DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2015 3.G Owners Manual

5. While holding the locking tab in the disengagedposition, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward until it locks in place in the vertical position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle. To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side)
rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position, until the locking tab
snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Tether Strap
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Towing Condition Wheels OFF TheGroundAUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION MANUAL TRANSMIS-
SION
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is
operable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max
distance If transmission is
operable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max
distance
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow FrontNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may occur from improper
towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.
Automatic Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is
operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of
towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission
out of PARK for towing.
Manual Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
•The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). If the transmission is not operable, then the only accept-
able method of towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L
SUPERCHARGED ..................... .465

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) . . .466
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .467
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ..................467
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .468
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................469
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .469
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........470▫
Engine Oil ......................... .471
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .475
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................475
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............476
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............477
▫ Body Lubrication .....................481
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............481
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................482
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .482
▫ Cooling System ..................... .485
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▫Brake System ....................... .491
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission)
— If Equipped ...................... .493
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......493
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....494
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .496
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .496
 FUSES ............................. .502
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....503
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....508
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................516
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................516
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................519 ▫
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped ...............519
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped . . .520
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp ............521
▫ Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp ...............521
▫ Center Tail/Backup Lamp ...............521
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .521
▫ License Lamp ....................... .521
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................522

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . . .523
▫ Engine ............................ .523
▫ Chassis ........................... .525
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Intercooler Fluid Reservoir 9 — Power Steering Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 11 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 12— Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI)
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)6 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 7— Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
”gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Driver
Information Display (DID). If this occurs, tighten the fuel
filler cap properly and press the Trip Odometer button to
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turn off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
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