STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•
Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•
Be sure to turn OFF the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch if you want to rest or
sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by
inadvertently moving the shift lever. Accidents
can also be caused by pressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause excessive heat in the ex-
haust system, resulting in overheating and vehicle
fire, which may cause serious or fatal injuries.
Manual Transmission
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and depress the clutch pedal before starting ve-
hicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking
ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
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Summary of Contents for 2009 Challenger
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Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1...
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Page 104: ...102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3...
Page 106: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
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Page 158: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 159: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 4...
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Page 299: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 297 5...
Page 439: ...INDEX 10...
Page 462: ...includes SRT8 2010...
Page 467: ...DRIVER COCKPIT 4 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
Page 468: ...5 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
Page 487: ...NON TOUCH SCREEN RADIOS Sales Code RES Sales Code RES RSC ELECTRONICS 24...
Page 508: ...Jack Spare Tire Location TIREFIT Kit Location 45 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...
Page 522: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 5L Engine 59 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 523: ...5 7L Engine 60 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 524: ...6 1L Engine 61 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 530: ...Fuses Rear Power Distribution Center 67 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 539: ...NOTES 76...
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