heating DODGE CHALLENGER 2014 3.G User Guide

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or FIRST
GEAR and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while
gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of
accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the en-
gine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic
transmission) or FIRST GEAR and REVERSE (with
manual transmission), do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage. NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................460
Door Locks Door Locks ............................33
KeyFob...............................33
Remote ...............................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .185
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .317
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......227
Electrical Power Outlets .....................197
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............327
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......478
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........172Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
..............331
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......221
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................426
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................399
Jacking .............................. .412
Jump Starting ......................... .421
Overheating .......................... .399
Towing ............................. .429
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........439
Engine ................................ .437
Air Cleaner .......................... .446
Block Heater ......................... .299
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .442
Compartment ......................... .436
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Compartment Identification................436
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................456
Cooling ............................. .456
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .296
Flooded, Starting ...................... .296
Fuel Requirements ..................... .371
Jump Starting ......................... .421
Oil................................. .442
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .445
Oil Selection .......................... .443
Oil Synthetic ......................... .445
Overheating .......................... .399
Starting ............................. .290
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .444
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................444
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22 Ethanol
............................... .373
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .161
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .376
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .446
Air Conditioning ...................... .283
Engine Oil ........................... .446
Engine Oil Disposal .....................446
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .399
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .166
Flooded Engine Starting ....................296
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INDEX 521

Change Interval....................... .443
Checking ............................ .442
Dipstick ............................. .442
Disposal ............................. .446
Filter ............................... .446
Filter Disposal ........................ .446
Identification Logo ..................... .444
Materials Added to ..................... .445
Recommendation ...................... .443
Synthetic ............................ .445
Viscosity ............................ .444
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .446
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................438
Operating Precautions ..................... .438
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................110
Overdrive .............................. .313
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .313
Overhead Console ........................ .184Overheating, Engine
...................... .212
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .468
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .321
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................176
Passing Light ........................... .166
Personal Settings ......................... .234
Pets ....................................96
Pets, Transporting ..........................96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........344
Power Brakes .............................. .324
Deck Lid Release ........................43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................478
Door Locks ............................34
Mirrors ..............................111
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........197
528 INDEX