DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.G Owners Manual

Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................34,194,254
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,194
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 234
Knee Bolster .......................... 54,55
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 142
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....72,73
Latches ................................ 82
Hood ............................. 137
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 327
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 82
Life of Tires ............................ 312
Light Bulbs .......................... 82,432Lights
.............................. 82,138
Airbag .................... 61,62,67,80,178
Alarm ............................ 183
Anti-Lock ....................... 185,287
Automatic Headlights ................. 139
Brake Assist Warning .................. 294
Brake Warning .................... 181,284
Bulb Replacement ................. 432,433
Center Mounted Stop .................. 436
Courtesy/Reading ................. 143,151
Cruise ............................ 176
Daytime Running .................... 140
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 294
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 177
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 179
Exterior ............................ 82
Fog ............................ 141,181
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
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INDEX 479

Headlight Switch..................... 138
Headlights ...................... 138,433
Headlights On Reminder ............... 141
Headlights On With Wipers ..........139,147
High Beam ...................... 143,180
High Beam Indicator .................. 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................. 138,176
Intensity Control ..................... 144
Interior ......................... 143,151
License ............................ 437
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
Low Fuel .......................... 185
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 185
Map Reading ..................... 143,151
Oil Pressure ........................ 180
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 144
Passing ............................ 143 Reading
........................ 143,151
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 183
Service ......................... 432,433
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 185
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......183,317
Traction Control ..................... 294
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Vanity Mirror ........................ 90
Voltage ............................ 176
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 176
Loading Vehicle ...................... 334,336
Capacities .......................... 336
Tires .............................. 301
Locks ................................. 31
Auto Unlock ......................... 33
Automatic Door ...................... 33
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Door.............................. 31
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 317
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 72,73
Lubrication, Body ....................... 403
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 398
Maintenance Procedures ................... 393
Maintenance Schedule .................... 442
Maintenance, General ..................... 393
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 163
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,391
Manual Transmission ...............260,415,418
Fluid Level Check ................. 415,418
Manual, Service ......................... 465
Map/Reading Lights .................. 143,151
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 414
Methanol ............................. 328 Mini-Trip Computer
...................... 191
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming ................... 87
Electric Powered ...................... 89
Electric Remote ....................... 89
Exterior Folding ...................... 89
Heated ............................. 90
Outside ............................ 88
Vanity ............................. 90
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 191
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 317
Mopar Parts ......................... 392,464
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 328
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 142
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
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INDEX 481

Occupant Restraints................... 42,60,64
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............58,60,63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............327,439
Odometer .......................... 176,181
Trip ........................... 176,181
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 190
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 190
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 397
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 397
Oil, Engine ......................... 394,439
Capacity ........................... 438
Change Interval ..................... 395
Checking .......................... 394
Dipstick ........................... 394
Disposal ........................... 397
Filter .......................... 397,439
Filter Disposal ....................... 397
Identification Logo ................... 395
Materials Added to ................... 397 Recommendation
.................. 395,438
Synthetic .......................... 397
Viscosity ........................ 396,438
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............390,391
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Operating Precautions .................... 390
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 88
Overdrive ............................. 273
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 273
Overhead Console ....................... 151
Overheating, Engine ................... 178,353
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,465
Paint Care ............................. 418
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 281
Passing Light ........................... 143
Personal Settings ........................ 198
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Pets.................................. 77
Phone, Cellular .......................... 92
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 92
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 301
Power Brakes ............................ 284
Deck Lid Release ..................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 427
Door Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 89
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 163
Seats ............................. 126
Steering ........................... 280
Sunroof ........................... 161
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 440
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 54
Preparation for Jacking .................... 367 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 198
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 308
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 411
Radio Operation ........................ 237
Radio Remote Controls .................... 235
Rear Cupholder ......................... 168
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 135
Rear Window Defroster ................... 170
Rear Window Features .................... 170
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 67
Recreational Towing ...................... 348
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 328
Refrigerant ............................ 401
Release, Hood .......................... 137
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INDEX 483

