key fob battery DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............9
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ................9
▫ KeyFob ..............................9
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........10
▫ General Information .....................11
 SENTRY KEY ...........................12
▫ Replacement Key Fobs ...................13
▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............13
▫ General Information .....................13
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............14
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................14
▫ To Arm The System .....................14
▫ To Disarm The System ...................15
▫ Security System Manual Override ............15
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ....................16
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................16
▫ To Unlock The Doors ....................16
▫ To Lock The Doors ......................17
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ....................17
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................18
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............18
▫ General Information .....................20
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .20
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................20
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ................21
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................21
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
includes a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In
this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the engine START/
STOP button and push to operate the ignition.
Key Fob
The key fob also contains an emergency key, which stores
in the rear of the key fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1—OFF
2 — ACC (Accessory)
3 — ON/RUN
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To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
•Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (if
equipped, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive En-
try” in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 
for further information).
• Advance the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF
position.
NOTE:
• The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
the key fob cannot arm or disarm the vehicle security
alarm.
• The vehicle security alarm remains armed during power
trunk entry. Pushing the trunk button will not disarm
the vehicle security alarm. If someone enters the vehicle
through the trunk and opens any door, the alarm will
sound.
• When the vehicle security alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the vehicle security alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the
exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the
vehicle security alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
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Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the Panic button on the key fob for at least one second and
release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals
will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior
lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition
in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm
is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the
system.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
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2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat bladescrewdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves
of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal
during removal. 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over
(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the
battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on
the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,
located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
Emergency Key RemovalSeparating Key Fob Case
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m). NOTE:
•
The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans-
mission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob may
reduce this range.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle security alarm not active
• Ignition in OFF position (Keyless Enter-N-Go)
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Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door
handle button. This could unlock the door(s).NOTE:
•
After pushing the door handle button, you must wait
two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors,
using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to
allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the
door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob
battery is dead.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob
lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s
interior door panel.
Push The Door Handle Button To LockDo NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Towing Condi-tion Wheels OFF
The Ground RWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) maxspeed
• 30 miles (48 km) maxdistance NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front
NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if
used, same limitations as above) NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used:
•Ignition in ON/RUN mode
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
(NOT in PARK)
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to
Manual Park Release in this section
for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out
of PARK for towing.
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Auto Down Power Windows...................30
Automatic Door Locks ........................24
Automatic Headlights ...................... .105
Automatic High Beams ..................... .106
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........276
Automatic Transmission ...............309, 437, 438
Adding Fluid ...........438, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Autostick ............................. .315
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................438
Fluid Change .......................... .438
Fluid Level Check ....................... .437
Fluid Type ................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Special Additives ........................ .437
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........314
Autostick ............................... .315
Operation ............................. .315
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................24
Axle Fluid ..................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Axle Lubrication ..............462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Battery .............................. .179, 423
Charging System Light ....................179
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Location .............................. .423
Belts, Seat .................................72 Body Mechanism Lubrication
..................427
B-Pillar Location .......................... .340
Brake Assist System ........................ .327
Brake Control System, Electronic ................324
Brake Fluid ..................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Brake, Parking ............................ .322
Brakes ................................. .324
Brake System ......................... .324, 434
Fluid Check ............435, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Master Cylinder ........................ .435
Parking .............................. .322
Warning Light ...................... .176,
324
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................309
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........69
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................110
Bulb Replacement ...................... .455, 457
Bulbs, Light ........................... .74, 455
Camera, Rear ............................ .147
Capacities, Fluid ....................... .460, 461
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .368
Oil (Engine) ........................... .420
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................432
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................71, 368
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INDEX 487

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
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