brake sensor DODGE CHALLENGER 2022 Owners Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................... 82
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ...............82
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped...........82
Normal Starting ................................................83
AutoPark ...........................................................84
Extended Park Starting ....................................85
If Engine Fails To Start .....................................85
Cold Weather Operation 
(Below –22°F Or −30°C)  ...............................86
After Starting.....................................................86
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ............ 86
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L  ........................................................... 86
PARKING BRAKE ................................................... 86
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ......... 88 6-Speed Manual Transmission........................88
Shifting ..............................................................88
Recommended Shift Speeds...........................89
1–4 Skip Shift ..................................................89
Downshifting .....................................................90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — 
IF EQUIPPED  .......................................................... 90
Ignition Park Interlock ......................................91
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) 
System  .............................................................91
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ...................91
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE 
CONTROL................................................................. 96
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L —
IF EQUIPPED ...........................................................97
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ...............................97
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED .....97
Cruise Control  ..................................................97
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .........................99
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — 
IF EQUIPPED  ....................................................... 107
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 107
ParkSense Display ........................................ 107ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 109
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .............. 109Service The ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System ................................................ 110Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 110
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 110
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA............... 111 REFUELING THE VEHICLE  .................................. 112
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .................... 113
VEHICLE LOADING  .............................................. 113
Vehicle Certification Label  ........................... 113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......... 113
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)  ............... 114
Overloading ................................................... 114
Loading .......................................................... 114
TRAILER TOWING  ............................................... 114
Common Towing Definitions......................... 114
Trailer Hitch Classification............................ 116
Trailer Towing Weights 
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)............... 116
Trailer And Tongue Weight  .......................... 117
Towing Requirements ................................... 117
Towing Tips  ................................................... 119
RECREATIONAL TOWING 
(BEHIND MOTORHOME)  ..................................... 120
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 120
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 120Driving Through Water  ................................. 121
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To Accelerate For Passing 
While the Cruise Control is set, press the 
accelerator to pass as you would normally. When 
the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the 
set speed.
USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HILLS
The transmission may downshift on hills to 
maintain the vehicle set speed.
The Cruise Control system maintains speed up and 
down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills 
is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or 
gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive 
without Cruise Control.
To Resume Speed 
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES 
button and release. Resume can be used at any 
speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Deactivate 
A tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC button, 
or normal brake pressure will deactivate the Cruise 
Control system without erasing the set speed from 
memory.
Pushing the on/off button or placing the ignition in 
the OFF position erases the set speed from 
memory.
The following conditions will also deactivate the 
Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from 
memory:
Vehicle parking brake is applied
Stability event occurs
Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE
Engine overspeed occurs
Clutch pedal is pressed
(manual transmission only)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving 
convenience provided by Cruise Control while 
traveling on highways and major roadways. 
However, it is not a safety system and not designed 
to prevent collisions. The Cruise Control function 
performs differently  Ú page 97.
ACC will allow you to keep Cruise Control engaged 
in light to moderate traffic conditions without the 
constant need to reset your Cruise Control. ACC 
utilizes a radar sensor and a forward facing 
camera designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead 
of you to maintain a set speed.
NOTE:
If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC 
will apply limited braking or acceleration (not to 
exceed the original set speed) automatically to 
maintain a preset following distance, while 
matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.
Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica -
tions to the vehicle will affect the performance 
of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Colli -
sion Warning system.
Fixed Speed Cruise Control (ACC not enabled) 
will not detect vehicles directly ahead of you. 
Always be aware of the feature selected  
Ú page 322.
WARNING!
Cruise Control can be dangerous where the 
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your 
vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and 
you could lose control and have an accident. Do 
not use Cruise Control in heavy traffic or on 
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or 
slippery.
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104STARTING AND OPERATING  
To increase the distance setting, push the 
Distance Setting Increase button and release. 
Each time the button is pushed, the distance 
setting increases by one bar (longer).
To decrease the distance setting, push the 
Distance Setting Decrease button and release. 
Each time the button is pushed, the distance 
setting decreases by one bar (shorter).
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will 
maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle 
is detected in the same lane, the instrument 
cluster display will show the Adaptive Cruise 
Control (ACC) Set With Target Vehicle Light, and the 
system adjusts vehicle speed automatically to 
maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set 
speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance 
until:
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above 
the set speed.
