Dodge CHALLENGER 2020 User manual

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SECOND EDITION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 8
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................................................11
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................72
4 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 99
5 STARTING AND OPERATING ...............................................................................................156
6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................................................................................................... 211
7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................249
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................309
9 MULTIMEDIA .............................................................................................................................. 323
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................396
11 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................ 400
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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................................9
Essential Information .................................... 9
Symbols .......................................................... 9
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .................................9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS........... 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED ...............11
KEYS ......................................................................12
Key Fob......................................................... 12
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................17
Keyless Push Button Ignition ...................... 17
Vehicle On Message ...................................18
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .........................19
How To Use Remote Start —
If Equipped ................................................... 19
Remote Start Abort Message On The
Instrument Cluster Display —
If Equipped ................................................... 20
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 20
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle .................................................. 20
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive
The Vehicle................................................... 20
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 21
General Information .................................... 21
SENTRY KEY.......................................................... 22
Key Programming ....................................... 22
Replacement Keys....................................... 22
General Information .................................... 23
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .... 23
To Arm The System...................................... 24
To Disarm The System ................................ 24
Rearming Of The System............................. 24
Tamper Alert................................................. 24
DOORS .................................................................. 25
Manual Door Locks...................................... 25
Power Door Locks ....................................... 26
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry........... 26
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit................. 29
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 29
SEATS .................................................................... 30
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped................................................... 30
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............... 31
Power Seats — If Equipped ......................... 32
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 33
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped......... 34
Vehicles Without Passenger Seating
Installed........................................................ 34
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ........................ 35
HEAD RESTRAINTS.............................................. 36
Reactive Head Restraints —
Front Seats .................................................. 36
Rear Head Restraints.................................. 37
Vehicles Without Passenger Seating
Installed........................................................ 37
STEERING WHEEL.................................................38
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column — If Equipped ................................ 38
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column — If Equipped ................................ 38
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 39
MIRRORS ..............................................................39
Automatic Dimming Mirror.......................... 39
Outside Mirrors............................................ 40
Power Mirrors............................................... 40
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped..................... 41
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors .......................... 41
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................42
Headlight Switch.......................................... 42
Multifunction Lever ..................................... 42
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped................................................... 42
High/Low Beam Switch............................... 42
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped ................................. 42
Flash-To-Pass............................................... 43
Automatic Headlights ................................. 43
Parking Lights ............................................. 43
Headlights On With Wipers ......................... 43
Headlight Time Delay ................................. 43
Lights-On Reminder .................................... 44
Fog Lights — If Equipped............................. 44
Turn Signals ................................................ 44
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............. 44
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INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................45
Map/Reading Lights ................................... 45
Ambient Light — If Equipped ....................... 45
Dimmer Controls.......................................... 45
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............46
Wiper Operation...........................................47
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped............48
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................49
Automatic Climate Control Overview ......... 49
Climate Control Functions...........................55
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......55
Operating Tips ............................................. 56
WINDOWS ............................................................58
Power Window Controls............................... 58
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 58
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED.....................59
Opening Sunroof.......................................... 59
Closing Sunroof............................................ 60
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 60
Sunshade Operation.................................... 60
Pinch Protect Feature..................................60
Sunroof Maintenance.................................. 60
Ignition Off Operation ..................................60
HOOD......................................................................61
To Open The Hood ...................................... 61
To Close The Hood....................................... 61
TRUNK ....................................................................62
Opening ........................................................ 62
Closing .......................................................... 62
Trunk Safety .................................................63
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 63
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®.................................................. 64
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming..... 66
Using HomeLink®........................................ 66
Security......................................................... 67
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 67
General Information .................................... 67
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT........................................ 68
Storage ......................................................... 68
Cupholders................................................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets .............................. 70
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................................... 72
Instrument Cluster Descriptions................. 74
SRT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............................. 75
SRT Instrument Cluster Descriptions......... 77
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY....................... 78
Location And Controls ................................. 78
Engine Oil Life Reset ................................... 79
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) —
If Equipped................................................... 80
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................. 80
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................. 86
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..................88
Red Warning Lights ..................................... 88
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 91
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................ 94
Green Indicator Lights................................. 94
White Indicator Lights ................................. 95
Blue Indicator Lights ................................... 96
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ......97
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................... 97
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ...........................................................98
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...............................................99
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 99
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...100
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 107
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped.................................................107
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Operation - If Equipped .............................112
