Dodge 2014 Challenger, 2014 Challenger SRT User Manual

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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.

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This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect your vehicle.

Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.

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Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reﬂexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

DRivinG anD alcohol

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

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 .................19

REARSEAT ...................21

HEATEDSEATS ................22

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 23

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 24 TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM

LEVER ......................25

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............26

SPEED CONTROL ................27

AUTOSTICK® ..................28

SPORT MODE – IF EQUIPPED .........29

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT . . 30

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........30

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) ................31

POWER SUNROOF ...............32

WIND BUFFETING ...............33

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......34

Uconnect® 130 .................36

Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE

RADIO......................38

Uconnect® 430/430N .............41

Uconnect® 730N ................50

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 60

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....64

Uconnect® Phone ...............64

Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........67

Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO ........69

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........70

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .................71

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........72

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink®) ..................73

POWER OUTLETS ...............76

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILERWEIGHTRATINGS) ..........77

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..............77

SRT

AUTOSTICK® ..................78

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM . . 79

PERFORMANCE FEATURES ..........80

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES ......124

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............82

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 82

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........87

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........88

BATTERY LOCATION ..............94

TIREFIT KIT—IF EQUIPPED ...........94

JUMP-STARTING ...............100

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........102

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......103

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........104

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........105

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD .............106

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........107

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........110

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........113

FUSES .....................121

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES ......124

TIRE PRESSURES ...............124

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ......125

EXTERIOR BULBS ..............126

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................127

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................127

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ...................127

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........127

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES ................128

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 129

INDEX

....................130

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......133

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 describesthe operation of features and equipment thatare 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 viewedon a personal computer or MACcomputer.The multimedia DVD alsoincludes 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.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper toelectronic delivery for the majority of the user informationfor your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

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.

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

1. Headlight Switch pg. 26

2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 71

3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 25

4. Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters pg. 28

5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display

6. Instrument Cluster pg. 5

7. Speed Control pg. 27

8. Engine Start/Stop Button Automatic Transmission pg. 12

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

9. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 34

10. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 31

11. Glove Box

12. Power Outlet pg. 76

13. Passenger Heated Seats pg. 22

14. SWITCH PANEL

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 84

• Sport Shifting pg. 84

• Hazard Flashers

15. Shifter

16. Driver Heated Seat pg. 22

17. Hood Release pg. 106

18. Emergency Brake Pedal

19. Power Door Locks

20. Power Windows

21. Power Mirror

22. Emergency Brake Release

23. Trunk Release

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

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

• Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors), or press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

1 — Decklid 4 — Remote Start 2 — Lock 5 — Emergency Key 3 — Unlock

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.

GETTING STARTED

CAUTION!

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

• Do not attempt to removethe 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.

WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children tobe in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parkingbrake, brake pedal, orthe shift lever. Do not leavethe Key Fobinside 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.

• 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, theengine will only run for15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignitionKey Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.

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

• 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.

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing

WARNING!

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 lockor unlock buttons, as wellasstarting and stoppingthe 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 orpassenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

To Lock the Vehicle:

Both front door handles haveLOCK 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.Toselect 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 5 ft (1.5 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.

1 — Trunk Button

GETTING STARTED

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.

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

•

seconds and vehicle speed must be above 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 theACC position until the vehicle is stopped andthe 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.

GETTING STARTED

Additional Functions

NOTE:

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

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 buttona second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position.

• Press the ENGINESTART/STOP buttona third time to return theignition 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” posi- tion. 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 wearyour 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 frayedor torn belt could rip apart ina collision and leave youwith no protection. Inspect the belt systemperiodically,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.

NOTE:

When the ignition switch isfirst turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn onfor four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

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

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced FrontAir 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 aredesigned to provide additional protectionby 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 may be 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 BagInflatable 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 or younger 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 restraintsystems. This is the law, and you can beprosecutedfor ignoring it.

NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT-CHECK (1–866–732–8243).

• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

• All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

• You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor insteadof the LATCHsystem once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

•

The lower anchoragesare round bars that arefound at therear of the seatcushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

1 — Lower Anchors

GETTING STARTED

• In addition, there are tether strap anchorages 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 with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

• If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position.

1 — Tether Anchors (under covers)

Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors

NOTE:

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

2. Attach thelower hooks orconnectors of the child restraintto the lower anchoragesin the

selected seating position.

3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage.See below

for directions to attach a tether anchor.

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

Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat

at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• The seat belt in the passenger seating position is equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

• Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.

GETTING STARTED

To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:

1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.

4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all

the seat beltwebbing out of theretractor.Then, allow the webbingto retract back intothe retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

5. Try to pullthe webbing out ofthe retractor. Ifit is locked, youshould not be ableto pull out

any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.

6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint

while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat

at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With The Lower Anchors Or The Vehicle Seat Belt):

• When installing a forward-facing child restraint, the top tether strap should always to be secured, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):

1. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor

and the child seat.

3. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint,

and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage 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.

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

• 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.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

•

The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.

•

The seat switch, controls forward/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.

GETTING STARTED

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front ofthe seat near the floor andrelease it when the seat is 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

• 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.

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.

CAUTION!

GETTING STARTED

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 theseatback is raised tothe upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pullingon the top of theseatback 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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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 steering 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 tofollow this warning may resultin you and others being severelyinjured or killed.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

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

• Drive moderately during the first500 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. Thisshould be considered a normalpart of thebreak-in and not interpretedas an indication of difficulty.

CAUTION!

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

Engine Break-In Recommendation — SRT Version

• 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 endof the lever to the firstdetent position for one of fiveintermittent 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, tothe 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.

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 areon.

and to the second detent

1– Automatic Headlights 2– Rotate Dimmer

3– Push Fog Lights 4– Rotate Headlight Switch

• 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 Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

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

• CRUISE cluster to indicate the 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 speedis 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.

Cancel

will appear on the instrument

• 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.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

• 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.

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 canalso provide you with more

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

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