engine coolant DODGE CHARGER 2015 7.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different
and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine
coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the
cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedengine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic TransmissionUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ AutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n F l u i d , o r e q u i v a l e n t . F a i l u r e t o u s e t h ecorrect fluid may affect the function or performance ofyour transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3 brake fluid.If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 isacceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir —If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®Hydraulic SystemPower Steering Fluid or equivalent meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10838.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR®LSD Synthetic GearLubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering (If Equipped) and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
•Inspect exhaust system
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replaceif necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid(All Wheel Drive Only).
XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X XAdjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel discbrakes.
XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X XAdditional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs.**
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid;if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet,off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only).
XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance.
A“OilChangeRequired”messagewillbedisplayedintheDIDandasinglechimewillsound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon aspossible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if theoil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-road/trackusageforanextended period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h escheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than yourauthorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in yourOwners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-taining Your Vehicle” for further information.•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteering
(6.2L Only), and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000
114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months:
6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Replace the sparkplugs – 6.4L Engine **
X
Flush and replacethe engine coolant/intercooler at120 months if notdone at 150,000miles (240,000 km).
XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•Youcanbebadlyinjuredworkingonoraroundamotorvehicle.Doonlyserviceworkforwhichyouhavetheknowledgeandtheright
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
•Failuretoproperlyinspectandmaintainyourvehiclecouldresultinacomponentmalfunctionandeffectvehiclehandlingand
performance. This could cause an accident.
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AccessUconnect®..............65Access, Uconnect®...........65Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .45Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..198Adding Washer Fluid..........198Adjustable Pedals............35Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag.......20Advance Front Air Bag.......20Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .20Driver Knee Air Bag.........21Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .20Passenger Knee Air Bag.......21Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Side Impacts.............20Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).....198Air Conditioner Maintenance.....198Air Conditioning........56,58,59Air Conditioning Refrigerant......198Air Conditioning System........198AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......18Alarm (Security Alarm)......18,163Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .194, 198Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Anti-Lock Warning Light........159APPUconnect®Access..........67Appearance Care............198Arming System (Security Alarm)....18Assistance Towing...........159Automatic Headlights..........42Automatic High Beams.........42Automatic Oil Change Indicator....164Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Automatic Transmission.........53Adding Fluid........196, 197Autostick..............153Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Autostick................153
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . .196, 197
Back-Up Camera............52Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Blind Spot Monitoring..........52Body Mechanism Lubrication.....198Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Brakes.................198Brake System.............198Fluid Check.........196, 197Master Cylinder..........198Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .162Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Bulb Replacement...........217Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Calibration, Compass.........143Capacities, Fluid............194Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............198Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Changing A Flat Tire..........166Charging System Light.........159Child Restraint..............23Child RestraintsChild Tether AnchorageLocations...............25Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23CleaningWheels...............198Windshield Wiper Blades.....198Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . .56, 58Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Clock Setting...............81Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .159Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .162Charging System Light......159Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .160Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .163High Beam Indicator.......163
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Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .159Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light...........160Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......163Vehicle Security Light.......163Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Compact Spare Tire..........214Compass Calibration..........143Cooling System.............198Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....198Coolant Capacity.........194Coolant Level...........198Disposal Of Used Coolant.....198Drain, Flush, And Refill......198Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Points To Remember.......198Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .198Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .194, 195, 196, 198Corrosion Protection..........198Cruise Control (Speed Control).....43Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Customer Assistance..........218Customer Programmable Features . .147
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.....18Deck Lid, Power Release........17Defects, Reporting...........219Defroster, Rear Window.........56Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .56Dimmer Control.............42Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .159, 182Disarming, Security System.......19DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....198Door Locks................12Drive Modes...........147, 155
E-85 Fuel................195Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....62Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .162Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . .163, 164Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Emergency Deck Lid Release......18Emergency, In Case OfJacking..............166Overheating............165To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .159, 182Emergency Key.............12Emergency Trunk Release........18EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Break-In Recommendations..38,39Checking Oil Level.........198Compartment............186Coolant (Antifreeze).....195, 196Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Oil . . . . . . . .194, 195, 196, 198Oil Change Interval........164Oil Filler Cap...........198Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .194, 198Overheating............165Starting...............16Stopping..............16Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....161Ethanol.................195Event Data Recorder..........184Exhaust System............198
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 1FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Engine Oil.......195, 196, 198Engine Oil Disposal........198FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............163Flat Tire Changing...........166Flexible Fuel Vehicles.........195Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Fluid Capacities............194Fluids, Lubricants AndGenuine Parts.........195, 196Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 163
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MirrorsHeated . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 60MOPAR®Accessories.........220
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 127New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . .38, 39
Occupant Restraints...........22Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel).............195, 196Oil Change Indicator..........164Oil Change Indicator, Reset......164Oil, Engine.........195, 196, 198Capacity..............194Change Interval.......164, 198Checking..............198Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Filter..........195, 196, 198Filter Disposal...........198Materials Added To........198Recommendation......194, 198Viscosity...........194, 198Oil Filter, Selection...........198Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .159OutletPower...............151Overheating, Engine..........165
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . .35Performance..............143Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...132Phone (Uconnect®)..........132Placard, Tire And LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .213PowerDeck Lid Release..........17Distribution Center (Fuses)....210Glass Sunroof............60Outlet(Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)....151Seats................28Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g C o l u m n..37Power Steering Fluid. . . . . . .196, 197Preparation For Jacking........168
Programmable ElectronicFeatures............147, 155Purchase AppsUconnect®Access..........68
Radio...................64Radio (Sound Systems).........64Rain Sensitive Wiper System......41Rear Camera...............52Rear Cross Path.............52Rear ParkSense System.........52Recreational Towing..........152Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors...........12Unlock The Doors..........12Remote StartingEnter Remote Start Mode......13Exit Remote Start Mode......13How To Use Remote Start......13Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Remote Starting System......13Remote Starting System........13Remote Trunk Release..........17Replacement Bulbs..........217Reporting Safety Defects.......219Resetting Oil Change Indicator....164Restraint, Head.............27
Schedule, Maintenance.....198, 203Seat Belt Maintenance........198Seat Belts................19Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . .19Pretensioners............19Seat Belt Warning..........19Seats...................28Head Restraints...........27Heated...............32Memory...............29Power................28Security Alarm.............163Security Alarm............18Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)..........195, 196
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