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Challenger
OWNER’S MANUAL
Second Edition
Printed in the U.S.A.
18LA-126-AB
©2017 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
2018
STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS
®
2
Table of Contents
Introduction
5
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
How to Use this Manual
6
Essential Information
6
Symbols
7
Introduction
7
Warnings and Cautions
8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8
Graphical
9
Front View
10
Rear View
11
Instrument Panel
12
Interior
13
Getting to Know Your Vehicle
15
Keys
19
Key Fob
19
Ignition Switch
26
Keyless Push Button Ignition
26
Vehicle on Message
28
Remote Start - if Equipped
29
How to Use Remote Start - if Equipped
29
Remote Start Abort Message on the Instrument Cluster Display - if Equipped
30
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
31
Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped
31
General Information
32
Sentry Key
32
Customer Key Programming
33
Replacement Keys
33
General Information
33
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
34
To Arm the System
34
To Disarm the System
34
Rearming of the System
35
Tamper Alert
35
Doors
36
Manual Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks
37
Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
37
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit
41
Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped
41
Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
42
Seats
42
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) - if Equipped
43
Power Seats - if Equipped
44
Heated Seats - if Equipped
46
Front Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
47
Folding Rear Seat
48
Head Restraints
49
Reactive Head Restraints - Front Seats
50
Rear Head Restraints
51
Steering Wheel
51
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
51
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - if Equipped
52
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
53
Mirrors
54
Automatic Dimming Mirror
54
Outside Mirrors
55
Power Mirrors
55
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
56
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
56
Exterior Lights
57
Headlight Switch
57
Multifunction Lever
58
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
58
High/Low Beam Switch
58
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped
58
Flash-To-Pass
59
Automatic Headlights
59
Parking Lights
59
Headlights on with Wipers
60
Headlight Time Delay
60
Lights-On Reminder
60
Fog Lights - if Equipped
61
Turn Signals
61
Lane Change Assist - if Equipped
61
Interior Lights
62
Map/Reading Lights
62
Dimmer Controls
63
Windshield Wipers and Washers
64
Wiper Operation
64
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
66
Climate Controls
67
Automatic Climate Control Overview
67
Climate Control Functions
73
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
74
Operating Tips
74
Windows
77
Power Window Controls
77
Wind Buffeting
78
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
79
Opening Sunroof
79
Closing Sunroof
80
Wind Buffeting
80
Venting Sunroof - Express
80
Sunshade Operation
80
Pinch Protect Feature
81
Sunroof Maintenance
81
Ignition off Operation
81
Hood
81
To Open the Hood
81
To Close the Hood
83
Trunk
83
Opening
83
Closing
85
Trunk Safety
85
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
86
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
87
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
90
Security
91
Troubleshooting Tips
91
General Information
92
Using Homelink
91
Internal Equipment
93
Storage
93
Cupholders
94
Electrical Power Outlets
96
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel
99
Instrument Cluster
100
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
101
Instrument Cluster Display
103
Location and Controls
103
Warning Lights and Messages
112
Red Warning Lights
112
Yellow Warning Lights
116
Yellow Indicator Lights
120
Green Indicator Lights
120
White Indicator Lights
121
Blue Indicator Lights
122
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
122
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
122
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
123
Safety
125
Safety Features
126
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
126
Electronic Brake Control System (EBC)
127
Auxiliary Driving Systems
136
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) - if Equipped
136
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation
143
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
146
Wheels/Tires
150
Occupant Restraint Systems
152
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
152
Important Safety Precautions
152
Seat Belt Systems
153
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
162
Child Restraints
175
Transporting Pets
190
Exhaust Gas
191
Safety Tips
191
Transporting Passengers
191
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
192
Windshield
192
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
194
The Vehicle
194
Starting and Operating
195
Starting the Engine
198
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
198
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
198
Normal Starting
199
Cold Weather Operation
201
30°C)
201
If Engine Fails to Start
201
After Starting
201
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
201
Engine Break-In Recommendations
202
Parking Brake
203
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
206
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
206
Shifting
207
Recommended Shift Speeds
208
1-4 Skip Shift
209
Downshifting
209
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
210
Ignition Park Interlock
211
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
212
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
212
Sport Mode - Without Performance Control
220
Fuel Saver Technology - if Equipped
221
Power Steering
221
Speed Control - if Equipped
222
To Activate
223
To Set a Desired Speed
223
To Vary the Speed Setting
223
To Accelerate for Passing
224
To Resume Speed
225
To Deactivate
225
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - if
225
Equipped
225
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
227
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
228
To Activate/Deactivate
228
To Set a Desired ACC Speed
229
To Cancel
229
To Turn off
230
To Resume
230
To Vary the Speed Setting
230
Setting the Following Distance in ACC
