center console DODGE CHALLENGER 2022 Owners Manual

40GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror(s) can be adjusted to the center
of the adjacent lane of traffic to achieve the
optimal view.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will give
a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
POWER MIRRORS
The power mirror switch is located on the driver's
side door trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of mirror select
buttons and a four-way mirror control switch. To
adjust a mirror, push the mirror select button for
the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror
control switch, push on any of the four arrows for
the direction that you want the mirror to move.
Power Mirror Control

NOTE:A light in the select button will illuminate indicating
the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or
ice. This feature will be activated
whenever you turn on the rear window
defroster (if equipped) Ú
page 51.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®)

HomeLink® Buttons And Indicator Light

Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
HomeLink® replaces up to
three hand-held transmitters
that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motor -
ized gates, lighting, or home
security systems. The HomeLink® unit is
powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the
overhead console or sunvisor designate the
three different HomeLink® channels.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on side
convex mirrors could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.1 — Left Mirror Selection
2 — Mirror Adjustment
3 — Right Mirror Selection

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48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
INTERIOR LIGHTS
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. The Battery Protection
also includes the glove compartment light and the
trunk light. To restore interior light operation after
automatic battery protection is enabled (lights off),
either place the ignition in the ON/RUN position or
cycle the light switch.
FRONT MAP/READING LIGHTS
These lights are mounted between the sun visors
on the overhead console. Each light is turned on by
pushing the lens. Push the lens a second time to
turn off the light. These lights also turn on when a
door is opened, when the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry key fob is pushed, or when
the dimmer control is turned fully upward, to the
second detent.
Map/Reading Lights

AMBIENT LIGHT — IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console is equipped with an ambient
light feature. This light casts illumination for
improved visibility of the floor and center console
area.
Rotate the right dimmer control upward or
downward to increase or decrease the brightness
of the door handle lights, map pocket lights, and
ambient light located in the overhead console.

Door Handle/Ambient Light Dimmer
Door Handle/Ambient Light Dimmer
(Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

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56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Operating Tips ChartINTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.

Glove Compartment

To open the glove compartment, pull the release
handle.
Console Features
The center console has a storage compartment
located underneath the armrest. The compartment
contains a 12 Volt power outlet, and is also
equipped with a USB port featuring active
charging, which will continue charging your device
up to 60 minutes after the ignition is turned off.
The USB port also may be equipped with an
IPOD®/USB control Úpage 57, or Apple CarPlay®
and Android Auto™ Ú page 167.

Center Console
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
Hot Weather And
Vehicle Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control to
(Panel Mode), (MAX A/C) on, and blower on high. Roll down the windows for a
minute to flush out the hot air. Adjust the controls as
needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn (A/C)
on and set the mode control
to (Panel Mode).
Cool Sunny Operate in (Bi-Level
Mode).
Cool & Humid Conditions Set the mode control to
(Mix Mode) and turn
(A/C) on to keep windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode). If windshield
fogging starts to occur, move
the control to (Mix Mode).
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.

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ILLUMINATED CUPHOLDERS —
I
F EQUIPPED
The front cupholders are equipped with a light ring
that illuminates the cupholders for the front
passengers. The light ring is controlled by the
dimmer control Ú page 49.

Light Ring In Front Cupholder

USB/AUX CONTROL
Located in the front storage area of the center
console, this feature allows an external USB device
to be connected to the audio system.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port may
activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®
features, if equipped
USB/AUX Ports

NOTE:Charge unsupported devices with the Charge Only
USB ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into
a Media USB port, a message will display on the
touchscreen that the device is not supported by
the system.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlets that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlets are
labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to
indicate how the outlet is powered. Power outlets
labeled with a key symbol can be powered when
the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, while
the outlets labeled with a battery symbol are
connected directly to the battery and powered at
all times.
These power outlets can also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit.
The front power outlet is located next to the
storage area on the integrated center stack of the
instrument panel.

Power Outlet — Integrated Center Stack Front

1 — USB 1 Port
2 — AUX Jack
3 — USB 2 Port
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NOTE:The front integrated center stack power outlet can
be changed from switched ignition to constant
battery powered by moving the integrated center
stack fuse #12 in the Rear Power Distribution
Center from fuse location “IGN” to “B+”
Úpage 277.
In addition to the front center stack power outlet,
there is also a power outlet located in the center
console to the left of the media hub.

Power Outlet — Center Console
NOTE:All accessories connected to these powered
outlets should be removed or turned off when the
vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations

1 — #12 Fuse 20A Yellow Power Outlet Integrated
Center Stack
2 — #38 Fuse 20A Yellow Power Outlet Center
Console
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum power of 160
Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt
(13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse
protecting the system will need to be replaced.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlets as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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MULTIMEDIA171
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple® Inc.
iPhone® is a trademark of Apple® Inc., registered
in the US and other countries. Apple® terms of use
and privacy statements apply.
ANDROID AUTO™ AND APPLE
C
ARPLAY® TIPS AND TRICKS
Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Automatic
Bluetooth® Pairing
After connecting to Android Auto™ or Apple
CarPlay® for the first time and undergoing the
setup procedure, the smartphone pairs to the
Uconnect system via Bluetooth® without any setup
required every time it is within range, if Bluetooth®
is turned on.
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® uses a USB connection while
Android Auto™ uses both USB and Bluetooth®
connections to function. The connected device is
unavailable to other devices when connected
using Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®. Multiple Devices Connecting To The Uconnect
System — If Equipped
It is possible to have multiple devices connected to
the Uconnect system. For example, if using Android
Auto™/Apple CarPlay®, the connected device will
be used to place hands-free phone calls or send
hands-free text messages. However, another
device can also be paired to the Uconnect system,
via Bluetooth®, as an audio source, so the
passenger can stream music.
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ can only be
launched from the front and center console USB
ports.
PERFORMANCE PAGES
Performance Pages is an application that provides
a display for performance indicators, as received
from the instrument cluster, that will help you gain
familiarity with the capabilities of your vehicle in
real-time.
To access the Performance Pages, press the Apps
button on the touchscreen then press the
Performance Pages button on the touchscreen.
Press the desired button on the touchscreen to
access that specific Performance Page.
The Performance Pages include the following: Home
Timers
Gauges
G-Force
Engine
Dyno
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the
Performance Pages is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only and should not be done on
any public roadways. It is recommended that
these features be used in a controlled
environment and within the limits of the law. The
capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the
Performance Pages must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which can
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents.
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250IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the
console base.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever
locking tab by pushing it to the right.
6. Pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and rearward until it locks in place in the vertical
position. The vehicle is now out of PARK and
can be moved. Release the parking brake only
when the vehicle is securely connected to a
tow vehicle.

Engaging The Lever
To Reset The Manual Park Release:

1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the
rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to
unlatch the lever.

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position, until the
locking tab snaps into place to secure the
lever.

Disengaging The Lever
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm
that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin.
NOTE:When the lever is in the release position the access
cover cannot be reinstalled.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. For
vehicles with automatic transmission, push and
hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE
(with automatic transmission) or FIRST gear and
REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of
accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or
racing the engine.

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