service DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2018 Owners Manual

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunica-
tion Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access
to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the
United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell
Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to
help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs
after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty
expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manu-
facturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufac-
turer’s service contract, you will receive Plan Provisions
and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three
weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have anyquestions about the service contract, call the manufactur-
er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800-
521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con-
tract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not
responsible for any service contract other than the manu-
facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service
contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and
you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract
documents, and contact the person listed in those docu-
ments.
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 will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
464 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

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 contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Master-
card, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted.
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward language
with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and fea-
tures. They show exactly how to find and correct problems
the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driv-
ability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete
list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are
starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce-
dures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
•
1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
• www.techauthority.com (U.S.)
466 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

CargoVehicle Loading ......................... .268
Car Washes .............................. .369
Cellular Phone ........................... .442
Certification Label ......................... .268
Chains, Tire ............................. .365
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .344
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .124
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............199
Checks, Safety ............................ .199
Child Restraint ........................... .180
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .184
Child Seat Installation .....................196
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........192
Infant And Child Restraints .................182
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......186
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........183
Seating Positions ........................ .185
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .377
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .364
Climate Control ............................67
Cold Weather Operation ......................211 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance
................459
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .362
Contract, Service .......................... .464
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............338
Cooling System ........................... .336
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................337
Coolant Level ....................... .336, 339
Cooling Capacity ........................ .381
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................339
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................336
Inspection ............................. .339
Points To Remember ..................... .339
Pr

essure Cap ........................... .338
Radiator Cap .......................... .338
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......337, 381, 382
Corrosion Protection ....................... .368
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............237, 240
Cruise Light ............................. .121
Customer Assistance ....................... .462
Customer Programmable Features ...............389
Cybersecurity ............................ .388
Daytime Running Lights ......................58
Dealer Service ............................ .324
470 INDEX

Ignition..................................24
Switch .................................24
Information Center, Vehicle ...................101
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................54, 274
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......................... .98, 121
Display .............................. .104
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................371
Interior Appearance Care .....................370
Interior Lights ..............................62
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............65
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .442
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................442
Jack Operation ........................... .344
Jump Starting ......................... .303, 304
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................32
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 31
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......23Key-In Reminder
............................26
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................35
Enter The Trunk ..........................20
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ......................... .23, 31
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................61
Lane Change Assist ..........................61
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .158
Latches ................................. .203
Hood ..................................80
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .376
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .203
Life Of Tires ............................. .358
Light Bulbs .......................... .203, 280
Lights .................................. .203
AirBag .........................112, 167, 201
Automatic Headlights ......................59
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .134
Brake Warning .......................112,374
Bulb

Replacement ....................... .280
Courtesy/Reading .........................62
Cruise ............................... .121
Daytime Running .........................58
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................58
474 INDEX

Engine Temperature Warning................114
Exterior .............................. .203
Fog ...................................61
Headlights .......................... .57, 60
Headlights On With Wipers ..................60
Headlight Switch .........................57
High Beam ..............................58
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................58
Instrument Cluster ........................57
Intensity Control ..........................63
Interior ................................62
License ............................... .283
Lights On Reminder .......................60
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........116
Map ..................................62
Park .............................. .59, 120
Passing ................................59
Reading ................................62
Seat Belt Reminder .......................112
Security Alarm ..........................113
Service ............................... .280
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........118,148
Traction Control ........................ .134
Turn Signals ....................58, 61, 121, 203
Vanity Mirror ............................56 Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions
....114,121
Loading Vehicle ....................... .268, 269
Capacities ............................. .269
Tires................................. .350
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................110
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............110
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............110
Locks Automatic Door ..........................40
Auto Unlock .............................39
Power Door .............................35
Low Tire Pressure System .....................148
Lubrication, Body ......................... .331
Lug Nuts ............................... .375
Maintenance Free Battery .....................322
Maintenance Schedule ....................315, 317
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....116,124
Manual Backward ...............................41
Forward ................................41
Park Release ........................... .307
Rearward ...............................
41
Tilt ...................................41
Manual, Service ........................... .466
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INDEX 475

Tilting........................... .40, 42, 45
Vented .................................44
Ventilated ...............................44
Security Alarm ......................... .32, 113
Arm The System ..........................32
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............382
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................31
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................30
Sentry Key Replacement ....................23, 31
Service Assistance ......................... .462
Service Contract .......................... .464
Service Manuals .......................... .466
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .219
Shifting ................................ .219
Automatic Transmission ................219, 221
Shoulder Belts ............................ .158
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................55
Signals, Turn ....................... .61, 121, 203
Siri .................................... .454
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .452
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................365
Snow Tires .............................. .361
Spare Tires ........................ .361, 362, 363Spark Plugs
............................. .382
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .382
Oil.................................. .382
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .238, 239
Cancel ............................... .240
Resume .............................. .240
Set .................................. .238
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........237, 238, 240
SRT Drive Modes ......................... .422
Eco Mode ............................. .439
Racing ............................... .434
Valet Mode ............................ .437
Starting ............................. .208,
209
Automatic Transmission ....................208
Button .................................24
Cold Weather ...........................211
Engine Fails To Start ......................211
Starting And Operating ...................208, 209
Starting Procedures ..................... .208, 209
Steering ..................................52
Column Lock ............................52
Power ............................... .236
Tilt Column .............................52
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INDEX 479

Wheel, Heated...........................53
Wheel, Tilt ..............................52
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................441
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .441
Storage ................................. .368
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .73, 368
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .368
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .309
Sun Roof .................................77
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........169
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .325
Telescoping Steering Column ...................52
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............72
Tilt Steering Column .........................52
Time Delay Headlight ...............................60
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............350
Tire Markings ............................ .345
Tires......................... .203, 354, 361, 367
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .358
Air Pressure ........................... .354
Chains ............................... .365
Changing ............................. .344
Compact Spare ......................... .362General Information
...................354, 361
High Speed ............................ .356
Inflation Pressure ....................... .355
Jacking ............................... .344
Life Of Tires ........................... .358
Load Capacity ...................... .350, 351
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........118,148
Quality Grading ........................ .367
Radial ............................... .356
Replacement ........................... .359
Rotation .............................. .365
Safety ............................ .344, 354
Sizes ................................ .346
Snow Tires ............................ .361
Spar

e Tires ......................... .361, 363
Spinning .............................. .357
Tread Wear Indicators .....................358
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .375
Tire Safety Information ...................... .344
Tire Service Kit ............295, 296, 297, 298, 301, 302
To Open Hood .............................80
Towing ................................. .270
Disabled Vehicle ...................310, 311, 312
Recreational ........................... .270
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................270
480 INDEX

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2018 FCA US LLC
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
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