sport mode DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC..................3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™.........12VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM........16SEAT BELT SYSTEMS............17SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS.............18CHILD RESTRAINTS............20HEAD RESTRAINTS.............24FRONT SEATS................25REAR SEAT..................28HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS........29HEATED STEERING WHEEL........30TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN...................31
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............33TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAM LEVER.................36HEADLIGHT SWITCH............37ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL......38ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)....40PA R K S E N S E®REAR PARK ASSIST....43AUTOSTICK..................43SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCECONTROL...................45MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIPSHIFT.....................45AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46PA R K V I E W®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 49BLIND SPOT MONITORING.........50POWER SUNROOF..............50WIND BUFFETING..............51
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM....52IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO.........54Uconnect®ACCESS.............55Uconnect®5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Uconnect®8.4A...............82Uconnect®8.4AN.............113STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS..130DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)..130
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......131UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)................132POWER OUTLETS.............134
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS).......136RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)............136
SRT
AUTOSTICK.................137DRIVE MODES................138SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES.....139Uconnect®SRT PERFORMANCE PAGES . . 142SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES....144
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........145INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS....................145INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS...................150IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......151JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.....152TIRE SERVICE KIT.............158BATTERY LOCATION............164JUMP-STARTING..............164FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......167MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEEDTRANSMISSION..............168TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....169EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....171
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........172ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........174DODGE FLUID CAPACITIES........182FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S — D O D G E.............182FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT........184FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S — S RT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 5MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES......186MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —3.6L AND 5.7L...............186MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4L....191FUSES....................198SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES....203TIRE PRESSURES.............203SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED......204WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE....205REPLACEMENT BULBS..........206
TABLE OF CONTENTS

•Drivewiththeenginespeedlessthan3,500RPM.
•Maintainvehiclespeedbelow55mph(88km/h)andobservelocalspeedlimits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
•Depresstheacceleratorpedalslowlyandnotmorethanhalfwaytoavoidrapid
acceleration in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears).
•Avoidaggressivebraking.
•Drivewiththeenginespeedlessthan5,000RPM.
•Maintainvehiclespeedbelow70mph(112km/h)andobservelocalspeedlimits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
•Exercisethefullenginerpmrange,shiftingmanually(paddlesorgearshift)athigher
rpms when possible.
•Donotperformsustainedoperationwiththeacceleratorpedalatwideopenthrottle.
•Maintainvehiclespeedbelow85mph(136km/h)andobservelocalspeedlimits.
For the first 1500 mi (2414 km):
•Donotparticipateintrackevents,sportdrivingschools,orsimilaractivitiesduringthe
first 1500 mi (2414 km).
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may
be higher through the first oil change interval.
SRT Engine Break-In Recommendations
SRT Engine Break-In Recommendations: The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance and maximum durability for your new SRT Vehicle.
Despite modern technology and World Class manufacturing methods, the moving parts of
the vehicle must still wear in with each other. This wearing in occurs mainly during the first
500 miles (805 km) and continues through the first oil change interval.
It is recommended for the operator to observe the following driving behaviors during the
new vehicle break-in period:
0to100miles(0to161km):
•Donotallowtheenginetooperateatidleforanextendedperiodoftime.
•Depresstheacceleratorpedalslowlyandnotmorethanhalfwaytoavoidrapid
acceleration.
•Avoidaggressivebraking.
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To d i s e n g a g e A u t o S t i c k m o d e , r e t u r n t h e s h i f t l e v e r t o t h e D R I V E p o s i t i o n , o r p r e s s a n d
hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the shift lever is already in DRIVE) until “D” is
once again indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick
mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a S p o r t M o d e f e a t u r e . T h i s m o d e i s a c o n f i g u r a t i o n s e t u p
for typical enthusiast driving. The engine, transmission (when equipped with automatic
transmission), and steering systems are all set to their SPORT settings. Sport Mode will
provide improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving
experience, as well the greatest amount of steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pressing the Sport button on the instrument panel switch bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes, Refer to “Performance Control — If Equipped”
within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” chapter on your
DVD or in the “Drive Mode Supplement” within your Owners information kit for further
information.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT
There are times when you must shift the transmission directly from first gear to fourth gear
instead of from first gear to second gear. This is to help you get the best possible fuel
economy from your vehicle. This occurs when the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher
than 106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h) but less than 21 mph
(34 km/h), and the transmission is in first gear, and the accelerator is at¼throttle or less.
