airbag DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2011 3.G Owners Manual

extender. This extender should be used only if the
existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required,
remove the extender and store it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use
when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug and in the recommended seating posi-
tion. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in theinstrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
NOTE:
These air bags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Air Bags.Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolster
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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•Air Bag Warning Light
•Steering Wheel and Column
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About Your Brakes.................... 276,279
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............279,282
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 373
Adding Fuel ........................... 322
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 368
Additives, Fuel ......................... 320
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 363
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 366
Air Conditioning ........................ 237
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 237
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 243
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............366,367
Air Conditioning System ................237,366
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 244
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 301
Airbag .............................. 56,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,68,81,176
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 67 Airbag, Side
...................... 59,62,64,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........60,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 181
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 223
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............279,282
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............182,281
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............372,401
Disposal ........................... 375
Appearance Care ........................ 382
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 89
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Leaks, Fluid............................ 83
Life of Tires ............................ 305
Light Bulbs .......................... 83,395
Lights .............................. 83,139
Airbag .................... 63,64,68,81,176
Alarm ............................ 181
Anti-Lock ....................... 182,281
Automatic Headlights ................. 139
Brake Assist Warning .................. 289
Brake Warning .................... 179,279
Bulb Replacement ................. 395,396
Center Mounted Stop .................. 400
Courtesy/Reading ................. 143,151
Cruise ............................ 174
Daytime Running .................... 141
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 289
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 175
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 176Exterior
............................ 83
Fog ............................ 141,178
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 331
Headlight Switch ..................... 139
Headlights ...................... 139,396
Headlights On Reminder ............... 141
Headlights On With Wipers ..........140,147
High Beam ...................... 143,178
High Beam Indicator .................. 178
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 139,174
Intensity Control ..................... 144
Interior ......................... 144,151
License ............................ 400
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
Low Fuel .......................... 183
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 183
Map Reading ..................... 143,151
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INDEX 445

Service Manuals........................ 431
Setting the Clock ..................... 203,212
Settings, Personal ........................ 198
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 260
Shift Lever Override ...................... 347
Shift Speeds ........................... 259
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 259
Shifting ............................... 261
Automatic Transmission .............261,264
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 243
Signals, Turn ...................... 83,142,176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 270
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 307
Snow Tires ............................ 309
Sound System Kicker ............................ 233
Spark Plugs ............................ 402 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 402
Oil ............................... 402
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 148
Speedometer ........................... 174
Starting ............................. 27,249
Automatic Transmission ................ 250
Cold Weather ....................... 254
Engine Fails to Start .................. 255
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 249
Starting Procedures ...................... 249
Steering Column Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 147
Power .......................... 274,275
Tilt Column ........................ 147
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 147
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 234
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 234
Storage ............................... 395
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 242,395
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 395
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 346
Sun Roof .............................. 158
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 152
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 161
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 362
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 174
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 147
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 237
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......175,332
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18Theft System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 296
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 294
Tire Markings .......................... 290
Tire Safety Information .................... 290
TIREFIT .............................. 332
Tires ............................ 83,300,433
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 305
Air Pressure ........................ 300
Chains ............................ 307
General Information .................. 300
High Speed ......................... 303
Inflation Pressures .................... 301
Life of Tires ........................ 305
Load Capacity ....................... 296
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 311
Pressure Warning Light ................ 181
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