Dodge Challenger SRT 2013 User Manual
CHALLENGER
USER GUIDE
2013
Includes SRT8
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Copyright 2013 Chrysler Group LLC.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
REMOTE START .................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ...........10
THEFT ALARM .................14
SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............17
FRONT SEATS .................19
REAR SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . 29
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 .............40
Uconnect® 730N ................50
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 61
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
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . . . . . . . . 7 7
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..............77
SRT8
AUTOSTICK® ..................79
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING
SYSTEM .....................80
PERFORMANCE FEATURES ..........81
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES .......82
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............83
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 83
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........88
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........89
BATTERY LOCATION ..............95
TIREFIT KIT ..................95
JUMP-STARTING ...............101
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........103
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......103
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........105
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........106
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD .............107
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........108
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - NON SRT8 ....111
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........114
FUSES .....................122
TIRE PRESSURES ...............125
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 UNITED
STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 129
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......130
INDEX
....................132
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 n e w Chr y s l e r Group LLC vehicle h as characteristics to e n h a n c e the driver's c o n t r o l
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 ha s m a n y f e a t u r e s f o r t h e c o m f o r t a n d c o n v e n i e n c e of y o u a n d yo u r
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or yourattention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of featuresand equipmentthat areeither
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 personalcomputer orMAC computer.The multimediaDVD 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, referto your Owner's Manual on the DVDin 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 frompaper toelectronic delivery for the majority ofthe user information foryour
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the
stress on our environment.
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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.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicleis
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.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
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.
COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GL ANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
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CONTROLS AT A GL ANCE
M. EVIC Controls pg. 7 1
N. Parking Brake Pedal
O. Trunk Release Button
P. Po we r M i r r o r s
Q. Power Door Locks
R. Power Windows
F. Au di o S y st e m (t o uc h- s c re e n ra d io
A. Headlight Switch pg. 26
shown) pg. 34
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams
G. Climate Controls pg. 30
Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 25
H. Power Outlet pg. 76
(EVIC) Display (behind steering wheel)
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
• Heated Seat Switches pg. 22
• Hazard Switch
• Electronic Stability Control pg. 83
I. Transmission Shift Lever
J. SWITCH PANEL
Transmission pg. 12
pg. 71
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
•Engine Starting/Stopping - Automatic
Button (behind steering wheel)
E. Ignition Switch/Keyless Enter-N-Go™
base of instrument panel) pg. 107
K. Speed Control pg. 27
L. Hood Release (below steering wheel at
Transmission pg. 12
•Engine Starting/Stopping - Manual
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
-Anti-LockBrake(ABS)Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
-TirePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
(See page 83 for more information.)
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- Brake Warning Light**
-MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)**
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)Activation/MalfunctionIndicatorLight*
CONTROLS AT A GL ANCE
Indicators
-TurnSignalIndicators
-HighBeamIndicator
-FrontFogLightIndicator
-VehicleSecurityIndicator*
- Electronic Speed Control
Set
- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off 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.
- Windshield Washer Fluid
Low Indicator***
-DoorAjarIndicator***
-DecklidAjarIndicator***
-SportModeIndicator
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
•PressandreleasetheUNLOCKbuttonon
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.
•Alldoorscanbeprogrammedtounlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.
Opening The Trunk
•PresstheTRUNKbuttontwotimeswithinfivesecondstoopenthetrunk.
Panic Alarm
•PressthePANICbuttononcetoturnthepanicalarmon.
•Waitapproximatelythreesecondsandpressthebuttonasecondtimetoturnthepanic
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.
•DonotattempttoremovetheKeyFobwhileinthiscondition,damagecouldoccurto
the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and
unlocking the doors.
•LeavetheKeyFobintheignitionandeither:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
•ContactyourauthorizeddealerforassistanceonhowtoremovetheKeyFob
using the manual override method.
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WARNING!
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in avehicle unattendedis dangerousfor anumber ofreasons.
Achildorotherscouldbeseverelyinjuredorkilled.Childrenshouldbewarnednotto
touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever.Do notleave theKey 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.
