keyless DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2019 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in “OFF” mode, 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. Leaving children 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 trans-
mission gear selector.
• 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 ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition
system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to
the floor.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into
any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
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NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
AutoPark
AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in placing the
vehicle in PARK should the situations on the following
pages occur. It is a back up system and should not be relied
upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the
vehicle into PARK.
The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are
outlined on the following pages.
WARNING!
• Driver inattention could lead to failure to place the
vehicle in PARK. ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK
that your vehicle is in PARK by verifying that a solid
(not blinking) “P” is indicated in the instrument
cluster display and on the gear selector. If the P
indicator is blinking, your vehicle is not in PARK. As
an added precaution, always apply the parking brake
when exiting the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not de-
signed to replace the need to shift your vehicle into
PARK. It is a back up system and should not be
relied upon as the primary method by which the
driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off the
engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
• Vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed transmission
• Vehicle is not in PARK
• Vehicle Speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less
• Ignition switched from RUN to ACC
NOTE: For Keyless Go equipped vehicles, The engine will
turn off and the ignition switch will change to ACC mode.
After 30 minutes the ignition switches to OFF automati-
cally, unless the driver turns the ignition switch OFF.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the
vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle may Auto-
Park.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• 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 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.
WARNING! (Continued)
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving
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.
CAUTION!
If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the park-
ing brake released, a brake system malfunction is
indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an au-
thorized dealer immediately.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle
unattended without having the park brake fully ap-
plied. The park brake should always be applied when
the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.
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Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady
speeds) may result in increased fuel economy.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
NOTE:
•Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse
inhibitor system. Always depress the clutch pedal fully
to the floor before shifting into reverse. When vehicle
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the reverse
inhibitor activates to help prevent shifts into REVERSE.
When at a complete stop, you may notice lighter shift
efforts into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the ON
position (RUN position for Keyless Enter-N-Go), as
compared to the ignition LOCK position (OFF position
for Keyless Enter-N-Go). This is normal operation of the
transmission reverse inhibitor system.
• Due to the high performance nature of your drivetrain,
you may hear your transmission. This can be most
noticeable when the vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL with
the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released), but it may
also be heard when driving at low engine RPM. Also,
this may be more noticeable when the transmission is
warm. This is a normal condition and is not an indica-
tion of a problem with your clutch or transmission.1–4 Skip Shift
In Auto Drive Mode, Default, or Street Drive Modes, there
are times when you must shift the transmission directly
from first gear to fourth gear instead of from first gear to
second gear. This is to help you get the best possible fuel
economy from your vehicle. This occurs when the engine
coolant (antifreeze) is higher than 106°F (41°C), vehicle
speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h) but less than
21 mph (34 km/h), and the transmission is in first gear, and
the accelerator is at ¼ throttle or less.
NOTE: The1-4Skip Shift feature is disabled when
selecting Track, Sport, or Custom Drive Modes. Refer to
“SRT Drive Modes” in the “Multimedia” section for further
descriptions of these modes.
After you shift the transmission to fourth gear, you can
press the clutch in and shift to another forward gear.
Downshifting
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, downshift
to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep grade.
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Arming SystemSecurity Alarm ...........................35
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .141
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................403
Auto Down Power Windows ...................79
Automatic Door Locks ........................43
Automatic Headlights ........................63
Automatic High Beams .......................62
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............75
Automatic Transmission ..................... .229
Adding Fluid .....................359, 398, 400
Fluid And Filter Change ...................359
Fluid Change .......................... .359
Fluid Level Check .....................358, 359
Fluid Type .......................358, 398, 400
Special Additives ........................ .358
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....43, 234
AutoPark ............................... .217
Autostick Operation ............................. .235
Axle Fluid ............................398, 400
Axle Lubrication ........................398, 400
Back-Up .................................272
Battery ...............................120, 338 Charging System Light
....................120
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................23
Location ...............................338
Belts, Seat ............................... .206
Blind Spot Monitoring .......................144
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................347
B-Pillar Location .......................... .366
Brake Assist System ........................ .135
Brake Control System ........................135
Brake Fluid ........................356, 398, 400
Brake System ..........................356, 390
Fluid Check ..................... .356, 398, 400
Master Cylinder ........................ .356
Parking ...............................221
W arning

Light .......................118,390
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................229
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................66
Bulb Replacement ..........................288
Bulbs, Light .......................... .208, 288
Camera, Rear ............................ .272
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .397
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .274
Oil (Engine) ........................ .337, 341
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INDEX 483

Ignition..................................27
Switch .................................27
Information Center, Vehicle ...................105
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................57, 283
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........................ .102, 126
Display ............................105, 108
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................388
Interior Appearance Care .....................387
Interior Lights ..............................65
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............68
Introduction ................................4
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ........................17
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .457
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................457
Jack Operation ............................360
Jump Starting ..................... .319, 320, 321
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................36
Panic Alarm .............................23
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 34
Unlatch The Trunk ........................22 Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)
.....23
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......26
Key-In Reminder ............................29
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................39
Enter The Trunk ..........................22
Keys ....................................19
Replacement ..........................26, 34
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................64
Lane Change Assist ..........................65
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .163
Latches ................................. .208
Hood ..................................82
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .392
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .209
Life Of Tires ............................. .374
Light Bulbs .......................... .208, 288
Lights .................................. .208
AirBag .........................118, 172, 206
Automatic Headlights ......................63
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .140
Brake W

arning .......................118,390
Bulb Replacement ........................288
Courtesy/Reading .........................65
Cruise ............................... .127
488 INDEX

Panic Alarm...............................23
Parking Brake ............................ .221
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .265
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ..............................51
Passing Light ..............................62
Performance ..............................110
Personalized Main Menu .....................403
Pets ................................... .205
Pinch Protection ............................81
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........366
Power Brakes ............................... .390
Deck Lid Release .........................84
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................297
Door Locks ..............................38
Mirrors ................................59
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............95
Seats ..................................46
Sunroof ................................80
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............56
Windows ...............................78
Power Seats Forward ................................47
Lumbar ................................48 Rearward
...............................47
Power Steering Fluid .....................398, 400
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................168
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .168
Programmable Features ..................... .405
Radial Ply Tires ............................372
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............354
Radio Frequency General Information ................27, 33, 35, 43
Radio Operation .......................... .457
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................68
Rear Camera ............................. .272
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .265
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................45
Recreational Towing ........................ .277
Reformulated Gasoline .......................393
Refrigerant ...............................344
Release, Hood .............................. 8
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Reminder, Lights On .........................64
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .162
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................36
Panic Alarm .............................2312
INDEX 491