Dodge 2009 Challenger SRT8 - Manual

INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Bookletand various customer-oriented documents. You areurged to read these pub...

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident orbodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If youdo not read this entire manual, you may miss importantinforma...

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to an accident resulting in serious injury ordeath. VIN Location INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ FOB With Integrated Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ Key-In-Ignit...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a WirelessIgnition Node (WIN) with an integral ignition switch.You can insert the double-sided integrated key into theignition switch with either side up. Keyless Go Feature This ...

Fob With Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch.It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should thebattery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. The...

NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power out-lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after theignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Openingeither door will cancel this feature. The time for thisfeature is programmable. Refer to “D...

is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked. The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni-tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro-grammed to the...

All of the RKE transmitters provided with your newvehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. Once a transmitter is programmed to avehicle, it cannot ...

2. Insert the second valid integrated key and turn theignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds.After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the VehicleSecurity Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switchto the LOCK position and remove the second key. 3. Insert a blank integrated key ...

The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or theywill immediately fade to off once the ignition switch isturned ON from the LOCK position. NOTE: • None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmercontrol is in the “defeat” position (extreme downwardposition), unless the overhead map/re...

seconds, to unlock both doors. The turn signal lights willflash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminatedentry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock eitherthe driver’s door or both doors on the first press ...

Settings (Customer-Programmable Features),” under“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-tion 4. • When not using the EVIC, perform the followingsteps: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmedtransmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and h...

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the transmitter. This feature can beturned on or turned off. Refer to “Sound Horn withRemote Key Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In-for...

Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press andhold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least onesecond and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, theheadlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulseon and off, and the interior lights will turn on. The Panic ...

2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing thebattery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign onthe inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skinoils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch abattery, clean it with rub...

• For security, power window and power sunroof op-eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle isin the Remote Start mode. • The engine can be started two consecutive times withthe RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switchmust be cycled to the ON position before you canrepeat the start se...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on eachdoor trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull thedoor lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is notin...

Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each door trimpanel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door lock switch while the key isin the ignition, and either door is open, the power lockswill not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking t...

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled byyour authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer forprogramming. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-abled 2. The transm...

5. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming. NOTE: If you do not hear the chime, it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and youwill need to repeat the procedure. 6. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting. NOTE: Use the A...

Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certainopen or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-rence and can b...

TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,either by climbing into the trunk from outside, orthrough the inside of the vehicle. Always close thetrunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once inthe trunk, young children may not be able to escape,even if they ente...

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, thefront airbags for both the driver and front passenger, andthe supplemental side curtain airbags for the driver and...

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and theycan reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Someof the worst injuries happen when people are thrownfrom the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility ofejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Ever...

WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. You mightsuffer internal injuries, or you could even slide outof part of the belt. Follow these instructions towear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-sengers safe, too. • Two peopl...

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ridetoo high on your body, possibly causing internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt i...

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it iscomfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractorwill withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plat...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create afold that...

The BeltAlert 威 can be reactivated by repeating this pro- cedure. NOTE: When the BeltAlert 威 is deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as thedriver’s seat belt is unbuckled. Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically p...

Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended yourauthorized dealer can provide you with a seat beltextender. This extender should be used only if theexisting belt is not long enough. When it is not required,remove the extender and store it. WARNING! Using a seat belt exten...

This vehicle is also equipped with supplemental sidecurtain airbags (located above the side windows) toprotect the driver and passenger sitting next to a window.Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open to allow airbag d...

• The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronicparts of the system whenever the ignition switch is inthe START or ON position. These include all of theitems listed above except the knee bolster, the instru-ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If thekey is in the LOCK position, in t...

their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70milliseconds. This is about half of the time that it takesto blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate whilehelping to restrain the driver and front passenger. Thedriver front airbag gas is vented through vent holes inthe sides of the air...

Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment,with the vehicle stopped, the vehicle communicationnetwork intact, and the power intact, the EnhancedAccident Response System performs the following func-tions: • Cuts off fuel to the engine. • Flashes hazard l...

NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in an impact. Whilethe airbag system is designed to be mainte-nance free, if any of the following occurs...