232
Overtake Aid
235
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
235
Display Warnings and Maintenance
236
Precautions While Driving with ACC
238
General Information
241
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
241
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
244
Parksense Sensors
244
Parksense Warning Display
245
Parksense Display
245
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
249
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
249
Cleaning the Parksense System
250
Parksense System Usage Precautions
250
Parkview Rear Back up Camera
251
Refueling the Vehicle
253
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
254
Vehicle Loading
255
Vehicle Certification Label
255
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
255
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
255
Overloading
256
Loading
256
Trailer Towing
256
Common Towing Definitions
257
Trailer Hitch Classification
259
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
259
Trailer and Tongue Weight
260
Towing Requirements
260
Towing Tips
265
Driving Tips
266
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
266
Driving through Water
267
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
266
In Case of Emergency
269
Assist and Sos Mirror - if Equipped
271
Hazard Warning Flashers
271
Bulb Replacement
276
Replacement Bulbs
276
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
278
Fuses
280
General Information
280
Underhood Fuses
281
Rear Interior Fuses
285
Jacking and Tire Changing
292
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
292
Preparations for Jacking
294
Jacking and Changing a Tire
294
Road Tire Installation
298
Tire Service Kit - if Equipped
299
Tire Service Kit Storage
299
Tire Service Kit Components and Operation
300
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
301
Sealing a Tire with Tire Service Kit
303
Jump Starting
307
Preparations for Jump Start
308
Jump Starting Procedure
309
If Your Engine Overheats
310
Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
311
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
313
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
315
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
316
Servicing and Maintenance
319
Scheduled Servicing
321
3.6L and 5.7L Engines
321
6.4L Engine
326
Engine Compartment
330
3.6L Engine
330
5.7L Engine
331
6.4L Engine
332
Checking Oil Level - 3.6L and 5.7L Engine
333
Checking Oil Level - 6.4L Engine
333
Adding Washer Fluid
334
Maintenance-Free Battery
334
Dealer Service
335
Engine Oil
336
Engine Oil Filter
340
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
340
Air Conditioner Maintenance
341
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
344
Body Lubrication
345
Windshield Wiper Blades
345
Exhaust System
348
Cooling System
350
Brake System
354
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
356
Clutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (if Equipped)
356
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
356
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - if Equipped
358
Raising the Vehicle
358
Rear Axle
358
Tires
358
Tire Safety Information
358
Tires - General Information
368
Tire Types
374
Spare Tires - if Equipped
375
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
378
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
379
Tire Rotation Recommendations
380
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
381
Treadwear
381
Traction Grades
381
Temperature Grades
382
Vehicle Storage
382
Bodywork
383
Protection from Atmospheric Agents
383
Body and Underbody Maintenance
383
Preserving the Bodywork
384
Interiors
385
Seats and Fabric Parts
385
Plastic and Coated Parts
385
Leather Parts
386
Glass Surfaces
386
Technical Specifications
387
Brake System
388
Identification Data
388
Vehicle Identification Number
388
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
389
Torque Specifications
389
Fuel Requirements
390
3.6L Engine
390
L Engine (with Automatic Transmission)
391
L Engine (with Manual Transmission)
391
L Engine
392
Reformulated Gasoline
392
Materials Added to Fuel
393
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
393
Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
393
CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications
394
MMT in Gasoline
394
Fuel System Cautions
394
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
395
Fluid Capacities
396
Fluids and Lubricants
397
Engine
397
Chassis
399
Multimedia
401
Personalized Menu Bar
403
Uconnect Radios
403
Cybersecurity
404
Uconnect Settings
406
Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 4
407
Settings
407
Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings
427
Performance Pages - if Equipped
447
Drive Modes - if Equipped
457
Paddle Shifter
459
Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
467
Radio Operation
467
Media Mode
468
Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control - if Equipped
468
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
469
Regulatory and Safety Information
469
Voice Commands
471
Introducing Uconnect
471
Get Started
472
Basic Voice Commands
473
Radio
474
Media
475
Phone
477
Climate (4C/4C NAV)
478
Navigation (4C NAV)
479
Siriusxm Guardian (4C NAV) - if Equipped
480
Register (4C NAV)
480
Mobile App (4C NAV)
481
MULTIMEDIA Siriusxm Travel Link (4C NAV)
482
Apple Carplay - if Equipped
483
Android Auto - if Equipped
484
Additional Information
486
General Information
486
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
487
Customer Assistance
489
If You Need Assistance
490
FCA US LLC Customer Center
491
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
491
In Mexico Contact
491
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
491
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
492
Service Contract
492
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
490
Prepare for the Appointment
490
Prepare a List
490
Be Reasonable with Requests
490
Mopar Parts
493
Reporting Safety Defects
493
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
493
In Canada
494
Warranty Information
493
Publication Order Forms
494
Paddle Shifter
505
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Dodge Challenger 2018 Specifications
General
Scale
1:24
Material
Die-cast metal and plastic
Color
Various
Features
Opening doors, hood, and trunk; detailed interior; rolling wheels
Brand
Various