airbag DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug and in the recommended seating posi-
tions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.NOTE:
The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolster
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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on several factors, including the severity
and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
NOTE:
•
Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
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About Your Brakes....................... .326
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................330
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............465
Adding Fuel ............................ .383
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .459
Additives, Fuel .......................... .382
Airbag ..................................59
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................63
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .453
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................455
Air Conditioning Filter .....................287
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............288
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................455
Air Conditioning System ....................280
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .356Alarm Light
............................ .220
Alarm, Panic .............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................265
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................464
Disposal ............................. .467
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................330
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................222
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .475
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........19
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........280
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Instrument Cluster........................211
Instrument Panel and Controls ................210
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............480
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............481
Interior Appearance Care ....................478
Interior Lights .......................... .168
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............170
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .422
Jack Location ........................... .419
Jack Operation .......................... .418
Jump Starting ........................... .427
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................36
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Keyless Go ...............................12
Key, Programming .........................19 Key, Replacement
..........................18
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Kicker Sound System ...................... .276
Knee Bolster ..............................59
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................166
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .160
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .378
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .364
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................66
Alarm .............................. .220
Anti-Lock ............................ .222
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Side Airbag..............................68
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................109
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............287
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................366
Snow Tires ............................. .359
Sound System Kicker .............................. .276
Spare Tire .............................. .361
Spark Plugs ............................ .496
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .496
Oil................................. .496
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................173
Speedometer ............................ .212
Starting .................................29
Automatic Transmission ..................295
Cold Weather ......................... .300Engine Fails to Start
.....................301
Remote ...............................29
Starting and Operating .....................294
Starting Procedures ....................... .294
Steering Column Controls ...................... .166
Column Lock ......................... .172
Power .............................. .324
Tilt Column .......................... .172
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............277
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .277
Storage ............................... .489
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .286
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .489
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .432
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .184
Sun Roof .............................. .194
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .452
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Tachometer ............................. .212
Telescoping Steering Column .................172
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............214
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................19
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .163
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........349
TIREFIT ............................... .407
Tire Markings ........................... .342
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................364
Air Pressure .......................... .354
Chains .............................. .366Changing
............................ .418
Compact Spare ........................ .361
General Information .....................354
High Speed .......................... .357
Inflation Pressures ...................... .356
Jacking .............................. .418
Life of Tires .......................... .364
Load Capacity ........................ .349
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............368
Pressure Warning Light ...................220
Quality Grading ....................... .516
Radial .............................. .358
Replacement .......................... .364
Rotation ............................. .367
Safety .............................. .342
Sizes ............................... .344
Snow Tires ........................... .359
Spare Tire ............................ .419
Spinning ............................ .363
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