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)...........................................114
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 119
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ....................................................119
Important Safety Precautions ...................119
Seat Belt Systems .....................................120
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)............................................128
Child Restraints .........................................138
Transporting Pets ......................................152
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 152
Transporting Passengers ..........................152
Exhaust Gas ...............................................152
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .....................................153
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle...................................155
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................... 156
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........156
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....156
Normal Starting..........................................157
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or
−30°C) ......................................................160
If Engine Fails To Start ..............................160
After Starting..............................................160
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ....... 160
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L ........................................................161
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
6.2L & 6.4L.........................................................161
PARKING BRAKE................................................162
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED......164
Six-Speed Manual Transmission ..............164
Shifting .......................................................164
Recommended Shift Speeds ....................165
1–4 Skip Shift ...........................................166
Downshifting ..............................................166
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................167
Ignition Park Interlock ...............................168
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System .......................................................168
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission ......168
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL.............................................................174
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L AND
6.4L ONLY — IF EQUIPPED................................175
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ...........................175
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ...................176
To Activate..................................................176
To Set A Desired Speed ............................176
To Vary The Speed Setting .......................177
To Accelerate For Passing ........................177
To Resume Speed ....................................178
To Deactivate ............................................178
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation ...................................................180
Activating Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)..............................................180
To Activate/Deactivate..............................181
To Set A Desired ACC Speed.....................181
To Cancel ...................................................182
To Turn Off .................................................182
To Resume .................................................182
To Vary The Speed Setting........................182
Setting The Following Distance In ACC ....183
Overtake Aid...............................................185
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu........185
Display Warnings And Maintenance ........185
Precautions While Driving With ACC.........187
General Information ..................................189
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode ..........................................................190
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED....................................................... 192
ParkSense Sensors ...................................193
ParkSense Warning Display......................193
ParkSense Display.....................................193
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........196
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System........................................................196
Cleaning The ParkSense System..............196
ParkSense System Usage Precautions....197
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 198
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REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 199
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .................200
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................ 200
Vehicle Certification Label ........................200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......200
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ...........200
Overloading ................................................201
Loading ......................................................201
TRAILER TOWING ............................................. 201
Common Towing Definitions .....................202
Trailer Hitch Classification ........................204
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)..........................................204
Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................205
Towing Requirements................................205
Towing Tips ................................................208
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ......................... 209
DRIVING TIPS ..................................................... 209
Driving On Slippery Surfaces.....................209
Driving Through Water ..............................209
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS........................211
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED......211
General Information ..................................215
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................216
Replacement Bulbs ...................................216
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ...........................218
FUSES ..................................................................219
General Information ..................................220
Underhood Fuses ......................................220
Rear Interior Fuses....................................224
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................229
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ..........229
Preparations For Jacking...........................230
Jacking And Changing A Tire ....................230
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ...................234
Tire Service Kit Storage.............................234
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation....................................................235
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........236
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit ..........237
JUMP STARTING ................................................241
Preparations For Jump Start.....................241
Jump Starting Procedure ..........................242
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 243
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 244
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................. 245
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE........................ 246
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models..............247
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ................................................. 248
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)....................... 248
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................. 249
3.6L And 5.7L Engines .............................249
6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engines .....255
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 261
3.6L Engine ...............................................261
5.7L Engine ...............................................262
6.2L Supercharged Engine ......................263
6.4L Engine ...............................................264
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And
5.7L Engine................................................265
Checking Oil Level — 6.2L Supercharged
Engine And 6.4L Engine ...........................265
Adding Washer Fluid .................................265
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................266
Pressure Washing......................................266
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DEALER SERVICE .............................................. 267
Engine Oil ..................................................267
Engine Oil Filter..........................................270
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................271
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...................272
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................273
Body Lubrication........................................274
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................275
Exhaust System .........................................276
Cooling System ..........................................277
Brake System ............................................281
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual
Transmission (If Equipped) .......................282
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........282
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....283
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......284
Rear Axle ....................................................284
RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 284
TIRES ................................................................... 284
Tire Safety Information .............................284
Tires — General Information .....................293
Tire Types ...................................................297
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................298
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....................300
Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
Non-SRT......................................................301
Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
