2014 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Challenger
Rating:
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
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18
SENTRY KEY®
19
Replacement Keys
20
Customer Key Programming
21
General Information
21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
21
Rearming Of The System
22
To Arm The System
22
To Disarm The System
23
Tamper Alert
24
Security System Manual Override
24
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
25
To Unlock The Doors
25
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
26
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock
27
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
28
To Lock The Doors
28
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
28
To Open The Trunk
29
Using The Panic Alarm
29
Programming Additional Transmitters
30
Transmitter Battery Replacement
30
General Information
30
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
31
How To Use Remote Start
31
To Enter Remote Start Mode
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
33
Cancel Remote Start
34
DOOR LOCKS
35
Manual Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
36
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
37
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
37
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
37
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
38
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
38
WINDOWS
43
Power Windows
43
AUTO-Down Feature — If Equipped
44
Wind Buffeting
44
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
45
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
46
Trunk Emergency Release
46
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
47
Lap/Shoulder Belts
51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
52
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
55
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
56
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
57
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
57
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
57
Energy Management Feature
58
Seat Belt Pretensioners
58
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
58
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
59
Seat Belt Extender
60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
60
Air Bag System Components
62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
62
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
64
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
64
Knee Impact Bolsters
67
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
67
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
67
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
69
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
70
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped
70
Front And Side Impact Sensors
71
Enhanced Accident Response System
71
If A Deployment Occurs
71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
73
Air Bag Warning Light
74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
74
Child Restraints
75
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
77
Infants And Child Restraints
78
Older Children And Child Restraints
78
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
80
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
82
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
83
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
84
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
87
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
88
Center Seat LATCH
89
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
90
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
91
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
92
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
95
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
96
Transporting Pets
98
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
98
SAFETY TIPS
99
Transporting Passengers
99
Exhaust Gas
100
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
101
Seat Belts
101
Air Bag Warning Light
101
Defroster
101
Floor Mat Safety Information
102
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
103
Tires
103
Lights
103
Door Latches
103
Fluid Leaks
103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
105
MIRRORS
110
Inside Day/Night Mirror
110
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
111
Outside Mirrors
112
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
112
Power Mirrors
113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
114
Vanity Mirrors
114
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
114
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
114
Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
115
Operation
117
Voice Command Tree
118
Help Command
118
Cancel Command
118
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
118
Dial By Saying A Number
119
Call By Saying A Name
120
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
120
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
121
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
122
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
123
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
124
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
124
Phone Call Features
125
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
125
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
125
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
125
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
126
Toggling Between Calls
126
Conference Call
126
Three-Way Calling
126
Call Termination
126
Redial
127
Call Continuation
127
Uconnect® Phone Features
128
Language Selection
128
Emergency Assistance
128
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
129
Paging
130
Voice Mail Calling
130
Working With Automated Systems
130
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
131
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
131
Phone And Network Status Indicators
131
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
132
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
132
Advanced Phone Connectivity
132
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
132
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
133
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
133
Select Another Mobile Phone
133
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
134
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
134
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
134
Voice Training
134
Reset
135
Voice Command
135
Far End Audio Performance
137
Recent Calls
137
SMS
137
Bluetooth® Communication Link
139
Power-Up
139
General Information
145
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
145
Voice Command System Operation
145
Commands
147
Changing The Volume
147
Main Menu
147
Radio AM
148
Radio FM
148
Satellite Radio
148
Disc Mode
149
USB Mode
149
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode
149
Memo Mode
150
Setup
150
Voice Training
151
SEATS
151
Power Seats
152
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
152
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
153
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
153
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
153
Heated Seats — If Equipped
154
Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment
155
Manual Front Seatback Recline
156
Passenger Seat Easy Entry
157
Head Restraints
157
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
158
Folding Rear Seat
159
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
161
LIGHTS
163
Headlights And Parking Lights
163
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
164
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
164
Headlight Time Delay
164
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
165
Lights-On Reminder
166
Fog Lights — If Equipped
166
Multifunction Lever
167
Turn Signals
167
Lane Change Assist
168
High/Low Beam Switch
168
Flash-To-Pass
168
Map/Reading Lights
168
Interior Lights
169
Dimmer Control
169
Dome Light Position
169
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
170
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
170
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
170
Intermittent Wiper System
171
Mist Feature
171
Windshield Washers
171
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
172
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
173
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
174
To Activate
175
To Set A Desired Speed
175
To Deactivate
176
To Resume Speed
176
To Vary The Speed Setting
176
To Accelerate For Passing
177
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
177
