hood release DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2019 Owners Manual

NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in
Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and the
sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the
glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
NOTE:
• The power sunroof switch can remain active in Acces-
sory Delay for up to approximately 10 minutes after the
vehicle’s ignition is placed to the OFF position. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature.
• This feature is programmable using the Uconnect Sys-
tem. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
HOOD
To Open The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
TRUNK
Opening
The trunk can be opened from inside the vehicle using the
power trunk button located on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by
pushing the trunk button on the key fob twice within five
seconds or by using the external release switch located on
the underside of the decklid overhang. The release feature
will function only when the vehicle is in the unlock
condition.
With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk open
symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating
that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear
once the trunk is closed.With the ignition in the OFF position, the trunk open
symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
NOTE:
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
”Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry
feature.
Opening From Inside The Vehicle
Interior Power Trunk Release
The trunk can be opened from inside the
vehicle using the power trunk release
button located on the instrument panel
to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:The transmission must be in
PARK before the button will operate.
Opening From Outside The Vehicle
To Unlock/Open The Trunk
The trunk may be unlocked/opened using either of the
following methods:
• Key Fob Trunk Release Button
• Passive Entry Button
Power Trunk
Release
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position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the “Nor-
mal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery
or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump
Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time.
Wait 60 seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded,
three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is
located near the air box.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 219

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............283
 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .283
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................288
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................288
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................290
 FUSES ............................... .292
▫ General Information .....................292
▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .293
▫ Rear Interior Fuses .....................297
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........303
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ..................303
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .304
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........305▫
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........307
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........311
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ..................311
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .312
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........313
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........315
 JUMP STARTING ........................319
▫ Preparations For Jump Start ...............320
▫ Jump Starting Procedure .................321
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............322
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ........................323
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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) 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 or coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT
(H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park Re-
lease. In addition, you should be seated in the driver’s
seat with your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the
Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake, or by
proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the
Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for those in or around
the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a
Manual Park Release is available.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 323

•Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard
or felt while drive belt is in operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such
as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully inspected
for damage and proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the use of
special tools, we recommend having your vehicle serviced
at an authorized dealer.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
Mopar Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the applica-
tion of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped
clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil
and grease should be removed. Particular attention should
also be given to hood latching components to ensure
proper function. When performing other underhood ser-
vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as Mopar Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 347

Clean Air............................. .393
Ethanol ...............................393
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .274
Gasoline ...............................392
Materials Added ........................ .393
Methanol ............................. .393
Octane Rating ........................392, 398
Requirements .......................... .392
Specifications .......................... .398
Tank Capacity .......................... .397
Fueling ................................. .274
Fuses .................................. .292
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................86
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................274
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .393
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .393
Gear Ranges ............................. .231
Glass Cleaning ............................388
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................276
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................276
GVWR ................................. .276Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................279
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................283
Headlights Automatic ..............................63
Cleaning ...............................385
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........62
Lights On Reminder .......................64
On With Wipers ..........................63
Passing ................................62
Switch .................................61
Time Delay ..............................63
Washers ...............................338
Head Restraints ............................52
Head Rests ................................52
Heated Mirrors .............................59
Heater ...................................70
Heater, Engine Block ........................219
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......6
2
Hill Start Assist ............................141
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................86
Hood Prop ................................82
Hood Release ..............................8212
INDEX 487

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
2
Reminder, Lights On .........................64
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .162
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................36
Panic Alarm .............................2312
INDEX 491