DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2009 3.G Owners Manual

Knee Bolster............................ 46
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 119
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 61,62
Latch Plate ............................. 39
Latches ................................ 70
Hood ............................... 114
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 270
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 70
Life of Tires ............................ 259
Light Bulbs .......................... 70,336
Lights .............................. 70,116
Airbag ........................ 52,55,70,152
Anti-Lock ......................... 158,236
Automatic Headlights ................... 117
Brake Assist Warning ................... 244
Brake Warning ..................... 155,234Bulb Replacement
................... 336,337
Center Mounted Stop ................... 340
Courtesy/Reading ................... 120,129
Cruise .............................. 150
Daytime Running ...................... 118
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............. 119,120
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 244
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 151
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 152
Exterior .............................. 70
Fog ............................. 1 18,154
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 280
Headlight Switch ...................... 116
Headlights ........................ 1 16,337
Headlights On Reminder ................. 118
Headlights On With Wipers ............ 117,124
High Beam ........................ 120,153
High Beam Indicator .................... 153
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 120
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Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 1 16,150
Intensity Control ....................... 121
Interior .......................... 121,129
License ............................. 340
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Low Fuel ............................ 158
LowTire ............................ 156
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 158
Map Reading ...................... 120,129
Oil Pressure .......................... 153
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .......... 121
Passing ............................. 120
Reading .......................... 120,129
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 154
Service ........................... 336,337
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 158
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........156,264 Traction Control
....................... 244
Turn Signal ...................... 70,119,152
Vanity Mirror .......................... 77
Voltage ............................. 150
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 150
Loading Vehicle ...................... 276,277
Capacities ........................... 277
Tires ............................... 250
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 31
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 264
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 61,62
Lubrication, Body ....................... 311
Lumbar Support ........................ 111
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Maintenance Free Battery.................. 307
Maintenance, General ..................... 300
Maintenance Procedures ................... 300
Maintenance Schedule .................... 346
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 139
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 158,298
Manual, Service ......................... 357
Map/Reading Lights .................. 120,129
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 321
Methanol ............................. 271
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 163
Mirrors ................................ 75
Automatic Dimming ..................... 75
Electric Powered ....................... 76
Electric Remote ........................ 76
Exterior Folding ........................ 76
Heated .............................. 77
Outside .............................. 75
Vanity ............................... 77 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 264
Mopar Parts ......................... 299,356
MP3 Player ............................ 191
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 271
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 119
Navigation Radio ........................ 191
Navigation System ....................... 191
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 67
Occupant Restraints ....................... 37
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............270,342
Odometer ............................. 150
Trip ................................ 150
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 162
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 162
Oil, Engine ......................... 301,342
Capacity ............................ 341
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Change Interval....................... 301
Checking ............................ 301
Dipstick ............................. 301
Disposal ............................ 303
Filter ............................ 303,342
Filter Disposal ........................ 303
Materials Added to ..................... 303
Recommendation ................... 302,341
Viscosity .......................... 302,341
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 303
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 303
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............297,298
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink
) ........... 130
Operating Precautions .................... 297
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 75
Overhead Console ....................... 129
Overheating, Engine ...................... 280
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 357Paint Care
............................. 324
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 232
Parking On Hill ......................... 233
Passing Light ........................... 120
Personal Settings ........................ 172
Pets .................................. 67
Phone, Cellular .................... 78,191,192
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ........78,191,192
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 250
Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................ 191
USB ................................ 191
Power Brakes .............................. 234
Deck Lid Release ....................... 35
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 331
Door Locks ........................... 30
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Mirrors.............................. 76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 140
Seats ............................... 109
Steering ............................. 237
Steering, Checking ..................... 310
Sunroof ............................. 136
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid .................. 310,343
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 172
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 257
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 316
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 175
Radio, Navigation ....................... 191 Radio Operation
...................... 192,202
Radio Remote Controls .................... 201
Radio, Satellite .................... 191,192,195
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 191
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 142
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 113
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 324
Rear Window Defroster ................... 144
Rear Window Features .................... 144
Reception, Radio ........................ 175
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 278
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 270