In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-plete accident investigation, the electronic data may beused by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about thepossible causes of crashes and associated injuries in orderto assess and improve vehicle performance. In additionto crash investigations...

Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status forelectronically-controlled safety systems, including theairbag system • Airbag disable light status (if equipped) • ⬙ Time ⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag d...

• Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passengerairbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbagdeployment could cause severe injury or death toinfants in this position. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (...

• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming orslouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow achild to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behindtheir back. NOTE: For additional in...

child seats. You should NEVER install LATCH-compat- ible child seats so that two seats share a common loweranchorage. If installing child seats in adjacent rear-seating positions, or if your child restraints are notLATCH-compatible, install the restraints using the vehi-cle’s seat belts. Installing ...

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path openingon the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from thebuckle and twist the short buckle end belt several timesto shorten it. Insert the l...

NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack inthe strap. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor positions directly behindthe child seat to se...

CAUTION! Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oilin the engine or damage may result. NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. Thisshould be considered a normal part of the break-in andnot interpreted as an indication of difficu...

Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and caneventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)follow these safety tips: Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confinedareas a...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 ▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . 76 ▫ P...

MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glarefrom vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on oroff by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A lightnext to the button will illuminate to indicate when thedimming feature is activated. CAUTION! To ...

Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slightoverlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger-side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of thelane next to...

Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s doortrim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotaryknob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position. After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the samedirection you want the mirror to move. Use the center offposition...

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor.To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward andswing the mirror cover upward. The light turns onautomatically. Close the mirror cover to turn off the light. Slide-On-Rod and Extender Features of Sun Visor To use...

• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited ordeleted on the uconnect 威 phone. These can only be edited on the cellular phone. The changes are trans-ferred and updated to uconnect 威 phone on the next phone connection. Phonebook Download — Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone, uconne...

When calling a number with your uconnect 威 phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequenceon your cellular phone keypad, you can press the VOICERECOGNITION button and say the sequence you wishto enter, followed by the word ⬙ Send. ⬙ For example, if required to enter your PIN follo...

Things You Should Know About Your uconnect 姞 phone uconnect 威 phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press thePHONE button and say “uconnect 威 Tutorial.” Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconne...

Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, ...

NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR button first and wait for the beep before speaking the“Barge In” commands. Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect 威 phone Voice Training feature may be used. 1. Press the...

Power Seats The power seat switches are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. The power seat switch can be movedforward and backward as well as up and down to controlthe position of the seat. The power seatback switch is used to adjust the angle of the seatback. Push forward orrearward on ...

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might not beproperly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjustthe seat only while the vehicle is parked. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power se...

Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease theamount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for-ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desiredamount of lumbar support. Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of a rear impact. A...

Heated Seats The driver seat and front passenger seat are heated. Theheaters provide the same heat level for both cushion andseatback. The controls for each heater are located near thebottom center of the instrument panel. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,Low, or Off heat sett...

WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-haustion, or other physical conditions must exer-cise care when using the seat heater. It may causeburns even at low temperatures, especially i...

WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback is not securely locked intoposition, the seat will not provide the properstability for child seats and/or passengers. Animproperly latched seat could cause serious injury. • The cargo area in the rear of the veh...

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safetycatch to the left. The safety catch is located under thecenter front edge of the hood. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This sh...

LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of theinstrument panel. This switch controls the operation of theheadlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instru-ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the...

Headlights On with Wipers (Available with AutoHeadlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn onapproximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned onif the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO (A)position. In addition, the headlights will turn off whenthe wipers are turned...

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights will come on as DaytimeRunning Lights whenever the ignition switch is ON, theheadlights are off, and the parking brake is off. Theheadlight switch must be used for normal nighttimedriving. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking l...

Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turnsignals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. Themultifunction lever is located on the left side of thesteering column. Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and thecorresponding turn signal indicat...

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switchthe headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction levertoward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction le...

the ON position. The multifunction lever is located on theleft side of the steering column. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the firstdetent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiperoperation, or to the second detent past the intermittentsettings for high-speed wiper operation. ...

