Dodge CHALLENGER 2020

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264 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

6.4L ENGINE

1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter

2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick

3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap

4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir

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Table of Contents2
Introduction9
How to Use this Manual10
- Essential Information10
- Symbols10
Warnings and Cautions10
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations10
Getting to Know Your Vehicle12
Vehicle User Guide - if Equipped12
Keys13
- Key Fob13
Ignition Switch18
- Keyless Push Button Ignition18
- Vehicle on Message19
Remote Start - if Equipped20
- How to Use Remote Start20
- If Equipped21
- Remote Start Abort Message on the Instrument Cluster Display21
- To Enter Remote Start Mode21
- To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving21
- The Vehicle21
- To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive21
- Remote Start Comfort Systems22
- If Equipped22
- General Information22
Sentry Key23
- Key Programming23
- Replacement Keys23
- General Information24
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped24
- To Arm the System25
- To Disarm the System25
- Rearming of the System25
- Tamper Alert25
Doors26
- Manual Door Locks26
- Power Door Locks27
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry27
- Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit30
- Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped30
Seats31
- Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) - if Equipped31
- Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)32
- Power Seats - if Equipped33
- Heated Seats - if Equipped34
- Front Ventilated Seats - if Equipped35
- Vehicles Without Passenger Seating Installed35
- Passenger Seat Easy Entry36
Head Restraints37
- Reactive Head Restraints37
- Front Seats37
- Rear Head Restraints38
- Vehicles Without Passenger Seating38
- Installed38
Steering Wheel39
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - if Equipped39
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering39
- Column - if Equipped39
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped40
Mirrors40
- Automatic Dimming Mirror40
- Outside Mirrors41
- Power Mirrors41
- Heated Mirrors - if Equipped42
- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors42
Exterior Lights43
- Headlight Switch43
- Multifunction Lever43
- Daytime Running Lights (Drls) - if Equipped43
- High/Low Beam Switch43
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp43
- Control - if Equipped43
- Flash-To-Pass44
- Automatic Headlights44
- Parking Lights44
- Headlights on with Wipers44
- Headlight Time Delay44
- Lights-On Reminder45
- Fog Lights - if Equipped45
- Turn Signals45
- Lane Change Assist - if Equipped45
Interior Lights46
- Map/Reading Lights46
- Ambient Light - if Equipped46
- Dimmer Controls46
Windshield Wipers and Washers47
- Wiper Operation48
- Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped49
Climate Controls50
- Automatic Climate Control Overview50
- Climate Control Functions56
- Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)56
- Operating Tips57
Windows59
- Power Window Controls59
- Wind Buffeting59
Power Sunroof - if Equipped60
- Opening Sunroof60
- Closing Sunroof61
- Wind Buffeting61
- Sunshade Operation61
- Pinch Protect Feature61
- Sunroof Maintenance61
- Ignition off Operation61
Hood62
- To Open the Hood62
- To Close the Hood62
Trunk63
- Opening63
- Closing63
- Trunk Safety64
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped64
- Before You Begin Programming65
- Homelink65
- Canadian/Gate Operator Programming67
- Using Homelink67
- Security68
- Troubleshooting Tips68
- General Information68
Internal Equipment69
- Storage69
- Cupholders70
- Electrical Power Outlets71
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel73
Instrument Cluster73
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions75
Srt Instrument Cluster76
- SRT Instrument Cluster Descriptions78
Instrument Cluster Display79
- Location and Controls79
- Engine Oil Life Reset80
- Performance Shift Indicator (PSI)81
- If Equipped81
- Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items81
- Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped87
Warning Lights and Messages89
- Red Warning Lights89
- Yellow Warning Lights92
- Yellow Indicator Lights95
- Green Indicator Lights95
- White Indicator Lights96
- Blue Indicator Lights97
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II98
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity98
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs99
Safety100
Safety Features100
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)100
- Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System101
Auxiliary Driving Systems108
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) - if Equipped108
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation - if Equipped113
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)115
Occupant Restraint Systems120
- Occupant Restraint Systems Features120
- Important Safety Precautions120
- Seat Belt Systems121
- Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)129
- Child Restraints139
- Transporting Pets153
Safety Tips153
- Transporting Passengers153
- Exhaust Gas153
- Safety Checks You Should Make154
- Inside the Vehicle154
- Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle156
Starting and Operating157
Starting the Engine157
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped157
- Automatic Transmission - if Equipped157
- Normal Starting158
- Cold Weather Operation (below -22°F or −30°C)161
- If Engine Fails to Start161
- After Starting161
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped161
Engine Break-In Recommendations162
3.6L & 5.7L162
6.2L & 6.4L162
Parking Brake163
Manual Transmission - if Equipped165
- Six-Speed Manual Transmission165
- Shifting165
- Recommended Shift Speeds166
- Skip Shift167
- Downshifting167
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped168
- Ignition Park Interlock169
- Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System169
- Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission169
Sport Mode - Without Performance175
Control175
Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L and 6.4L Only - if Equipped176
Electric Power Steering176
Speed Control - if Equipped177
- To Activate177
- To Set a Desired Speed177
- To Vary the Speed Setting178
- To Accelerate for Passing178
- To Resume Speed179
- To Deactivate179
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)179
