service DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Owners Manual

Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center
should include the following information:
•Owner’s name and address
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
• Authorized dealer name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
FCA US LLC Customer Center
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 423-6343
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French
In Mexico Contact
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
Customer Service Chrysler International Services LLC
P.O. Box 191857
San Juan 00919-1857
Tel.: (787) 782-5757
Fax: (787) 782-3345
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunica-
tion Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access
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to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the
United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell
Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to
help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs
after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty
expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manu-
facturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufac-
turer’s service contract, you will receive Plan Provisions
and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three
weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have any
questions about the service contract, call the manufactur-
er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800-
521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract
that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is notresponsible for any service contract other than the manufac-
turer’s service contract. If you purchased a service contract
that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require
service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and
contact the person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products of component
wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to this
vehicle and market.
MOPAR PARTS
Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail-
able from an authorized dealer. They are recommended for
your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at
its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
FCA US LLC.
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 or FCA US LLC.To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Admin-
istrator, 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 imme-
diately. 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/.
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Master-
card, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted.
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward language
with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and fea-
tures. They show exactly how to find and correct problems
the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driv-
ability procedures, proven diagnostic tests, and a complete
list of all tools and equipment.Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are
starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce-
dures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
•
1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
• www.techauthority.com
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Cargo (Vehicle Loading)..................... .370
Car Washes .............................. .439
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............459
Certification Label ......................... .370
Chains, Tire ............................. .354
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .392
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................70
Checks, Safety .............................70
Child Restraint .............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................57
Child Restraints ..........................54
Child Seat Installation ......................65
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........63
Infants And Child Restraints .................56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........59
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........56
Seating Positions ..........................58
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .365
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .440
Climate Control ........................... .268
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .302Compact Spare Tire
........................ .350
Console, Overhead ........................ .149
Contract, Service .......................... .482
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............432
Cooling System ........................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................431
Coolant Capacity .....................460, 461
Coolant Level ....................... .430, 433
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................433
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................431
Inspection ............................. .433
Points To Remember ..................... .434
Pressure Cap ........................... .432
Radiator Cap .......................... .432
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifr
eeze)............431, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Corrosion Protection ....................... .439
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................120
Cruise Light ....................194, 195, 197, 198
Cupholders .......................... .163, 444
Customer Assistance ....................... .480
Customer Programmable Features ...........212, 213
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............111
Daytime Running Lights .....................107
488 INDEX

Dealer Service............................ .416
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................31
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................30
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .166
Defroster, Windshield ........................72
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................112
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................414
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................109
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ .417, 418
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................406
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................433
Door Ajar ............................... .182
Door Ajar Light ........................... .182
Door Locks Door Locks .......................... .17, 23
KeyFob................................23
Remote ................................23
Remote Keyless Entry ......................23
Door Locks, Automatic .......................24
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .150Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .319
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .159
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................85
Electronic Brake Control System ................324
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................325
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................334
Traction Control System ....................329
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......445
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .116, 117, 120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............330
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........180
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................31
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................402
Jacking ............................... .392
Jump Starting ....................399, 400, 401
Overheating ........................... .382
Towing ............................... .406
Emergency Trunk Release .....................31
Emission Control System Maintenance ............415
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Washers.............................. .428
Headlight Washers ......................... .428
Head Restraints ............................99
Head Rests ................................99
Heated Mirrors .............................86
Heater ................................. .269
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .303
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....109
Hill Start Assist ........................... .327
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .374
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............150
Hood Release ............................ .102
Ignition Key....................................9
Illuminated Entry ...........................16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................12
Information Center, Vehicle ...................199
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................79
Instrument Cluster ............171, 178, 180, 191, 194
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................202
Instrument Panel And Controls .................170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................443Interior Appearance Care
.....................442
Interior Lights .............................110
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............112
Introduction ................................4
iPod Control ............................. .265
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .265
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................265
Jacking Instructions ........................ .395
Jack Location ............................ .393
Jack Operation ........................ .392, 395
Jump Starting ..................... .399, 400, 401
KeyFob...................................9 Arm The Alarm ..........................14
Lock The Doors ..........................17
Panic Alarm .............................18
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........13, 18
Remote Keyless Entry ......................16
Unlatch The Trunk ........................17
Unlock

The Doors .........................16
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....18
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......18
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................16
Key-In Reminder ............................10
492 INDEX

Park................................. .193
Passing ............................... .109
Reading ........................... .109, 149
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .175
Security Alarm ......................... .178
Service ............................ .455, 457
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........187, 357
Traction Control ........................ .333
Turn Signal ...................... .74, 108, 194
Vanity Mirror ............................86
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .178, 194
Loading Vehicle ....................... .370, 371
Capacities ............................. .371
Tires................................. .340
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .208
Battery Saver On ........................ .208
Electrical Load Reduction ...................208
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................208
Locks ....................................23
Automatic Door ..........................24
Auto Unlock .............................24
Door ..................................23
Power Door .............................24
Low Tire Pressure System .....................357 Lubrication, Body
......................... .427
Lug Nuts ............................... .391
Maintenance Free Battery .....................423
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .417
Maintenance Schedule ..........468, 469, 470, 473, 475
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .183, 415
Manual Backward ........................... .97, 98
Forward ............................ .97, 98
Rearward ...............................97
Tilt ...................................98
Manual Park Release ....................... .404
Manual, Service ........................... .483
Manual Transmission .................304, 436, 438
Fluid Level Check .....................436,
438
Map/Reading Lights .....................109, 149
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................435
Methanol ............................... .365
Mirrors ..................................79
Electric Remote ...........................85
Exterior Folding ..........................85
Heated .................................86
Outside ............................. .84, 85
Rearview ...............................79
494 INDEX

Untwisting Procedure......................39
Seats .............................. .94, 96, 98
Adjustment .............................94
Head Restraints ..........................99
Heated .................................96
Height Adjustment ........................94
Power .................................94
Rear Folding ........................... .101
Seatback Release ........................ .101
Tilting .............................. .94, 98
Vented .................................97
Ventilated ...............................97
Security Alarm ......................... .14, 178
Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........462, 464, 465
Selection Of Oil ........................... .419
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................13
Service Assistance ......................... .480
Service Contract .......................... .482
Service Manuals .......................... .483
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .307Shifting
................................ .308
Automatic Transmission ....................308
Shoulder Belts .............................35
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................84
Signals, Turn ....................... .74, 108, 194
SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App ........................... .289
Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .289
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................354
Snow Tires .............................. .348
Spare Tire ..................... .349, 350, 351, 393
Spark Plugs ....................... .462, 464, 465
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ....................462, 464, 465
Oil ........................... .462, 464, 465
Speed Control Accel/Decel .........................118,119
Cancel ................................
118
Set ...................................117
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........116,117,120
Sport Mode .............................. .317
Starting .............................. .20, 299
Automatic Transmission ....................299
Cold Weather .......................... .302
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .302
498 INDEX

Replacement........................ .353, 398
Rotation .............................. .355
Safety ............................ .335, 345
Sizes ................................ .336
Snow Tires ............................ .348
Spare Tire ...................... .349, 351, 393
Spinning .............................. .352
Trailer Towing .......................... .376
Tread Wear Indicators .....................352
Wheel Mounting ........................ .398
Tire Safety Information ...................... .335
Tire Service Kit ............383, 384, 385, 387, 389, 390
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................375
To Open Hood ........................... .102
Towing ................................. .371
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .406
Guide ................................ .374
Recreational ........................... .380
Weight ............................... .374
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............380
Traction ................................ .318
Traction Control .......................... .329
Trailer Towing ............................ .371
Cooling System Tips ..................... .380
Hitches ............................... .374Minimum Requirements
....................375
Tips ................................. .379
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................375
Wiring ............................... .378
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .374
Trailer Weight ............................ .374
Transfer Case ............................ .438
Fluid ............................. .438, 463
Maintenance ........................... .438
Transmission ............................. .437
Automatic ...................... .308,

309, 437
Fluid .................437, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Manual ............................... .304
Shifting .............................. .308
Transporting Pets ...........................68
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .352
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ..................... .30, 31
Trunk Release, Emergency .....................31
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................30
Turn Signals .......................... .108, 194
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .........223, 241
Operation ..............................211
Uconnect Settings ..................17, 223, 241
500 INDEX