The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled ordisabled. Refer to ”Headlights On with Wipers,” under“Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” inSection 4. TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steer...

outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steeringcolumn in position, push the control handle inward untilfully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Thetelescoping adjustment must be locked while driv-ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving ordriving with...

To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button locatedon the end of the Electronic Speed Controllever. The indicator light in the instrumentcluster will illuminate to show that the speed control system is on. To turn the system off, push andrelease the ON/OFF button again. The system and theindicato...

Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change onmoderate hills is normal. The automatic transmission will downshift while climb-ing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift isnecessary to maintain vehic...

Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Press the lens to turn on the light. Press it a second timeto turn off the light. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, whenthe UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter is pressed,...

6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training”button. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer. NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmedHomeLink 威 button twice (ho...

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sunvisors on the overhead console. WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by thepower sunroof while operating the p...

this feature is programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Offto Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that thesunroof is fully ...

CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories orlong periods of the vehicle not being started (withaccessories still plugged in), the vehicle must bedriven a sufficient length of time to allow thealternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. • Power outlets are designed for acc...

Illuminated Front Cupholders — If Equipped The front cupholders are illuminated with LEDs. Theyare turned on with the headlights or parking lights. Referto “Interior Lights” under “Lights” in Section 3. Rear Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrestbetween the rear seats....

Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment locatedunderneath the armrest, and also contains a 12-Voltpower outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to holdvarious size coins). The center console may also beequipped with a Universal Consumer Interface (UCI). UCI supports Mini, 4G, ...

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on theclimate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outsidemirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button willilluminate when the rear window defroster is on...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . 155 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 5 — Heated Seat Switch 9 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — ESP OFF Switch 10 — Trunk Release Switch 3 — Glove Compartment 7 — Hazard Warning Switch 11 — Headlight Switch 4 — Radio 8 — Climate Control UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer toeither of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B”will appear when...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F(116°C) or greater, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idlethe vehicle with the air conditioner turned off untilthe pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer rema...

CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the originalequipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures andwarning have been established for the tire sizeequipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-tion or sensor damage may result when using re-placement equipment that is not of the same size,type, a...

the key is in the ON position before engine start. If theMIL does not come on when turning the key from LOCKto ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL afterengine start. The vehicle should be servi...

• Braking Distance • 1/8 Mile • 1/4 Mile • Instantaneous G-Force • Peak G-Force • Digital Speedometer Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator system. The “Oil Change Required” messagewill flash in the EVIC display for approxi...

When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)estimated driving distance, the DTE display will changeto a text display of ⬙ LOW FUEL. ⬙ This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding asignificant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙ LOW FUEL ⬙ text and a new DTE...

Performance Features WARNING! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor-mance Features is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any publicroadways. It is recommended that these features beused in a controlled environment and within thelimits of the law. The ...

• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash whenconditions are met for the event to begin. • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph(100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds. • The time will continue to display until the FUNCTIONSELECT...

1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile When selected, this screen displays the time it takes thevehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 secondsand the vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile (1/4 mile). • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph(0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi-tion...

Digital Speedometer When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed andrecords top speed. • Press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button forthree seconds to toggle between current speed and topspeed. • To reset top speed, quickly press and release theFUNCTION SELECT button when top speed isdisplayed....

NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority. Butwhen the ignition switch position is changed, the displayalways re-appears. Compass Display COMPASS Button The compass readings indicate the directionthe vehicle is facing. Press and release theCO...

5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an areafree from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”indicator turns off. The compass will now functionnormally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To compensate for thedifferences, ...

Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-tings displays in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the followingchoices. Language When in this display, you may select one of threelanguages for all display nomenclature, including the tripfunctions and the uconnect 威 gps (if equi...

the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKEtransmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until“Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears. Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur whenthe ...

SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIOAND 6–DISC CD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUXJACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume C...

You may add a second station to each pushbutton byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 inboth AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,and 12 Satellite (if equipped) sta...

RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW oranother CD button is pressed. The RW (Rewind) buttonworks in a similar manner. AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the radio to the radio mode. Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The...

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album titleare supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is notsupported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are notsupported. Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,the radio checks a...

INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll throughthe following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, FileName, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for...

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display fromelapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day willdisplay for five seconds. RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions — Voice RecognitionSystem (VR) (If Equip...

AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) – IFEQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player, USBport, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius SatelliteRadio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allowsfor easy ...

To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where theword “Hour” with the arrow pointing ...

Show Time if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of dayon the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceedas follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen....

SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Ro...

SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the nextlistenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switchto seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will bypassstations without ...

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or decrease themid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thirdtime and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or...

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode andbegin to play when you insert the disc. The display willshow the track number, and index time in minutes andseconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept...

the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEKbutton will allow faster scrolling through the tracks inCD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button ...

Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compre...

NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on theCD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginningof the current selection, or return to the beginning of theprevious selec...

Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take moretime to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affectedby the following: • Media -...

• Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the previous or next track. If the << SEEK button is pressed during the first two seconds of the track, it willjump to the previous track in the list; if you press thisbutton at any other time in the track, it will jump to thebeginni...

the same steps to go to the desired track in that list.Not all iPod 威 sub-menu levels are available on this system. • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on youriPod 威 . CAUTION! • Leaving the iPod 威 (or any supported device) any- where in the veh...

System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and youmay begin listening immediately to the one year of audioservice that is included with the factory-installed satelliteradio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-come kit that contains general information, includingh...

Selecting uconnect 姞 studios (Satellite) Mode Press the SAT button until ⬙ SAT ⬙ appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radiomode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on theroof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objectsplace...

KICKER 姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) –IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audioamplifier that provides 5.1-channel surround sound from any stereo audio source. A new feature of the Kicker 威 audio system offers the ability to choose sur...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on thesurface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clockpositions. Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttonsare also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driv...

FUNCTION SELECT Button When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECTbutton to operate various radio, media, andUniversal Customer Interface (UCI) functions (i.e., advance presets, select next folder, jump to or startplaying songs in playlists, etc., depending on which ...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflectivecoating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)oversized, or have copyright encoding. Try a knowngood disc before considering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONE...

Blower Control Use this control to regulate theamount of air forced through the ven-tilation system in any mode. Theblower speed increases as you movethe control to the right from the “O”(Off) position. There are four blowerspeeds. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls ...

Mode Control Use this control to choose from severalpatterns of air distribution. You canselect either a primary mode as iden-tified by the symbols on the control, ora blend of two of these modes. • Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrumentpanel and the center console. These outlet...

• Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and sidewindow demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-shield and side window defrosting. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, Defrost, and Floor or a blend of these modes, evenif th...

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for a few seconds. • MAX A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculationbuttons at the same time and set the temperature controlto full cool by rotating the temperature control knob fullcounterclockwise. • ...

Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the airconditioning system at idle for about five minutes in thefresh air and high blower settings. This will ensureadequate system lubrication to minimize the possibilityof compress...

Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of thewindshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leavescollected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if theyenter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. Inwinter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . 243 ▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped . . . 244 ▫ Keyless Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-verter and once the engine has started, ignite anddamage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle hasa discharged battery, booster cables may be used toobtain a start from another vehic...

Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the STARTposition and release it as soon as the starter engages. Thestarter motor will continue to run, and it will disengageautomatically when the engine is running. If the enginefails to start, the...

NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFFposition. Normal Starting Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button —Automatic Transmission Only NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing theaccelerator p...

switch position will remain in the ACC position untilthe vehicle is stopped and the button is pressed twiceto the OFF position. Keyless Go Functions – With Driver ’s Foot OFF theBrake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK or NEUTRALPosition) The Keyless Go feature operates similar to an ignitionswitch. It has...

If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids intothe throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt tostart the vehicle. This could result in a flash firecausing serious personal injury. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to...

CAUTION! • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutchpedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with theclutch pedal partially engaged, as this will causeabnormal wear on the clutch. Refer to “ElectronicBrake Control System/Hill Start Assist ⴖ in this section. • Failure to press the clutch pe...

The six-speed manual transmission has a spring thatcenters the shift lever near third and fourth gear. Thisspring helps you know which gear you are in when youare shifting. Be careful when shifting from first to secondor downshifting from sixth to fifth. The spring will try to pull the shift lever t...