Refrigerant ............................ 310
Release, Hood .......................... 114
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 201
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 35
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 336
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 299
Replacement Tires ....................... 260
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 356
Restraint, Head ......................... 111
Restraints, Child ......................... 58
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 289
Rotation, Tires .......................... 262
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 356
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 68 Safety Information, Tire
................... 245
Safety Tips ............................. 68
Satellite Radio .................... 191,192,195
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 196
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 346
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 328
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 37,38,69
And Pregnant Women ................... 45
Child Restraint ..................... 58,60,64
Extender ............................. 45
Front Seat .......................... 38,39
Inspection ............................ 69
Operating Instructions ................... 39
Pretensioners .......................... 43
Rear Seat ............................. 38
Reminder ............................ 154
Untwisting Procedure .................... 42
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Seats................................. 109
Adjustment .......................... 109
Head Restraints ....................... 111
Heated .............................. 112
Height Adjustment ..................... 109
Lumbar Support ....................... 111
Power .............................. 109
Rear Folding ......................... 113
Seatback Release ....................... 113
Tilting .............................. 109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,156
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........315,342
Selection of Oil ......................... 302
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 353
Service Contract ......................... 355 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)
............................. 158
Service Manuals ........................ 357
Setting the Clock ..................... 178,193
Settings, Personal ........................ 172
Shifting ............................... 220
Automatic Transmission ...............220,223
Shoulder Belts ........................... 38
Side Airbag ........................... 47,53
Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ............... 47
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 207
Signals, Turn ...................... 70,119,152
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 229
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 261
Snow Tires ............................ 262
Sound System Kicker .............................. 200
Sound Systems (Radio) .................... 191
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Spark Plugs......................... 304,342
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 342
Oil ................................ 342
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 126
Speedometer ........................... 150
Starting ............................. 27,214
Automatic Transmission ................. 215
Cold Weather ......................... 217
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 286
Engine Fails to Start .................... 218
Remote .............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 214
Starting Procedures ...................... 214
Steering Column Controls ...................... 119
Column Lock ......................... 125
Linkage ............................. 311
Power ........................... 237,310Tilt Column
.......................... 125
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 125
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 201
Storage ............................... 335
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 207,335
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 335
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 289
Sun Roof .............................. 136
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 130
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 139
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 46
System, Navigation ...................... 191
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 150
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 125
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......151,281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 61
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 125
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 117
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 250
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 249
Tire Markings .......................... 245
Tire Safety Information .................... 245
TIREFIT .............................. 281
Tires ............................ 70,254,358
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 259
Air Pressure .......................... 254
Alignment ........................... 261
Chains .............................. 261
General Information .................... 254
High Speed .......................... 257
Inflation Pressures ..................... 255
Life of Tires .......................... 259
Load Capacity ..................... 250,251Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
........... 264
Quality Grading ....................... 358
Radial .............................. 257
Replacement ......................... 260
Rotation ............................. 262
Safety ........................... 245,254
Sizes ............................... 247
Snow Tires ........................... 262
Spinning ............................ 258
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 258
To Open Hood .......................... 114
Towing ............................... 278
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................ 91
Behind a Motor Home .................. 278
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 291
Recreational .......................... 278
Towing Assistance ........................ 91
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 278
Traction Control ......................... 239
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Trailer Towing.......................... 278
Transmission ........................... 322
Automatic ...................... 220,223,322
Fluid ............................... 343
Shifting ............................. 220
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 67
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 258
Trip Odometer .......................... 150
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 35,36
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 36
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 35
Turn Signals ......................... 1 19,152UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)
...........78,191
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 358
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port .............. 191
Universal Transmitter ..................... 130
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 270
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 42
USB Port .............................. 191
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 319
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 77
Variance, Compass ....................... 170
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 276
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 251,276,277
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 207,335
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
380 INDEX