low oil pressure DODGE CHALLENGER 2011 3.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H,” and you hear a chime, turn the
engine OFF immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
and follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.9. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
10. Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light is
either not on during starting, stays on, or turns
on while driving, have the system inspected at an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
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WARNING!
If the warning light remains on, the system may not
be working and you will not have the benefit of ESP
or BAS. You should adjust your speed and stopping
distance to account for this lack of the feature or you
could be in an accident and be seriously injured. You
should take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
14. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. 15. High Beam Indicator
This indicator will turn on when the high beam
headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever
away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to
high beam.
16. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as
a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
placed in ON/RUN. A chime will sound if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled during the bulb check. The
Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continu-
ously if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after the
bulb check or when driving. Refer to “Occupant Re-
straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
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•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK
•Left/Right Door Ajar
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Oil Change Required
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•Channel # Transmit
•Channel # Training
•Channel # Trained
•Clearing Channels
•Channels Cleared
•Did Not Train
•Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime)
•Service TPM System (with a single chime)
•ESP Off – Electronic Stability Program is deactivated
•ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — if equipped
•Check Gascap
•Key Fob Battery Low
•Service Keyless System
•Wrong Key
•Damaged Key
•Key not Programmed
•Vehicle Not in Park
•Key Fob Not Detected
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2. Press and release the MENU button until Personal
Settings displays in the EVIC.
3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “COMPASS
VARIANCE” message and the last variance zone number
displays in the EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper
variance zone is selected according to the map.
5. Press and release the MENU button to exit.
System Warnings
(Customer Information Features)
Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM
WARNINGS” displays in the EVIC. Then, press the Up or
DOWN button to display any one of the following
choices.
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
•Tire Pressure
Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE).
Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings displays in the EVIC.
Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the
following choices.
Language
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the Uconnect™ gps (if equipped). Press the
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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
•Driving style
•Tire pressure
•Distance driven
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting
in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level atregular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
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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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Courtesy/Reading................. 144,152
Cruise ............................ 176
Daytime Running .................... 141
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........143,144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 290
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 177
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 179
Exterior ............................ 84
Fog ............................ 142,181
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 349
Headlight Switch ..................... 139
Headlights ...................... 139,427
Headlights On Reminder ............... 142
Headlights On With Wipers ..........140,148
High Beam ...................... 144,180
High Beam Indicator .................. 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 144
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 139,176Intensity Control
..................... 145
Interior ......................... 145,152
License ............................ 432
Lights On Reminder .................. 142
Low Fuel .......................... 187
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 187
Map Reading ..................... 144,152
Oil Pressure ........................ 180
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 145
Passing ............................ 144
Reading ........................ 144,152
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 185
Service ......................... 426,427
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 187
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 185
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......185,312
Traction Control ..................... 290
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