headlights DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2018 Owners Manual

FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Doors4 — Windshield
2 — Exterior Mirrors 5 — Headlights
3 — Wheels/Tires 6 — Hood/Engine Compartment
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▫Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............39
▫ Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........40
 SEATS ................................40
▫ Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped ...........................40
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ................42
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............43
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........44
▫ Passenger Seat Easy Entry .................45
▫ Folding Rear Seat .......................46
▫ Vehicles Without Passenger Seating Installed ....47
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................48
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats .......49
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................50
▫ Vehicles Without Passenger Seating Installed ....50
 STEERING WHEEL .......................52
▫ Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......52▫
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped .............................52
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........53
 MIRRORS ..............................54
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror ................54
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................55
▫ Power Mirrors .........................56
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............56
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................56
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................57
▫ Headlight Switch .......................57
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................58
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .58
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................58
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........58
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................59
▫ Automatic Headlights ....................59
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▫Parking Lights .........................59
▫ Headlights On With Wipers ................60
▫ Headlight Time Delay ....................60
▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................60
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................61
▫ Turn Signals ...........................61
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........61
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................62
▫ Map/Reading Lights .....................62
▫ Dimmer Controls .......................63
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........64
▫ Wiper Operation ........................64
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........66
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................67
▫ Automatic Climate Control Overview .........67
▫ Climate Control Functions .................71 ▫
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ...........................72
▫ Operating Tips .........................73
 WINDOWS .............................75
▫ Power Window Controls ..................75
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................76
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........77
▫ Opening Sunroof ........................78
▫ Closing Sunroof .........................78
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................78
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express .................78
▫ Sunshade Operation ......................79
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................79
▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................79
▫ Ignition Off Operation ....................79
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Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for
this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through
Uconnect. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within five
seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Getting To
Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal if programmed. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further programmable infor-
mation.NOTE:
To lock the doors with passive entry, Refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock automatically if the
key is left inside the passenger compartment, otherwise the
doors will stay locked.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated,
the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off,
and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
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“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun
Visor
To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate
the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is
parallel to the side window, pull the sun visor rearwards
until it is in the desired position. To use the extender
feature of the sun visor, grab the extender which is located
at the rear of the visor and pull rearward.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the op-
eration of the headlights, parking lights, instrument
panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights and fog lights (if equipped).
Slide-On-Rod ExtenderHeadlight Switch
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Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for
parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate
the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight,
parking light and instrument panel light operation. Push
the switch to enable fog lights (if equipped).
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn
signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The
multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights will turn on when the engine
is started and will remain on unless the headlamps are
turned to the on position, the parking brake is applied, or
the engine is shut OFF.
NOTE:If allowed by law in the country in which the
vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running Lights can be
turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system
provides increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a digital camera
mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera de-
tects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from
high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is
out of view.
Multifunction Lever
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NOTE:
•The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights
of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to
remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film,
and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens
will cause the system to function improperly.
If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must be re-aimed to
ensure proper performance. See your local authorized
dealer.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.
NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to pass
position for more than 20 seconds, the high beams will shut
off.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO
position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay
feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on
for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the
OFF position. The headlight time delay can be pro-
grammed 0/30/60/90 seconds.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight
switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
Parking Lights
Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent to
turn the parking lights on. This also turns on all
instrument panel lighting.
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Headlights On With Wipers
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after
the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in
the AUTO position and programmable feature is set to on.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE:The “Headlights On With Wipers” feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlit
area with the headlight switch in the O (off) position.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the head-
lights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when
the headlight switch is turned off. NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of
turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature.
If you turn the headlights, park lights or ignition switch
ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable using
the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert
the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push the
headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either
push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the
headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster display illumi-
nates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE:
The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster display flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is
a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
• A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the instru-
ment cluster display and a continuous chime will sound
if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on.
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or
left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.
Fog Light Switch
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Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is
located on the left side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if
equipped).Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to the extreme
bottom (O) off position. The interior lights will remain off
when the doors are open.
Dimmer Controls
Instrument Panel Dimmer
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