2018 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Challenger
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
Essential Information
6
Symbols
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
8
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
9
FRONT VIEW
10
REAR VIEW
11
INSTRUMENT PANEL
12
INTERIOR
13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
15
KEYS
19
Key Fob
19
To Unlock The Doors
20
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
21
Flash Lights With Lock
21
Headlight Illumination On Approach
21
To Unlatch The Trunk
21
To Lock The Doors And Trunk
21
Sound Horn With Lock
22
Using The Panic Alarm
22
Key Fob Battery Replacement
22
Programming Additional Key Fobs
24
Request For Additional Remote Controls
24
General Information
25
IGNITION SWITCH
25
Keyless Push Button Ignition
25
Vehicle On Message
27
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
28
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped
28
Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped
29
To Enter Remote Start Mode
29
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
29
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
30
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
30
General Information
31
SENTRY KEY
31
Customer Key Programming
32
Replacement Keys
32
General Information
32
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
33
To Arm The System
33
To Disarm The System
33
Rearming Of The System
34
Tamper Alert
34
DOORS
34
Manual Door Locks
34
Power Door Locks
36
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
36
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
40
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
41
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors (If Equipped)
41
SEATS
42
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
42
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
42
Manual Front Seat Recline
43
Power Seats — If Equipped
44
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
44
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
44
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
44
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
45
Heated Seats — If Equipped
45
Front Heated Seats
46
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
47
Passenger Seat Easy Entry
48
Folding Rear Seat
48
HEAD RESTRAINTS
49
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
50
Rear Head Restraints
51
STEERING WHEEL
51
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
51
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped
52
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
53
MIRRORS
54
Automatic Dimming Mirror
54
Outside Mirrors
55
Power Mirrors
55
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
56
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
56
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
57
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
57
Headlight Switch
57
Multifunction Lever
58
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
58
High/Low Beam Switch
58
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
58
Flash-To-Pass
59
Automatic Headlights
59
Parking Lights
59
Headlights On With Wipers
60
Headlight Time Delay
60
Lights-On Reminder
60
Fog Lights — If Equipped
61
Turn Signals
61
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
62
INTERIOR LIGHTS
62
Map/Reading Lights
62
Dimmer Controls
63
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
64
Wiper Operation
64
Intermittent Wiper System
65
Windshield Washers
65
Mist Feature
65
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
66
CLIMATE CONTROLS
67
Automatic Climate Control Overview
67
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
69
Climate Control Functions
72
A/C (Air Conditioning)
72
Recirculation
73
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
73
Automatic Operation
73
Manual Operation Override
74
Operating Tips
74
Summer Operation
74
Winter Operation
74
Vacation/Storage
74
Window Fogging
75
Outside Air Intake
75
Cabin Air Filter
75
Operating Tips Chart
76
WINDOWS
76
Power Window Controls
76
Auto-Down Feature
77
Auto-Close Feature
77
Wind Buffeting
77
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
78
Opening Sunroof
79
Closing Sunroof
79
Wind Buffeting
79
Venting Sunroof — Express
80
Sunshade Operation
80
Pinch Protect Feature
80
Sunroof Maintenance
80
Ignition Off Operation
80
HOOD
81
To Open The Hood
81
To Close The Hood
82
TRUNK
82
Opening
82
Opening From Inside The Vehicle
83
Opening From Outside The Vehicle
83
Closing
84
Trunk Safety
84
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
85
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
85
Programming A Rolling Code
86
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
87
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
88
Using HomeLink
89
Security
89
Troubleshooting Tips
89
General Information
90
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
91
Storage
91
Glove Compartment
91
Console Storage
91
Cupholders
92
Electrical Power Outlets
94
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
97
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
98
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
100
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
101
Location And Controls
101
Engine Oil Life Reset
103
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) — If Equipped
104
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
104
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
108
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
110
Red Warning Lights
110
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
110
— Air Bag Warning Light
111
— Brake Warning Light
111
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
112
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
112
— Battery Charge Warning Light
112
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
113
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
113
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
113
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
113
— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
114
— Door Open Warning Light
114
— Trunk Open Warning Light
114
Yellow Warning Lights
114
— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
114
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
115
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped
116
— Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
116
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
116
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
117
— Low Fuel Warning Light
118
— Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
118
— Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light — If Equipped
118
— Service AWD Warning Light — If Equipped
118
— Service Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light — If Equipped
118
Yellow Indicator Lights
118
Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
118
Green Indicator Lights
119
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
119
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
119
— ECO Mode Indicator Light
119
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
119
— Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
119
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
119
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Vehicle Light — If Equipped
119
— Sport Mode Indicator Light
119
White Indicator Lights
120
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator
120
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
120
Blue Indicator Lights
120
— High Beam Indicator Light
120
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
120
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
121
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
121
SAFETY
123
SAFETY FEATURES
124
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
124
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
125
Electronic Brake Control System (EBC)
125
Brake Assist System (BAS)
125
Brake System Warning Light
126
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
126
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
126
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
127
ESC Operating Modes
128
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
130
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
131
Towing With HSA
132
Disabling And Enabling HSA
132
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
133
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
133
Traction Control System (TCS)
133
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
134
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
134
Rear Cross Path — If Equipped
139
Modes Of Operation
140
General Information
140
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation
141
Turning FCW On Or Off
142
Changing FCW Status
142
Service FCW Warning
143
General Information
143
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
143
Premium System
145
General Information
149
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
149
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
149
Important Safety Precautions
149
Seat Belt Systems
151
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
151
Lap/Shoulder Belts
152
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
154
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
156
Seat Belt Extender
156
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
157
Seat Belt Pretensioner
157
Energy Management Feature
157
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
158
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
159
Air Bag System Components
159
Air Bag Warning Light
160
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
161
Front Air Bags
161
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
162
Front Air Bag Operation
163
Knee Impact Bolsters
164
Supplemental Side Air Bags
164
Air Bag System Components
168
If A Deployment Occurs
168
Enhanced Accident Response System
169
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
170
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
170
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
171
Child Restraints
172
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
173
Infant And Child Restraints
173
Older Children And Child Restraints
174
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
175
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
176
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
177
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
177
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
179
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
179
Center Seat LATCH
180
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
180
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
181
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
182
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
182
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
183
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:
185
Transporting Pets
186
SAFETY TIPS
187
Transporting Passengers
187
Exhaust Gas
187
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
188
Seat Belts
188
Air Bag Warning Light
188
Defroster
188
Floor Mat Safety Information
189
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
190
Tires
190
Lights
190
Door Latches
190
Fluid Leaks
190
STARTING AND OPERATING
191
STARTING THE ENGINE
194
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
194
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
194
Tip Start Feature — Automatic Transmission
195
Normal Starting
195
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button — Manual Transmission Only
195
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission Only
195
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button — Manual Transmission Only
196
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission Only
196
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
197
If Engine Fails To Start
197
After Starting
197
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
197
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
198
PARKING BRAKE
199
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
202
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
202
Shifting
203
Recommended Shift Speeds
204
1–4 Skip Shift
205
Downshifting
206
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
206
Ignition Park Interlock
208
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
208
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
208
Gear Ranges
209
Transmission Limp Home Mode
213
AutoStick
214
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL
216
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L AND 6.4L ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
217
POWER STEERING
217
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
218
To Activate
219
To Set A Desired Speed
219
To Vary The Speed Setting
219
To Accelerate For Passing
220
Using Speed Control On Hills
220
To Resume Speed
221
To Deactivate
221
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
221
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
223
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
224
To Activate/Deactivate
224
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
225
To Cancel
225
To Turn Off
226
To Resume
226
To Vary The Speed Setting
226
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
228
Overtake Aid
230
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
230
Display Warnings And Maintenance
231
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
231
Service ACC/FCW Warning
233
Precautions While Driving With ACC
233
Towing A Trailer
233
Offset Driving
233
Turns And Bends
234
Using ACC On Hills
234
Lane Changing
235
Narrow Vehicles
235
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
236
General Information
236
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
236
To Set A Desired Speed
237
To Vary The Speed Setting
237
To Cancel
238
To Resume Speed
239
To Turn Off
239
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
239
ParkSense Sensors
239
ParkSense Warning Display
240
ParkSense Display
240
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
243
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
243
Cleaning The ParkSense System
243
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
244