If Equipped179
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation181
- Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)181
- To Activate/Deactivate182
- To Set a Desired ACC Speed182
- To Cancel183
- To Turn off183
- To Resume183
- To Vary the Speed Setting183
- Setting the Following Distance in ACC184
- Overtake Aid186
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu186
- Display Warnings and Maintenance186
- Precautions While Driving with ACC188
- General Information190
- Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode191
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped193
- Parksense Sensors194
- Parksense Warning Display194
- Parksense Display194
- Enabling and Disabling Parksense197
- Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System197
- Cleaning the Parksense System197
- Parksense System Usage Precautions198
Parkview Rear Back up Camera199
Refueling the Vehicle200
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message201
Vehicle Loading201
- Vehicle Certification Label201
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)201
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)201
- Overloading202
- Loading202
Trailer Towing202
- Common Towing Definitions203
- Trailer Hitch Classification205
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)205
- Trailer and Tongue Weight206
- Towing Requirements206
- Towing Tips209
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)210
Driving Tips210
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces210
- Driving through Water210
In Case of Emergency212
Hazard Warning Flashers212
Assist and Sos Mirror - if Equipped212
- General Information216
Bulb Replacement217
- Replacement Bulbs217
- Replacing Exterior Bulbs219
Fuses220
- General Information221
- Underhood Fuses221
- Rear Interior Fuses225
Jacking and Tire Changing230
- Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage230
- Preparations for Jacking231
- Jacking and Changinga Tire231
Tire Service Kit - if Equipped235
- Tire Service Kit Storage235
- Tire Service Kit Components and Operation236
- Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions237
- Sealing a Tire with Tire Service Kit238
Jump Starting242
- Preparations for Jump Start242
- Jump Starting Procedure243
If Your Engine Overheats244
Manual Park Release - 8 - Speed245
Transmission245
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle246
Towing a Disabled Vehicle247
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models248
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)249
Event Data Recorder (Edr)249
Servicing and Maintenance250
Scheduled Servicing250
- L and 5.7L Engines250
- L Supercharged and 6.4L Engines256
Engine Compartment262
- L Engine262
- L Engine263
- L Supercharged Engine264
- L Engine265
- L Engine266
- Checking Oil Level - 6.2L Supercharged Engine and 6.4L Engine266
- Adding Washer Fluid266
- Maintenance-Free Battery267
- Pressure Washing267
Dealer Service268
- Engine Oil268
- Engine Oil Filter271
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter272
- Air Conditioner Maintenance273
- Accessory Drive Belt Inspection274
- Body Lubrication275
- Windshield Wiper Blades276
- Exhaust System277
- Cooling System278
- Brake System282
- Clutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (if Equipped)283
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped283
- Automatic Transmission - if Equipped284
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) - if Equipped285
- Rear Axle285
Raising the Vehicle285
Tires285
- Tire Safety Information285
- Tires - General Information294
- Tire Types298
- Spare Tires - if Equipped299
- Wheel and Wheel Trim Care301
- Tire Chains and Traction Devices - Non-SRT302
- Tire Chains and Traction Devices - SRT303
- Tire Rotation Recommendations - Non-SRT303
- Tire Rotation Recommendations - SRT303
- On Front and Rear Axle304
Uniform Tire Quality Grades304
- Treadwear305
- Traction Grades305
- Temperature Grades305
Vehicle Storage306
Bodywork306
- Protection from Atmospheric Agents306
- Body and Underbody Maintenance306
- Preserving the Bodywork307
Interiors308
- Seats and Fabric Parts308
- Plastic and Coated Parts308
- Leather Parts309
- Glass Surfaces309
Technical Specifications310
Identification Data310
- Vehicle Identification Number310
Brake System310
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications311
- Torque Specifications311
Fuel Requirements312
- L Engine312
- L Engine (with Automatic Transmission)312
- L Engine (with Manual Transmission)312
- L Supercharged Engine313
- L Engine313
- Reformulated Gasoline313
- Materials Added to Fuel313
- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends314
- Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel314
- Vehicles314
- CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications314
- MMT in Gasoline314
- Fuel System Cautions315
- Carbon Monoxide Warnings315
Fluid Capacities - Non-Srt316
Fluid Capacities - Srt317
Fluids and Lubricants - Non-Srt318
- Engine318
- Chassis320
Fluids and Lubricants - Srt321
- Engine321
- Chassis323
Uconnect Systems324
Cybersecurity324
Multimedia324
Uconnect Settings325
- Uconnect 4 Settings326
- Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings342
Safety and General Information358
- Safety Guidelines358
Uconnect 4 with 7-Inch Display359
- Introduction359
- Radio Mode360
- Media Mode368
- Phone Mode376
Steering Wheel Audio Controls388
If Equipped388
- Radio Operation388
- Media Mode388
Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control - if Equipped389
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones389
- Regulatory and Safety Information389
Uconnect Voice Recognition Quick Tips391
- Introducing Uconnect391
- Get Started391
- Basic Voice Commands392
- Radio392
- Media392
- Phone393
- Voice Text Reply - if Equipped393
- Climate394
- Navigation (4C NAV)394
- Siri® Eyes Free - if Equipped394
- Do Not Disturb394
- Android Auto™ - if Equipped395
- Apple Carplay® - if Equipped395
- General Information396
- Additional Information396
Customer Assistance397
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle397
- Prepare for the Appointment397
- Preparea List397
- Be Reasonable with Requests397
If You Need Assistance397
- FCA US LLC Customer Center398
- FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center398
- Mexico398
- Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands398
- Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)398
- Service Contract398
Warranty Information399
Mopar Parts399
Reporting Safety Defects399
- In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C399
- In Canada399
Publication Order Forms400

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