brake light DODGE CHALLENGER 2011 3.G Owner's Manual

Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the “MAX”
mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.
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408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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About Your Brakes.................... 278,281
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............281,284
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 404
Adding Fuel ........................... 330
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 398
Additives, Fuel ......................... 324
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 393
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 396
Air Conditioning ........................ 238
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 238
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 245
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............396,397
Air Conditioning System ................238,396
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 246
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 301
Airbag .............................. 55,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,68,82,178
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 67 Airbag, Side
...................... 59,62,64,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........60,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 185
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 225
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............281,284
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............186,283
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............403,433
Disposal ........................... 405
Appearance Care ........................ 412
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
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Automatic Door Locks................... 32,33
Automatic Headlights .................... 140
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 182
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 238
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 411
Automatic Transmission .............268,410,412
Adding Fluid .................... 412,435
Autostick .......................... 271
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 412
Fluid Change ....................... 412
Fluid Level Check .................... 411
Fluid Type ......................... 435
Shifting ........................... 268
Special Additives ..................... 411
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 270
Autostick ............................. 271
Axle Fluid ............................. 435
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 435B-Pillar Location
........................ 296
Battery ............................... 394
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 394
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,81
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 397
Brake Assist System ...................... 285
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 284
Brake Fluid ............................ 435
Brake System ........................ 281,407
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 281,284
Fluid Check ..................... 408,435
Master Cylinder ..................... 408
Parking ........................... 278
Warning Light .................... 183,281
Brake, Parking .......................... 278
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 267
Brakes ............................. 281,407
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 79
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DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 390
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 376
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 405
Engine Oil ......................... 393
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 153
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 273
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 274
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 193
E-85 Fuel ............................. 326
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 284Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
.... 421
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 188
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 374
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 349
Jacking ............................ 360
Jump Starting ....................... 370
Overheating ........................ 349
Towing ............................ 376
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 387
Engine ............................... 385
Air Cleaner ......................... 393
Block Heater ........................ 259
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
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Flash-To-Pass........................... 144
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 349
Turn Signal .................... 84,143,178
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 360
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 329
Engine Oil ......................... 328
Fuel Requirements ................. 326,327
Maintenance ........................ 329
Replacement Parts .................... 329
Starting ........................... 329
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 258
Fluid Capacities ......................... 433
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 411
Brake ............................. 408
Cooling System ...................... 402 Engine Oil
......................... 390
Fluid, Brake ........................... 435
Fluids ................................ 434
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 434
Fog Lights .......................... 142,181
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 136
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 374
Fuel ................................. 321
Adding ........................... 330
Additives .......................... 324
Clean Air .......................... 322
Conserving ......................... 193
Ethanol ........................... 322
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 330
Gasoline ........................... 321
Gauge ............................ 176
Materials Added ..................... 324
Methanol .......................... 322
Octane Rating .................... 321,434
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Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 361
Jack Operation .......................... 364
Jacking Instructions ...................... 364
Jump Starting .......................... 370
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ................. 34,196,254
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,196
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 234
Knee Bolster .......................... 55,56Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 143
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....73,75
Latches ................................ 84
Hood ............................. 138
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 321
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 307
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,426
Lights .............................. 84,139
Airbag .................... 63,64,68,82,178
Alarm ............................ 185
Anti-Lock ....................... 186,283
Automatic Headlights ................. 140
Brake Assist Warning .................. 290
Brake Warning .................... 183,281
Bulb Replacement ................. 426,427
Center Mounted Stop .................. 431
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Turn Signal.................... 84,143,178
Vanity Mirror ........................ 92
Voltage ............................ 176
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 176
Loading Vehicle ...................... 332,334
Capacities .......................... 334
Tires .............................. 296
Locks ................................. 30
Auto Unlock ......................... 33
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 312
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 73,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 397
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 394
Maintenance Procedures ................... 389 Maintenance Schedule
.................... 438
Maintenance, General ..................... 389
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 162
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 187,387
Manual Transmission ...............260,410,412
Fluid Level Check ................. 410,412
Manual, Service ......................... 461
Map/Reading Lights .................. 144,152
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 408
Methanol ............................. 322
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 193
Mirrors ................................ 89
Automatic Dimming ................... 90
Electric Powered ...................... 91
Electric Remote ....................... 91
Exterior Folding ...................... 91
Heated ............................. 92
Outside ............................ 90
Vanity ............................. 92
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Overheating, Engine................... 178,349
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,461
Paint Care ............................. 412
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 278
Passing Light ........................... 144
Personal Settings ........................ 199
Pets .................................. 79
Phone, Cellular .......................... 94
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 94
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 296
Power Brakes ............................ 281
Deck Lid Release ..................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 421
Door Locks ......................... 31
Mirrors ............................ 91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 162Seats
............................. 128
Steering ........................... 277
Sunroof ........................... 159
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 435
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 363
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 199
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 303
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 405
Radio Operation ........................ 238
Radio Remote Controls .................... 236
Rear Cupholder ......................... 167
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
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