The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or 
view of the sensor.
The distance setting is changed.
The system disengages  Ú page 101.
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; 
however, the driver can always apply the brakes 
manually, if necessary.
NOTE:The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC 
system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC 
predicts that its maximum braking level is not 
sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this 
occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE!” will flash in the 
instrument cluster display and a chime will sound 
while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking 
capacity.
NOTE:The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster 
display is a warning for the driver to take action 
and does not necessarily mean that the Forward 
Collision Warning system is applying the brakes 
autonomously.
Overtake Aid
When driving with ACC engaged and following a 
vehicle, the system will provide an additional 
acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in 
passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is 
triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn 
signal and will only be active when passing on the 
left hand side.
Display Warnings And Maintenance
“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR IN FRONT OF 
VEHICLE” WARNING
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar 
Sensor” warning will display and a chime will 
sound when conditions temporarily limit system 
performance.
This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, 
such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may 
also become temporarily blinded due to 
obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these 
cases, the instrument cluster display will display 
“ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” 
and the system will deactivate.
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar 
Sensor” message can sometimes be displayed 
while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels 
with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The ACC 
system will recover after the vehicle has left these 
areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not 
tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this 
warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar 
Sensor” warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise 
Control is still available.
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If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver 
should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning 
or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located 
in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille.
To keep the ACC system operating properly, it is 
important to note the following maintenance 
items:
Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the 
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to 
damage the sensor lens.
Do not remove any screws from the sensor. 
Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunc -
tion or failure and require a sensor realignment.
If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is 
damaged due to a collision, see an authorized 
dealer for service.
Do not attach or install any accessories near the 
sensor, including transparent material or after -
market grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC 
system failure or malfunction.
When the condition that deactivated the system is 
no longer present, the system will return to the 
“Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume 
function by simply reactivating it.
NOTE:
If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar 
Sensor” message occurs frequently (e.g. more 
than once on every trip) without any snow, rain, 
mud, or other obstruction, have the radar 
sensor realigned at an authorized dealer.
Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an 
aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not 
recommended. Doing so may block the sensor 
and inhibit ACC/FCW operation.
SERVICE ACC/FCW WARNING
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster 
displays “ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required” 
or “Cruise/FCW Unavailable Service Required”, 
there may be an internal system fault or a 
temporary malfunction that limits ACC 
functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable 
under normal conditions, ACC will be temporarily 
unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again 
later, following an ignition cycle. If the problem 
persists, see an authorized dealer.
Precautions While Driving With ACC
In certain driving situations, ACC may have 
detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake 
late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert 
and may need to intervene. The following are 
examples of these types of situations:
TOWING A TRAILER
Towing a trailer is not recommended when using 
ACC.
OFFSET DRIVING
ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that 
is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle 
merging in from a side lane. There may not be 
sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset 
vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel, 
which can cause your vehicle to brake or 
accelerate unexpectedly.
Offset Driving Condition Example
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STATIONARY OBJECTS AND VEHICLES
ACC does not react to stationary objects or 
vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in 
situations where the vehicle you are following exits 
your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your 
lane. It will consider this stopped vehicle a 
stationary object as it did not previously detect 
movement from it. Always be attentive and ready 
to apply the brakes if necessary.
Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — 
IF EQUIPPED  
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides 
visual and audible indications of the distance 
between the rear fascia/bumper and a detected 
obstacle when backing up (e.g. during a parking 
maneuver). For limitations of this system and 
recommendations, see  Ú
page 110.
ParkSense will retain the last system state 
(enabled or disabled) from the previous ignition 
cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN 
position.
ParkSense can be active only when the gear 
selector is in REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at 
this gear selector position, the system will remain 
active until the vehicle speed is increased to 
approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. The 
system will become active again if the vehicle 
speed is decreased to speeds less than 
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).
PARKSENSE SENSORS
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear 
fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the 
vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The 
sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 
12 inches (30 cm) up to 79 inches (200 cm) from 
the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, 
depending on the location, type and orientation of 
the obstacle.
