battery DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.G Service Manual

WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
Battery Location
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
•If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
43 30 Amp Pink — Rear Window
Defroster
44 20 Amp Blue — Amplifier/Sunroof –
If Equipped
* Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses
(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch are
fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The
passenger seat switch is fused by the 25 Amp circuit
breaker in cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power
window switch, and the passenger power window
switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity
13. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of
these systems, see your authorized dealer for service.VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
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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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S444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Door Locks..................... 33
Automatic Headlights .................... 139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 238
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 416
Automatic Transmission .............266,416,418
Adding Fluid .................... 418,440
Autostick .......................... 273
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 418
Fluid Change ....................... 418
Fluid Level Check .................... 417
Fluid Type ......................... 440
Special Additives ..................... 416
Autostick ............................. 273
Axle Fluid ............................. 440
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 440
B-Pillar Location ........................ 301 Battery
............................... 398
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 398
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 403
Brake Assist System ...................... 289
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 287
Brake Fluid ............................ 440
Brake System ........................ 284,413
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 285,288
Fluid Check ..................... 414,440
Master Cylinder ..................... 414
Parking ........................... 281
Warning Light .................... 181,284
Brake, Parking .......................... 281
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 266
Brakes ............................. 284,413
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
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INDEX 471

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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Snow Tires......................... 316
Spare Tire .......................... 365
Spinning ........................... 311
Trailer Towing ....................... 343
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 312
To Open Hood .......................... 137
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 340
Towing ............................... 336
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 105
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 381
Guide ............................. 340
Recreational ........................ 348
Weight ............................ 340
Towing Assistance ....................... 105
Traction Control ......................... 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 336
Cooling System Tips .................. 347
Hitches ............................ 339
Minimum Requirements ................ 341 Tips .............................. 346
Trailer and Tongue Weight
.............. 340
Wiring ............................ 345
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 340
Trailer Weight .......................... 340
Transfer Case Fluid ............................. 440
Transmission ........................... 416
Automatic ....................... 266,416
Fluid ............................. 440
Manual ........................... 260
Shifting ........................... 265
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 152
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
488 INDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel.
The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to
the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof
or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in
mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect
the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so
equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.