warning DODGE CHALLENGER 2018 Owners Manual

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 con-
tract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is notresponsible for any service contract other than the manu-
facturer’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 Warranty expires, please refer to the contract
documents, and contact the person listed in those docu-
ments.
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
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California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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, an 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/.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 495

About Your Brakes..................... .202, 389
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .222
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............350
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .333
Additives, Fuel ........................... .393
Adjust Forward ............................ .40, 41
Rearward ........................... .40, 41
AirBag ................................ .160
Advance Front Air Bag ....................160
Air Bag Operation ....................... .162
Air Bag Warning Light .....................158
Enhanced Accident Response .............168, 315
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................315
FrontAirBag .......................... .160
If Deployment Occurs .....................167
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .162
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............169
Maintenance ........................... .169
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............159
Side Air Bags .......................... .163
Transporting Pets ....................... .187
Air Bag Light ...................... .108, 158, 188
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......339
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................340 Air Conditioner Refrigerant
................340, 341
Air Conditioner System ..................... .340
Air Conditioning ............................64
Air Conditioning Filter ....................72, 341
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................71
Air Conditioning System ......................64
Air Filter ............................... .339
Air Pressure Tires................................. .369
Alarm Arm The System ...................... .31, 32
Panic ..................................19
Rearm The System ........................32
Security Alarm ....................... .31, 110
Alarm

System
Security Alarm ...........................31
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .314
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .357
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Android Auto ............................ .485
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................350, 396
Disposal .............................. .352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................122
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................115
498 INDEX

Caps, FillerFuel ................................. .250
Oil (Engine) ........................ .329, 337
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................351
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................188, 396
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .251
Car Washes .............................. .383
Cellular Phone ........................... .469
Certification Label ......................... .251
Chains, Tire ............................. .379
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .358
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .360
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....119
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............187
Checks, Safety ............................ .187
Child Restraint ........................... .171
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .175
Child Seat Installation .....................184
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........181
Infant And Child Restraints .................173
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......177
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........174
Seating Positions ........................ .176Clean Air Gasoline
........................ .393
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .378
Climate Control ............................64
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .199
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................489
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .376
Contract, Service .......................... .494
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............351
Cooling System ........................... .349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................350
Coolant Level ....................... .349, 352
Cooling Capacity ........................ .396
Disposal
Of Used Coolant ..................352
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................349
Inspection ............................. .352
Points To Remember ..................... .352
Pressure Cap ........................... .351
Radiator Cap .......................... .351
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......350, 396, 398
Corrosion Protection ....................... .382
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............219, 222
Cruise Light ..............................117
Customer Assistance ....................... .492
Customer Programmable Features ...............405
500 INDEX

Cybersecurity............................ .404
Daytime Running Lights ......................55
Dealer Service ............................ .334
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................79
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .189
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................61
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................118
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................55
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .332
Disable Vehicle Towing ..................... .313
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................352
Disturb ................................. .484
Door Ajar ................................112
Door Ajar Light ............................112
Door Locks Automatic ..............................39
Door Opener, Garage .........................82
Doors ....................................32
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .403
Drive Modes ............................. .458Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt
........................39
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .264
Electrical Power Outlets .......................91
Electric Brake Control System ..................123
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................122
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............124, 131
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................52
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......280
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......220, 222
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............125
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........111
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................311
Jacking ........................... .290, 358
Jump Starting ....................305, 306, 307
Towing ............................... .313
Emission Control System Maintenance ............119
Engine .......................... .329, 330, 331
Air Cleaner ............................ .339
Block

Heater ........................... .199
Break-In Recommendations .................200
Checking Oil Level ...................... .332
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INDEX 501

Compartment....................329, 330, 331
Compartment Identification .................329
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................349, 398
Cooling .............................. .349
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................188, 396
Fails To Start ........................... .199
Flooded, Starting ........................ .199
Fuel Requirements ....................... .391
Jump Starting ....................305, 306, 307
Oil ........................... .335, 396, 398
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .329, 337
Oil Filter .............................. .339
Oil Selection ........................ .335, 396
Oil Synthetic ........................... .337
Overheating ........................... .308
Starting ........................... .196, 197
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................336, 337
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................336
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........168, 315
Ethanol ................................. .394
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................188, 396
Exhaust System ....................... .188, 347
Exterior Lighting ............................54
Exterior Lights ......................... .54, 191Filler Location Fuel
........................ .250
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .339
Air Conditioning ..................... .72, 341
Engine Oil ......................... .339, 398
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .339
Flashers ................................ .269
Hazard Warning ........................ .269
Turn Signals ..................... .58, 117, 191
Flash-To-Pass ..............................55
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .199
Fluid, Brake .......................... .398,
400
Fluid Capacities ........................... .396
Fluid Leaks .............................. .191
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .353
Cooling System ......................... .349
Engine Oil ............................ .332
Transfer Case .......................... .357
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .398
Fog Lights ................................57
Fold-Flat Seats .......................... .39, 45
Forward Collision Warning ....................139
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......................311
Fuel ................................... .391
502 INDEX

