instrument panel DODGE CHALLENGER 2022 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 8
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..................................................................................13
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 64
4 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................................................................82 5 MULTIMEDIA ............................................................................................................................... 122
6 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 185 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................................................... 233
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 254
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 311
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ...................................................................................................... 319 11 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................. 323

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Programming HomeLink® To A
Miscellaneous Device ......................................42
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button ...............................................................43
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .........43
Security .............................................................44
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................44
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 44
Headlight Switch...............................................44
Multifunction Lever .........................................45
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped........................................................45
High/Low Beam Switch ...................................45
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped ......................................45
Flash-To-Pass ..................................................46
Automatic Headlights ......................................46
Parking Lights ..................................................46
Automatic Headlights With Wipers..................46
Headlight Time Delay .......................................47
Lights-On Reminder..........................................47
Fog Lights — If Equipped ..................................47
Turn Signals ......................................................47
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..................47
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 48
Front Map/Reading Lights ..............................48
Ambient Light — If Equipped ............................48
Dimmer Controls .............................................49
Illuminated Entry .............................................49 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS............... 50
Windshield Wiper Operation ............................50
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ................51
CLIMATE CONTROLS .............................................51
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ..................................................51
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........54
Climate Voice Commands................................55
Operating Tips .................................................55
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 56
Storage..............................................................56
Illuminated Cupholders — If Equipped............57
USB/AUX Control .............................................57
Electrical Power Outlets ..................................57
WINDOWS ..............................................................59
Power Window Controls ...................................59
Wind Buffeting ..................................................60
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 60
Opening And Closing The Sunroof...................61
Pinch Protect Feature — If Equipped ..............61
Sunshade Operation ........................................61
Sunroof Maintenance ......................................61
Ignition Off Operation.......................................61
HOOD .......................................................................62
Opening The Hood............................................62
Closing The Hood .............................................62
TRUNK......................................................................62
Opening The Trunk ...........................................62
Closing The Trunk.............................................63
Trunk Safety .....................................................63
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 64
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..................... 65
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 65
Location And Controls...................................... 66
Engine Oil Life Reset ....................................... 67
Performance Shift Indicator
(PSI) — If Equipped ........................................... 68
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items ...................................................... 68
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ..................................... 72
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 73
Red Warning Lights ..........................................73
Yellow Warning Lights ...................................... 76
Yellow Indicator Lights ..................................... 79
Green Indicator Lights ..................................... 79
White Indicator Lights ...................................... 80
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................ 80
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ........ 80
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ...................................... 80
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................................................... 81

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44GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
(Canadian/Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been previously
trained, follow these steps:

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until the indicator light begins to flash after
20 seconds. Do not release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming”
Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
SECURITY
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or
turn in your vehicle.
To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons
for 20 seconds until the indicator flashes. Note
that all channels will be erased. Individual
channels cannot be erased.
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled
when the Vehicle Security system is active.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
If you are having trouble programming
HomeLink®, here are some of the most common
solutions:
Replace the battery in the garage door opener
hand-held transmitter.
Push the LEARN button on the garage door
opener to complete the training for a rolling
code.
Did you unplug the device for programming and
remember to plug it back in?
If you have any problems, or require assistance,
please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the
Internet at
HomeLink.com for information or
assistance.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light
dimming, interior lights and fog lights (if equipped).

Headlight Switch

WARNING!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the
garage while programming the transceiver.
Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the universal
transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if
people, pets or other objects are in the path of
the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with
a garage door opener that has a “stop and
reverse” feature as required by Federal safety
standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured after 1982. Do
not use a garage door opener without these
safety features.
1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Push Fog Light Control
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
4 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control

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Headlight Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

