(Includes SRT 392/SRT Hellcat) Owner's Manual
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2018 Challenger OWNER’S MANUAL SRT/Hellcat VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name features and equipment that are either standard or op- FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2017 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3 2 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13 3 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . .........................................99 4 5 SAFETY ........................................................................129 5 6 STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................205 6 7 INCASEOFEMERGENCY...........................................................275 7 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................317 8 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................375 9 10 MULTIMEDIA....................................................................387 10 11 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................459 11 12 INDEX..........................................................................465 12 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION .........................4 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................6 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....6 ▫ Essential Information ......................5 ▫ Symbols ...............................5 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, Dear Customer, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own- that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styl- er’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your ing, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. prepared with the assistance of service and engineering All data contained in this publication are intended to help specialists to acquaint you with the operation and mainte- you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at nance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this Information, and customer oriented documents. In the reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model attached Warranty Booklet you will find a description of described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For the services that FCA offers to its customers, the Warranty further information, contact an authorized dealer. Certificate and the details of the terms and conditions for NOTE: maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and the first time. Following the instructions, recommenda- remain with the vehicle when sold. tions, tips, and important warnings in this manual will When it comes to service, remember that your authorized help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particu- cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your larly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and satisfaction. transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve For Challenger SRT Demon specific features and perfor- with experience. mance tips, please review your Owner’s Manual Supple- ment. This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. 1 Essential Information Symbols Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items Owner’s Manual: of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra- tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING! (Continued) This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- • The intended use of “Track-Use” parts is for race ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily vehicles on race tracks. To help ensure the safety of injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that the race driver, engineers should supervise the instal- could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read lation of “Track-Use” parts. this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important • FCA US LLC does not authorize the installation or information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. use of any part noted as “Track-Use” on any new VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS vehicle prior to its first retail sale. WARNING! WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may • ALWAYS remove any “Track-Use” equipment before lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. driving on public roads. • ALWAYS properly use your three-point seat belts when driving on public roads. • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer WARNING! much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when using up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or “Track-Use” parts and equipment: other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the • NEVER use any “Track-Use” equipment on public vehicle. roads. FCA US LLC does not authorize the use of “Track-Use” equipment on public roads. (Continued) GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ FRONT VIEW ............................8 Ⅵ INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10 Ⅵ REAR VIEW .............................9 Ⅵ INTERIOR ..............................11 8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT VIEW Front View 1 — Doors 4 — Windshield 2 — Exterior Mirrors 5 — Headlights 3 — Wheels/Tires 6 — Hood/Engine Compartment GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 REAR VIEW 2 Rear View 1 — Rear Lights 2 — Trunk 10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Air Vents 4 — Steering Wheel 2 — Multifunction Lever (Behind Steering Wheel) 5 — Speed Control 3 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Radio GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 INTERIOR 2 Interior 1 — Window Switches/Door Locks 4 — Gear Selector 2 — Seats 5 — Switch Panel 3 — Climate Controls 6 — Glove Compartment GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 3 Ⅵ KEYS .................................17 ▫ General Information .....................30 ▫ KeyFob..............................17 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ...........................30 Ⅵ IGNITION SWITCH .......................24 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...............31 ▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............24 ▫ Replacement Keys .......................31 ▫ Vehicle On Message .....................26 ▫ General Information .....................31 Ⅵ REMOTE START .........................27 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . .32 ▫ How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ......27 ▫ To Arm The System .....................32 ▫ Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument ▫ To Disarm The System ....................32 Cluster Display — If Equipped ..............28 ▫ Rearming Of The System ..................33 ▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................28 ▫ Tamper Alert...........................33 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Ⅵ DOORS ...............................34 Vehicle ...............................29 ▫ Manual Door Locks ......................34 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle ...............................29 ▫ Power Door Locks ......................35 ▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . .30 ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........35 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............39 ▫ Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped .............................52