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
245
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
247
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
248
VEHICLE LOADING
248
Vehicle Certification Label
248
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
249
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
249
Overloading
249
Loading
249
TRAILER TOWING
250
Common Towing Definitions
250
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
250
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
250
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
250
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
250
Tongue Weight (TW)
251
Trailer Frontal Area
251
Trailer Sway Control
251
Weight-Carrying Hitch
251
Weight-Distributing Hitch
251
Trailer Hitch Classification
252
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
253
Trailer And Tongue Weight
253
Towing Requirements
254
Towing Requirements — Tires
255
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
255
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
256
Towing Tips
258
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
258
Speed Control — If Equipped
258
AutoStick
258
Cooling System
258
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
259
DRIVING TIPS
259
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
259
Acceleration
259
Traction
259
Driving Through Water
260
Flowing/Rising Water
260
Shallow Standing Water
260
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
263
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
265
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
265
BULB REPLACEMENT
270
Replacement Bulbs
270
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
272
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
272
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equippe
273
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
273
Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp
273
Center Tail/Backup Lamp
273
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
273
License Lamp
273
FUSES
274
General Information
274
Underhood Fuses
275
Rear Interior Fuses
279
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
285
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
286
Preparations For Jacking
287
Jacking And Changing A Tire
288
Road Tire Installation
292
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
292
Tire Service Kit Storage
293
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
293
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
294
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
294
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
296
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
296
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
296
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
297
(D) Drive Vehicle:
299
(E) After Driving:
299
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
300
JUMP STARTING
300
Preparations For Jump Start
301
Jump Starting Procedure
302
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
303
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION
304
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
306
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
308
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
309
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
310
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
310
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
310
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
311
SCHEDULED SERVICING
313
3.6L And 5.7L Engines
313
Maintenance Plan — 3.6L And 5.7L
314
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
318
6.4L Engine
318
Maintenance Plan — 6.4L
320
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
322
3.6L Engine
322
5.7L Engine
323
6.4L Engine
324
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine
325
Checking Oil Level — 6.4L Engine
325
Adding Washer Fluid
326
Maintenance-Free Battery
326
DEALER SERVICE
327
Engine Oil
328
Change Engine Oil — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine
328
Change Engine Oil — 6.4L Engine
328
Engine Oil Selection — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine
328
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
329
Engine Oil Selection — 6.4L Engine
329
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
329
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine
330
Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine
330
Synthetic Engine Oils
330
Shaker Hood — If Equipped
330
Materials Added To Engine Oil
332
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
332
Engine Oil Filter
332
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
332
Air Conditioner Maintenance
333
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped
333
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-1234yf — If Equipped
334
A/C Air Filter
334
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
336
Body Lubrication
337
Windshield Wiper Blades
337
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
338
Exhaust System
340
Cooling System
342
Coolant Checks
342
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
342
Selection Of Coolant
343
Adding Coolant
343
Cooling System Pressure Cap
344
Disposal Of Used Coolant
345
Coolant Level
345
Points To Remember
345
Brake System
346
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
346
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
348
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
348
Fluid Level Check
348
Change Transmission Fluid
348
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
348
Selection Of Lubricant
348
Special Additives
349
Fluid Level Check
349
Fluid And Filter Changes
349
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped
349
Fluid Changes
350
Rear Axle
350
Fluid Level Check
350
Change Axle Fluid
350
RAISING THE VEHICLE
350
TIRES
350
Tire Safety Information
350
Tire Markings
351
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
354
Tire Terminology And Definitions
355
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
356
Loading
357
Tires — General Information
360
Tire Pressure
360
Tire Inflation Pressures
361
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
362
Radial Ply Tires
362
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
363
Tire Spinning
363
Tread Wear Indicators
363
Life Of Tire
364
Replacement Tires
365
Tire Types
366
All Season Tires — If Equipped
366
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
366
Snow Tires
367
Spare Tires — If Equipped
367
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
367
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
368
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
368
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
369
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
369
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
370
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
371
Tire Rotation Recommendations
372
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
373
Treadwear
373
Traction Grades
373
Temperature Grades
374
VEHICLE STORAGE
374
BODYWORK
375
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
375
What Causes Corrosion?
