Dodge 2013 Challenger SRT8 User Manual

CHALLENGER

USER GUIDE

2013

Includes SRT8

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IMPORTANT

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you ﬁnd yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ................4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB .....................8

REMOTE START .................9

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ...........10

THEFT ALARM .................13

SEATBELT ...................14

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS)—AIRBAGS................15

CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............16

FRONT SEATS .................18

REARSEAT ...................20

HEATEDSEATS .................21

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 22

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 23 TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAM LEVER ..................24

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............25

SPEED CONTROL ................26

AUTOSTICK® ..................27

SPORT MODE – IF EQUIPPED .........28

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT . . 28

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........28

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) ...............29

POWER SUNROOF ...............30

WIND BUFFETING ...............31

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......32

Uconnect® 130 .................34

Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM™

SATELLITE RADIO ...............36

Uconnect® 430/430N .............38

Uconnect® 730N ................47

SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 58

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....61

Uconnect® Phone ................61

Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........64

Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO ........67

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........67

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .................68

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........69

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink®) ..................70

POWER OUTLETS ...............73

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 74

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........74

SRT8

AUTOSTICK® ..................76

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM . . 77

PERFORMANCE FEATURES ..........78

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES .......79

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............80

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . . 80

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........84

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........85

BATTERY LOCATION ..............91

TIREFIT KIT ...................91

JUMP-STARTING ................97

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........99

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........99

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........101

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........102

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD .............103

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........103

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - NON SRT8 ....107

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........110

MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........114

SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART ........115

SRT – MAINTENANCE RECORD ........117

FUSES .....................118

TIRE PRESSURES ...............121

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......121

EXTERIOR BULBS ..............122

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................123

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................123

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ...................123

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........123

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES

ANDWASHINGTON,D.C. ...........124

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 125

INDEX

....................126

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......129

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide 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 guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect® TouchScreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

K. Speed Control pg. 26

L. Hood Release (below steering wheel at

base of instrument panel) pg. 103

M. EVIC Controls pg. 68

N. Parking Brake Pedal

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

O. Trunk Release Button

P. Power Mirrors

Q. Power Door Locks

R. Power Windows

shown) pg. 32

F. Audio System (touch-screen radio

A. Headlight Switch pg. 25

G. Climate Controls pg. 28

Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 24

B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams

H. Power Outlet pg. 73

I. Transmission Shift Lever

Center (EVIC) Display (behind steering

wheel) pg. 68

C. Electronic Vehicle Information

• Heated Seat Switches pg. 21

J. SWITCH PANEL

D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6

• Hazard Switch

• Electronic Stability Control pg. 80

Button (behind steering wheel)

E. Ignition Switch/Keyless Enter-N-Go™

Automatic Transmission pg. 11

• Engine Starting/Stopping -

Manual Transmission pg. 12

• Engine Starting/Stopping -

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 80 for more information.)

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

Electronic Speed Control Set

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator***

- Door Ajar Indicator***

- Decklid Ajar Indicator***

- Sport Mode Indicator

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On ***On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrument Cluster, this display shows the Elec-

tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist.

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

•

Press the LOCK button once to lock all the

doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors.

•

All doors can be programmed to unlock on

the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

Opening The Trunk

• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.

Emergency Key

• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

CAUTION!

• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.

• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors.

• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:

• Jump Start the vehicle.

• Charge the battery.

• Contact your authorized dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob

using the manual override method.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• 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 severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could start the vehicle, 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 them to be severely injured or killed.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

REMOTE START

• Press the REMOTE START button the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing

• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

To Lock the Vehicle:

Both front door handles have LOCK buttons

• located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and trunk.

• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

GETTING STARTED

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and trunk will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

To Enter the Trunk

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button located on the center of the light bar which is located on the deck lid above the license plate.

NOTE:

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

Engine Starting/Stopping - Automatic Transmission

Starting

• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.

• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

To stop the cranking of the engine prior to

• the engine starting, press the button again.

GETTING STARTED

Stopping

• Place the shift lever in PARK.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two sec-

•

onds and vehicle speed must be below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

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.