Reminder, Lights On..................... 141
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 235
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 432
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 392
Replacement Tires ....................... 313
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 464
Restraint, Head ......................... 132
Restraints, Child ......................... 68
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 378
Rotation, Tires .......................... 316 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
................. 80
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 82
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 464
Safety Information, Tire ................... 296
Safety Tips ............................. 78
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 79
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 224
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 442
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 423
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 53
Seat Belts .......................... 42,45,80
And Pregnant Women .................. 54
Child Restraint ................. 68,69,70,75
Extender ........................... 54
Front Seat ......................... 45,46
Inspection .......................... 80
Operating Instructions .................. 46
Pretensioners ........................ 52
Rear Seat ........................... 45
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Reminder.......................... 180
Untwisting Procedure .................. 50
Seats ................................. 126
Adjustment ......................... 126
Head Restraints ...................... 132
Heated ............................ 129
Height Adjustment ................... 126
Power ............................ 126
Rear Folding ........................ 135
Seatback Release ..................... 135
Tilting ............................ 126
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........409,439
Selection of Oil ......................... 395
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 461 Service Contract
......................... 463
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 185
Service Manuals ........................ 465
Setting the Clock ..................... 204,213
Settings, Personal ........................ 198
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 263
Shift Lever Override ...................... 379
Shifting ............................... 265
Automatic Transmission ................ 265
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 113
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 63
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 244
Signals, Turn ...................... 82,142,178
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 277
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 314
Snow Tires ............................ 316
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INDEX 485

Sound SystemKicker ............................ 234
Spare Tire ....................... 309,310,365
Spark Plugs ............................ 439
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 439
Oil ............................... 439
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 148
Speedometer ........................... 176
Sport Mode ............................ 275
Starting ............................. 27,252
Automatic Transmission ................ 253
Cold Weather ....................... 258
Engine Fails to Start .................. 258
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 252
Starting Procedures ...................... 252 Steering
Column Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 147
Power ............................ 280
Tilt Column ........................ 147
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 147
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 235
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 235
Storage ............................... 431
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 243,431
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 431
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 378
Sun Roof .............................. 161
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 152
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 54
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 338
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 397
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System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 176
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 147
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......177,354
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 72
Text Messaging ......................... 113
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 139
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 301
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 299
Tire Markings .......................... 296
Tire Safety Information .................... 296
TIREFIT .............................. 354
Tires ............................ 82,305,467
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 312 Air Pressure
........................ 305
Chains ............................ 314
Changing ....................... 365,368
Compact Spare ...................... 309
Flat Changing ....................... 365
General Information .................. 305
High Speed ......................... 308
Inflation Pressures .................... 306
Jacking ......................... 367,368
Life of Tires ........................ 312
Load Capacity ....................... 301
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 317
Pressure Warning Light ................ 183
Quality Grading ..................... 467
Radial ............................ 308
Replacement ........................ 313
Rotation ........................... 316
Safety .......................... 296,305
Sizes ............................. 297
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INDEX 487

Snow Tires......................... 316
Spare Tire .......................... 365
Spinning ........................... 311
Trailer Towing ....................... 343
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 312
To Open Hood .......................... 137
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 340
Towing ............................... 336
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 105
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 381
Guide ............................. 340
Recreational ........................ 348
Weight ............................ 340
Towing Assistance ....................... 105
Traction Control ......................... 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 336
Cooling System Tips .................. 347
Hitches ............................ 339
Minimum Requirements ................ 341 Tips .............................. 346
Trailer and Tongue Weight
.............. 340
Wiring ............................ 345
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 340
Trailer Weight .......................... 340
Transfer Case Fluid ............................. 440
Transmission ........................... 416
Automatic ....................... 266,416
Fluid ............................. 440
Manual ........................... 260
Shifting ........................... 265
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 152
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
488 INDEX