NOTE:Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a head -
light switch without the OFF position. In order to
turn the exterior lights off, the headlight switch
must be rotated to AUTO position.
To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on,
the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and
instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn
off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back
to the O (off) position.
NOTE:For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise from the parking lights and
instrument panel lights position to the first detent
to turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position.
Rotate to the second detent to turn on headlights,
parking lights, and instrument panel lights oper -
ation.
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) —
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F EQUIPPED
The Daytime Running Lights will turn on when the
engine is started and will remain on unless the
headlamps are turned to the on position, the
parking brake is applied, or the ignition is placed in
the OFF position.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
If allowed by law in the country in which the
vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running
Lights can be turned on and off using the Ucon -
nect system Ú page 123.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beams.
Pulling the multifunction lever back will turn the
low beams on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a camera mounted on the windshield. This
camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Push Fog Light Control
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
4 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
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NOTE:
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off using the Uconnect
system Úpage 123.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to
the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc -
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam
Sensitivity Control and enter Reduced
High-Beam Sensitivity Control (not recom -
mended), toggle the high beam lever six full
on/off cycles within 10 seconds of placing the
ignition in the ON position. The system will
return to the default setting upon placing the
ignition in the OFF position.
If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head -
lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must
be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See
a local authorized dealer.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to pass
position for more than 20 seconds, the high beams
will shut off.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
This system automatically turns the headlights on
or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the
system on, rotate the headlight switch
counterclockwise to the AUTO position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature
is also on. This means the headlights will stay on
for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition
into the OFF position. To turn the automatic
headlights off, turn the headlight switch out of the
AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
PARKING LIGHTS
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel
lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To
turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (off) position.
NOTE:For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the headlight
switch to the AUTO position to turn off the parking
lights.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPERS
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic
Headlights, it also has this
customer-programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode and the
engine is running, they will automatically turn on
when the wiper system is on. This feature is
programmable through the Uconnect system
Ú page 123.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the
wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this
feature.

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DIMMER CONTROLS
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch
and is located on the left side of the instrument
panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating
the left dimmer control upward will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights and
lighted cupholders (if equipped).

Instrument Panel Dimmer Instrument Panel Dimmer (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control
downward to the O (off) position, and the interior
lights will remain off when the doors are open.
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control
upward to the first detent to brighten all text
displays such as the odometer, instrument cluster
display, and radio when the parking lights or
headlights are on. Rotating the instrument panel
dimmer control completely upward to the second
detent will turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in
this position.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
key fob to unlock the doors or open any door.
The lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN
position from the OFF position.
The courtesy lights will not turn off if the instrument
panel dimmer control is rotated upward to the
second detent. The courtesy lights will turn off after
10 minutes when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position to protect the battery.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
instrument panel dimmer control is rotated all the
way down to the O (off) position.
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RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers.
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of
four settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with
the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is
the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is
the most sensitive.
Wiper delay position three should be used for
normal rain conditions.
NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when
the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed posi -
tion.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop -
erly when ice, or dried salt water is present on
the windshield.
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili-
cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and
off using the Uconnect system Ú page 123.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features
for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate
under the following conditions:
Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition
is first placed in the ON position, the Rain
Sensing system will not operate until the wiper
switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than
0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature is
greater than 32°F (0°C).
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the
ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the
NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will
not operate until the wiper switch is moved,
vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h),
or the gear selector is moved out of the
NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are
located on the touchscreen (if equipped) and on
the instrument panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 4 With 7-inch Display Automatic
Climate Controls

Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the windshield
wiper control is turned off and the blades
cannot return to the off position, damage to
the wiper motor may occur.
CAUTION!
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Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower
control knob clockwise from the lowest blower
setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn
the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Touchscreen
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower
setting and the large blower icon to increase the
blower setting. Blower can also be selected by
pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode
buttons on the touchscreen to change
the airflow distribution mode. The airflow
distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor
outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets.
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the
instrument panel. Each of these outlets
can be individually adjusted to direct the
flow of air. The air vanes of the center
outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and
down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
There is a shut-off wheel located below the air
vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow
from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel
outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets.
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost,
and side window demister outlets. This
setting works best in cold or snowy
conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the
windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the
Climate Control ON/OFF.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(ATC)
Automatic Operation

1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate, or the
AUTO button on the touchscreen on the
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.

2. Next, adjust the temperature that you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the
driver and passenger temperature control
buttons. Once the desired temperature is
displayed, the system will achieve and
automatically maintain that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system to
function automatically.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system
automatically adjusts the temperature, mode,
and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly
as possible.
The temperature can be displayed in US or
Metric units within Uconnect Settings
Úpage 123.

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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 —
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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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