child seat DODGE CHALLENGER 2020 Owner's Guide

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STARTING AND OPERATING
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.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector
in NEUTRAL 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
E
QUIPPED
The gear selector must be in the PARK position
before you can start the engine. Apply the
brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
Tip Start Feature — Automatic
Transmission
Place the ignition in the START mode and
release it as the starter engages. The starter
motor will automatically disengage itself once
engine is running.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition 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
transmission gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), 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.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only
after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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162STARTING AND OPERATING
The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have properly engaged the
transmission into the PARK position:
When shifting into PARK, push the lock
button on the gear selector and firmly move
the selector all the way forward until it stops
and is fully seated.
Look at the transmission gear position
display and verify that it indicates the PARK
position (P), and is not blinking.
With the brake pedal released, verify that the
gear selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running.
Apply the parking brake and shift the
transmission into PARK if you must exit the
vehicle. DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and
highway driving. It provides the smoothest
upshifts and downshifts, and the best fuel
economy.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat
-
tended 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 transmission gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), 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 brake pedal.
Otherwise, damage to the gear selector
could result.
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range,
as this can damage the drivetrain.
WARNING! (Continued)WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off
the ignition to coast down a hill. These are
unsafe practices that limit your response to
changing traffic or road conditions. You might
lose control of the vehicle and have a
collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission
damage.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting
And Operating” and “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.

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Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode
............................................ 28, 163AutoPark........................................................ 150Autostick Operation.................................................. 164Aux Mode....................................................... 350Axle Fluid........................... 299, 301, 302, 304Axle Lubrication................. 299, 301, 302, 304
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Back-Up......................................................... 186Battery.................................................... 84, 251Charging System Light................................. 84Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 14Location.................................................... 251Belts, Seat..................................................... 146Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 100BluetoothConnect Or Disconnect Link Betweenthe Uconnect Phone And Mobile
Phone
................................................... 366Connecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing................361Bluetooth Mode............................................. 351Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 259B-Pillar Location............................................. 273Brake Assist System........................................ 94Brake Control System...................................... 94Brake Fluid...............266, 299, 301, 302, 304
Brake System...................................... 266, 291Fluid Check.......... 266, 299, 301, 302, 304Master Cylinder........................................ 266Parking..................................................... 154Warning Light.....................................83, 291Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 160Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.... 152Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 44Bulb Replacement........................................ 204Bulbs, Light.......................................... 147, 204
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Camera, Rear................................................ 186Capacities, Fluid.................................. 297, 298Caps, FillerFuel.......................................................... 188Oil (Engine)...................................... 246, 254Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 264Car Washes................................................... 288Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 145, 296CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 189Cellular Phone.............................................. 368Certification Label......................................... 189Chains, Tire.......................................... 284, 285Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 269Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 270
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................92Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 145Checks, Safety.............................................. 145Child Restraint.............................................. 130Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 133Child Seat Installation............................... 142How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 139Infant And Child Restraints....................... 132Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children................................................ 135Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 132Seating Positions...................................... 134Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 294CleaningWheels...................................................... 283Climate Control................................................47Cold Weather Operation................................ 151Compact Spare Tire...................................... 281Contract, Service........................................... 377Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 264Cooling System............................................. 262Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 263Coolant Level................................... 262, 265Cooling Capacity.............................. 297, 298Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 26511

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....................................................... 291Deck Lid Release........................................ 58Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 211Door Locks.................................................. 25Mirrors......................................................... 39Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 65Seats........................................................... 31Steering..................................................... 166Sunroof....................................................... 55Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 37Windows...................................................... 54Power SeatsForward....................................................... 31Lumbar........................................................ 31Rearward..................................................... 31Power Steering Fluid.......... 299, 301, 302, 304Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................118Preparation For Jacking................................. 217PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 118Programmable Features................................ 306
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 277Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 264RadioPresets...................................................... 343Radio Operation.................................. 341, 368
Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 46Rear Camera................................................. 186Rear ParkSense System............................... 181Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 30Recreational Towing..................................... 197Reformulated Gasoline................................. 294Refrigerant.................................................... 257Release, Hood................................................. 57Reminder, Lights On........................................ 42Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 114Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 23Panic Alarm................................................. 14Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 16, 22Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 20Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures.........................................21, 317Uconnect Settings..............................21, 317Remote Trunk Release.................................... 58Replacement Bulbs...................................... 204Replacement Keys.................................... 16, 22Replacement Tires........................................ 279Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 378Restraints, Child........................................... 130Restraints, Head....................................... 34, 35Rocking Vehicle When Stuck........................ 231Rotation, Tires.............................................. 285
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 146Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 147Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 378Safety Information, Tire................................. 269Safety Tips.................................................... 145Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 145Schedule, Maintenance....................... 234, 239Seat Belt Reminder..........................................83Seat Belts............................................ 112, 146Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 119Child Restraints........................................ 130Energy Management Feature................... 119Extender................................................... 118Front Seat............................... 112, 115, 116Inspection................................................. 146Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 116Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 117Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 115Operating Instructions.............................. 116Pregnant Women...................................... 118Pretensioners........................................... 118Rear Seat.................................................. 115Reminder.................................................. 114Seat Belt Extender.................................... 118Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 118Untwisting Procedure................................ 117Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 289

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