2011 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual

2011 Dodge Challenger owners manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Challenger
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
6.22 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
19
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
20
To Disarm The System
21
To Unlock The Doors
24
To Lock The Doors
26
Remote Open Window Feature
27
To Open The Trunk
27
Using The Panic Alarm
27
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Transmitter Battery Replacement
28
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
33
Power Windows
40
Wind Buffeting
42
Lap/Shoulder Belts
47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
53
Energy Management Feature
54
Seat Belt Pretensioners
55
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
55
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
57
Seat Belt Extender
57
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
57
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
71
Child Restraints
72
Transporting Passengers
82
Exhaust Gas
82
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
83
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
86
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
91
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
92
Outside Mirrors
92
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
93
Power Mirrors
93
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
94
Vanity Mirrors
94
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
94
Operation
98
Phone Call Features
105
Uconnect™ Phone Features
108
Advanced Phone Connectivity
112
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
114
Voice Command System Operation
125
Commands
126
Power Seats
130
Heated Seats
133
Manual Front Seatback Recline
134
Passenger Seat Easy Entry
135
Head Restraints
135
Folding Rear Seat
138
Headlights And Parking Lights
141
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
142
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
142
Headlight Time Delay
142
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
143
Lights-On Reminder
144
Fog Lights — If Equipped
144
Multifunction Lever
145
Turn Signals
145
Lane Change Assist
145
High/Low Beam Switch
146
Flash-To-Pass
146
Map/Reading Lights
146
Intermittent Wiper System
148
Mist Feature
149
Windshield Washers
149
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
150
To Activate
152
To Set A Desired Speed
152
To Deactivate
152
To Resume Speed
152
To Vary The Speed Setting
153
Courtesy/Reading Lights
154
Programming HomeLinkĥ
156
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
159
Using HomeLinkĥ
159
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button
159
Security
160
Troubleshooting Tips
160
Opening Sunroof — Express
162
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
162
Closing Sunroof — Express
163
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
163
Pinch Protect Feature
163
Pinch Protect Override
163
Venting Sunroof — Express
163
Sunshade Operation
164
Wind Buffeting
164
Sunroof Maintenance
164
Ignition Off Operation
164
Front Cupholders
168
Sliding Center Console Armrest
169
Rear Window Defroster
171
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
173
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
176
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
192
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
194
Trip Functions
195
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped
198
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If Equipped
198
Compass Display
199
System Warnings (Customer Information Features)
201
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
205
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
206
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
209
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
211
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
214
RSC)
214
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
215
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
220
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
222
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
225
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
225
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
230
Using This Feature
231
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
232
Play Mode
232
List Or Browse Mode
233
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
235
Radio Operation
238
CD Player
239
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
239
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
240
Automatic Operation
241
Blower Control
242
Manual Operation
242
Operating Tips
246
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
254
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
255
Keyless Enter-N-Go – If Equipped
256
Normal Starting
257
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)
259
If Engine Fails To Start
260
After Starting
261
General Information
267
Key Ignition Park Interlock
269
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
269
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
270
Acceleration
275
Flowing/Rising Water
277
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
281
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
286
Traction Control System (TCS)
287
Brake Assist System (BAS)
287
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission Only
288
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
289
Tire Markings
293
Tire Terminology and Definitions
297
Tire Pressure
302
Tire Inflation Pressures
303
Radial Ply Tires
305
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped
305
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
306
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
307
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
307
Tire Spinning
308
Tread Wear Indicators
308
Life Of Tire
309
Replacement Tires
310
TIRE CHAINS
311
SNOW TIRES
312
Base System
316
Premium System – If Equipped
318
3.6L and 5.7L Engine (with Automatic Transmission)
323
5.7L Engine (with Manual Transmission)
324
Reformulated Gasoline
324
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
324
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
325
MMT In Gasoline
325
Materials Added to Fuel
326
Fuel System Cautions
326
E-85 General Information
328
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
329
Fuel Requirements
329
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
330
Starting
331
Cruising Range
331
Replacement Parts
331
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
332
Vehicle Certification Label
334
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
335
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
335
Overloading
335
Common Towing Definitions
337
Trailer Hitch Classification
339
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
340
Trailer And Tongue Weight
340
Towing Requirements
341
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Automatic Transmission
348
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Manual Transmission
348
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
349
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
351
TIREFIT Storage
353
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
353
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
355
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
363
Preparations For Jacking
365
Jacking And Changing A Tire
366
Compact Spare Tire
370
Preparations For Jump-Start
373
Jump-Starting Procedure
374
Without The Key Fob
378
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) — Automatic Transmissions
379
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) — Manual Transmissions
380
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly
381
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
383
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
386
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
388
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
389
REPLACEMENT PARTS
390
Engine Oil
392
Engine Oil Filter
395
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
395
Maintenance-Free Battery
396
Air Conditioner Maintenance
398
Body Lubrication
399
Windshield Wiper Blades
400
Adding Washer Fluid
400
Exhaust System
401
Cooling System
404
Brake System
409
Clutch Hydraulic System – Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
411
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
412
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
412
Rear Axle
414
Integrated Power Module
420
Rear Power Distribution Center
423
VEHICLE STORAGE
428
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp — Models with Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
429
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
429
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
430
Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp
431
Center Tail/Backup Lamp
433
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
433
License Lamp
434
Engine
436
Chassis
437
Required Maintenance Intervals
442
Prepare For The Appointment
459
Prepare A List
459
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
460
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
460
In Mexico contact:
460
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
461
Service Contract
461
WARRANTY INFORMATION
462
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
462
In Canada
463
Treadwear
465
Traction Grades
465
Temperature Grades
466

2011 Dodge Challenger Overview

Introduction

The 2011 Dodge Challenger embodies the spirit of classic muscle cars while incorporating modern technology and performance enhancements. This iconic vehicle not only pays homage to its legendary predecessors but also stands out in the contemporary automotive landscape with its striking design, powerful performance, and a host of features aimed at the performance enthusiast.

Powertrains

The 2011 Challenger offers a range of potent powertrains to satisfy every driver’s need for speed. The base model features a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine, delivering 305 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque, providing an impressive blend of power and fuel efficiency. For those seeking higher performance, the Challenger also offers a formidable 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine producing 372 horsepower, and the top-tier 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 in the R/T and SRT8 trims, yielding an exhilarating 470 horsepower. Each engine is coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual for a truly engaging driving experience.

Trims

The 2011 Dodge Challenger comes in several trims that cater to different tastes and budgets, including the base SE, the R/T, and the high-performance SRT8. Each trim brings its unique set of features, with the R/T adding a performance-tuned suspension and additional styling elements, while the SRT8 offers exclusive performance features, including sport-tuned suspensions, upgraded brakes, and more aggressive styling cues.

Features

The Challenger is equipped with an array of features designed for comfort, convenience, and safety. Interior comforts include available leather seating, a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, and a premium audio system. Safety features encompass multiple airbags, stability control, and anti-lock brakes, ensuring peace of mind on the road.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2011 Dodge Challenger is an essential resource, providing owners with crucial information on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting their vehicle. It covers everything from basic vehicle care to detailed descriptions of the car’s features, ensuring that owners can maximize their driving experience and maintain their Challenger in peak condition.

User manual download

The Dodge Challenger owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2011 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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