•Donotleavechildrenoranimalsinsideparkedvehiclesinhotweather.Interiorheat
build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStart
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
REMOTE START
x
•PresstheREMOTESTARTbutton
the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
•Todrivethevehicle,presstheUNLOCKbutton,inserttheKeyFobintheignitionandturn
to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will onlyrun for15 minutes(timeout) unlessthe ignitionKey
Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing
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 severelyinjured or killed when inhaled.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStart
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
•TheKeylessEnter-N-Go™systemisanenhancementtothevehicle'sKeyFob.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 well as starting and stopping thevehicle with
the press of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
•WithavalidKeylessEnter-N-Go™KeyFob
located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driveror passengerside 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.
•DONOTgrabthedoorhandle,whenpressingthedoorhandlelockbutton.Thiscould
unlock the door(s).
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NOTE:
•If“UnlockAllDoors1stPress”isprogrammedalldoorswillunlockwhenyougrabholdof
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.
•If“UnlockAllDoors1stPress”isprogrammedalldoorsandtrunkwillunlockwhenyou
press the trunk button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”is programmed only the trunk will
unlock whenyou press the trunk button.Toselect between“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”
and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic VehicleInformation 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.
•AfterpressingtheKeylessEnter-N-Go™LOCKbutton,youmustwait2secondsbefore
you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to
check if the vehicle is lockedby pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and
unlocking.
•IfaKeylessEnter-N-Go™doorhandlehasnotbeenusedfor72hours,theKeyless
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 En t e r t h e Trun k
•WithavalidKeylessEnter-N-Go™KeyFob
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.
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Engine Starting/Stopping - Automatic Transmission
Starting
• Place the shift lever in PARKor NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine failsto start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
•Tostopthecrankingoftheenginepriorto
the engine starting, press the button
again.
Stopping
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
•PresstheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononce.TheignitionswitchwillreturntotheOFF
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.
•Tostopthecrankingoftheenginepriortotheenginestarting,releasethebutton.
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Stopping
•Withthevehiclestopped,placetheshiftleverinNEUTRAL.
•PresstheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononce.TheignitionswitchwillreturntotheOFF
position.
• If the vehiclespeed 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).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
•PresstheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononcetochangetheignitionswitchtotheACC
position.
•PresstheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonasecondtimetochangetheignitionswitchtothe
RUN position.
•PresstheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonathirdtimetoreturntheignitionswitchtotheOFF
position.
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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: Tu rn the i g ni t io n sw i t ch t o the “ O FF ” 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.
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.
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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. Toremove 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 collisionif you do not wear your shoulder belt.The lap
and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Abeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstopyoucouldmovetoo
far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithnoprotection.Inspect
the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays,or looseparts. 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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags forboth the driverand right front passenger as
asupplementtotheseatbeltrestraintsystem.TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnot
deploy in every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplementing
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.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtainstoprotect
the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSeat-MountedSideAirBagstoprovide
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.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetailsregardingtheSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.Theair
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.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAir
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.
•SupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtainsandSupplementalSeat-MountedSide
Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
•BeingtooclosetotheSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtainand/orSeatMounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedin
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
WARNING!
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
•Children12yearsandundershouldrideproperlybuckledupinarearseat,ifavailable.
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 inproper restraintsystems. Thisis the law, andyou can be prosecuted for 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.
Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System
•Yourvehicle'ssecondrowpassengerseatsareequippedwiththechildrestraintanchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed at allthreerearseating positions.
•Bothrearoutboardseatingpositionsandtherearcenterseatingpositionhavelower
anchors and top tether anchors.
• Child seats with flexible or fixed rigid attachments can be installed in all rear seating
positions. Child seats canbe installed using the L ATCH system in either or bothoutboard
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. You will
easily feel them if you run your finger
along the intersection of the seatback
and seat cushion surfaces.
•Inaddition,therearetetherstrapanchorages 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.
•Loosenthechildseatadjustersonthelowerstrapsandtetherstrapssothatyoucan
attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.
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•Attachthelowerhooksorconnectorsoverthetopoftheanchoragebars,pushingaside
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.
• Then rotatethe tetheranchorage coverdirectly behind the seat whereyou areplacing 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
•Toinstallachildrestraint,first,pullenoughoftheseatbeltwebbingfromtheretractorto
route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the
buckle.
•Next,extractalltheseatbeltwebbingoutoftheretractorandthenallowthebeltto
retract into the retractor. Finally , pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion
around 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.
•Routethetetherstraptoprovidethemostdirectpathforthestrapbetweentheanchor
and the child seat.
