DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2010 3.G Owners Manual

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
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MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to:
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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About Your Brakes.................... 264,267
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............267,271
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 356
Adding Fuel ........................... 308
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 350
Additives, Fuel ......................... 306
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 345
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 348
Air Conditioning ........................ 224
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 224
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 231
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............348,349
Air Conditioning System ................224,348
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 290
Airbag .............................. 45,53
Airbag Deployment ....................... 55
Airbag Light ................... 46,52,57,71,161
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 56
Airbag, Side .......................... 51,53Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........47,51,53
Alarm Light ........................... 165
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 217
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........355,356,382
Disposal ............................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............267,271
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............167,270
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 364
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ........................ 96
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 77
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
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Automatic Headlights.................... 124
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 363
Automatic Transmission .............254,361,362
Adding Fluid ...................... 362,384
Autostick ............................ 257
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 362
Fluid Change ......................... 362
Fluid Level Check ..................... 361
Fluid Type ........................... 384
Shifting ............................. 254
Special Additives ...................... 363
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 256
Autostick ............................. 257
Axle Fluid ............................. 384
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 384
Battery ............................... 346
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24Location
............................ 346
Belts, Seat ............................ 37,71
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 349
B-Pillar Location ........................ 285
Brake Assist System ...................... 272
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 270
Brake Fluid ............................ 384
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................ 267,359
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 267,271
Fluid Check ....................... 359,384
Master Cylinder ....................... 359
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ..................... 164,267
Brakes ............................. 267,359
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 252
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 68
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 129
Bulb Replacement ..................... 376,377
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Bulbs, Light.......................... 72,376
Calibration, Compass ..................... 180
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 382
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 308
Oil (Engine) .......................... 344
Power Steering ........................ 263
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 356
Car Washes ............................ 364
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............70,307
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 310
Cellular Phone .......................... 81
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 381
Certification Label ....................... 310
Chains, Tire ............................ 295
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 281
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 340Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
............. 69
Checks, Safety ........................... 69
Child Restraint .................... 59,61,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............63,64
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 304
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 366
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 349
Clock ........................ 186,188,191,200
Cold Weather Operation ................... 242
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 223
Compass .............................. 180
Compass Calibration ..................... 180
Compass Variance ....................... 181
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 173
Connector UCI ................................ 211
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 211
Console .............................. 150
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Console, Floor.......................... 150
Console, Overhead ....................... 136
Contract, Service ........................ 409
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 356
Cooling System ......................... 354
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 356
Coolant Capacity ...................... 382
Coolant Level ...................... 354,357
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 357
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 355
Inspection ........................... 357
Points to Remember .................... 358
Pressure Cap ......................... 356
Radiator Cap ......................... 356
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......355,382,383
Corrosion Protection ..................... 364
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 133
Cruise Light ........................... 158
Cupholders ......................... 149,368Customer Assistance
..................... 407
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 129
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Dealer Service .......................... 342
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 35
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 33
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 152
Defroster, Windshield ................... 71,226
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 130
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 339
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 127
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 343
Power Steering ........................ 263
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 332
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 357
Engine Oil ........................... 344
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