WARNING! Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Youcould have an accident. CAUTION! • If you skip more than one gear while downshift-ing or downshift at too high an engine speed, youcould damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. • Do not do...

• The electronically-controlled transmission provides aprecise shift schedule. The transmission electronics areself-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a newvehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after thebreak-in period. This is a normal condition, and pre-cision shifts will devel...

This may result in a slightly different feeling or responseduring normal operation in DRIVE position. After thetransmission cools down, it will return to normaloperation. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission ShiftInterlock (BTSI) system that ho...

With Keyless Go To activate the override, with a valid keyfob (FOBIK)inside of the vehicle, and without the brake pedalpressed, press the START/STOP button once to go to theACC position, or twice to go to the ON position. Then,press the pink-colored tab through the access port with asmall flat-blade...

When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in thePARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parkingbrake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwisethe load on the transmission locking mechanism maymake it difficult to m...

Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures During cold temperature operation, you may noticedelayed upshifts depending on engine and transmissiontemperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-proves warm up time of the engine and transmission toachieve maximum efficiency. Temporary Transmission Limp...

until an upshift or downshift is chosen. When you wishto disengage Autostick 威 , hold the shift lever to the right for at least two seconds. The transmission will nowoperate automatically, shifting between the five availablegears. Autostick 姞 General Information • You can start out in first or secon...

WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rearwheels. You could lose control of the vehicle andpossibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly andcarefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction(ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, e...

CAUTION! • Due to lower ground clearance, driving your ve-hicle up steep driveways, approach ramps or nearparking blocks may cause vehicle damage to thefront fascia and ground effects. • Driving through snow more than 4 inches(100 mm) deep may cause vehicle damage to thefront fascia and ground effec...

WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph(8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-ping distances. Therefore, after driving through...

WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steeringassist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the endof the steering wheel travel will increase the steeringfluid temperature and it...

PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when thedriver is not in the vehicle. The “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument cluster willturn on when the parking brake is applied and theignition switch is ON. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not sh...

Manual Transmission — If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To release theparking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. Automatic Transmission — If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower le...

WARNING! Never use the PARK position as a substitute for theparking brake. Always apply the parking brake fullywhen parked to guard against vehicle movement andpossible injury or damage. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anum...

• A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the endof the stop. These are all normal characteristics of ABS. WARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so-phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus-ceptible to interference caused by improperly in-stalled or high output radio t...

WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS) equipped vehicle must never be exploitedin a reckless or dangerous manner, that couldjeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size andtype and tires must be properly i...

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronicbrake control system commonly referred to as ESP. Thissystem includes the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), theTraction Control System (TCS), the Brake Assist System(BAS), and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). Thes...

WARNING! The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physicsfrom acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase thetraction afforded by prevailing road conditions. TheBAS cannot prevent accidents, including those re-sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving onvery slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning....

WARNING! There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer,when the system will not activate and slight rollingmay occur. This could cause a collision with anothervehicle or object. Always remember the driver isresponsible for braking the v...

switch and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will illumi-nate. To turn the ESP ON again, momentarily press theESP OFF switch and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” willturn off. NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may b...

Synchronizing ESP The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP iscombined with BAS indicator. If the powersupply is interrupted (battery disconnected ordischarged), the “ESP/BAS Malfunction Indi- cator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. Ifthis should occur, turn the steering wheel complet...

NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard haveth...

Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in...

TIRE SIZING TERMS Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding toits load index under certain operating conditions— The maximum speed...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including thedate code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of bl...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weight...

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the Tire and LoadingInformation pl...

WARNING! (Continued) • Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can causedamage that result in tire failure. • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob- lems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continu-ously when you are stuck, and do not ...

Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result i...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combinationsof unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-pension dimensions and performance characteris-tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, andbraking of your vehicle. This can cause unp...

Tire Rotation — Four Season/RSA Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equippedwith all season tires is the “forward-cross” as shown inthe following diagram. Tire Rotation — F1 Three Season Tires The suggested rotation method is the “side-to-side” asshown in the following diagram. This met...

NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failureor condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gaugewhile adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causesthe tire to overheat and c...

The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver module, • Four TPM sensors, • CORAX Receiver module, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec-tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and • TPM Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light w...

turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for theTPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light willflash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.The system fault will also so...

of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of thefollowing: 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or drivingnext to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies asthe TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that containsmaterials that may block radio wave signals. ...

• An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal-functions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat.If you notice a pungent burning odor or some lightsmoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunc-tioning and may require immediate service. Contactyour authorized dealer for service assi...

• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditionsrepaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all sidewindows fully open. • Keep the trunk/liftgate closed when driving yourvehicle to prevent carb...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a“Check Gascap” message will display in the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC). If this occurs, tightenthe fuel filler cap properly and press the TRI...

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The totalload must be limited so that you do not exceed theGVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rearaxles. Distrib...

Loading To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its emptyweight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier itemsdown low and be sure you distribute their weight asevenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely beforedriving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that youhave exceeded ei...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 䡵 TIREFIT Tire Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 䡵 Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 䡵 Freeing A Stu...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in theswitch bank near the bottom center of the instrumentpanel. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warningflasher. When the switch is activated, all directionalturn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an e...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F(116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idlethe vehicle with the air conditioner turned off untilthe pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer rema...

WARNING! • Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of thevehicle close to traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit when operatingthe jack or repairing a tire. • Cuts or punctures larger than approximately0.16 in (4 mm), tire damage caused by driving withextremely low...

Sealing Tire with TIREFIT 1. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-sion) or in gear (manual transmission), turn OFF theengine and set the parking brake. 3. Remove the TIREFIT kit from the trunk. 4. Pull the power plug 2 and the TIREFIT sealant hos...

13. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers. 14. Move the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-sion) or in gear (manual transmission), turn OFF theengine and set the parking brake. 15. Disconnect the air pump hose 1 from the undersideof the sealant bottle 5 by flipping the hose valve open. 16. Conn...

24. Connect the air pump hose valve to the tire valve andflip the hose valve closed. 25. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the pressuregauge 4. If the pressure is 19 psi (1.3 bar) or greater,proceed to the following step. NOTE: If the pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 bar), the tire is too b...

WARNING! (Continued) • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or cloth-ing. Don’t lean over battery when attachingclamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. Ifacid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush contami-nated area immediately with large ...

3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-sion in PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL), andturn the ignition switch to the LOCK position on bothvehicles. 4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-cal loads. 5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remotejump-start...

the instrument cluster) remains on continuously afterstarting the engine of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery. 8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the abovesequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushingor towing. ...

NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic StabilityProgram,” or “Traction Control” in Section 5. CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-tween “1st” and REVERSE, do not spin the wheelsfaster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetr...

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (FlatTowing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Flat towing of vehicles is permitted within the followinglimitations: With The Ignition Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-tions: • The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL • The distance to be ...

CAUTION! • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the frontwith sling-type towing equipment. Damage to thefront fascia will result. • If the transmission is not operative or if thevehicle is to be towed more than 30 miles (48 km),then the only approved method of towing is witha flatbed truck. Damag...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 6.1L . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . 339 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.1L 1 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 6 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 — Integrated Power Module 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 — Wa...

Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If theproblem continues, the message will appear the next timethe vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the MIL. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal re...

DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all serviceoperations in an expert manner. Service manuals areavailable which include detailed service information foryour vehicle. Refer to these service manuals beforeattempting any ...

Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oilfilter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The qualityof replacement filters varies considerably. Only highquality filters should be used to assure most efficientservice. MOPAR 威 engine oil filters are a high qu...

Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanentlysealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodicmaintenance required. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in theengine compartment for jump startin...

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an authorized dealerat the start of each warm season. This service shouldinclude cleaning of the condenser fins and a performancetest. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thistim...

Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-cated periodically with a lithium based grease such asMOPAR 威 Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- tio...

reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiatorantifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds toflush out the residual water. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply somewasher fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiperblades clean. This will help blade performance. To preven...

WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaustsystem. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areaswhere your exhaust system can contact anything thatcan burn. In unusual situations i...

Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. Thiscoolant can be used up to five years or 102,000 miles(170 000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducingthis extended maintenance period, it is important thatyou use the same co...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor comingfrom the front of the engine compartment. This is nor...

Rear Axle Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on theaxle. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fillhole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in thissection for the correct fluid type. Change Ax...

Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using MOPAR 威 Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely withclear water. • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR 威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover t...

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regularcleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirtcan act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholsteryand should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clothand MOPAR 威 Total Clean or eq...

quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Donot use scrapers or other sharp instruments that mayscratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on thetowel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleanerdirectly on the mirror. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses ...

FUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM) The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in theengine compartment. This module contains fuses andrelays. CAUTION! • When installing the integrated power modulecover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do s...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 1 — 15 AmpBlue Washer Motor 2 — 25 AmpNeutral Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 3 — 25 AmpNeutral Ignition Run/Start 4 — 25 AmpNeutral EGR Solenoid/Alternator 5 — — — 6 — 25 AmpNeutral Ignition Coils/Injectors 7 — — — 8 — 25 AmpNeutral Starter 9 — — — Cavity ...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 20 — — — 21 — — — 22 — — — Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in thetrunk under the spare tire access panel. This centercontains fuses and relays. Access Panel MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7

CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution centercover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the power distributioncenter and possibly result in an electrical systemfailure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 1 60 AmpYellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) 2 40 AmpGreen — Integrated Power Mod-ule (IPM) 3 — — — 4 40 AmpGreen — Integrated Power Mod-ule (IPM) 5 30 AmpPink — Heated Seats - ifequipped 6 — 20 AmpYellow Fuel Pump 7 — 15 AmpBlue Sub Amp - if equipped Cavity C...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 16 — — — 17 — 20 AmpYellow Cluster 18 — 20 AmpYellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 — 10 AmpRed Stop Lights 20 — — — 21 — — — 22 — — — 23 — — — 24 — — — 25 — — — 26 — — — Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 27 — 10 AmpRed Occupant Restraint Con-troller...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-Fuse Description 35 — 5 AmpOrange Antenna Module - ifequipped/Power Mir-rors 36 — 25 AmpClear Hands-Free Phone - ifequipped//Radio 37 — 15 AmpBlue Transmission 38 — 10 AmpRed Cargo Light/Vehicle In-formation Module - ifequipped 39 — 10 AmpRed Heated Mirrors - ifequipped 40...

WARNING! A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets ofHID headlights when the headlight switch is turnedON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-cution if not serviced properly. See your authorizeddealer for service. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlights, when the headl...

6. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle toaccess the bulbs. 7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 8. Disconnect the electrical connector. 9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly. 10. Disconnect th...

13. Reinstall tail light retainer. 14. Close the trunk. Center Tail/Backup Light See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lights that are not serviceableseparately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly,see your authorized dealer....

3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly andinstall the replacement bulb. 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. 5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install thescrews. 1 — License Light Bulb2 — Socket 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.1 Liter Engine (MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 15 Quarts 14.4 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle ...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (6.1L) For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-ing condit...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . 386 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . 388 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensurethe continued proper functioning of the Emission ControlSystem. These, and all other maintenance services in-cluded in this manual, should be done to p...

At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance itemsmay result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the followingpages for the required maintenance ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . 405 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 ▫ Be Reasonable With Reque...

Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-pected repairs after the manufacturer’s New VehicleLimited Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If youpurchased a manufact...

WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certainvehicle components contain, or emit, chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-ucts of component wear contain, ...

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washing-ton, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from h...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to dissipate heat, when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial o...

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,30Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Automatic Transaxle Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,360,361 Adding Fluid . . . . . ....

Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 65Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,375Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353,382Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,312Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . ....

Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360Brake . ...

Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,374Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,120 Airbag . . ....

Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343,381Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343,381 Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345Onboard Diagnostic System . . ....

Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408Service Engine Soon Light(Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Se...

2009 CHAL L ENGER SR T8 CHAL L ENGER SR T8 Chrysler LLC81-226-0914 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER’S MANUAL 2009