lights DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G User Guide

WARNING!
•No objects should be placed over or near the air
bag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.
• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•
Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may
provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant
during a side impact. The SAB is marked with an air bag
label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label
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Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off. •
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED .......144
▫ Voice Command System Operation .........144
▫ Commands ......................... .146
▫ Voice Training ....................... .150
 SEATS ............................. .150
▫ Power Seats ........................ .151
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............153
▫ Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment . . .155
▫ Manual Front Seatback Recline ............155
▫ Passenger Seat Easy Entry ...............156
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .157
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................158
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........160
LIGHTS ............................ .162
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...........162
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......163
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............163
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................163
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....164
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................165
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............165
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................166
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .166
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................167
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................167
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▫Flash-To-Pass ....................... .167
▫ Map/Reading Lights ...................167
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .168
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......169
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............170
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .170
▫ Windshield Washers ...................171
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............171
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .172
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .173
▫ To Activate ......................... .174
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................174 ▫
To Deactivate ....................... .175
▫ To Resume Speed .....................175
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............175
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................175
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .176
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................177
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............177
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................177
▫ Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® ...........181
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .181
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........182
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......182
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................184
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...............184
▫ Sunglasses Storage ....................184
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .185
▫ Before
You Begin Programming HomeLink® . . .186
▫Programming A Rolling Code .............186
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........189
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......190
▫ Using HomeLink® .....................191
▫ Security ........................... .192
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................192
▫ General Information ....................193 
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........194
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............195
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........195
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............195
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........195
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................196
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............196
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................196
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .197
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................197
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................197
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........198
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You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
If HIGH-level heating is selected, the system will auto-
matically switch to the LOW-level after a maximum of
60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the
number of indicators illuminated changes from two to
one, indicating the change. Operation on the LOW-level
setting also turns OFF automatically after a maximum of
45 minutes.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.
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LIGHTS
Headlights And Parking Lights
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights,
instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog
lights.Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light
and instrument panel light operation.
Headlight Switch
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A
(AUTO) position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition in the OFF position. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an
unlit area.
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To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF
position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights or parking lights on, or place
the ignition in the RUN position again, the system will
cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this
feature.
The Headlight delay time is programmable. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) whenever the ignition is placed in the RUN
position, the headlights are off and the parking brake is
released. The headlight switch must be used for normal
nighttime driving.
If vehicle is equipped with High Intensity Discharge
(HID) headlights, the front turn signal lamps provide the
DRL function. If equipped, the DRL will flash when a
turn signal is in operation, and return to DRL mode when
the turn signal is no longer flashing.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
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