key DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2012 3.G Repair Manual

WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission
in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.5
STARTING AND OPERATING 287

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 342
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 342
 TIREFIT Kit ......................... 343
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... 344
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation . . . 344
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ............. 346
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ............ 348
 Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 353
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 354▫
Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 355
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 357
 Shift Lever Override ................... 359
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 360
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 361
▫ Manual Transmission ................. 362
▫ Without The Key Fob ................. 362
6

Manual Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
•The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km), then the only acceptable method of
towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
severe transmission damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause
severe transmission damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go). The fan is temperature con-
trolled and can start at any time the ignition switch
is in the ON position (RUN position for Keyless
Enter-N-Go).
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383

BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 89
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 33
Automatic Headlights .................... 140
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 242
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 392
Automatic Transmission .............269,392,393
Adding Fluid .................... 393,415
Autostick .......................... 276
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 393
Fluid Change ....................... 393
Fluid Level Check .................... 392
Fluid Type ......................... 415
Special Additives ..................... 392
Autostick ............................. 276
Axle Fluid ............................. 415
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 415B-Pillar Location
........................ 306
Battery ............................... 374
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 374
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 379
Brake Assist System ...................... 292
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 291
Brake Fluid ............................ 415
Brake System ........................ 288,389
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 288,291
Fluid Check ..................... 389,415
Master Cylinder ..................... 389
Parking ........................... 285
Warning Light .................... 183,288
Brake, Parking .......................... 285
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 269
Brakes ............................. 288,389
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 79
10
INDEX 449

HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 154
Hood Release.......................... 138
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 188
Instrument Cluster .................... 177,178
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 176
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 398
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 399
Interior Appearance Care .................. 397
Interior Lights .......................... 145
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4 Jump Starting
.......................... 353
Key-In Reminder ......................... 16
Key, Programming ........................ 18
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................34,198,257
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,198
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 238
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 143
Lane Change Assist ...................... 143
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,75
456 INDEX

Sunroof........................... 163
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 415
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 202
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 313
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 386
Radio Operation ........................ 241
Rear Cupholder ......................... 170
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 137
Rear Window Defroster ................... 172
Rear Window Features .................... 172
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 69
Recreational Towing ...................... 338 Reformulated Gasoline
.................... 329
Refrigerant ............................ 377
Release, Hood .......................... 138
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 142
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 54
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 239
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 407
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 369
Replacement Tires ....................... 316
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 442
Restraint, Head ......................... 134
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
10
INDEX 461

Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 357
Rotation, Tires .......................... 319
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 82
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 442
Safety Information, Tire ................... 300
Safety Tips ............................. 80
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 81
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 228
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 418
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 399
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
Seat Belts .......................... 42,45,82
And Pregnant Women .................. 55
Child Restraint ................. 70,71,72,77
Extender ........................... 55
Front Seat ......................... 45,47
Inspection .......................... 82 Operating Instructions
.................. 47
Pretensioners ........................ 53
Rear Seat ........................... 45
Reminder .......................... 182
Untwisting Procedure .................. 51
Seats ................................. 128
Adjustment ......................... 128
Head Restraints ...................... 134
Heated ............................ 131
Height Adjustment ................... 128
Power ............................ 128
Rear Folding ........................ 137
Seatback Release ..................... 137
Tilting ............................ 128
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........384,414
Selection of Oil ......................... 372
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 18
462 INDEX