Engine Starting/Stopping - Manual Transmission

Starting

• Press and hold the clutch pedal while pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button. Release the button when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat.

• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, release the button.

Stopping

• With the vehicle stopped, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

• If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the ENGINE START/STOP button must be

held for two seconds before the engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the vehicle is stopped and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the system will automatically time out after 60 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

Additional Functions

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).

GETTING STARTED

Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

GETTING STARTED

To Disarm

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically,checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly.You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

GETTING STARTED

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or SeatMounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

GETTING STARTED

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed at all three rear seating positions.

• Both rear outboard seating positions and the rear center seating position have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

• Child seats with flexible or fixed rigid attachments can be installed in all rear seating positions. Child seats can be installed using the LATCH system in either or both outboard seating positions or the center position, but not all three at the same time. If a child seat is installed in an outboard seating position using the lower anchors, then the vehicle seatbelt must be used for the center position.

• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.

The rear seat lower anchorages are round

• bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. Youwill easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.

•

In addition, there are tether strap anchor-

ages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol ages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.

located on the seatback directly above the anchor-

GETTING STARTED

• Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint.

• Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portionaround the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

• Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.

• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

•

The power seat switches are located on the

outboard side of the front seat cushions.

•

The seat switch, controls for ward/backward

and up/down.

Power Lumbar

• Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.

Pushing upward or downward on the switch

• will raise and lower the position of the support.

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Recliner

GETTING STARTED

•

Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner

lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.

• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.

Easy Entry Seats

• Pull forward on the lever, located on the side of the seatback, to dump the seatback forward and slide the seat forward. You can also temporarily remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way. This allows for easier access to the rear seat.

GETTING STARTED

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

REAR SEAT

Folding Rear Seatback

•

Pull on the loops, located near the outer top

of the seatbacks, to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use.

•

When the seatback is raised to the upright

position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat loop.

WARNING!

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded-down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in a collision. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls.

• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

If the High-level setting is selected, the

• system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

GETTING STARTED

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

• The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.

• To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor).

To tilt the steering column, move the steer-

• ing wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired.

• To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 500 mi (800 km). After the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is highquality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT8 VERSIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, the transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

CAUTION!

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER

Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Mist

• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.

NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.

Washer Operation

• Push the end of the lever inward and hold for as long as spray is desired.

High Beam Operation

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass.

NOTE:

For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights for headlights

• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch once for fog lights.

• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.

• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

and to the second detent

Fog Lights

• Turn the headlights or parking lights on and push the headlight switch once to turn the fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the fog lights off. Fog lights will not operate when high beams are on.

• A fog light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the fog lights are on.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Uconnect®/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

SPEED CONTROL

• The electronic speed control switches are located on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Electronic Speed Control.

• CRUISE cluster to indicate the Electronic Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

Set

• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired speed.

Accel/Decel

• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the new set speed.

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory,push the RES + button and release.

will appear on the instrument

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory.

• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

WARNING!

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

AUTOSTICK®

Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter

• AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize engine braking, and improve overall vehicle performance.

This system can also provide you with more

• control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations.

Operation

• When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply move the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-). When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift when manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles), unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described below:

• The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine

lugging) and will display the current gear.

• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop.

• You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in

second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.

• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.

• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. To disen-

gage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster.You can shift in or out of the AutoStick® mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

SPORT MODE – IF EQUIPPED

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This mode alters the transmission's automatic shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift

speeds are increased to make full use of available engine power. Sport Mode is enabled/ disable by pressing the sport mode button on the center instrument panel below the climate controls. When SPORT mode is enabled, a “SPORT” message will display in the instrument cluster.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT

• Skip Shift is enabled when vehicle speed is between 19 MPH (30 km/h) and 21 MPH (34 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is at 1/4 throttle or less.

For optimal fuel economy, under low acceleration conditions, your vehicle will only allow

• you to shift from first gear to fourth gear. Additionally, the skip shift message will appear on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

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