trunk DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G Owner's Manual

Washing
•Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
•
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa)
can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
15 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan
16 — — —
17 — — —
18 — — —
19 — — —
20 — — —
21 — — —
22 — — —Rear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
Rear Power Distribution Center
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
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.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading
Lamps W5W
Rear Compartment
(Trunk) Lamp 562
Overhead Console
Reading Lamps 578
Visor Vanity Lamps A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If
Equipped 194
Door Courtesy 562
Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140
Optional Door Map
Pocket/Cupholder LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
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Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail lamp retainer.
3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail lampassembly. 4. Pull back the trunk liner.
5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the
tail lamp assembly.
6. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs.
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7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner.
13. Reinstall tail lamp retainer.
14. Close the trunk.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493

Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......229
Electrical Power Outlets .....................198
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............332
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......483
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............337
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......224
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................432
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................406
Jacking .............................. .418
Jump Starting ......................... .427
Overheating .......................... .406
Towing ............................. .435
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45 Emission Control System Maintenance
..........445
Engine ................................ .443
Air Cleaner .......................... .453
Block Heater ......................... .303
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .448
Compartment ......................... .442
Compartment Identification ................442
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................463
Cooling ............................. .463
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fails to Start .......................... .301
Flooded, Starting ...................... .301
Fuel Requirements ..................... .378
Jump Starting ......................... .427
Oil................................. .448
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .451
Oil Selection .......................... .450
Oil Synthetic ......................... .452
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Rear Park Sense System.....................176
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .158
Rear Window Defroster .....................205
Rear Window Features .....................205
Recorder, Event Data .......................72
Recreational Towing ...................... .402
Reformulated Gasoline .....................380
Refrigerant ............................. .456
Release, Hood ........................... .160
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .165
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................57
Remote Control Starting System .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........277
Remote Starting System ......................29
Remote Trunk Release .......................43
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .489
Replacement Keys .........................18 Replacement Parts
........................ .447
Replacement Tires ........................ .364
Reporting Safety Defects ....................514
Restraint, Head .......................... .157
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Restraints, Occupant ........................45
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................432
Rotation, Tires .......................... .367
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................514
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................342
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................265
Schedule, Maintenance .....................500
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .480
Seat Belt Reminder .........................57
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Trailer Towing........................ .397
Tread Wear Indicators ....................363
Tire Safety Information .....................342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................393
To Open Hood .......................... .160
Towing ............................... .388
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .435
Guide .............................. .393
Recreational .......................... .402
Weight .............................. .393
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Traction ............................... .321
Traction Control ......................... .333
Trailer Towing .......................... .388
Cooling System Tips .....................401
Hitches ............................. .392
Minimum Requirements ..................395
Tips................................ .400Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................393
Wiring .............................. .399
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .393
Trailer Weight ........................... .393
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .498
Transmission ........................... .472
Automatic ........................... .310
Fluid ............................... .472
Manual ............................. .304
Shifting ............................. .308
Transmitter
Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .363
Trip Odometer .......................... .212
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
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