•Attachthetetherstraphookofthechildrestrainttotheanchorandremoveslackinthe
tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
located on the seatback directly above the anchor-
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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.
•ImproperinstallationofachildrestrainttotheLATCHanchoragescanleadtofailure
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.
•Anincorrectlyanchoredtetherstrapcouldleadtoincreasedheadmotionand
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 forward/
backward and up/down.
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Pushthe switch rearward
to decrease the lumbar support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the
switch will raise and lower the position of
the support.
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Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the
front of the seat near the floor and release
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.
•Liftthelevertoreturntheseatbacktoan
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.
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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 youto lose control. The seat belt mightnot 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.
•Whentheseatbackisraisedtotheupright
position, make sure it is latched by
strongly pulling on the top of the seatback
above the seat loop.
WARNING!
•Becertainthattheseatbackissecurelylockedintoposition.Iftheseatbackisnot
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. Childrenshould be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seats are
located on the center instrument panel
below the climate controls.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHigh-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!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,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.
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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 to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not requiredfor thedrivetrain (engine, transmission, clutch, and
rear axle) in your new vehicle.
•Drivemoderatelyduringthefirst500mi(800km).Aftertheinitial60mi(100km),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.
•Theengineoil,transmissionfluid,andaxlelubricantinstalledatthefactoryishighquality 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:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(kilometers)of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-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 — SRT8 Version
• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear
axle) in your new vehicle.
•Drivemoderatelyduringthefirst500miles(800km).Aftertheinitial60miles(100km),
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.
•Theengineoilisahighperformancesyntheticlubricant,thetransmissionfluid,andaxle
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:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(kilometers)of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-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.
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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
•Rotatetheendofthelevertothefirstdetentpositionforoneoffiveintermittentsettings,
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
•Pushtheleverforwardtoactivatethehighbeams.Pullthelevertowardyouforflashto
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.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to thefirst detentfor park-
ing lights
for headlights
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch once
for fog lights.
•Rotatetheheadlightswitchto“A”for
AUTO headlights.
•Whensetto“A”(AUTO),thesystemautomatically turns the headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels.
Fog Lights
•Turntheheadlightsorparkinglightsonandpushtheheadlightswitchoncetoturnthe
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.
•Afoglightsymbolwillilluminateintheclustertoindicatethefoglightsareon.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
•Rotatethedimmercontroltotheextremebottompositiontofullydimtheinstrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptoincreasethebrightnessoftheinstrumentpanelwhen
the parking lights or headlights are on.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothenextdetentpositiontofullybrightentheodometer
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Uconnect®/Radio
User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothelastdetentpositiontoturnontheinteriorlighting.
and to the seconddetent
.
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SPEED CONTROL
• The Speed Control switches are located
on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
•PushtheON/OFFbuttontoactivatethe
Speed Control.
CRUISE will appear on the instrument
•
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
•PushtheON/OFFbuttonasecondtimeto
turn the system off.
SET
•
With theSpeed Control on, push and release
the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
•Onceaspeedisset,pushingtheRES+buttononceortheSET–buttononcewillincrease
or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
•PushandholdtheRES+buttontoacceleratein5mph(8km/h)incrementsorpushand
hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to
save the new set speed.
Resume
•Toresumeapreviouslyselectedsetspeedinmemory,pushtheRES+buttonand
release.
Cancel
•PushtheCANCELbutton,orapplythebrakestocancelthesetspeedandmaintainthe
set speed memory.
•PushtheON/OFFbuttontoturnthesystemoffanderasethesetspeedmemory.
WARNING!
•LeavingtheElectronicSpeedControlsystemonwhennotinuseisdangerous.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.
•ElectronicSpeedControlcanbedangerouswherethesystemcannotmaintaina
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fastfor 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.
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AUTOSTICK®
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter
•AutoStick®isadriver-interactivetransmission 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, orpress 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:
•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshiftasthevehicleslows(topreventengine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshifttofirstgearwhencomingtoastop.
•Youcanstartoutinfirstorsecondgear.Tapping(+)(atastop)willallowstartingin
second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
•Thesystemwillignoreattemptstoupshiftattoolowofavehiclespeed.
•TransmissionshiftingwillbemorenoticeablewhenAutoStick®isengaged.Todisengage 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.
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