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2009 CHALLENGER SRT8
2009
OWNER’S MANUAL
Chrysler LLC
81-226-0914 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.
CHALLENGER SRT8
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a fore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...............................71 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL................................... 149 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................239 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction .......................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number ............. 6 How To Use This Manual ................. 4 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ........... 7 Warnings And Cautions .................. 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet contains a complete listing of all subjects. and various customer-oriented docume
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left erating procedures that could result in an accident or front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONS against proce- outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you number also appears on the Automobile Information d
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Anymodificationsoralterationstothisvehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and mayleadtoanaccidentresultinginseriousinjuryor death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................ 12 Vehicle Security Alarm .................. 18 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ........... 12 ▫ Rearming Of The System .............. 18 ▫ FOB With Integrated Key .............. 13 ▫ To Arm The System .................. 18 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................. 13 ▫ To Disarm The System ................ 18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .............. 14 Illuminated Entry System ................ 19
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Open The Trunk .................. 23 Trunk Lock And Release ................ 33 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................ 24 Trunk Safety Warning .................. 34 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ..... 24 ▫ Trunk Emergency Release .............. 34 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ............. 24 Occupant Restraints .................... 35 ▫ General Information .................. 25 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................. 36 Remo
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............. 54 ▫ Exhaust Gas ........................ 67 ▫ Child Restraint ...................... 56 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ............................. 68 Engine Break-In Recommendations ......... 65 2 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Safety Tips .......................... 66 Outside The Vehicle ................... 69 ▫ Transporting Passengers ............... 66
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS spring-loaded momentary contact position. When re- Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system leased from the START position, the switch automatically consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless returns to the ON position. Ignition Node (WIN) with an integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the ignition switch with either side up. Keyless Go Feature This vehicle may b
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Fob With Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. 2 The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. The valet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the valet key with you when valet parking. To remove the valet key from the Fob, slide th
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power CAUTION! sunroof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power out- lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening remove key from the ignition and lock all doors either door will cancel this feature. The time for this when leaving the vehicle unattended. feature is programmable. Refer to “Dela
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal or unlocked. vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as 2 (RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni- possible. tion Node (WIN) to prevent u
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron- ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never been Replacement Keys programmed. NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2. Insert the second valid integrated key and turn the NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be 2 to the LOCK p
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITYALARM To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger thorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote Vehicle Security Alarm will prevent the vehicle from Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit
