key DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Service Manual

•Pushing the OKbutton makes the selection and a
confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to
the 1st page of the submenu).
• Pushing the leftarrow button will exit each submenu
layer and return to the main menu.
For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus (and new Perfor-
mance Timers):
• Information is reset by pushing and holding the OK
button.
Engine Oil Life Reset
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indi-
cator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine
oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the OKor arrow buttons. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition
Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display controls
for the following procedure(s):
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the upordown arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the rightorleft arrow button to access
the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OKbutton to reset oil life. If
conditions are met, the gauge and numeric display will
update to show 100%. If conditions are not met a popup
message of To reset oil life engine must be off with
ignition in run will be displayed (for five seconds), and
the user will remain at the Oil Life screen.
5. Push and release the upordown arrow button to exit
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 030609 0
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the en-
gine is shut off. Illumination Ap- proach 03
0609 0
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on when the
doors are unlocked with the key fob. Headlights WithWipers — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off, if
they were turned on by this feature.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Dim High Beams — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will activate/deactivate automatically under certain condi-
tions. Daytime Running Lights — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running. Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob.
This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected.
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Unlock On Exit On Off
Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob.
This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE:
This feature will allow you to program your remote door locks to open “All doors” or only the “Driver door” with
the first push of the key fob or grabbing the Passive Entry door handle. Passive Entry — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons. It automatically unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is grabbed.
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Unlock On Exit
Flash Lights With Lock
Sound Horn With Lock Off 1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote Start 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver DoorAll Doors
NOTE:
•When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, only the driver’s door will unlock with the first
press of the key fob unlock button. You must press the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s
doors. When All Doorsis selected for 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, all doors will unlock on the first press of the
key fob unlock button.
•If the vehicle is programmed, 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks “All Doors,” all doors will unlock no matter which
Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks “Driver Door” is programmed,
only the driver ’s door will unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if 1st Press Of Key Fob
Unlocks “Driver Door” is programmed, touching the handle more than once will result in only the driver ’s door
opening. If “Driver Door” is selected, once the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be
used to unlock all doors (or use key fob).
Passive Entry — If Equipped
NOTE:
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons.
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PERSONALIZED MENU BAR
The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar
are easily changed for your convenience. Simply follow
these steps:
1. Press the “Apps
” button to open the App screen.
2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace anexisting shortcut in the main menu bar. The new app shortcut, that was dragged down onto the
main menu bar, will now be an active App/shortcut.
NOTE:
This feature is only available if the vehicle is in
PARK.
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
Introducing Uconnect
Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful
quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips
you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0 or 8.4/8.4
NAV system.
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Main Menu
Uconnect 5.0
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3. Select “Customer Care” to speak with a SiriusXMGuardian Customer Care agent who will activate ser-
vices in your vehicle, or select “Enter Email” to activate
on the web.
For further information, please visit siriusxm.com/
guardian.
Vehicle Health Report/Alert (8.4/8.4 NAV)
Your vehicle will send you a monthly email report, which
summarizes the performance of your vehicle’s key systems
so you can stay on top of your vehicle’s maintenance
needs. Your vehicle will also send you Vehicle Health
Alerts when it detects issues with its key systems that need
your attention. For further information go to the Owner
Site website (owners.dodge.com, or owners.chrysler.com).
Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV)
You’re only a few steps away from using remote com-
mands and playing your favorite music in your car.
To use the SiriusXM Guardian App:
• Download the SiriusXM Guardian App to your mobile
device.
• Press the Info button on the navigation bar at the bottom
of the app for Vehicle Info. •
Press the Remote button on the navigation bar at the
bottom of the app to Lock/Unlock, Remote Start, and
activate your horn and lights remotely.
• Press the Location button on the navigation bar at the
bottom of the app to bring up a map to locate your
vehicle or send a location to your vehicle’s navigation
system.
• Press the Settings button in the upper left corner of the
app to bring up app settings and access the Assist Call
Centers.
Mobile App
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................299
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .........299
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......299
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............300
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .300
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................302
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................302
▫ After Starting ......................... .303
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .303
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .304
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission .............304
▫ Shifting ............................. .305
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ................306 ▫
1–4 Skip Shift ........................ .307
▫ Downshifting ......................... .307
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .308
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................309
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .309
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........309
 AUTOSTICK .......................... .315
▫ Operation ........................... .315
 SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ........................... .317
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . . .318
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..........318
▫ Acceleration .......................... .318
▫ Traction ............................. .319
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition
system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to
the floor.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•
Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into
any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it.
The starter motor will continue to run, and will automati-
cally disengage itself when the engine is running. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automati-
cally in 10 seconds. If this occurs, cycle the ignition switch
to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate
the ignition switch with the push of a
button, as long as the ENGINE START/
STOP button is installed and the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in
the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button —
Automatic Transmission Only
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
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