Additives............................. .393
Clean Air ............................. .393
Ethanol .............................. .394
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .250
Gasoline .............................. .391
Materials Added ........................ .393
Methanol ............................. .394
Octane Rating ....................... .391, 398
Requirements .......................... .391
Specifications .......................... .398
Tank Capacity .......................... .396
Fueling ................................. .250
Fuses .................................. .278
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................82
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................250
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .393
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .393
Gear Ranges ..............................211
Glass Cleaning ........................... .386
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................252, 254
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............252, 253
GVWR ................................. .252Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .264
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................269
Headlights Automatic ..............................56
Cleaning .............................. .383
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........55
Lights On Reminder .......................57
On With Wipers ..........................56
Passing ................................55
Switch .................................54
Time Delay ..............................56
Washers .............................. .333
Head Restraints ......................... .46, 47
Head Rests ............................ .46, 47
Heated Mirrors .............................52
Heater ...................................64
Heater

, Engine Block ....................... .199
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......55
Hill Start Assist ........................... .129
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .256
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................82
Hood Prop ................................78
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INDEX 503

Hood Release..............................78
Ignition ..................................23
Switch .................................23
Information Center, Vehicle ....................99
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................50, 269
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......................... .96, 117
Display .............................. .102
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................386
Interior Appearance Care .....................385
Interior Lights ..............................58
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............61
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .469
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................469
Jacking Instructions ........................ .293
Jack Location ............................ .291
Jack Operation ........................ .293, 358
Jump Starting ..................... .305, 306, 307
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................31
Panic Alarm .............................19 Programming Additional Key Fobs
..........22, 30
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....20
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
Key-In Reminder ............................25
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................34
Enter The Trunk ..........................19
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ......................... .22, 30
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................58
Lane Change Assist ..........................58
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .150
Latches ................................. .191
Hood ..................................78
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .391
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .191
Life Of Tires ............................. .372
Light Bulbs .......................... .191, 275
Lights .................................. .191
AirBag ........................ .108, 158, 188
Automatic

Headlights ......................56
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .128
Brake Warning ...................... .109, 389
Bulb Replacement ....................... .275
504 INDEX

Courtesy/Reading.........................58
Cruise ................................117
Daytime Running .........................55
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................54, 55
Engine Temperature Warning ................110
Exterior .............................. .191
Fog ...................................57
Headlights .......................... .54, 57
Headlights On With Wipers ..................56
Headlight Switch .........................54
High Beam ..............................55
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................55
Instrument Cluster ........................54
Intensity Control ..........................59
Interior ................................58
License ............................... .278
Lights On Reminder .......................57
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........112
Map ..................................58
Park .............................. .56, 116
Passing ................................55
Reading ................................58
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .108
Security Alarm ..........................110
Service ............................... .275Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
..........114,141
Traction Control ........................ .128
Turn Signals ....................54, 58, 117, 191
Vanity Mirror ............................53
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ....110,117
Loading Vehicle ....................... .251, 252
Capacities ............................. .252
Tires................................. .364
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................106
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............106
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............106
Locks Automatic Door ..........................39
Auto Unlock .............................38
Power Door .............................34
Low Tire Pressure System .....................141
Lubrication, Body ......................... .344
Lug Nuts ............................... .389
Maintenance Free Battery .....................333
Maintenance Schedule .............319,
320, 324, 326
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....112,119
Manual Backward ...............................40
Forward ................................40
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INDEX 505

Park Release........................... .309
Rearward ...............................40
Tilt ...................................40
Manual, Service ........................... .496
Manual Transmission .................204, 355, 357
Fluid Level Check .....................355, 357
Map/Reading Lights .........................58
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................39
Memory Seat ..............................39
Memory Seats And Radio .....................39
Methanol ............................... .394
Mirrors ..................................50
Electric Powered ..........................52
Electric Remote ...........................52
Heated .................................52
Outside ................................51
Rearview ........................... .50, 269
Vanity .................................53
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................141
Mopar Parts ............................. .495
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................54
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................200 Occupant Restraints
........................ .147
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............391, 398
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .101
Reset ................................ .101
Oil, Engine ........................... .335, 398
Capacity .............................. .396
Change Interval ........................ .335
Checking ............................. .332
Dipstick .............................. .332
Disposal .............................. .339
Filter ............................. .339, 398
Filter Disposal .......................... .339
Identification Logo ...................... .336
Materials Added To ...................... .339
Pressure Warning Light ....................110
Recommendation .....................335, 396
Synthetic ............................. .337
V
iscosity ....................... .336, 337, 396
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .339
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .339
Oil Pressure Light ..........................110
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................118
Operating Precautions .......................118
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................51
506 INDEX