key fob DODGE CHALLENGER 2018 Owner's Guide

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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WARNING!(Continued)
•Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the
transmission gear selector out of PARK with the
brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission is
in PARK before exiting the vehicle.
• The transmission may not engage PARK if the ve-
hicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a
complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify
that the transmission gear position indicator solidly
indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the
vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK posi-
tion is properly indicated, before exiting the vehicle.
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if
the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you
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WARNING! (Continued)
should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the ignition
OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the
transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the 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. 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 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 in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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NOTE:If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK,
REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed forward)
it is probably in the MANUAL (AutoStick, +/-) position
(beside the DRIVE position). In MANUAL (AutoStick)
mode, the transmission gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster (as M1, M2, M3, etc.). Move the gear selector to the
right (into the DRIVE [D] position) for access to PARK,
REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
Gear Ranges
Do not depress the accelerator pedal when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.
NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to
allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This
is especially important when the engine is cold.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle in this
range.
When parking on a level surface, you may shift the
transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking
brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau-
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
•
Apply the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission into PARK.
• Turn the ignition OFF.
• Remove the key fob from the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the
transmission gear selector out of PARK with the
brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission is
in PARK before exiting the vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•The transmission may not engage PARK if the ve-
hicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a
complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify
that the transmission gear position indicator solidly
indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the
vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK posi-
tion is properly indicated, before exiting the vehicle.
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if
the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you
should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the ignition
OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the
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WARNING! (Continued)
transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the 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. 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 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 in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the transmission gear selector out of
PARK, you must start the engine, and also press the
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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 toManual Park Release in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the transmission and driveline are operable, AWD mod-
els can also be towed with the ignition in the ON/RUN
mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL (not in PARK!), and
the rear wheels OFF the ground with no limitation on
speed or distance. Since the ignition MUST be in the
ON/RUN mode to tow in this manner, AWD vehicles must
be towed with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the ground (e.g. on
a flatbed truck) if the key fob is unavailable.
CAUTION!
• Towing this vehicle using any other method can
cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped On
Off
Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped On
Off
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped On
Off
Steering Directed Lights OnOff
Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Unlock On Exit On Off
Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights flashes 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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Setting NameSelectable Options
Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE:
This feature allows 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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Setting NameSelectable Options
Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights flash when the doors are locked or un-
locked with the key fob, or when using the passive entry feature. 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 — If Equipped On
Off
1st Press Of Key Fob Un- locks Driver Door
All Doors
NOTE:
•When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, only the driver’s door unlocks 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 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 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 unlocks 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 results 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 un-
lock all doors (or use key fob).
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Passive Entry — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to push the key fob
lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press the “Passive Entry” button on the touchscreen, until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
•This feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver ’s seat, exterior mirrors,
steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the ve-
hicle.
•The seat returns to the memorized seat location (if Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob is set to on) when the key
fob is used to unlock the door.
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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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