SRT .............................................................302
Tire Rotation Recommendations —
Non-SRT .....................................................302
Tire Rotation Recommendations —
SRT ............................................................302
Tire Rotation—Different Tire Size
On Front And Rear Axle .............................303
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..................303
Treadwear ..................................................304
Traction Grades .........................................304
Temperature Grades .................................304
VEHICLE STORAGE.............................................305
BODYWORK ........................................................305
Protection From Atmospheric Agents.......305
Body And Underbody Maintenance..........305
Preserving The Bodywork..........................306
INTERIORS .........................................................307
Seats And Fabric Parts..............................307
Plastic And Coated Parts...........................307
Leather Parts .............................................308
Glass Surfaces ..........................................308
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA.......................................309
Vehicle Identification Number ..................309
BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................309
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................310
Torque Specifications................................310
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 311
3.6L Engine................................................311
5.7L Engine (With Automatic
Transmission) ............................................311
5.7L Engine (With Manual
Transmission) ............................................311
6.2L Supercharged Engine .......................312
6.4L Engine................................................312
Reformulated Gasoline ............................312
Materials Added To Fuel ...........................312
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .....................313
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ...................................................... 313
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ....313
MMT In Gasoline........................................313
Fuel System Cautions................................314
Carbon Monoxide Warnings......................314
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT........................ 315
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT................................. 316
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT .......... 317
Engine .......................................................317
Chassis.......................................................319
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — SRT.................... 320
Engine ........................................................320
Chassis.......................................................322
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MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ....................................... 323
CYBERSECURITY ............................................... 323
UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................................... 324
Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 4 Settings ..................................325
Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings .................341
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION .......... 357
Safety Guidelines.......................................357
UCONNECT 4 WITH 7-INCH DISPLAY .............. 358
Introduction................................................358
Radio Mode................................................359
Media Mode ...............................................367
Phone Mode...............................................375
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED....................................................... 387
Radio Operation.........................................387
Media Mode ...............................................387
IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 388
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES.... 388
Regulatory And Safety Information...........388
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS .....................................................................390
Introducing Uconnect ................................390
Get Started.................................................390
Basic Voice Commands.............................391
Radio ..........................................................391
Media..........................................................391
Phone .........................................................392
Voice Text Reply — If Equipped.................392
Climate .......................................................393
Navigation (4C NAV) ..................................393
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped .................393
Do Not Disturb ..........................................393
Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...................394
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped .................394
General Information ..................................395
Additional Information...............................395
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE .................................................. 396
Prepare For The Appointment ..................396
Prepare A List.............................................396
Be Reasonable With Requests.................396
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............................. 396
FCA US LLC Customer Center...................397
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center...........397
Mexico ........................................................397
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands............397
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .....................397
Service Contract .......................................397
WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................. 398
MOPAR PARTS................................................... 398
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........................ 398
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .......................................398
In Canada...................................................398
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ........................ 399
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner's
Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the
services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers, the vehicle's warranty coverage, and the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations,
tips, and important warnings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated
in the text. Therefore, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any
content introduced throughout the Owner's Information, that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If
Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant
improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial
reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that an authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts,
and cares about your satisfaction.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the
information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment
ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your
vehicle's equipment.
The detailed Index at the back of this Owner's Manual contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
SYMBOLS
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using this component. Refer to
“Warning Lights and Messages” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information on the symbols used in your vehicle.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures
that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains
CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its
roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
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WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when using “Track-Use” parts
and equipment:
NEVER use any “Track-Use” equipment on public roads. FCA US LLC
does not authorize the use of “Track-Use” equipment on public roads.
The intended use of “Track-Use” parts is for race vehicles on race
tracks. To help ensure the safety of the race driver, engineers should
supervise the installation of “Track-Use” parts.
FCA US LLC does not authorize the installation or use of any part
noted as “Track-Use” on any new vehicle prior to its first retail sale.
WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS remove any “Track-Use” equipment before driving on public
roads.
ALWAYS properly use your three-point seat belts when driving on
public roads.
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater inju-
ries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of
your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED
Access your Owner’s Information right through
your Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen
system (if equipped).
To access the Vehicle User Guide on your
Uconnect Touchscreen: Press the Uconnect
Apps button. From there, press the Vehicle User
Guide icon on your touchscreen. No Uconnect
registration is required.
Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User
Guide Touchscreen Icon
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 the message “Feature not available
while the vehicle is in motion”.
Pre-Installed Features
Your User Guide — Updated in real-time
Touchscreen convenience
Maintenance schedules and information
Comprehensive icon and symbol glossary
Available when and where you need it
Customizable interface
Multilingual
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 system displays 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.
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 Favor-
ites category
Icon and symbol glossary
Warranty information
Crucial driver information and assistance:
Operating Instructions
Warranty Information
Fluid Level Standards
Maintenance Schedules
Emergency Procedures
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.
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KEYS
KEY FOB
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the
doors and trunk from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m). The key fob does
not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate
the system.
NOTE:
SRT vehicles, equipped with the 6.2L Super-
charged engine, come with three key fobs (two
red and one black) that allow for different
engine power levels.