PARKSENSE DISPLAY
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning 
display will turn on indicating the system status.
The system will indicate a detected obstacle by 
showing a single arc in one or more regions based 
on the obstacle’s distance and location relative to 
the vehicle.
If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, 
the display will show a single solid arc in the center 
rear region and will produce a one-half second 
tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, 
the display will show the single arc moving closer to 
the vehicle and the sound tone will change from 
slow, to fast, to continuous.
If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right 
rear region, the display will show a single flashing 
arc in the left and/or right rear region and will 
produce a fast sound tone. As the vehicle moves 
closer to the obstacle, the display will show the 
single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the 
sound tone will change from fast to continuous.
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SAFETY187
(Continued)
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) 
ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by 
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and 
the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines 
that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle 
and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially 
cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate 
brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen 
the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only 
reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during 
severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot 
prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as 
road conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking 
objects or other vehicles.
NOTE:ERM is disabled any time the ESC is in “Full Off” 
mode (if equipped). For a complete explanation of 
the available ESC modes, see  Ú page 187.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
ESC enhances directional control and stability of 
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC 
corrects for oversteering or understeering of the 
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate 
wheel(s) to counteract the above conditions. 
Engine power may also be reduced to help the 
vehicle maintain the desired path.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the 
vehicle path intended by the driver and compares 
it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual 
path does not match the intended path, ESC 
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to 
assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer 
condition. The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 
located in the instrument cluster will start to flash 
as soon as the ESC system becomes active. The 
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also 
flashes when the TCS is active. If the ESC 
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to 
flash during acceleration, ease up on the 
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. 
Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the 
prevailing road conditions.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road 
conditions and driving conditions, influence the 
chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM 
cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, 
especially those that involve leaving the roadway 
or striking objects or other vehicles. The 
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must 
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous 
manner which could jeopardize the user's safety 
or the safety of others.
WARNING!
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot 
prevent the natural laws of physics from 
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the 
traction afforded by prevailing road condi
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tions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, including 
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, 
driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro -
planing. ESC also cannot prevent accidents 
resulting from loss of vehicle control due to 
inappropriate driver input for the conditions. 
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can 
prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC 
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a 
reckless or dangerous manner which could 
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of 
others.
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Speedometer
.............................................. 68Vehicle Info................................................. 68Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 309Interior Appearance Care............................... 309Interior Lights.................................................. 48Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 50iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................... 57Bluetooth Streaming Audio......................... 57
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Jack Location................................................. 237Jack Operation............................................... 238Jacking Instructions....................................... 238Jump Starting...................................... 246, 247
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Key Fob Arm The System
.......................................... 21Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 16Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 14Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 16Keyless Enter 'n Go™....................................... 24Enter The Trunk........................................... 14Keys................................................................. 13Replacement............................................... 16
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 47Lane Change Assist......................................... 47Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 202Latches......................................................... 232Hood............................................................ 62Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 312Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 232Life Of Tires................................................... 300Light Bulbs........................................... 232, 286Lights............................................................ 232Air Bag...................................... 73, 208, 230Automatic Headlights.................................. 46Brake Assist Warning............................... 189Brake Warning....................................73, 311Bulb Replacement.................................... 286Courtesy/Reading....................................... 48Cruise.......................................................... 80Daytime Running......................................... 45Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 45Electronic Stability Program(ESP)Indicator.................................................. 75Exterior...............................................44, 232Fog.............................................................. 47Headlight Switch.......................................... 44Headlights............................................ 44, 47Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 46High Beam................................................... 45High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 45
Illuminated Entry.........................................49Instrument Cluster.......................................44Intensity Control..........................................49Interior.........................................................48License..................................................... 289Lights On Reminder.....................................47Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........77Map.............................................................48Park......................................................46, 79Passing........................................................46Reading.......................................................48Seat Belt Reminder.....................................74Security Alarm.............................................76Service...................................................... 286Traction Control........................................ 189Turn Signals......................... 45, 47, 79, 232Vanity Mirror................................................39Warning Instrument ClusterDescriptions.....................................75, 79Load Shed Battery Saver On............................72Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction..............72Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor...............72Loading Vehicle.................................... 113, 114Capacities................................................. 114Tires.......................................................... 294
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