2018 Dodge Challenger Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Dodge Challenger is a beautiful and powerful muscle car that pays tribute to its classic roots while using modern style and performance. The Challenger gets people’s attention on the road with its famous, retro-style design that shows off its history with pride. Under the hood, it comes with a variety of powerful engines, from the impressive V6 to the fierce supercharged V8 HEMI in the SRT Hellcat model, which give it blistering acceleration and an exciting ride. The inside has a mix of modern features and comfort, which makes it good for both daily driving and long trips. With the latest technology and infotainment features, you can stay connected and have fun while moving. Overall, the 2018 Dodge Challenger mixes old-school style with modern performance, making it a good choice for fans and drivers who want a powerful and attractive American muscle car.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight Switch Panel
2. Instrument Cluster Display Controls
3. Paddle Shifters
4. Multifunction Lever (Behind Steering Wheel)
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Speed Controls
7. Ignition
8. Climate Controls
9. Uconnect System
10. Switch Panel

INTERIOR

1.  Door Locks
2. Window Switches
3. Door Handles
4. Parking Brake
5. Seats
6. Gear Selector
7. Glove Compartment

KEYS

Key Fob
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and trunk from distances up to approximately 66ft (20m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. The key fob also contains an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.

Emergency Key
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical release button on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

1. Mechanical Release Button
2. Emergency Key

To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also be activated.

NOTE: All door unlock settings can be programmed to your convenience through Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

• Unlock the driver’s door on the first push of the key fob unlock button.
• Unlock all doors on the first push of the key fob unlock button.

NOTE: To unlock doors and trunk with passive entry, Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
NOTE: When you use the key fob to open any door, the courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped) will turn on. Refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information

1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob.
To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

To Lock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal if programmed. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further programmable infor-mation.
NOTE: To lock the doors with passive entry, Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock automatically if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, otherwise the doors will stay locked.

Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE: 
The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on.
You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.

Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.

NOTE:
Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for fur-ther information.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.

1. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the emergency key out with your other hand.
2. 2. Separate the key fob halves using the tip of the emergency key, a #2 flat blade screwdriver, or a coin and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar surface, and then replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers because skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.

Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.

Request For Additional Remote Controls
NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in the OFF mode.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.

General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IGNITION SWITCH

Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start, ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE: If the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a backup method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

WARNING!

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

Vehicle On Message
When opening the driver’s door and the ignition is in ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position.
In addition to the chime, the Vehicle On message will display in the cluster (if equipped).

NOTE: The power window switches and power sunroof (if equipped) will remain active for three minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.

WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete stop, then shift the automatic transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, place the engine in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless ignition is in the “OFF” position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or gear selector.

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