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
178
ParkSense® Sensors
178
ParkSense® Warning Display
179
ParkSense® Display
179
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense®
183
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
183
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
184
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
184
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
186
Courtesy/Reading Lights
186
Sunglasses Storage
187
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
187
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
188
Programming A Rolling Code
188
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
190
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
190
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
191
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
192
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
193
Using HomeLink®
193
Security
193
Troubleshooting Tips
193
General Information
194
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
195
Opening Sunroof — Express
196
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
196
Closing Sunroof — Express
197
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
197
Pinch Protect Feature
197
Venting Sunroof — Express
197
Sunshade Operation
198
Wind Buffeting
198
Sunroof Maintenance
198
Ignition Off Operation
198
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
199
CUPHOLDERS
203
Front Cupholders
203
Illuminated Front Cupholders — If Equipped
203
Rear Cupholders
203
CONSOLE FEATURES
204
Sliding Center Console Armrest
204
Console Storage
204
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
205
Rear Window Defroster
205
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
207
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
210
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
211
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
212
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
223
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
225
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped
227
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
227
Oil Change Required
227
Trip Functions
229
To Reset The Display
231
Sport Mode
232
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped
232
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) — If Equipped
233
Compass Display — If Equipped
233
Automatic Compass Calibration
234
Manual Compass Calibration
234
Compass Variance
234
System Warnings (Customer Information Features)
236
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
236
Language
236
Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
237
Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit
237
Remote Key Unlock
237
Remote Start Comfort Sys.
238
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
238
Horn With Remote Start
238
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock
238
Headlamps On With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlamps Only)
239
Delay Turning Headlights Off
239
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
239
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
239
Delay Power Off To Accessories Until Exit
240
Turn-by-Turn Navigation — If Equipped
240
Display ECO Mode — If Equipped
240
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)
240
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System
240
Display Units Of Measure In
241
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
241
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
241
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
241
Uconnect® 130
242
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
242
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
242
Electronic Volume Control
242
SEEK Buttons
242
TIME Button
243
Clock Setting Procedure
243
RW/FF
243
TUNE Control
243
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
243
AM/FM Button
244
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
244
Buttons 1 - 6
245
DISC Button
245
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
245
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
245
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
246
SEEK Button
247
TIME Button
247
RW/FF
247
AM/FM Button
247
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
247
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
247
Supported Media (Disc Types)
248
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
248
Supported MP3 File Formats
249
Playback Of MP3 Files
250
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
250
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
251
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
251
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
251
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
251
Electronic Volume Control
251
SEEK Buttons
252
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
252
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
252
TIME Button
252
Clock Setting Procedure
252
INFO Button
253
RW/FF
253
TUNE Control
253
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
253
MUSIC TYPE Button
254
SETUP Button
256
AM/FM Button
256
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
256
Buttons 1 - 6
257
DISC/AUX Button
257
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
257
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
257
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
258
SEEK Button
258
TIME Button
258
RW/FF
259
AM/FM Button
259
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
259
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
259
Supported Media (Disc Types)
259
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
259
Supported MP3 File Formats
260
Playback Of MP3 Files
261
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
262
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
262
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
262
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
263
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
263
Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
263
System Activation
263
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
264
ESN/SID Access
264
Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
264
Satellite Antenna
264
Reception Quality
264
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
265
SEEK Buttons
265
SCAN Button
265
INFO Button
265
RW/FF
266
TUNE Control (Rotary)
266
MUSIC TYPE Button
266
SETUP Button
266
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
267
Buttons 1 - 6
267
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
267
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
268
Using This Feature
269
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
270
Play Mode
270
List Or Browse Mode
271
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)
273
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
273
Play Mode
273
Selecting A Different Audio Device
274
Next Track
274
Previous Track
274
Browse
274
HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPE
274
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
276
Radio Operation
276
CD Player
277
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
277
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
278
CLIMATE CONTROLS
278
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
278
Automatic Operation
279
Blower Control
280
Manual Operation
280
Operating Tips
284
Summer Operation
284
Winter Operation
284
Vacation Storage
284
Window Fogging
284
Side Window Demisters
285
Outside Air Intake
285
A/C Air Filter
285
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions While In Manual Override
286
STARTING AND OPERATING
287
STARTING PROCEDURES
292
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
292
Normal Starting With Integrated Key — Manual Transmission
292
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
293
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
294
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ — If Equipped
294
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
294
Normal Starting
295
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission Only
295
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button — Manual Transmission Only
295
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission Only
296
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button — Manual Transmission Only
297
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
298
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
298
If Engine Fails To Start
298
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) — Automatic Transmission Only
299
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) — Manual Transmission Only
300
