engine DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.G Owners Manual

DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 394
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 381
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 411
Engine Oil ......................... 397
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 277
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 191
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 89
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 163
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 287
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 427Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 148
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 291
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 186
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 378
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
Jacking ............................ 365
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Overheating ........................ 353
Towing ............................ 381
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 391
Engine ............................... 389
Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Block Heater ........................ 260
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Checking Oil Level ................... 394
474 INDEX

Compartment.................... 388,389
Compartment Identification ............. 388
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 408,439
Cooling ........................... 408
Exhaust Gas Caution ................79,331
Fails to Start ........................ 258
Flooded, Starting ..................... 258
Fuel Requirements .................... 327
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Oil ......................... 394,438,439
Oil Change Interval ................... 395
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 396
Oil Filter ........................... 397
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 397
Oil Selection ..................... 395,438
Oil Synthetic ........................ 397
Overheating ........................ 353
Starting ........................... 252
Temperature Gauge ................... 177 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 396
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 396
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 328
Event Data Recorder ...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 79,331
Exhaust System ....................... 79,405
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 89
Exterior Lighting ........................ 138
Exterior Lights .......................... 82
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 332
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Air Conditioning .................. 244,401
Engine Oil ....................... 397,439
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 397
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 143
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INDEX 475

FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 353
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 365
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 258
Fluid Capacities ......................... 438
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 417
Brake ............................. 414
Cooling System ...................... 408
Engine Oil ......................... 394
Fluid, Brake ........................... 440
Fluids ................................ 439
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 439
Fog Lights .......................... 141,181
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 135
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 378 Fuel
................................. 327
Adding ........................... 332
Additives .......................... 330
Clean Air .......................... 328
Conserving ......................... 191
Ethanol ........................... 328
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 332
Gasoline ........................... 327
Gauge ............................ 176
Materials Added ..................... 330
Methanol .......................... 328
Octane Rating .................... 327,439
Requirements ....................... 327
Saver Mode ........................ 191
Specifications ....................... 439
Tank Capacity ....................... 438
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 191
Fuel Saver ............................. 191
Fuel System Caution ..................... 333
476 INDEX

Passing............................ 143
Switch ............................ 138
Time Delay ......................... 139
Heated Mirrors .......................... 90
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 238
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 260
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 143
Hill Start Assist ......................... 289
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 339
Holder, Cup ........................... 167
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 152
Hood Release .......................... 137
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21 Immobilizer (Sentry Key)
................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 68,69
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 186
Instrument Cluster ....................... 176
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 174
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 423
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 424
Interior Appearance Care .................. 422
Interior Lights .......................... 143
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 145
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 365
Jack Operation .......................... 368
Jacking Instructions ...................... 368
Jump Starting .......................... 374
Key-In Reminder ......................... 16
Key, Programming ........................ 18
478 INDEX

Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................34,194,254
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,194
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 234
Knee Bolster .......................... 54,55
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 142
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....72,73
Latches ................................ 82
Hood ............................. 137
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 327
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 82
Life of Tires ............................ 312
Light Bulbs .......................... 82,432Lights
.............................. 82,138
Airbag .................... 61,62,67,80,178
Alarm ............................ 183
Anti-Lock ....................... 185,287
Automatic Headlights ................. 139
Brake Assist Warning .................. 294
Brake Warning .................... 181,284
Bulb Replacement ................. 432,433
Center Mounted Stop .................. 436
Courtesy/Reading ................. 143,151
Cruise ............................ 176
Daytime Running .................... 140
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 294
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 177
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 179
Exterior ............................ 82
Fog ............................ 141,181
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
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INDEX 479

Headlight Switch..................... 138
Headlights ...................... 138,433
Headlights On Reminder ............... 141
Headlights On With Wipers ..........139,147
High Beam ...................... 143,180
High Beam Indicator .................. 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................. 138,176
Intensity Control ..................... 144
Interior ......................... 143,151
License ............................ 437
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
Low Fuel .......................... 185
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 185
Map Reading ..................... 143,151
Oil Pressure ........................ 180
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 144
Passing ............................ 143 Reading
........................ 143,151
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 183
Service ......................... 432,433
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 185
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......183,317
Traction Control ..................... 294
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Vanity Mirror ........................ 90
Voltage ............................ 176
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 176
Loading Vehicle ...................... 334,336
Capacities .......................... 336
Tires .............................. 301
Locks ................................. 31
Auto Unlock ......................... 33
Automatic Door ...................... 33
480 INDEX

Door.............................. 31
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 317
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 72,73
Lubrication, Body ....................... 403
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 398
Maintenance Procedures ................... 393
Maintenance Schedule .................... 442
Maintenance, General ..................... 393
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 163
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,391
Manual Transmission ...............260,415,418
Fluid Level Check ................. 415,418
Manual, Service ......................... 465
Map/Reading Lights .................. 143,151
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 414
Methanol ............................. 328 Mini-Trip Computer
...................... 191
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming ................... 87
Electric Powered ...................... 89
Electric Remote ....................... 89
Exterior Folding ...................... 89
Heated ............................. 90
Outside ............................ 88
Vanity ............................. 90
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 191
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 317
Mopar Parts ......................... 392,464
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 328
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 142
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
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INDEX 481

Occupant Restraints................... 42,60,64
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............58,60,63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............327,439
Odometer .......................... 176,181
Trip ........................... 176,181
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 190
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 190
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 397
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 397
Oil, Engine ......................... 394,439
Capacity ........................... 438
Change Interval ..................... 395
Checking .......................... 394
Dipstick ........................... 394
Disposal ........................... 397
Filter .......................... 397,439
Filter Disposal ....................... 397
Identification Logo ................... 395
Materials Added to ................... 397 Recommendation
.................. 395,438
Synthetic .......................... 397
Viscosity ........................ 396,438
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............390,391
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Operating Precautions .................... 390
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 88
Overdrive ............................. 273
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 273
Overhead Console ....................... 151
Overheating, Engine ................... 178,353
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,465
Paint Care ............................. 418
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 281
Passing Light ........................... 143
Personal Settings ........................ 198
482 INDEX

Reminder.......................... 180
Untwisting Procedure .................. 50
Seats ................................. 126
Adjustment ......................... 126
Head Restraints ...................... 132
Heated ............................ 129
Height Adjustment ................... 126
Power ............................ 126
Rear Folding ........................ 135
Seatback Release ..................... 135
Tilting ............................ 126
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........409,439
Selection of Oil ......................... 395
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 461 Service Contract
......................... 463
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 185
Service Manuals ........................ 465
Setting the Clock ..................... 204,213
Settings, Personal ........................ 198
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 263
Shift Lever Override ...................... 379
Shifting ............................... 265
Automatic Transmission ................ 265
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 113
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 63
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 244
Signals, Turn ...................... 82,142,178
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 277
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 314
Snow Tires ............................ 316
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INDEX 485

Sound SystemKicker ............................ 234
Spare Tire ....................... 309,310,365
Spark Plugs ............................ 439
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 439
Oil ............................... 439
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 148
Speedometer ........................... 176
Sport Mode ............................ 275
Starting ............................. 27,252
Automatic Transmission ................ 253
Cold Weather ....................... 258
Engine Fails to Start .................. 258
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 252
Starting Procedures ...................... 252 Steering
Column Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 147
Power ............................ 280
Tilt Column ........................ 147
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 147
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 235
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 235
Storage ............................... 431
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 243,431
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 431
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 378
Sun Roof .............................. 161
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 152
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 54
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 338
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 397
486 INDEX