Key Fob
The key fob also contains an emergency key,
which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
Emergency Key
The emergency key allows for entry into the
vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the
key fob become depleted. The emergency key is
also for locking/unlocking the glove
compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the
mechanical release button on the back of the
key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull
the key out with your other hand.
1 — Trunk Open
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start (If Equipped)
5 — PANIC Button
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Emergency Key Removal Process
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a low
or fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery
can be verified by referring to the instrument
cluster, which will display directions to follow.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key
fob 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 be activated.
NOTE:
All door unlock settings can be programmed to
your convenience through Uconnect Settings.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
Unlock the driver door on the first push of the
key fob unlock button.
Unlock all doors on the first push of the key
fob unlock button.
NOTE:
To unlock doors and trunk with passive entry,
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
“Doors” in this chapter for further information.
NOTE:
When you use the key fob to open any door, the
courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach
lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped) will
turn on. Refer to “Interior Lights” in this chapter
for further information.
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
key fob.
To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to
flash when the doors are locked with the key
fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off.
To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to
90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with
the key fob. The time for this feature is
programmable, on vehicles equipped, through
Uconnect Settings. To change the current
setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times
within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
“Doors” in this chapter for further information.
1 — Mechanical Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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To Lock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the lock button on the key fob
to lock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will
chirp to acknowledge the signal if programmed.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further programmable information.
NOTE:
To lock the doors with passive entry, Refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Doors”
in this chapter for further information.
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is
open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock
automatically if the key fob is left inside the
passenger compartment, otherwise the doors
will stay locked.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when
the doors are locked with the key fob. This
feature can be turned on or turned off. To
change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push
the Panic button on the key fob. When the Panic
Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights
will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes
unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic
button a second time or drive the vehicle at a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the
ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while
the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the
exterior lights and horn will remain on.
You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m)
from the vehicle when using the key fob to
turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio
frequency noises emitted by the system.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-
ouswaste/perchlorate for further informa-
tion.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are
on the back housing or the printed circuit
board.
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1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the
mechanical latch on the back of the key
fob sideways with your thumb and then pull
the emergency key out with your other
hand.
Emergency Key Removal
2. Separate the key fob halves using the tip of
the emergency key, a #2 flat blade
screwdriver, or a coin and gently pry the two
halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not
to damage the seal during removal.
Emergency Key Removal
Separating Case With A Coin
NOTE:
Separating the case can also be done with the
emergency key or a flat head screwdriver.
Separating Case With Emergency Key
Separating Case With A Flat Blade Screwdriver
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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Key Fob Battery Replacement
3. Remove the battery by turning the back
cover over (battery facing downward) and
tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as
a table or similar surface, and then replace
the battery. When replacing the battery,
match the (+) sign on the battery to the (+)
sign on the inside of the battery clip, located
on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers because skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you
touch a battery, clean it with rubbing
alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two
halves together.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by
an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to
another vehicle.
Request For Additional Remote Controls
NOTE:
Only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is
programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of
programming a blank key fob to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key fob is one that has
never been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remember to
place the ignition in the OFF mode.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compro-
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
IGNITION SWITCH
KEYLESS PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition with the push of a button as long as the
key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four
operating positions, three of which are labeled
and will illuminate when in position. The three
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The
fourth position is START. During START, RUN will
illuminate.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or
depleted battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the
START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
START/STOP Ignition Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central locking,
alarm, etc.) are still available.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN
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(Continued)
(Continued)
ACC
Engine is not started.
Some electrical devices are available.
ON/RUN
Driving position.
All the electrical devices are available.
START
The engine will start.
NOTE:
Refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And
Operating" for further information.
VEHICLE ON MESSAGE
When opening the driver's door with the ignition
in the ON/RUN position (engine not running), a
chime will sound to remind you to place the
ignition in the OFF position.
In addition to the chime, the Vehicle On
message will display in the cluster (if equipped).
NOTE:
The power window switches and power sunroof
(if equipped) will remain active for three
minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended 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 gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ON/RUN mode. A child could 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 serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then shift the automatic
transmission into PARK, apply the parking
brake, place the engine in the OFF position,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition is in “OFF” position, remove the key
fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
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REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
HOW TO USE REMOTE START — IF
E
QUIPPED
Push 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,
and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
With remote start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key after
two consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Trunk closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
Ignition in STOP/OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an
intrusion
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended 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 gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ON/RUN mode. A child could 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 serious injury or
death.
WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended. 2
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