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With Integrated Key)
300
After Starting
301
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
301
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
301
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
301
Shifting
303
Recommended Shift Speeds
304
1–4 Skip Shift
305
Downshifting
305
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
306
Key Ignition Park Interlock
308
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
308
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
308
Gear Ranges
309
PARK (P)
310
REVERSE (R)
313
NEUTRAL (N)
313
DRIVE (D)
314
SPORT — If Equipped
314
Transmission Limp Home Mode
314
Overdrive Operation
315
AUTOSTICK®
316
Operation
316
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
318
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
318
Acceleration
318
Traction
319
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
319
Flowing/Rising Water
319
Shallow Standing Water
320
POWER STEERING
321
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
323
PARKING BRAKE
323
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
324
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
324
BRAKE SYSTEM
326
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
326
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
328
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
329
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
329
Traction Control System (TCS)
330
Brake Assist System (BAS)
330
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
331
HSA Activation Criteria
331
Disabling/Enabling HSA
332
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
333
ESC Operating Modes
334
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
337
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
338
Tire Markings
338
Tire Sizing Chart
339
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
342
Tire Terminology And Definitions
344
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
345
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
345
Tire And Loading Information Placard
346
Loading
346
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
350
Tire Pressure
350
Safety
350
Economy
351
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
351
Tire Inflation Pressures
351
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
353
Radial Ply Tires
353
Tire Types
354
All Season Tires — If Equipped
354
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
354
Snow Tires
354
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
355
Spare Tires — If Equipped
356
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
356
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
356
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
357
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
357
Tire Spinning
358
Tread Wear Indicators
358
Life Of Tire
359
Replacement Tires
360
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
361
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
363
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
364
Base System
367
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
367
Service TPMS Warning
368
Premium System — If Equipped
369
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
369
Service TPMS Warning
370
General Information
373
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
373
3.6L Engine — If Equipped
373
5.7L Engine (With Automatic Transmission)
374
5.7L Engine (With Manual Transmission)
375
Reformulated Gasoline
375
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
375
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
376
MMT In Gasoline
376
Materials Added To Fuel
377
Fuel System Cautions
377
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
378
ADDING FUEL
378
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
378
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
380
VEHICLE LOADING
381
Vehicle Certification Label
381
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
381
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
381
Overloading
382
Loading
382
TRAILER TOWING
383
Common Towing Definitions
383
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
383
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
383
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
384
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
384
Tongue Weight (TW)
384
Frontal Area
384
Trailer Sway Control
384
Weight-Carrying Hitch
385
Weight-Distributing Hitch
385
Trailer Hitch Classification
386
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
387
Trailer And Tongue Weight
387
Towing Requirements
388
Towing Requirements — Tires
390
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
391
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
392
Towing Tips
393
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
393
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
394
AutoStick®
394
Cooling System
394
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
395
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
395
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
396
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
397
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
399
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
401
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
401
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
402
TIREFIT Storage
403
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
403
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
404
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
404
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
407
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
407
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
407
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
408
(D) Drive Vehicle:
410
(E) After Driving:
411
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
412
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
412
Torque Specifications
413
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
414
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
415
Preparations For Jacking
417
Jacking And Changing A Tire
418
Road Tire Installation
423
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
423
Preparations For Jump-Start
424
Jump-Starting Procedure
425
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
428
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
430
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
431
Automatic Transmission
433
Manual Transmission
434
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
435
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
438
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
439
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
440
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
440
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
441
REPLACEMENT PARTS
442
DEALER SERVICE
442
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
443
Engine Oil
444
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine
444
Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine
445
Change Engine Oil
445
Engine Oil Selection
445
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
446
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
446
Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine
447
Materials Added To Engine Oil
447
Synthetic Engine Oils
447
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
448
Engine Oil Filter
448
Engine Oil Filter Selection
448
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
448
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
449
Maintenance-Free Battery
449
Air Conditioner Maintenance
450
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
451
A/C Air Filter
452
Body Lubrication
454
Windshield Wiper Blades
454
Adding Washer Fluid
455
Exhaust System
455
Cooling System
458
Coolant Checks
458
Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill
459
Selection Of Coolant
459
Adding Coolant
460
Cooling System Pressure Cap
462
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
462
Coolant Level
463
Points To Remember
463
Brake System
464
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
465
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
467
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
467
Fluid Level Check
467
Change Transmission Fluid
468
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
468
Selection Of Lubricant
468
Special Additives
468
Fluid Level Check
469
Fluid And Filter Changes
469
Rear Axle
470
Fluid Level Check
470
Change Axle Fluid
470
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
470
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
470
What Causes Corrosion?
