light DODGE CHALLENGER 2018 Owners Manual

FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Doors4 — Windshield
2 — Exterior Mirrors 5 — Headlights
3 — Wheels/Tires 6 — Hood/Engine Compartment
8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 — Rear Lights
2 — Trunk
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Headlight Switch Panel6 — Speed Controls
2 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls 7 — Ignition
3 — Paddle Shifters 8 — Climate Controls
4 — Multifunction Lever (Behind Steering Wheel) 9 — Uconnect System
5 — Instrument Cluster 10 — Switch Panel
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▫Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............38
▫ Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........39
 SEATS ................................39
▫
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped . .39
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ................41
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............42
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........43
▫ Passenger Seat Easy Entry .................44
▫ Folding Rear Seat .......................45
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................46
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats .......47
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................48
 STEERING WHEEL .......................48
▫ Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......48
▫ Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped .............................49
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........50
MIRRORS ..............................50
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror ................50
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................51
▫ Power Mirrors .........................52
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............52
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................53
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................54
▫ Headlight Switch .......................54
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................54
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .55
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................55
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .............................55
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................55
▫ Automatic Headlights ....................56
▫ Parking Lights .........................56
▫ Headlights On With Wipers ................56
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▫Headlight Time Delay ....................56
▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................57
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................57
▫ Turn Signals ...........................58
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........58
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................58
▫ Map/Reading Lights .....................58
▫ Dimmer Controls .......................59
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........60
▫ Wiper Operation ........................61
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........63
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................64
▫ Automatic Climate Control Overview .........64
▫ Climate Control Functions .................69
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................70
▫ Operating Tips .........................71 
WINDOWS .............................73
▫ Power Window Controls ..................73
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................74
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........75
▫ Opening Sunroof ........................76
▫ Closing Sunroof .........................76
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................76
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express .................77
▫ Sunshade Operation ......................77
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................77
▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................77
▫ Ignition Off Operation ....................77
 HOOD ................................78
▫ To Open The Hood ......................78
▫ To Close The Hood ......................79
 TRUNK ...............................79
▫ Opening .............................79
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To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also be activated.NOTE:
All door unlock settings can be programmed to your
convenience through Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
• Unlock the driver door on the first push of the key fob
unlock button.
• Unlock all doors on the first push of the key fob unlock
button.
NOTE: To unlock doors and trunk with passive entry,
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
NOTE: When you use the key fob to open any door, the
courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach lighting in
the outside mirrors (if equipped) will turn on. Refer to
“Interior Lights” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for
further information
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob.
To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
Emergency Key Removal Process
1 — Mechanical Release Button
2 — Emergency Key 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for
this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through
Uconnect. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within five
seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Getting To
Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors.The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal if programmed. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further programmable infor-
mation.
NOTE:
To lock the doors with passive entry, Refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock automatically if the
key is left inside the passenger compartment, otherwise the
doors will stay locked.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. 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.
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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.
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 for fur-
ther information.
• 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 emergency key out with your
other hand.Emergency Key Removal
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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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 surface, and 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 because 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.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho-
rized dealer.
Request For Additional Remote Controls
NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
WARNING!
• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF mode.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank
key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one
that has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.Key Fob Battery Replacement
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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 ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Al-
ways remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped
Push remote start button on the key fob twice
within five seconds. Pushing the remote start
button a third time shuts the engine off. To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and push the
ignition to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
•
With remote start, the engine will only run for 15
minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two
consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Trunk closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• Check engine light shall not be present
• PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
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