keyless DODGE CHALLENGER 2018 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
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 exiting 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 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:
• Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
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brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To release the
parking brake, press the park brake pedal a second time
and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be 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 gear
selector.
• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• 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.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before
driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and
a collision.
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Parking Brake
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CAUTION!
Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop
before shifting into REVERSE. Failure to do so may
result in transmission damage.
You must always use first gear (or REVERSE) when
starting from a standing position.
Recommended Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel
economy, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended
shift speed chart.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS — DODGE
Axle Ratio 1-44-5 5-6
3.90 mph 2037 48
(km/h) (32)(59) (77)
Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady
speeds) may result in increased fuel economy.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
NOTE:
• Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse
inhibitor system. Always depress the clutch pedal fully
to the floor before shifting into reverse. When vehicle
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the reverse
inhibitor activates to help prevent shifts into REVERSE.
When at a complete stop, you may notice lighter shift efforts into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the ON
position (RUN position for Keyless Enter-N-Go), as
compared to the ignition LOCK position (OFF position
for Keyless Enter-N-Go). This is normal operation of the
transmission reverse inhibitor system.
• Due to the high performance nature of your drivetrain,
you may hear your transmission. This can be most
noticeable when the vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL with
the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released), but it may
also be heard when driving at low engine RPM. Also,
this may be more noticeable when the transmission is
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Apple CarPlay........................... .487
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................31
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .129
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .403
Auto Down Power Windows ...................74
Automatic Door Locks .....................38, 39
Automatic Headlights ........................56
Automatic High Beams .......................55
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............70
Automatic Transmission ..................... .209
Adding Fluid .....................356, 398, 400
Fluid And Filter Change ...................356
Fluid Change .......................... .356
Fluid Level Check .....................355, 356
Fluid Type ...................... .355, 398, 400
Special Additives ........................ .356
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....38, 214
Autostick Operation ............................. .215
AW D Towing ............................... .314
Axle Fluid ........................... .398, 400
Axle Lubrication ....................... .398, 400Back-Up
................................ .248
Battery ...............................110,333
Charging System Light .....................110
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................20
Location .............................. .333
Belts, Seat ............................... .188
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .132
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................344
B-Pillar Location .......................... .364
Brake Assist System ........................ .123
Brake Control System ....................... .123
Brake Fluid ....................... .353, 398, 400
Brake System ......................... .353, 389
Fluid Check ..................... .353, 398, 400
Master Cylinder ........................ .353
Parking .............................. .202
W

arning Light ...................... .109, 389
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................209
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........200
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................59
Bulb Replacement ......................... .275
Bulbs, Light .......................... .191, 275
Camera, Rear ............................ .248
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .396
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INDEX 499

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
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Refrigerant........................... .340, 341
Release, Hood ..............................78
Reminder, Lights On .........................57
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .149
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................31
Panic Alarm .............................19
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........22, 30
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................28
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .29, 418
Uconnect Settings ..................... .29, 418
Remote Trunk Release ........................79
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .275
Replacement Keys ....................... .22, 30
Replacement Tires ......................... .373
Reporting Safety Defects .....................495
Restraints, Child .......................... .171
Restraints, Head ......................... .46, 47
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................311
Rotation, Tires ............................ .380
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................188
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................190Safety Defects, Reporting
.....................495
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .188
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .358
Safety Tips .............................. .187
Schedule, Maintenance ................319, 320, 324
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .108
Seat Belts ............................ .149, 188
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........156
Child Restraints ........................ .171
Energy Management Feature ................156
Extender .............................. .155
Front Seat ...................... .149, 150, 152
Inspection ............................. .188
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................152
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .150
Lap/Shoulder

Belt Untwisting ...............154
Operating Instructions .....................152
Pregnant Women ........................ .155
Pretensioners .......................... .156
Rear Seat ............................. .150
Reminder ............................. .149
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .155
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................156
Untwisting Procedure .....................154
Seat Belts Maintenance ...................... .385
508 INDEX