airbag DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Owners Manual

NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition
the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system
immediately.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument
panel could mean you won’t have the air bag system to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on,
stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as
you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected, which could affect the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will
illuminate on the instrument panel. The Redun-
dant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until the
fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound to
alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light has
come on and a fault has been detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains
on while driving have an authorized dealer service the
vehicle immediately. For additional information regarding
the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light, refer to the “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” section of this
manual.
Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts for
both the driver and front passenger. The front air bags are
a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver
front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument
panel, above the glove compartment. The words “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag
covers.
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When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side
of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully
inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The
front air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags:
1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs):
Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The
SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIR-
BAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury
during certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events,
in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by
the seat belts and body structure.
Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label
2
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When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard
side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys
through the seat seam into the space between the occupant
and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and
with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they
are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the
area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an even greater
risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
WARNING!
Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance
could be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim
covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or
“AIRBAG.” SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries
to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side
impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the
injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and
body structure.
The SABICs deploy downward, covering the side win-
dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the
trim out of the way and covers the window. The SABICs
inflate with enough force to injure occupants if they are not
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
Label Location
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
37 –10 Amp Red Engine Controller / Rad Fan Relays (Charger/
300) / Electric Power Steering Module (Charger/300) / 5-Speed TCM
38 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
39 –10 Amp Red EPS (Challenger) / EHPS (Police) / AC Clutch
Relay / Vacuum Pump Relay / Rad Fan Relays(Challenger)
48 –10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect – If
Equipped
49 – – Fuse – Spare
50 – – Fuse – Spare
51 –20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump
52 – 5 Amp Tan Adaptive Cruise – If Equipped
53 – – Fuse – Spare
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
46 – –Fuse – Spare
47 – 10 Amp RedAdaptive Front Lighting / Day
Time Running Lamps – If
Equipped
48 – 20 Amp YellowActive Suspension – (6.4L /
6.2L)
49 – –Fuse – Spare
50 – –Fuse – Spare
51 – 20 Amp YellowFront Heated / Vented Seats – If
Equipped
52 – 10 Amp RedHeated Cupholders/Rear
Heated Seat Switches – If
Equipped
53 – 10 Amp RedHVAC Module/In Vehicle Tem-
perature Sensor
54 – –Fuse – Spare
55 – –Fuse – Spare
56 – –Fuse – Spare
57 – –Fuse – Spare
58 – 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
59 – 20 Amp YellowAdjustable Pedals – Police
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
60 – –Fuse – Spare
61 – –Fuse – Spare
62 – –Fuse – Spare
63 – –Fuse – Spare
64 – 25 Amp Breaker Rear Windows (Charger/300)
65 – 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
66 – –Fuse – Spare
67 – 10 Amp RedRain and Light Sensor / Sunroof
/ Inside RR View Mirror / Po-
lice Run Acc Relay
68 – 10 Amp RedDual USB Power Outlet – R/A
Sense (Charger/300) Rear Sun-
shade (Charger/300) RR USB
Timer
69 – –Fuse – Spare
70 – –Fuse – Spare
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About Your Brakes..................... .322, 324
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .120
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............431
Adding Fuel ............................. .368
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .428
Additives, Fuel ........................... .366
Adjust Down .................................95
Forward ............................ .94, 97
Rearward ........................... .94, 97
Up....................................95
AirBag ..................................44 Advance Front Air Bag .....................44
Air Bag Operation .........................46
Air Bag Warning Light .....................43
Enhanced Accident Response ..............52, 408
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................408
FrontAirBag ............................44
If A Deployment Occurs ....................51
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................47
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............53
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............44
Side Air Bags ............................47
Transporting Pets .........................68
Air Bag Light ....................... .43, 72, 175Air Bag Maintenance
.........................53
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......422
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................424
Air Conditioning .......................... .269
Air Conditioning Controls ....................269
Air Conditioning Filter ...................278, 426
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............277, 279
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............424, 425
Air Conditioning System ...............269, 276, 424
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .346
Alarm Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Alarm, Panic ...............................18
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................14, 178, 183
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ...................318, 438
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............431,
460, 461
Disposal .............................. .433
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................325
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................189
Appearance Care .......................... .439
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................14
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .327
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Keyless Enter-N-Go..................... .25, 300
Enter The Trunk ..........................17
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .............17, 222, 240
Passive Entry Programming ..............222, 240
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ...............16
Unlock From The Passenger Side ..............16
Keyless Go .................................9
Key, Replacement ...........................13
Keys .....................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................12
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................108
Lane Change Assist ........................ .109
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................35
Latches ..................................74
Hood ................................ .102
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .363
Leaks, Fluid ...............................74
Life Of Tires ............................. .353
Light Bulbs ........................... .74, 455
Lights ............................... .74, 104
AirBag ......................... .43, 72, 175
Automatic Headlights .....................105
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .333
Brake Warning ...................... .176, 324Bulb Replacement
....................... .457
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .459
Courtesy/Reading ....................109, 149
Cruise ..................... .194, 195, 197, 198
Daytime Running ....................... .107
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..............108, 109
Engine Temperature Warning ................178
Exterior ................................74
Fog ................................. .107
Headlights ......................... .104, 459
Headlights On Reminder ...................107
Headlights On With Wipers ..............105, 113
Headlight Switch ........................ .104
High Beam ............................ .109
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................109
Illuminated
Entry.........................16
Instrument Cluster ...................... .104
Intensity Control .........................110
Interior ............................110,149
License ............................... .459
Lights On Reminder ..................... .107
Low Fuel ............................. .189
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........183
Map Reading ....................... .109, 149
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............111
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