust Gas Caution ................79,331
Fails to Start ........................ 258
Flooded, Starting ..................... 258
Fuel Requirements .................... 327
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Oil ......................... 394,438,439
Oil Change Interval ................... 395
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 396
Oil Filter ........................... 397
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 397
Oil Selection ..................... 395,438
Oil Synthetic ........................ 397
Overheating ........................ 353
Starting ........................... 252
Temperature Gauge ................... 177 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 396
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 396
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 328
Event Data Recorder ...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 79,331
Exhaust System ....................... 79,405
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 89
Exterior Lighting ........................ 138
Exterior Lights .......................... 82
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 332
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Air Conditioning .................. 244,401
Engine Oil ....................... 397,439
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 397
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 143
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FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 353
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 365
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 258
Fluid Capacities ......................... 438
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 417
Brake ............................. 414
Cooling System ...................... 408
Engine Oil ......................... 394
Fluid, Brake ........................... 440
Fluids ................................ 439
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 439
Fog Lights .......................... 141,181
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 135
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 378 Fuel
................................. 327
Adding ........................... 332
Additives .......................... 330
Clean Air .......................... 328
Conserving ......................... 191
Ethanol ........................... 328
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 332
Gasoline ........................... 327
Gauge ............................ 176
Materials Added ..................... 330
Methanol .......................... 328
Octane Rating .................... 327,439
Requirements ....................... 327
Saver Mode ........................ 191
Specifications ....................... 439
Tank Capacity ....................... 438
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 191
Fuel Saver ............................. 191
Fuel System Caution ..................... 333
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Fueling............................... 332
Fuses ................................ 424
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............332,390
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 327
Conserving ......................... 191
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 328
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 328
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 177
Fuel .............................. 176
Odometer .......................... 181
Speedometer ........................ 176
Tachometer ......................... 176
Gear Ranges ........................... 267
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 379
General Information ...............18,27,121,326
General Maintenance ..................... 393 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 423
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............335,337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............335,337
GVWR ............................... 335
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 92
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 353
Head Restraints ......................... 132
Headlights ............................ 433
Automatic ......................... 139
Bulb Replacement .................... 433
Cleaning ........................... 422
Delay ............................. 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 143
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
On With Wipers ................... 139,147
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Passing............................ 143
Switch ............................ 138
Time Delay ......................... 139
Heated Mirrors .......................... 90
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 238
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 260
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 143
Hill Start Assist ......................... 289
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 339
Holder, Cup ........................... 167
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 152
Hood Release .......................... 137
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21 Immobilizer (Sentry Key)
................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 68,69
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 186
Instrument Cluster ....................... 176
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 174
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 423
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 424
Interior Appearance Care .................. 422
Interior Lights .......................... 143
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 145
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 365
Jack Operation .......................... 368
Jacking Instructions ...................... 368
Jump Starting .......................... 374
Key-In Reminder ......................... 16
Key, Programming ........................ 18
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