power DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2018 Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................17
▫ KeyFob..............................17
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................24
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............24
▫ Vehicle On Message .....................26
 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............27
▫ How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ......27
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument
Cluster Display — If Equipped ..............28
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................28
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................29
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................29
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .30 ▫
General Information .....................30
 SENTRY KEY ...........................30
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............31
▫ Replacement Keys .......................31
▫ General Information .....................31
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .32
▫ To Arm The System .....................32
▫ To Disarm The System ....................32
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................33
▫ Tamper Alert ...........................33
 DOORS ...............................33
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................33
▫ Power Door Locks ......................35
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........353

▫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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HOOD ................................80
▫ To Open The Hood ......................80
▫ To Close The Hood ......................81
 TRUNK ...............................81
▫ Opening .............................81
▫ Closing ..............................83
▫ Trunk Safety ...........................83
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED .....84
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....84▫
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ........87
▫ Using HomeLink ........................88
▫ Security ..............................89
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .....................89
▫ General Information ......................90
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................90
▫ Storage ...............................90
▫ Cupholders ............................92
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................93
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KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system.
The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.
NOTE:The key fob may not be found if it is located next to
a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
trunk from distances up to approximately 66 feet (20 m)
using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: SRT vehicles, equipped with the 6.2L Super-
charged engine, come with three key fobs (two red and one
black) that allow for different engine power levels. Please
refer to the “Drive Mode Supplement” for further descrip-
tions. NOTE:
In the ON/RUN position, key fob commands are
disabled if the vehicle is at or above 5 MPH.
Key Fob
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Al-
ways remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE: Refer to Starting The Engine, inStarting And
Operating for further information.
Vehicle On Message
When opening the driver’s door and the ignition is in
ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will sound
to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position.
In addition to the chime, the Vehicle On message will
display in the cluster (if equipped). NOTE:
The power window switches and power sunroof (if
equipped) will remain active for three minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete
stop, then shift the automatic transmission into
PARK, apply the parking brake, place the engine in
the OFF position, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition is in “OFF” position, remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock the 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 gear selector.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Al-
ways remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped
Push remote start button on the key fob twice
within five seconds. Pushing the remote start
button a third time shuts the engine off. To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and push the
ignition to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
•
With remote start, the engine will only run for 15
minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two
consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Trunk closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• Check engine light shall not be present
• PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
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•Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• Vehicle Security Alarm is not signaling an intrusion
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox-
ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument
Cluster Display — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low •
Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The message will stay active until the ignition is turned to
the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the
parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times with
the key fob. However, the ignition must be cycled by
pushing the START/STOP button twice (or the ignition
switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position) before
you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
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NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the keyless push button ignition
for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security
alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and trunk
release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible
and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps
and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light
in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF mode. Refer to Ignition Switch in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle” for further information.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push lock on the interior power door lock switch with
the driver and/or passenger door open. •
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same
exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry, located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle for further information).
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
NOTE: Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle, if
equipped. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry,” located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
• Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go ignition button (requires at
least one valid key fob in the vehicle).
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NOTE:
•The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
the key fob cannot arm or disarm the vehicle security
alarm.
• When the vehicle security alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the vehicle security alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm
the vehicle security alarm.Rearming Of The System
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off
after 29 seconds, five seconds between cycles, up to eight
cycles if the trigger remains active and the vehicle security
alarm will rearm itself.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the
exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the
vehicle security alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
DOORS
Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door
trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the door
lock knob on each door trim panel upward.
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