After you shift the transmission to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to
another forward gear.
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SiriusXM Premier Over 160 channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place.
Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the
premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®,every
MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race, Martha Stewart and more. And get 20+
extra channels, including SiriusXM Latino, offering 20 channels of commercial free
music, news, talk, comedy, sports and more dedicated to Spanish language programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXM™SatelliteRadio,pushthe“RADIO”buttononthefaceplateand
then the “SXM” button on the touchscreen.
•SiriusXMservicesrequiresubscriptions,soldseparatelyafterthe12-monthtrial
included with the new vehicle purchase.If you decide to continue your service at the
end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at
then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 for U.S. residents and
1-888-539-7474 for Canadian residents to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement
for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com for U.S. residents and www.siriusxm.ca for
Canadian residents.All fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite service
is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C. Our
Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our Internet
radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2014
Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.
MEDIA HUB — iPod®/USB/MP3/SD Card
USB/iPod®
•USB/iPod®Mode is entered by either inserting a USB Jump Drive or iPod®cable into
the USB port or by pushing the MEDIA button on the faceplate located left of the
display. Once in Media Mode, press the “source” button on the touchscreen and select
“USB/iPod.”
•PushtheMEDIAbuttononthefaceplate,thenpressthe“source”buttononthe
touchscreen and then select “USB/iPod” to change the mode to the USB device if the
device is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the
vehicle's speakers.
Audio Jack (AUX)
The AUX allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®,tobepluggedinto
the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify
the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
•PushtheMEDIAbuttononthefaceplate,thenpressthe“source”buttononthe
touchscreen and then select “AUX” to change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio
jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the
vehicle's speakers.
The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons, not the
buttons on the radio. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
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Seek Up/Seek Down
•Pressthe“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenforlessthantwosecondstoseek
through radio stations.
•Pressandholdeither“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenformorethantwosecondsto
bypass stations without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable station once
the “arrow” button on the touchscreen is released.
Direct Tune
•Tunedirectlytoaradiostationbypressingthe“Tune”buttononthescreen,and
entering the desired station number.
Store Radio Presets
Yo u r r a d i o c a n s t o r e 3 6 t o t a l p r e s e t s t a t i o n s , 1 2 p r e s e t s p e r b a n d ( A M , F M a n d S X M ) .
They are shown at the top of your radio screen.
•Toseethe12presetstationsperband,pressthe“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenat
the top right of the screen to toggle between the two sets of six presets.
•Tosetastationintomemorypressandholdthedesirednumberedbuttononthe
touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep.
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place.
Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the
premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®,every
MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race and more. And get 20+ Xtra channels,
including SiriusXM Latino, a selection of channels dedicated to Spanish language
programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXMSatelliteRadio,pressthe“SXM”buttononthetouchscreenonthe
main Radio screen.
The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
mode.
Seek Up/Seek Down
•Pressthe“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenforlessthantwosecondstoseek
through channels in SXM mode.
•Pressandholdeither“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenformorethantwosecondsto
bypass channels without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable channel
once the arrow button on the touchscreen is released.
Direct Tune
•TunedirectlytoaSXMchannelbypressingthe“Tune”buttononthetouchscreenon
the screen, and entering the desired station number.
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Store Radio Presets
Yo u r r a d i o c a n s t o r e 3 6 t o t a l p r e s e t s t a t i o n s , 1 2 p r e s e t s p e r b a n d ( A M , F M a n d S X M ) .
They are shown at the top of your radio screen.
•Toseethe12presetstationsperband,pressthe“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenat
the top right of the screen to toggle between the two sets of six presets.
•Tosetastationintomemorypressandholdthedesirednumberedbuttononthe
touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep.
HD Radio
HD Radio technology (available on Uconnect®8.4AN) allows broadcasters to transmit a
high-quality digital signal.
With an HD radio receiver, the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances the
listening experience. HD radio can also transmit data such as song title or artist.
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place.
Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the
premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®,every
MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race and more. And get 20+ Xtra channels,
including SiriusXM Latino, a selection of channels dedicated to Spanish language
programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXMSatelliteRadio,pressthe“SXM”buttononthetouchscreenonthe
main Radio screen.