471
Washing
471
Special Care
472
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
472
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
473
Interior Care
474
Cleaning Headlights
474
Glass Surfaces
475
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
475
Seat Belt Maintenance
475
Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders
476
FUSES
476
Integrated Power Module
477
Rear Power Distribution Center
480
VEHICLE STORAGE
486
REPLACEMENT BULBS
486
BULB REPLACEMENT
487
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp — Models with Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
487
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equippe
487
HID Headlamps
487
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
488
Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp
489
Center Tail/Backup Lamp
491
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
491
License Lamp
491
FLUID CAPACITIES
493
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
494
Engine
494
Chassis
496
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
497
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
498
Maintenance Chart
500
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
507
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
509
Prepare For The Appointment
509
Prepare A List
509
Be Reasonable With Requests
509
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
509
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
510
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
510
In Mexico Contact:
511
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
511
Service Contract
511
WARRANTY INFORMATION
512
MOPAR® PARTS
513
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
513
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
513
In Canada
513
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
514
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
515
Treadwear
515
Traction Grades
515
Temperature Grades
516
INDEX
517
2014 Dodge Challenger Overview
Introduction
The 2014 Dodge Challenger stands as a tribute to classic muscle cars while incorporating modern performance and technology. Merging retro aesthetics with contemporary design, the Challenger embodies the soul of a true American icon. With its muscular stance and bold lines, this car is guaranteed to turn heads on the road while delivering an exhilarating driving experience that enthusiasts crave.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2014 Challenger offers a diverse lineup of powertrains designed for both thrill-seekers and daily drivers. The base model features a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine, generating an impressive 305 horsepower, which provides ample power while maintaining fuel efficiency. For those craving more power, the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 and 6.4-liter HEMI V8 options deliver exhilarating performance, producing 370 and 470 horsepower respectively. Both V8 engines are paired with a responsive 5-speed automatic transmission, although a 6-speed manual transmission is available for the true driving purist.
Trims
The 2014 Challenger comes in several trims to cater to diverse preferences, including the base SXT, the mid-grade R/T, and the high-performance SRT8 models. Each trim level offers its own unique set of features and performance attributes, allowing buyers to tailor their driving experience. The R/T trim is particularly notable for its enhanced performance features, while the SRT8 trim brings track-ready technology, superior handling, and aggressive styling elements.
Features
Inside, the 2014 Challenger welcomes occupants with ample space and a driver-focused cockpit. Standard features include a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and available navigation. Upgraded trims can enjoy leather upholstery, heated seating, and premium sound systems, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Safety features include stability control, anti-lock brakes, and an array of airbags, ensuring peace of mind on every journey.
Owners Manual
The 2014 Dodge Challenger comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that serves as an essential guide for maintaining and experiencing the full capabilities of this powerhouse vehicle. It provides invaluable information on operating the vehicle’s various systems, tips for maintenance, and safety guidelines, empowering owners to keep their Challenger in peak condition for years to come.
User manual download
The Dodge Challenger owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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