Dodge 2016 Challenger User manual

16D491-926-AA
CHALLENGER
FIRST EDITION
USER GUIDE
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WWW.OWNERS.MOPAR.CA/EN (CANADA).
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DODGE IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FCA US LLC.
2016
CHALLENGER
USER
GUIDE
INCLUDES SRT 392/SRT HELLCAT
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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. FCA US 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 cellular telephones,
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.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features
of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We
hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com.
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.
WARNING!
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.
DODGE.COM (U.S.)
DODGE.CA (CANADA)
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your
new Dodge vehicle 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 Manuals and other Warning Labels in 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.
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8
GETTING STARTED
VEHICLE USER GUIDE ...........10
KEYFOB ...................12
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .....16
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ...........16
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING ......18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........20
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............21
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............22
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............26
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............30
SEATING ....................31
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........37
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................38
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............40
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER .....................43
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............44
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......46
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ....49
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST .....54
AUTOSTICK ..................54
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ...................56
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP
SHIFT .....................56
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ......................57
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . . 61
BLIND SPOT MONITORING .........61
POWER SUNROOF ..............62
WIND BUFFETING ..............63
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....64
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........66
UCONNECT ACCESS .............67
UCONNECT 5.0 ................79
UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS ......................84
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN ...........91
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS .................105
UCONNECT PHONE ............124
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 134
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . 135
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......139
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) .................140
POWER OUTLETS .............142
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......144
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............144
SRT
DRIVE MODES ................145
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .....145
UCONNECT PERFORMANCE PAGES . . . 149
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........151
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ....................151
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ...................157
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......158
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....159
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED . . . 166
BATTERY LOCATION ............172
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .....172
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......175
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ..............176
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....177
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ....................179
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....179
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ....180
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....182
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....184
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L
SUPERCHARGED ..............186
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ....188
FLUID CAPACITIES — DODGE ......190
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ........191
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS — DODGE .............192
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS—SRT ...............195
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......196
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L . . . 196
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 5.7L . . . 197
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.2L
SUPERCHARGED ..............202
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.4L . . . 203
FUSES ....................211
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . 216
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........220
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....221
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................221
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................221
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............222
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ...................223
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs .....................224
INDEX .....................225
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US 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. FCA US 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 if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD opera-
tional 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.
FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle,
together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
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 leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move 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.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best,
has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
®
parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 44
2. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 135
3. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
4. Speed Control pg. 46
5. Adaptive Cruise Control pg. 49
6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 18
7. Identify Your Uconnect Radio pg. 66
8. Glove Compartment
9. Power Outlet pg. 142
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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10. Shift Lever
11. Emergency Flashers
12. Climate Controls pg. 57
13. Decklid Button
14. Emergency Brake
15. Hood Release
16. Power Mirrors
17. Power Windows
18. Power Door Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Indicators And Warning Lights
3. Temperature Gauge
(See page 151 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
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4. Fuel Gauge And Fuel Door Locator
5. Speedometer
6. Indicator And Warning Lights
(See page 157 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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VEHICLE USER GUIDE
Access your Owner’s Information – right through your Uconnect 8.4 or 8.4 NAV touch-
screen radio — If Equipped (See page 66 for Identifying your radio).
To access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touchscreen: Push the Uconnect
Apps button, then push the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen.
NOTE:
Vehicle User Guide features are not available while the vehicle is moving. If you try to
access while the vehicle is in motion, the system will display: Feature not available while
the vehicle is in motion.
Pre-Installed Features
•Your User Guide — Updated in real-time •Available when and where you need it
•Touchscreen convenience •Customizable interface
•Maintenance schedules and information •Multilingual
•Comprehensive icon & symbol glossary
Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will be able to explore your warranty
information and radio manual when and where you need them. Your Uconnect radio will
display the Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio to assist in better understanding
your vehicle. There’s no app to download, no phone to connect and no external device
needed for playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout the year, in real-time, so it never goes
out of date.
Vehicle User Guide Home Screen
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Features/Benefits
• Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio
• Enhanced search and browsing capability
• Robust NAV application — If Equipped
• Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites category
• Icon and symbol glossary
• Warranty information
• Crucial driver information and assistance:
•Operating Instructions •Maintenance Schedules
•Warranty Information •Emergency Procedures
•Fluid Level Standards •911 Contact and More
Tip: When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to your Favorites, for easy access in
the future.
Enhanced Search And Browsing Capability Icon And Symbol Glossary
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KEY FOB
Description Of Key Fob
The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key,
which stores in the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the
Key Fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the storage compart-
ment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Base Key Fob
Base Key Fob
1 — Decklid
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic Alarm
6 — Emergency Key
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SRT 392 Key Fob
SRT 392 Key Fob
1 — Decklid
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic Alarm
6 — Emergency Key
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SRT Hellcat Key Fob
NOTE:
SRT vehicle equipped with the 6.2L Supercharged engine come with three key fobs (two
red and one black) that allow for different engine power levels. Please refer to the "Drive
Modes" in “SRT” section in this guide for further descriptions
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on
the RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The
turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will
chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Push and release the UNLOCK button
on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver's door or 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.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver's door or all doors on
the first push of the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter. To change the current set-
ting, refer to your “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further
information.
Opening The Trunk
Push the Trunk Release button on the transmitter two times within five seconds to open
the trunk.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
SRT Hellcat Key Fob
1 — Decklid
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic Alarm
6 — Emergency Key
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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.
Emergency Key
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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 transmission gear
selector. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. 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 — IF EQUIPPED
• Push the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push 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.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO
Introduction To 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 push the
Key Fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push
of a button.
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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 buttons
located on the outside of the handle.
With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-
N-Go Key Fobs located outside the ve-
hicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver's or passenger front door handle,
push the door handle button to lock all four doors and trunk.
• Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle 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 Driver Information Display (DID) in your
vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for
further information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors and trunk will unlock when
you push the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the Driver Information Display (DID) 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.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
Push The Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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• After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two 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, push 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
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
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:
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button
once to change the ignition switch to the
ACC position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
Trunk Release Button
Accessory Positions
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