The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
mode.
Seek Up/Seek Down
•Pressthe“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenforlessthantwosecondstoseek
through channels in SXM mode.
•Pressandholdeither“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenformorethantwosecondsto
bypass channels without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable channel
once the arrow button on the touchscreen is released.
Direct Tune
•TunedirectlytoaSXMchannelbypressingthe“Tune”buttononthetouchscreenon
the screen, and entering the desired station number.
Jump
Automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and gives you
the option to switch to that channel.
•Press“Jump”toactivatethefeature.AfterlisteningtoTrafficandWeather,press
“Jump” again to return to the previous channel.
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-ElectronicSpeedControlONIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to the
“ON” position.
-ElectronicSpeedControlSETIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
–SportShifting
This light will illuminate whenSPORT MODEis selected. This mode provides performance
based transmission shifting depending on the driver requested throttle position.
-FuelCap/LooseGasCapMessage
If a “gas cap” message appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap,
see your authorized service center.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
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Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
•ReplacetheTireServiceKitSealantBottle(1)andSealantHose(6)priortothe
expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
Refer to “Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose
Replacement.”
•TheSealantBottle(1)andSealantHose(6)areaonetireapplicationuse.Aftereach
use, always replace these components immediately at an authorized dealer.
•WhentheTireServiceKitsealantisinaliquidform,cleanwater,andadampclothwill
remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant
dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
•Foroptimumperformance,makesurethevalvestemonthewheelisfreeofdebris
before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
•YoucanusetheTireServiceKitairpumptoinflatebicycletires.Thekitalsocomeswith
two needles, located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of the air
pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only the
Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when
inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them. The Tire Service Kit Sealant is
only intended to seal punctures less than 1/4” (6 mm) diameter in the tread of your
vehicle.
•DonotliftorcarrytheTireServiceKitbythehoses.
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is
near to the ground. This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to reach the
valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground. This will provide the best
positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the
air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before
proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmission)
and cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake.
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the
hose.
3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the
Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem.
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•Clickonthe“ForOwners”tab,select“Owner/ServiceManuals”,thenselectyour
desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To c o n t a c t N H T S A , y o u m a y e i t h e r c a l l t h e A u t o S a f e t y H o t l i n e t o l l f r e e a t 1 – 8 8 8 –
327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian govern-
ment should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
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Filter..........182, 185, 186
Filter Disposal...........186
Materials Added to........186
Recommendation . . .182, 184, 186
Viscosity........182, 184, 186
Oil Filter, Selection...........186
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .148
Outlet
Power...............134
Overheating, Engine..........151
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10ParkSense®System, Rear........43Phone (Pairing) . . . . . . . . . .93, 126Phone (Uconnect®)..........126Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .203PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....200Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Seats................25Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n gColumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Power Steering Fluid. . . . . . .184, 186Power Sunroof..............50Preparation for Jacking........154Programmable ElectronicFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . .131, 139Purchase AppsUconnect®Access..........58
Radio...................54Radio (Sound Systems).........54Rain Sensitive Wiper System......36Rear Camera...............49Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Rear ParkSense System......43,49Rear Seat, Folding............28Recreational Towing..........136Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors...........10Unlock The Doors..........10Remote Starting System........12
Replacement Bulbs..........206
Reporting Safety Defects.......208
Restraint, Head.............24
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....167
Schedule, Maintenance.....186, 191
Seat Belt Maintenance........186
Seat Belts................17
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . .17
Pretensioners............17Reminder.............148Seat Belt Warning..........17Seats...................25Adjustment.............26Heated...............29Power................25Rear Folding............28Ventilated..............29Security Alarm.............150Security Alarm............16Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)..........182, 185Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect®..............57Shift Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .45Signals, Turn............36,150Sirius Satellite Radio.......85,117SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .125Sound Systems (Radio).........54Spare Tire.........152, 204, 205Spark Plugs...........182, 185SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline).......182, 185Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 185Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............38Distance Setting (ACC Only)....39Mode Setting (ACC Only)......40Speed Control (Cruise Control).....38Sport Mode...............151SRT Performance Features......139StartingRemote...............12SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1Wheel, Heated...........30Steering Wheel Audio Controls....130Stuck, Freeing.............167
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