375
Body And Underbody Maintenance
375
Cleaning Headlights
375
Preserving The Bodywork
376
Washing
376
Special Care
376
INTERIORS
377
Seats And Fabric Parts
377
Seat Belt Maintenance
377
Plastic And Coated Parts
377
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
378
Leather Parts
378
Glass Surfaces
378
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
379
IDENTIFICATION DATA
380
Vehicle Identification Number
380
BRAKE SYSTEM
381
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
381
Torque Specifications
381
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
383
3.6L Engine
383
5.7L Engine (With Automatic Transmission)
383
5.7L Engine (With Manual Transmission)
384
6.4L Engine
384
Reformulated Gasoline
385
Materials Added To Fuel
385
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
385
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
386
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
386
MMT In Gasoline
386
Fuel System Cautions
387
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
387
FLUID CAPACITIES
388
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
389
Engine
389
Chassis
391
MULTIMEDIA
393
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
395
DRAG & DROP MENU BAR
395
CYBERSECURITY
396
UCONNECT SETTINGS
398
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4 Settings
399
Display
400
Units
402
Voice
403
Clock
403
Safety & Driving Assistance
404
Lights
408
Doors & Locks
409
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
410
Engine Off Options
411
Compass Settings — If Equipped
412
Audio
414
Phone/Bluetooth
416
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
417
Restore Settings
418
Clear Personal Data
418
System Information
419
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings
419
Display
420
Language
422
Units
422
Voice
423
Clock & Date
424
Camera
425
Safety & Driving Assistance
426
Mirrors & Wipers
430
Lights
431
Doors & Locks
432
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
434
Engine Off Options
435
Audio
436
Phone/Bluetooth Settings
438
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
439
Reset Settings
440
System Information
441
Performance Pages — If Equipped
442
Home
442
Timers
444
Gauges
446
G-Force
448
Engine
449
Dynamometer (Dyno)
450
Drive Modes — If Equipped
451
LAUNCH MODE
451
DRIVE MODE SET-UP
453
DEFAULT MODE
454
SPORT MODE
455
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
459
Radio Operation
460
Media Mode
460
IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
460
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
461
Regulatory And Safety Information
461
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
462
Introducing Uconnect
462
Get Started
463
Basic Voice Commands
464
Radio
464
Media
465
Phone
466
Voice Text Reply
468
Climate (4C/4C NAV)
469
Navigation (4C NAV)
470
SiriusXM Guardian (4C/4C NAV)— If Equipped
471
Register (4C/4C NAV)
472
Vehicle Health Report/Alert (4C/4C NAV)
472
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)
473
SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV)
474
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
474
Do Not Disturb
476
Android Auto — If Equipped
476
Apple CarPlay — If Equipped
478
General Information
479
Additional Information
479
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
480
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
481
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
482
Prepare For The Appointment
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Prepare A List
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Be Reasonable With Requests
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
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FCA US LLC Customer Center
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FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
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In Mexico Contact
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Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
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Service Contract
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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MOPAR PARTS
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
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In Canada
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PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
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INDEX
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2018 Dodge Challenger Overview
Introduction
The 2018 Dodge Challenger is a striking retro-inspired muscle car that embodies power, performance, and aggressive styling. With its bold lines and wide stance, it pays homage to the classic muscle era while integrating modern technology and comfort. The Challenger stands out not only in appearance but also with its array of powerful engines and refined driving experience, making it a preferred choice for automotive enthusiasts and casual drivers alike.
Powertrains
The 2018 Challenger offers an impressive lineup of powertrains that cater to every driver’s needs. Starting with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, producing 305 horsepower, this engine is perfect for those seeking performance with fuel efficiency. For more thrill, the 5.7L HEMI V8 delivers 372 horsepower, offering a dynamic blend of excitement and practicality. For true performance seekers, the 6.4L HEMI V8 churns out 485 horsepower, providing exhilarating acceleration. At the pinnacle of power, the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 in the Challenger SRT Hellcat boasts a monstrous 707 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful production cars available.
Trims
The 2018 Challenger is available in several trims, including the base SXT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and the high-performance SRT variants. Each trim offers unique features and performance enhancements, allowing buyers to choose according to their personal style and driving preferences, from the luxurious interior of the SXT to the track-ready capabilities of the SRT Hellcat.
Features
Equipped with advanced technology and safety features, the 2018 Challenger includes an intuitive infotainment system with a standard 7-inch touchscreen and optional 8.4-inch display. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing seamless connectivity. Additionally, it offers a variety of driver-assistance technologies, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2018 Dodge Challenger provides comprehensive information about vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It serves as an essential guide for owners, detailing the features, ensuring optimal vehicle performance, and helping to enhance the enjoyment of driving this iconic muscle car. Whether it's understanding technology features or maintenance schedules, the owner's manual is an invaluable resource for all Challenger enthusiasts.
User manual download
The Dodge Challenger owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2018 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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